Potawatomi Zoo at the Library
Potawatomi Zoo at the Library
See some of the zoo animals up close while learning more about them. You might even get to pet one.
See some of the zoo animals up close while learning more about them. You might even get to pet one.
Curbside Concerts are back for Year 4, and we're all about reunions. But this might be the band you haven't heard before ... and we promise you will want to see them again and again. JB+RF is a folk rock ensemble with takes on the daily Middle American existence and personal sadsackery. These Friday night […]
Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons or bring your dice and join a new seven-week campaign.
Create your own design each month, we'll talk about what we built and vote on our favorite build. Winners will receive a small prize. Each month you can put your name into a drawing for a LEGO set that we will draw in May. The more you come, the more chances you have to win.
Use your creativity to make a car from a cardboard box. Then settle in for some short movies to entertain your preschooler.
Join other teens to watch anime and manga, discuss it, do a craft and enjoy Japanese snacks.
Join Miss Janell in Camp Read-A-Lot. Share stories and songs around the campfire, go on a bear hunt, make a craft and set up a tent.
Curbside Concerts are back for Year 4, and we're all about reunions. High Gravity keeps their streak of playing our roof - rock from the '70s to today, maybe even a little Rage Against The Machine if you're good. These Friday night shows are free and start at 7pm. Las Patronas food truck and beer/wine/pop/water […]
Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons or bring your dice and join a new seven-week campaign.
The classic game of Clue comes off the board and into a scavenger hunt around the library. During this after-hours event, search the clues, solve the mystery and enjoy pizza and snacks.
Join the fun as Roz Puppets performs “The Frog Prince,” the funny story of a frog looking for adventure outside of his swamp.
Join our camp for stories and songs around the campfire, a bear hunt, fishing in the pond, tent construction and a special camp treat!
Curbside Concerts are back for Year 4, and we're all about reunions. Gretchen's Revenge was The Band to See in Michiana until they took a break to be adults. This group puts its own take on great songs from Coldplay to Cheap Trick, Fleetwood Mac to Alanis Morissette. These Friday night shows are free and […]
Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons or bring your dice and join a new seven-week campaign.
Branches are hosting summer fun. Same party, different place. Choose a date and branch to visit or come to them all. We'll have summer fun including water balloons, noodle games, snacks and prizes. July 18 - Dunlap
Make a mess at the library. Your kids will love the sensory activities that develop motor and language skills, we’ll clean up.
Create your own stickers for your water bottle, notebook, phone case or anything else.
(This event is currently full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Bring a pair of white canvas shoes and we’ll turn them into wearable tie-dye or galaxy creations.
The funk is back. Chicago-based Bumpus has stayed true to its roots and is still "Fresh" - the band gets its inspiration from the sounds of that classic Sly and the Family Stone record. With deep bass, horns and organ, band members bring the energy of James Brown with the cool of Marvin Gaye. They've […]
Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons or bring your dice and join a new seven-week campaign.
Dylan Tolbert is a talented multi-instrumentalist. It's clear from first album, Tolbert Drive, the inspirations come from a love and appreciation of Stevie Wonder, U2, Marvin Gaye and Prince. These Jazz Fest parties are free shows outside, with bands playing on the roof of Elkhart Public Library. Bring a camp chair, bring your dancing shoes. […]
Finish off your Saturday night downtown with thumping rhythm and lush horns. Empire Strikes Brass is based in Asheville, N.C., crafting their sound in the legendary Echo Mountain Recording Studio. This rock jam will have a Second Line quality to it - expect a hot and memorable night in the city! This Jazz Fest Afterparty […]
Simply put, Lalo Cura rocks. This Goshen-based band officially describes themselves as Latin-Soul Fusion, and they will bring powerful rhythms to get you moving. These Jazz Fest parties are free shows outside, with bands playing on the roof of Elkhart Public Library. Bring a camp chair, bring your dancing shoes. That Guys Gourmet Ribs will […]
Registration for this event is closed. Join our play and we'll practice for four days before our performance. Great for ages 8 and up.
Registration for this event is closed. Join our play and we'll practice for four days before our performance. Great for ages 8 and up.
Branches are hosting summer fun. Same party, different place. Choose a date and branch to visit or come to them all. We'll have summer fun including water balloons, noodle games, snacks and prizes. July 18 - Dunlap
Registration for this event is closed. Join our play and we'll practice for four days before our performance. Great for ages 8 and up.
Registration for this event is closed. Join our play and we'll practice for four days before our performance. Great for ages 8 and up.
Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons or bring your dice and join a new seven-week campaign.
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Join our play and we'll practice for four days before our performance. Great for ages 8 and up.
Spend an evening playing games, making things and eating snacks. Wear comfy clothes and join us for a fun night at the library.