Storytime with Miss Janell
Storytime with Miss Janell
Miss Janell and her puppet friends host a time of stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and imaginative play.
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Stories in the Garden
Stories in the Garden
Enjoy a free (for Elkhart County residents) Tuesday at Wellfield Botanic Gardens with a great outdoor Storytime in the Children's area. Check our Facebook page for weather-related updates. Note that this program pauses on July 9.
Novel Conversations
Novel Conversations
A new Downtown book club begins! Join the discussion on the last Tuesday of each month. For more information or to get a book, contact Deb Bloom. Upcoming books: June 25 - "Prodigal Summer" by Barbara Kingsolver July 30 - "Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan Aug. 27 - "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan […]
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Reptiles and Amphibians
Reptiles and Amphibians
An Elkhart County Parks Department expert is bringing live critters for us to see up close. Learn about snakes, frogs and turtles that live right here in our area.
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Curbside Concerts: Darryl Buchanan and the Soul Motown Allstars
Curbside Concerts: Darryl Buchanan and the Soul Motown Allstars
The legendary Darryl Buchanan makes his way to the rooftop stage for the third time. That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages available for purchase. Bring a blanket or camp chair, dancing shoes optional. Show moves inside the library if bad weather. Our concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in […]
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Friends of EPL Book Sale
Friends of EPL Book Sale
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.
Taller de Finanzas
Taller de Finanzas
Aprende a gestionar las finanzasa estableecer y alcanzar objectivos financieros para la familia moderna a través de un taller gratuito de Yngry Finances.
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Roz Puppets presents “The Mystery of Cacklewood Forest”
Roz Puppets presents “The Mystery of Cacklewood Forest”
Meet a little mouse who goes on a grand adventure in this funny and entertaining puppet show that's great for the whole family.
Fun in the Sun Mondays
Fun in the Sun Mondays
Enjoy Kona Ice, prizes, games, activities and more. The Book Bus will be out to make sure everyone leaves with a free book. This is a rain or shine event. June 3 - Dunlap June 10 - Pierre Moran June 17 - Cleveland - Moving inside due to excessive heat! June 24 - Osolo
Dunlap Bookworms
Dunlap Bookworms
Join our monthly book discussions each first Monday of the month. Please note the dates for Mondays with a holiday. June 3 - "Motherwit" by Onnie Lee Logan July 1 - "Little Women" by Louisa Alcott Aug. 5 - "I am Malala" by Malala Yousafzai Sept. 9 - "The Personal Librarian" by Marie Benedict Oct. 7 - "Murder Past Due" by Miranda James Nov. 4 […]
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Storytime with Miss Janell
Storytime with Miss Janell
Stories and puppet fun with Miss Janell. Enjoy rhymes, songs, crafts and more to build literacy skills. Miss Janell has added another session, with the same stories and activities, at 11 a.m. to accommodate more families!
Stories in the Garden
Stories in the Garden
Enjoy a free (for Elkhart County residents) Tuesday at Wellfield Botanic Gardens with a great outdoor Storytime in the Children's area. Check our Facebook page for weather-related updates. Note that this program pauses on July 9.
4 events,
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Curious Critters
Curious Critters
Meet the reptiles and amphibians that call our area home and see live local species up close.
Baby and Me
Baby and Me
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 Rhonda
Storytime with Miss Rhonda
Gain social and literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes while making new friends and more at the Cleveland Branch.
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Little Explorers
Little Explorers
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. (Little Explorers takes a break for the July 4th holiday, July 18 for the Summer Reading End Party and on Oct. 31 for the Halloween Parade.)
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Picnic in the Park Storytime
Picnic in the Park Storytime
Bring your lunch to Cobus Creek County Park for an all-ages Storytime with Miss Rhonda.
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Curbside Concerts: The Distractions wsg Half Built Homes and The Hatchbacks
Curbside Concerts: The Distractions wsg Half Built Homes and The Hatchbacks
Henry Rollins once said, "Complaining ... is just a way to get out of the hard work of making music that will do some lasting damage." Welcome to Punk Night at the 'berry. The Distractions take to the rooftop if there's anything left of it after Half Built Homes and The Hatchbacks get done. Hotdogeddy's […]
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Taller de Finanzas
Taller de Finanzas
Aprende a gestionar las finanzasa estableecer y alcanzar objectivos financieros para la familia moderna a través de un taller gratuito de Yngry Finances.
Kids Crafts
Kids Crafts
Come into the Downtown library and make something anytime. May 18 - Sock reading buddy June 8 - Robot keychain July 13 - Dreamcatcher
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2 events,
Fun in the Sun Mondays
Fun in the Sun Mondays
Enjoy Kona Ice, prizes, games, activities and more. The Book Bus will be out to make sure everyone leaves with a free book. This is a rain or shine event. June 3 - Dunlap June 10 - Pierre Moran June 17 - Cleveland - Moving inside due to excessive heat! June 24 - Osolo
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Summer Cookies and Canvas
Summer Cookies and Canvas
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Pick a picture to inspire your masterpiece and learn new acrylic painting techniques with other kids. Great for ages 6 to 17.
Free
6 events,
Storytime with Miss Janell
Storytime with Miss Janell
Stories and puppet fun with Miss Janell. Enjoy rhymes, songs, crafts and more to build literacy skills. Miss Janell has added another session, with the same stories and activities, at 11 a.m. to accommodate more families!
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Bad Forgery Paintings
Bad Forgery Paintings
Remake a master to be all yours. Bling up Mona Lisa. Make American Gothic more goth. When you're done you can take your work home or put it into our Imposter Art Museum display.
