Join Miss Janell and her puppets for an active Storytime of songs, stories, rhymes and creativity. Two 45-minute programs are offered for your convenience, 9:30 and 11 a.m.
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Beginner and expert knitters and crocheters are welcome to work on new or existing projects, share tips, ideas and meet other enthusiasts. 
Storytime teaches children important early literacy skills. Miss Angie leads this time of reading, singing, talking, and playing together. This Storytime pauses on Oct. 28, Nov. 25, Dec. 23 and 30. |
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Learn literacy and motor skills with Miss Debbie through songs, stories and a craft. There are two sessions to accommodate more families. 
Miss Allison leads this early introduction to books and literacy – it's a special storytime for the littlest ones, ages 0-24 months. Expect songs, rhymes and stories, along with a fun playtime to wrap things up. 
Join us for as we build social and motor skills with stories, song and a craft. Two sessions are offered for more families. |
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Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. Please note, Little Explorers will pause on Nov. 27, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for the holidays. 
Build with our LEGOs at Osolo. Come in and we'll challenge you to build something and share it with the group. This program will pause on Jan. 1 for the New Year's holiday. |
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On tour supporting their newest album, JAGALCHI returns to the Curbside Concerts roof on Sept. 5. The self-proclaimed "Midwest Post Big-Band" project has strong Goshen roots. "You Will Know True Loss" is the band's latest effort, following up on last year's successful "Now There Are Only Stories." Curbside Concerts are free to attend. Food and […] 
Experts from Notre Dame's Robinson Community Learning Center host this eight-week program, helping caregivers bond with their babies ages 0 to 3. Plus, get free books, learn guided activities for your child and more. Click here for registration information for this program. |
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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. |
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Share your latest reads – good and bad – with other avid readers at this “no assigned book” book club. 
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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Join Miss Janell and her puppets for an active Storytime of songs, stories, rhymes and creativity. Two 45-minute programs are offered for your convenience, 9:30 and 11 a.m.
Storytime teaches children important early literacy skills. Miss Angie leads this time of reading, singing, talking, and playing together. This Storytime pauses on Oct. 28, Nov. 25, Dec. 23 and 30.
Join Miss Janell and her puppets for an active Storytime of songs, stories, rhymes and creativity. Two 45-minute programs are offered for your convenience, 9:30 and 11 a.m. |
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Junji Ito is known for creepy manga horror art. Submit your best artwork inspired by horror to the downtown library children's desk from Sept. 10 to Oct. 15. Vote for your favorites Oct. 16 to 24. Winners will be announced at Into the Spiral: Exploring Junji Ito's World on Saturday, Oct. 25.
Miss Allison leads this early introduction to books and literacy – it's a special storytime for the littlest ones, ages 0-24 months. Expect songs, rhymes and stories, along with a fun playtime to wrap things up.
Join us for as we build social and motor skills with stories, song and a craft. Two sessions are offered for more families.
Learn literacy and motor skills with Miss Debbie through songs, stories and a craft. There are two sessions to accommodate more families. |
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Get informed on everything you should know before you return your cable box. From the best streaming platforms to internet speeds needed and more traditional cable alternatives.
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. Please note, Little Explorers will pause on Nov. 27, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for the holidays. 
Hear stories in English and Spanish words and phrases and we finish with a hands-on activity. |
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Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with food trucks, vendors and activities for the whole family. 
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The Tumbleweed Jumpers are making Curbside Concerts a stop on their comeback tour. Everybody's favorite feel-good band delivers funky Americana with a fabulous horn section, a sweet mandolin, an organ, some guitars ... really every instrument ever invented, probably played by every musician Goshen has ever produced. Gonna be crowded up there on stage - […]
Experts from Notre Dame's Robinson Community Learning Center host this eight-week program, helping caregivers bond with their babies ages 0 to 3. Plus, get free books, learn guided activities for your child and more. Click here for registration information for this program. |
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(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Meet others while learning new craft skills and using your creativity to make something. This month we're making an autumn wreath Registration for this event opens Aug. 1.
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(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Enjoy an art class led by local artist Linda Pieri. We’ll be painting “Country Life.” Registration for this program opens on Aug. 1.
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Join Miss Janell and her puppets for an active Storytime of songs, stories, rhymes and creativity. Two 45-minute programs are offered for your convenience, 9:30 and 11 a.m. 
EPL and Council on Aging are teaming up to co-host activities and engaging conversations for the community. Learn fun, new things and socialize with others. Contact Audrey Rush to register or for more information. Nov. 18 - Cooking with an air fryer with Purdue Extension Elkhart County
Beginner and expert knitters and crocheters are welcome to work on new or existing projects, share tips, ideas and meet other enthusiasts. |
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Junji Ito is known for creepy manga horror art. Submit your best artwork inspired by horror to the downtown library children's desk from Sept. 10 to Oct. 15. Vote for your favorites Oct. 16 to 24. Winners will be announced at Into the Spiral: Exploring Junji Ito's World on Saturday, Oct. 25. 
Try new recipes with others and find new cookbooks. This combination book discussion and potluck dinner will have everyone bring a dish around the theme to share. Upcoming themes: Oct. - Haunted by pumpkins Nov. - Pure "pie"-fection Dec. - Gourmet gifts Jan. - All-day breakfast
Miss Allison leads this early introduction to books and literacy – it's a special storytime for the littlest ones, ages 0-24 months. Expect songs, rhymes and stories, along with a fun playtime to wrap things up.
Learn literacy and motor skills with Miss Debbie through songs, stories and a craft. There are two sessions to accommodate more families. |
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Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. Please note, Little Explorers will pause on Nov. 27, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for the holidays. 
Take a new challenge each month and see what you can create with other kids.
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Enjoy free popcorn and a nostalgic movie for the whole family. Aug. 21 – The Princess Bride (PG, 1:38) Sept. 18 – The Sandlot (PG, 1:41) Oct. 16 – Hocus Pocus (PG, 1:36) |
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Jake Miller and his guys play the two best types of music: country and western. The Midwest Heat wraps up the 2025 season of Curbside Concerts on Sept. 19. Graduates of Kansas Bible Co., Jake and friends are familiar to stages around Michiana. Just like his past rooftop performances, his supporting cast is exceptional - […]
Experts from Notre Dame's Robinson Community Learning Center host this eight-week program, helping caregivers bond with their babies ages 0 to 3. Plus, get free books, learn guided activities for your child and more. Click here for registration information for this program. |
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For Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re learning a traditional Mexican art using embossed metal. Two sessions available.
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For Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re learning a traditional Mexican art using embossed metal. Two sessions available. |
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Henri Rousseau created jungle paintings using only his imagination. Use a simple printmaking technique to make your own jungle scene. |
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Join Miss Janell and her puppets for an active Storytime of songs, stories, rhymes and creativity. Two 45-minute programs are offered for your convenience, 9:30 and 11 a.m.
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Paw Patrol ready for action with stories and activities based on favorite characters.
Storytime teaches children important early literacy skills. Miss Angie leads this time of reading, singing, talking, and playing together. This Storytime pauses on Oct. 28, Nov. 25, Dec. 23 and 30. |
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Junji Ito is known for creepy manga horror art. Submit your best artwork inspired by horror to the downtown library children's desk from Sept. 10 to Oct. 15. Vote for your favorites Oct. 16 to 24. Winners will be announced at Into the Spiral: Exploring Junji Ito's World on Saturday, Oct. 25.
Join us for as we build social and motor skills with stories, song and a craft. Two sessions are offered for more families.
Learn literacy and motor skills with Miss Debbie through songs, stories and a craft. There are two sessions to accommodate more families.
Miss Allison leads this early introduction to books and literacy – it's a special storytime for the littlest ones, ages 0-24 months. Expect songs, rhymes and stories, along with a fun playtime to wrap things up. |
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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.
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. Please note, Little Explorers will pause on Nov. 27, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for the holidays.
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Join us for free popcorn and recently released movie. We're showing "Lilo and Stitch" (2025, rated PG, 1:48). |
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You get to be the judge at this short film festival. Watch 10 movies from around the world and vote for a favorite. Movies are unrated but intended for an adult audience. Click here to find out more about each of the films. Friday, Sept. 26 - Dunlap, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 - Downtown, […]
Experts from Notre Dame's Robinson Community Learning Center host this eight-week program, helping caregivers bond with their babies ages 0 to 3. Plus, get free books, learn guided activities for your child and more. Click here for registration information for this program. |
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Zulma Prieto, founder of El Puente newspaper leads a powerful conversation about the Latinx experience in Elkhart County. Explore 30 years of local migration history, challenges and the role of journalism. Conoce la experiencia de la comunidad latina en el condado de Elkhart. 30 años de historia migrante, desafíos locales y el poder del periodismo […]
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You get to be the judge at this short film festival. Watch 10 movies from around the world and vote for a favorite. Movies are unrated but intended for an adult audience. Click here to find out more about each of the films. Friday, Sept. 26 - Dunlap, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 - Downtown, […] |
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Bring LEGO creations to life with movement, sounds or lights by working with a team and using coding. This program is great for kids ages six and up. Registration for this program begins Aug. 1.
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Bring all the materials you need for your assignment and get one-on-one help from National Honor Society students on a first-come, first-served basis. Help is only available on days when Elkhart schools are in session. 
Bring all the materials you need for your assignment and get one-on-one help from National Honor Society students on a first-come, first-served basis. Sessions are available only on days when Elkhart schools are in session. |
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Join Miss Janell and her puppets for an active Storytime of songs, stories, rhymes and creativity. Two 45-minute programs are offered for your convenience, 9:30 and 11 a.m.
Storytime teaches children important early literacy skills. Miss Angie leads this time of reading, singing, talking, and playing together. This Storytime pauses on Oct. 28, Nov. 25, Dec. 23 and 30.
Join Miss Janell and her puppets for an active Storytime of songs, stories, rhymes and creativity. Two 45-minute programs are offered for your convenience, 9:30 and 11 a.m. |
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For Día de los Muertos we’re hosting a traditional ofrenda (altar). Remember loved ones who have passed by leaving a note, memory or small offering like a photo, flower or memento. 
Visit Pierre Moran throughout October to add a picture or special item to our ofrenda for a departed loved one. Or just write the name of your loved one to add.
Junji Ito is known for creepy manga horror art. Submit your best artwork inspired by horror to the downtown library children's desk from Sept. 10 to Oct. 15. Vote for your favorites Oct. 16 to 24. Winners will be announced at Into the Spiral: Exploring Junji Ito's World on Saturday, Oct. 25.
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You get to be the judge at this short film festival. Watch 10 movies from around the world and vote for a favorite. Movies are unrated but intended for an adult audience. Click here to find out more about each of the films. Friday, Sept. 26 - Dunlap, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 - Downtown, […]
Miss Allison leads this early introduction to books and literacy – it's a special storytime for the littlest ones, ages 0-24 months. Expect songs, rhymes and stories, along with a fun playtime to wrap things up.
Learn literacy and motor skills with Miss Debbie through songs, stories and a craft. There are two sessions to accommodate more families. |
3 events,
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. Please note, Little Explorers will pause on Nov. 27, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for the holidays.
Build with our LEGOs at Osolo. Come in and we'll challenge you to build something and share it with the group. This program will pause on Jan. 1 for the New Year's holiday. 
Bring all the materials you need for your assignment and get one-on-one help from National Honor Society students on a first-come, first-served basis. Sessions are available only on days when Elkhart schools are in session. |
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You get to be the judge at this short film festival. Watch 10 movies from around the world and vote for a favorite. Movies are unrated but intended for an adult audience. Click here to find out more about each of the films. Friday, Sept. 26 - Dunlap, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 - Downtown, […] 
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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. Beverages will be available for purchase, no cover charge. This event is Well Crafted with the support of the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau […] |
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You get to be the judge at this short film festival. Watch 10 movies from around the world and vote for a favorite. Movies are unrated but intended for an adult audience. Click here to find out more about each of the films. Friday, Sept. 26 - Dunlap, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 - Downtown, […]
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.
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Join our friendly monthly book discussion and enjoy a diverse range of books across genres. This month we're discussing "The Thursday Murder Club" by Richard Osman. Contact Sue Eller for a copy of the book. Upcoming books: Nov. 1 - "Disarmed: The radical life and legacy of Michael 'MJ' Sharp" by Marshall V. King Dec. […] |
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Manhattan SHORT Film Festival
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