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See animals up close and learn more about them with the experts from Potawatomi Zoo. Two sessions are available to serve more families.
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See animals up close and learn more about them with the experts from Potawatomi Zoo. Two sessions are available to serve more families. 
Drop in during open hours and make something with the available supplies in the children's room. |
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With help from Elkhart County Parks Department, learn about the butterflies raised right here at the Dunlap Branch.
Drop in during open hours and make something with the available supplies in the children's room. 
Enjoy anime and manga with other fans. We'll share Japanese snacks and make crafts, too. |
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Drop in during open hours and make something with the available supplies in the children's room. 
Join us for as we build social and motor skills with stories, song and a craft. Two sessions are offered for more families.
Gain social and literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes while making new friends and more at the Cleveland Branch. |
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Bring your friends for all kinds of games based on Diary of a Wimpy Kid. We have prizes for winners. Dress for a mess. 
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As we first reported last fall ... Nine2K is everything you want in a '90s and alt rock band. We couldn't wait to bring back this collab featuring members of High Gravity and Ultrafab. Curbside Concerts are free and outdoors. Bands play on the rooftop stage, people watch from the parking lots below. Come hungry […]
Drop in during open hours and make something with the available supplies in the children's room. |
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Roll your sleeves up to save lives. The South Bend Medical Foundation is bringing their blood donation bus to Dunlap. Sign up at Give Blood Now or by calling the Dunlap Branch. Walk-ins are welcome. 
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Get on stage with our fun and free theater camp. We'll rehearse Monday through Friday and perform our show for friends and family on Friday evening. The show is best for kids ages 6 to 13. Registration for this camp opens June 1.
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Beauty and the Beast performed by the acclaimed marionettes of Stevens Puppets. Enjoy this free family program. |
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Test your decorating skills and creativity by decorating a cupcake with a variety of available ingredients. Plus, you'll get to snack on the creations.
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Get on stage with our fun and free theater camp. We'll rehearse Monday through Friday and perform our show for friends and family on Friday evening. The show is best for kids ages 6 to 13. Registration for this camp opens June 1.
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(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Follow along as local artist Linda Pieri helps us create a work of art. Registration for this event opens June 1.
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Join us for as we build social and motor skills with stories, song and a craft. Two sessions are offered for more families.
Gain social and literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes while making new friends and more at the Cleveland Branch.
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Get on stage with our fun and free theater camp. We'll rehearse Monday through Friday and perform our show for friends and family on Friday evening. The show is best for kids ages 6 to 13. Registration for this camp opens June 1.
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Get hands-on and meet live critters while learning about their unique life cycles and variety. Investigue los insectos en acción y descubra su asombrosa diversidad y cicios vitales mediante actividades prácticas y encuentros cercanos con especies locales vivas.
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Choose from a variety of craft projects to apply your creativity to. From pop sockets, bead bracelets, canvas bags and more.
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Get on stage with our fun and free theater camp. We'll rehearse Monday through Friday and perform our show for friends and family on Friday evening. The show is best for kids ages 6 to 13. Registration for this camp opens June 1.
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Miss Debbie from the Dunlap Branch and Miss Krista, an interpretive naturalist manager with the Elkhart County Parks, lead this book discussion at Ox Bow County Park's Cottonwood Shelter. Books and Boots is for the whole family, but specifically geared to ages 8-12. Dress for the weather. In April, this club moves to second Fridays. […]
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Paint a watercolor using only a squirt gun. We’re painting outside, so check Facebook.com/MyEPL or call if the weather looks iffy. After we paint we’ll enjoy bubbles and ice pops.
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This glow-in-the-dark party gets toddlers and preschoolers dancing, playing and exploring. |
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Join our monthly book discussions at the Osolo Branch. Upcoming titles: July 14 - "The Five Wishes of Murray McBride" by Joe Sipple Aug. 11 - "Briar Club" by Kate Quinn Sept. 8 - "Tell Me Everything" by Elisabeth Strout Oct. 13 - "The God of the Woods" by Liz Moore Nov. 10 - "The […]
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Artist Fra Angelico used gold leaf paint to make the works shimmer. Learn about the artist and then use our silver leaf technique using aluminum foil.
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(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Choose a picture of your choice to make a painting of while learning new techniques.
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Create a one-of-a-kind painting with a pour technique, resulting in a beautiful abstract picture. 
Every Tuesday join us for a fun and interactive Storytime with the beautiful Wellfield Gardens as a backdrop. Find us in the Children's Garden area and watch this page or our Facebook if the weather is iffy. Wellfield Gardens offers free admission to Elkhart County residents on Tuesdays.
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The Elkhart Public Library meets the third Tuesday of each month to discuss library business. Learn more about the board and upcoming meeting here. |
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Join us for as we build social and motor skills with stories, song and a craft. Two sessions are offered for more families.
Gain social and literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes while making new friends and more at the Cleveland Branch.
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Join us at McNaughton Park to celebrate the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge presented by Ranger Distribution and Froggy 102.7. We'll have games, food, bounce houses and announce the prize winners at 5:30 p.m. Don't miss the party of the summer. |
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Songwriters and libraries have one thing in common -- too many stories to tell. Experience the music of the area's best creative talents and their friends in a new way. Different musicians every week. Beverages will be available for purchase, no cover charge. This event is designated Well Crafted by the Elkhart County Convention and […]
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Work with others and use coding to bring movement, lights or sound to LEGO builds. Registration for this program opens June 1.
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Come into the downtown library during open hours to make one of the available shark-themed crafts through Saturday, July 26.
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Joan Miro created surreal and colorful pieces across art movements. We’ll create a painting inspired by his unique artistic vision. This program is best for children ages 6 to 12. Registration for this program opens July 1.
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Tap into your creativity, socialize with others, and learn new skills. This month, we're making fabric flowers. Registration for this program opens June 1.
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Catch up with friends and make new ones at this drop-in social time.
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Bring your friends to hangout and watch a movie. We're watching "The Meg" (PG-13, 1:53).
Every Tuesday join us for a fun and interactive Storytime with the beautiful Wellfield Gardens as a backdrop. Find us in the Children's Garden area and watch this page or our Facebook if the weather is iffy. Wellfield Gardens offers free admission to Elkhart County residents on Tuesdays. |
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Join us for as we build social and motor skills with stories, song and a craft. Two sessions are offered for more families.
Gain social and literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes while making new friends and more at the Cleveland Branch. |
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Songwriters and libraries have one thing in common -- too many stories to tell. Experience the music of the area's best creative talents and their friends in a new way. Different musicians every week. Beverages will be available for purchase, no cover charge. This event is designated Well Crafted by the Elkhart County Convention and […] |
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Work with teams to build LEGO creations that move, light up or play sounds with coding. Best for ages 6 and up. Registration for this program begins June 1.
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(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Mix and match flowers to create your own beautiful flower arrangement.
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Every Tuesday join us for a fun and interactive Storytime with the beautiful Wellfield Gardens as a backdrop. Find us in the Children's Garden area and watch this page or our Facebook if the weather is iffy. Wellfield Gardens offers free admission to Elkhart County residents on Tuesdays. |
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Join us for as we build social and motor skills with stories, song and a craft. Two sessions are offered for more families.
Gain social and literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes while making new friends and more at the Cleveland Branch. 
Enjoy snacks and drinks while supplies last and watch a family movie. May 28 – “Dog Man” (rated PG, 1:29) June 25 - “A Minecraft Movie” (rated PG, 1:41) July 30 - “Paddington in Peru” (rated PG, 1:46) |
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Share the latest on your favorite TV shows and movies. Discuss fan theories and hidden gems. Plus, we'll watch trailers for what's coming up.
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Get one-on-one help from our computer experts. From accessing library resources to saving a file, we can help. Reserve your 30-minutes of stress-free basic help by calling 574-294-2847.
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Songwriters and libraries have one thing in common -- too many stories to tell. Experience the music of the area's best creative talents and their friends in a new way. Different musicians every week. Beverages will be available for purchase, no cover charge. This event is designated Well Crafted by the Elkhart County Convention and […] |
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Join the Friends of Elkhart Public Library for the monthly used book sale on the first Saturday of each month. Specials are announced on Facebook. 
Start or improve your garden throughout this informative series focusing on pollinators, native plants and harvesting seeds. May 3 – Gardening how-to with Purdue Extension educator Mark Evans May 24 – The Buzz on Pollinator Habitat June 14 – Super Start with the Super Nine – all about the nine native plants selected for their […] |
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