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Computer One-on-One
Computer One-on-One
Sign up in person at the Downtown Computer Center or by calling 574.293.2847 for 30 minutes of stress-free computer help. From saving a file to accessing library resources, our experts will help you. Time slots available: 2:30, 3, 3:30 or 4 p.m.
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Investigate Incredible Insects
Investigate Incredible Insects
Encounter and get hands-on with insects from the Elkhart County Parks Department. Registration opens May 1, but is for attendance count only.
Free
Baby and Me
Baby and Me
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 Rhonda
Storytime with Miss Rhonda
Gain social and literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes while making new friends and more at the Cleveland Branch.
2 events,
Little Explorers
Little Explorers
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. (Little Explorers takes a break for the July 4th holiday, July 18 for the Summer Reading End Party and on Oct. 31 for the Halloween Parade.)
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Teen Tie-Dye Shirts
Teen Tie-Dye Shirts
Meet us in the Downtown parking lot to create your own tie-dye shirt. Shirts are available while supplies last. This is an outdoor event -- watch our Facebook page if the weather is iffy.
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Curbside Concerts: High Gravity
Curbside Concerts: High Gravity
High Gravity high up on the roof - for the fifth year in a row. That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale. Bring a blanket or camp chair. Break our attendance record. Demand they play Rage Against The Machine this time. Our concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here […]
1 event,
Taller de Finanzas
Taller de Finanzas
Aprende a gestionar las finanzasa estableecer y alcanzar objectivos financieros para la familia moderna a través de un taller gratuito de Yngry Finances.
0 events,
4 events,
Fun in the Sun Mondays
Fun in the Sun Mondays
Enjoy Kona Ice, prizes, games, activities and more. The Book Bus will be out to make sure everyone leaves with a free book. This is a rain or shine event. June 3 - Dunlap June 10 - Pierre Moran June 17 - Cleveland - Moving inside due to excessive heat! June 24 - Osolo
Junior Theater Camp
Junior Theater Camp
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Join our two-week camp. Beginners and those looking to return to the limelight are welcome. Rehearsals are June 17-20 and June 24-26 from 1 to 3 p.m. The performance will be on Thursday, June 27 for our family and friends. Registration for this event opens […]
Free
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Adult Crafternoon – Flag Mason Jar
Adult Crafternoon – Flag Mason Jar
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Learn new crafting skills while meeting others and making something. This month we're making a decorative flag mason jar.
Free
5 events,
Storytime with Miss Janell
Storytime with Miss Janell
Stories and puppet fun with Miss Janell. Enjoy rhymes, songs, crafts and more to build literacy skills. Miss Janell has added another session, with the same stories and activities, at 11 a.m. to accommodate more families!
Junior Theater Camp
Junior Theater Camp
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Join our two-week camp. Beginners and those looking to return to the limelight are welcome. Rehearsals are June 17-20 and June 24-26 from 1 to 3 p.m. The performance will be on Thursday, June 27 for our family and friends. Registration for this event opens […]
Free
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Tween and Teen Tie-Dye Shirts
Tween and Teen Tie-Dye Shirts
Registration for this event has closed. Keep watching for more great activities. Learn the methods of tying the shirt to get your desired design. This is an outdoor event -- watch our Facebook page if the weather is iffy.
Free
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Juneteenth Celebration with Indiana Black Expo
Juneteenth Celebration with Indiana Black Expo
Join us in the Downtown library parking lot for music, food and vendors as we celebrate Juneteenth. Elkhart native Nathan Napalm Palmer performs on the rooftop stage. Stay tuned for more information on our social media or on the Indiana Black Expo Elkhart Chapter's Facebook page.
Baby and Me
Baby and Me
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 Rhonda
Storytime with Miss Rhonda
Gain social and literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes while making new friends and more at the Cleveland Branch.
6 events,
Little Explorers
Little Explorers
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. (Little Explorers takes a break for the July 4th holiday, July 18 for the Summer Reading End Party and on Oct. 31 for the Halloween Parade.)
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Bubble Painting
Bubble Painting
(This program is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Create unique works of art using paint and bubbles.
Free
Junior Theater Camp
Junior Theater Camp
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Join our two-week camp. Beginners and those looking to return to the limelight are welcome. Rehearsals are June 17-20 and June 24-26 from 1 to 3 p.m. The performance will be on Thursday, June 27 for our family and friends. Registration for this event opens […]
Free
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Curbside Concerts: JAGALCHI (jazz fest special time)
Curbside Concerts: JAGALCHI (jazz fest special time)
JAGALCHI has arrived to deliver the riffs you've been waiting for. This will be a special start time during Elkhart Jazz Fest. That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale all night. Stick around for the after party with Paul Erdman, who'll play 9:45-11:45. Both shows are free! Our concert series is just one of […]
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Curbside Concerts: Paul Erdman (jazz fest afterparty)
Curbside Concerts: Paul Erdman (jazz fest afterparty)
The one and only Paul E - the "E" stands for "Elkhart Jazz Festival After Party." A third trip to the rooftop stage will be special for Erdman. It's a) his first time playing during the festival and b) way past his usual bedtime. That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale all night. Come […]
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Curbside Concerts: rebel noire and the accomplices (jazz fest special time)
Curbside Concerts: rebel noire and the accomplices (jazz fest special time)
For the first time, rebel noire is coming to the rooftop stage. This special event on Jazz Fest Saturday night starts at 7:30 p.m. That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale. Stick around for Lalo Cura and the after party, starting about 9:45. Both shows free! Our concert series is just one of the […]
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Curbside Concerts: Lalo Cura
Curbside Concerts: Lalo Cura
Lalo Cura is here to cap your Elkhart Jazz Festival Saturday night. Special start time for this after party - 9:45 p.m. That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale all night. Come early and catch rebel noire and the accomplices at 7:30 p.m. Both shows are free! