Storytime with Mr. Manley
2026-06-24 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-07-01 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-07-08 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-07-15 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-07-22 11:00 - 11:45 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
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.

Little Explorers
2026-06-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. Please note, Little Explorers will pause on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for the holidays.

Patriotic Preschool Party
2026-06-26 10:00 - 11:15 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn a little, read a little, move a little and make a little. Wear messy clothes and celebrate America’s birthday.

Make It and Take It: America's 250th Birthday Week
2026-06-29, 2026-06-30, 2026-07-01, 2026-07-02, 2026-07-03 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Drop in to complete a different daily craft celebrating our country’s 250th birthday.

One Piece Day
2026-06-30 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Fans of One Piece, or anyone who wants to be a pirate, are welcome to dress up and join a scavenger hunt, try axe throwing, build a ship and much more.

Stories in the Garden
2026-06-30 17:00 - 17:30, 2026-07-07 17:00 - 17:30, 2026-07-14 17:00 - 17:30, 2026-07-21 17:00 - 17:30 | Wellfield Gardens, 1011 N. Main St., Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
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.

Sensory Playdate
2026-07-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come in play clothes and let little ones explore and learn through sensory play.

Picnic in the Park
2026-07-03 11:30 - 12:30 | Cobus Creek County Park, 30680 C.R. 8, Osceola, IN, 46561, United States
Pack a lunch and join Mr. Manley at Cobus Creek County Park pavilion for stories and activities outside.

Mid-Day Matinee
2026-07-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for free popcorn and a movie in the afternoon. We’re watching “Hoppers” (PG, 1:44).

Glow-in-the-Dark Toddler Rave
2026-07-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Dance in the dark with glow sticks, black lights and bubbles.

Art Contest Party
2026-07-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Celebrate this year’s Summer Art Contest. Winners and prizes will be announced. All entries can be picked up after the event.

Friday Night Bingo
2026-07-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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

Tunes and Twirls for Tots
2026-07-13 10:30 - 11:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Dance and play together with your toddler to build movement and have fun. This program moves to the second and fourth Mondays in June and July.

Ox Bow Books & Boots
2026-07-17 13:00 - 14:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet Miss Debbie with Elkhart County Parks naturalists for a book discussion and nature activity. Dress for the weather. Books are geared to ages 8-12, and advanced reading is not required.
Upcoming books:

June 12 – “My Side of the Mountain” by Jean Craighead George (opens in a new tab)
July 17 – “The Perilous Performance at Milkweed Meadow” by Elaine Dimopoulos (opens in a new tab)

Roz Puppets present "Dinosaur Pirates"
2026-07-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
This free puppet show is full of fun and adventure for the whole family.
