Elkhart Public Library

Sensory Playdate
2026-07-03 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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.

Happy Birthday America Project
2026-07-03, 2026-07-02, 2026-07-01, 2026-06-30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Come by Cleveland to decorate and add a star to our collaborative art project. We’re kicking off the project with snacks, while supplies last, on Monday, June 29.

Make It and Take It: America's 250th Birthday Week
2026-07-03, 2026-07-02, 2026-07-01 | 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.

Children's Summer Craft
2026-07-03, 2026-07-02, 2026-07-01 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Drop in during open hours from June 29 to July 3 and make a season craft with available supplies in the children’s room.

Osolo LEGO Club
2026-07-02 15:30 - 16:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Build with our LEGOs at Osolo. Come in and we’ll challenge you to build something and share it with the group.

Spanish Together
2026-07-02 15:00 - 15:45 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
(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.

Little Explorers
2026-07-02 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.

Adult Anime Club
2026-07-01 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Watch and discuss anime, make a craft and enjoy snacks.

DIY Painted Suncatchers
2026-07-01 15:00 - 16:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Create colorful suncatchers as a family.

Storytime with Mr. Manley
2026-07-01 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-07-01 09:30 - 10:15 | 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.

Baby & Me
2026-07-01 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-07-01 09:30 - 10:15 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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.

Storytime with Miss Debbie
2026-07-01 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-07-01 09:30 - 10:15 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn literacy and motor skills with Miss Debbie through songs, stories and a craft. There are two sessions to accommodate more families.

Downtown Book Club
2026-06-30 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join the discussion on the last Tuesday of each month.

For more information or to get a book, contact Deb Bloom.

Upcoming books:
May 26 – “Lion Women of Tehran” by Marjan Kamali

June 30 – “All the Colors of the Dark” by Chris Whitaker

July 28 – “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt

Stories in the Garden
2026-06-30 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.

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.

Teen Zine Workshop
2026-06-30 16:30 - 17:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Explore your creativity and self-expression by designing a zine. We’ll have everything you need to express yourself with a mini publication to share.
Registration for this program opens May 1.

Storytime with Miss Janell
2026-06-30 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-06-30 09:30 - 10:15 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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 with Miss Angie
2026-06-30 10:30 - 11:15 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Storytime teaches children important early literacy skills. Miss Angie leads this time of reading, singing, talking, and playing together. Please note this Storytime pauses on April 7 for spring break and on July 7 for Independence Day.

Baby and Me: Music and Movement
2026-06-30 09:30 - 10:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Join Mr. Manley for songs, instruments, and movement activities to build motor and literacy skills for infants from 6 to 24 months.
