Dance and play together with your toddler to build movement and have fun. This program pauses on May 25 for Memorial Day
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Work as a team to bring LEGO creations to life by coding it to light up, play sounds or move. This program is geared for kids ages 6 and up. Registration for this program starts March 1.
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See what you will create with your monthly challenge and vote for your favorite build. |
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Find a summer job at our third annual job fair. Meet with local companies looking to hire. 
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. 
Join the discussion on the last Tuesday of each month. For more information or to get a book, contact Deb Bloom. Upcoming books: June 30 - “All the Colors of the Dark” by Chris Whitaker July 28 - “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt Aug. 25 - "There are Rivers in the Sky" by […] |
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Build early literacy skills through fun and interactive activities. This Storytime pauses on April 8 for spring break. This Storytime moves to two sessions in June. 
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Prepare your soon-to-be-kindergartener with the skills they need in the classroom at this free nine-week program led by a former teacher. Please consider if your child will be entering kindergarten before registering. Registration for this program starts Feb. 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. Sessions are available only on days when Elkhart schools are in session. |
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Celebrate our children with an unforgettable evening of treats, games, prizes, pińatas and free books. Rain date is Wednesday, May 6.
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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. Sessions are available only on days when Elkhart schools are in session. |
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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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Books come to life as members of the Elkhart County Symphony Orchestra's Prairie Street Brass group accompany librarians reading stories during this special storytime for the whole family. This program is supported by the Friends of EPL. 
Join us on Saturdays monthly for a book discussion. Contact Sue Eller for a copy of the book. Upcoming books: Dec. 13 - The 19th Christmas by James Patterson Jan. 10 - "James" by Percival Everett Feb. 7 – “How the Penguins Saved Veronica” by Hazel Prior March 7 – “The Briar Club” by Kate Quinn April […] |
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Drop in anytime during open hours to create a heartfelt card of appreciation for a grown-up in your life.
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Drop in to the branch from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the original “Star Wars” trilogy playing. Plus, activities for kids while they watch. A New Hope - PG, 2:01 Empire Strikes Back - PG, 2:04 Return of the Jedi - PG, 2:11
Dance and play together with your toddler to build movement and have fun. This program pauses on May 25 for Memorial Day |
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Drop in anytime during open hours to create a heartfelt card of appreciation for a grown-up in your life.
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Reserve 30 minutes of stress-free basic computer help from our experts. From saving a file to accessing library resources, we can help. Sessions start at 2:30, 3, 3:30 and 4 p.m. 
Join us on Wellfield Botanic Gardens free Tuesdays for a fun and interactive Storytime in the Children's Garden area. Watch this page and our Facebook if the weather is iffy. Wellfield Gardens offers free admission to Elkhart County residents on Tuesdays. |
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Drop in anytime during open hours to create a heartfelt card of appreciation for a grown-up in your life.
Build early literacy skills through fun and interactive activities. This Storytime pauses on April 8 for spring break. This Storytime moves to two sessions in June.
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Author Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff leads a community conversation for this 2026 Thought Leadership Conference session. Explore alloparenting and the science-based insights while engaging with educators, caregivers and youth-serving professionals. Get practical tools to strengthen support across home, school and community. |
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Drop in anytime during open hours to create a heartfelt card of appreciation for a grown-up in your life. |
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Drop in anytime during open hours to create a heartfelt card of appreciation for a grown-up in your life. 
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Use your imagination and create while moving through the activity stations. 
Enjoy themed bingo for the whole family. Win snacks and prizes. May 8 - Ocean creature bingo June 19 - Playing card bingo July 10 - State trivia bingo |
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Drop in anytime during open hours to create a heartfelt card of appreciation for a grown-up in your life. |
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Dance and play together with your toddler to build movement and have fun. This program pauses on May 25 for Memorial Day
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Join our monthly book discussions at the Osolo Branch. Upcoming titles: July 14 - "My Friends" by Frederik Backman Aug. 11 - "The Invention of Wings" by Sue Monk Kidd Sept. 15 - "The Canary Girls" by Jennifer Chiavernini Oct. 12 - "Winter Garden" by Kristen Hannah |
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Follow local artist Linda Pieri as we create a new painting each month. Registration for this program opens April 1.
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Bring good vibes and a fairytale feel to your space with this mini mirror project.
Join us on Wellfield Botanic Gardens free Tuesdays for a fun and interactive Storytime in the Children's Garden area. Watch this page and our Facebook if the weather is iffy. Wellfield Gardens offers free admission to Elkhart County residents on Tuesdays. |
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Build early literacy skills through fun and interactive activities. This Storytime pauses on April 8 for spring break. This Storytime moves to two sessions in June.
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Early literacy activities, crafts and stories inspired by Toy Story characters.
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Reserve 30 minutes of stress-free basic computer help from our experts. From saving a file to accessing library resources, we can help. Sessions start at 2:30, 3, 3:30 and 4 p.m. |
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Kids shouldn’t have all the LEGO fun. Join other adult brick builders to complete a challenge or create your own build from our LEGO stash. |
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This unique storytelling program features players and coaches from the 2002 South Bend Golden Hawks, a professional women's tackle football team. Author Mark Bradford hosts a panel discussion with former coaches and players from the Golden Hawks to share stories of their season, challenges they faced and how they look back on it. This after-hours […]
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Find out everything you should consider before you ditch your cable service. Learn about library resources and more streaming options. |
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Dance and play together with your toddler to build movement and have fun. This program pauses on May 25 for Memorial Day
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Build and create with others while learning coding skills to make LEGOs move, play sounds and more. Registration for this program starts April 1.
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Get creative, learn new skills and meet others. May 18 - Upcycle Basket June 15 - Mod Podge makeover July 20 - Pounded flower prints |
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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. May 19 - Diamond art and mini spa day with skin care expert Joan Graber June 16 - Patriotic craft and guest speaker Amy Stryker from Voter Outreach Elkhart County […]
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Join us on Wellfield Botanic Gardens free Tuesdays for a fun and interactive Storytime in the Children's Garden area. Watch this page and our Facebook if the weather is iffy. Wellfield Gardens offers free admission to Elkhart County residents on Tuesdays. |
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Build early literacy skills through fun and interactive activities. This Storytime pauses on April 8 for spring break. This Storytime moves to two sessions in June.
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Reserve 30 minutes of stress-free basic computer help from our experts. From saving a file to accessing library resources, we can help. Sessions start at 2:30, 3, 3:30 and 4 p.m.
The Friends of Elkhart Public Library have a monthly meeting to discuss business and upcoming events. For more information on becoming a member or attending a book sale, please see MyEPL.org/friends. |
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The Elkhart Public Library Board of Trustees will meet in executive session at 3:30 p.m. Thursday (May 21, 2026). The location will be the downtown library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart. The purpose of the session is to receive and discuss information concerning a real property transaction, as authorized by I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(D). The notice for this meeting can […] 
Join us for free popcorn and a showing of a classic family movie. May 21 - "Beethoven" (PG, 1:27) June 18 - "A Goofy Movie" (G, 1:18) July 16 - "Free Willy" (PG, 1:52)
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Get creative while meeting others and making something new. This month, we're making beaded plants. Registration for this program opens April 1.
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The legendary Darryl Buchanan leads off the seventh season of Curbside Concerts on May 22. Curbside Concerts are free to attend. Food and beverages are available for purchase - That Guys Gourmet Ribs and Tropicana Ice Cream Shop will be here with us along with Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn. Bring a camp chair, bring a blanket, […]
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Start the summer reading challenge with a mini ice cream sandwich and toppings, while supplies last. Plus, activities, games and books.
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Get set for the Summer Reading Challenge with popcorn, activities and a film canister rocket. Plus, pick up some great books. |
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Get away from the stress of finals week with different relaxing activities each evening.
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Create colorful art using vintage CDs or DVDs. Bring your own discs or use ours.
Join us on Wellfield Botanic Gardens free Tuesdays for a fun and interactive Storytime in the Children's Garden area. Watch this page and our Facebook if the weather is iffy. Wellfield Gardens offers free admission to Elkhart County residents on Tuesdays. |
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Build early literacy skills through fun and interactive activities. This Storytime pauses on April 8 for spring break. This Storytime moves to two sessions in June. 
We’re pairing classic family movies with the latest releases for fun double features with free popcorn. June 24 - “Finding Nemo” (G, 1:40) & “Hoppers” (PG, 1:44) July 29 - “Big Hero 6” (PG, 1:42) & “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” (PG, 1:38)
Get away from the stress of finals week with different relaxing activities each evening. |
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Enjoy popcorn and a free movie. We're watching "The Spongebob Squarepants Movie: Search for Squarepants" (PG, 1:28).
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Get away from the stress of finals week with different relaxing activities each evening. |
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We finally got the Sapen brothers. BLAMMO is coming to Curbside Concerts on May 29. Curbside Concerts are free to attend. Food and beverages are available for purchase - That Guys Gourmet Ribs and Tropicana Ice Cream Shop will be here with us along with Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn. Bring a camp chair, bring a blanket, […]
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Drop into Osolo for an end-of-school all-day movie marathon of family favorites. Movies are: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (PG, 1:46) Harold and the Purple Crayon (PG, 1:34) Dog Man (PG, 1:33) The Wild Robot (PG, 1:41) The Bad Guys (PG, 1:40)
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Join us at each neighborhood branch on Mondays in June for games, activities, the Book Bus, prizes and free Kona Ice. The Friends of EPL supports this program. June 1 - Osolo June 8 - Cleveland June 15 - Pierre Moran June 22 - Dunlap |
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Join Mr. Manley for songs, instruments, and movement activities to build motor and literacy skills for infants from 6 to 24 months.
Join us on Wellfield Botanic Gardens free Tuesdays for a fun and interactive Storytime in the Children's Garden area. Watch this page and our Facebook if the weather is iffy. Wellfield Gardens offers free admission to Elkhart County residents on Tuesdays. |
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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.
Build early literacy skills through fun and interactive stories and activities. For the summer months, this Storytime offers two sessions -- at 9:30 and 11 a.m. -- to serve more families. |
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(This event is full. Keep watching for more great events.) A free, seven-week program focusing on learning Spanish at an elementary age level through vocabulary lessons, games and activities. Registration for this program is now closed.
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Meet Miss Debbie at Ox Bow County Park to make a tin can lantern. Learn about this American folk art tradition from an Elkhart County Parks naturalist. |
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Due to the weather, this show has been postponed. Stay tuned for an announcement of a new date later this year. The Erly returns to the roof with their brand of Americana rock as the seventh season of Curbside Concerts rolls on June 5. Curbside Concerts are free to attend. Food and beverages are available […]
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Relax by painting a design on a rock. Take home your art or leave it to brighten the outdoor space at our branch. 
Pack a lunch and join Mr. Manley at Cobus Creek County Park pavilion for stories and activities outside. |
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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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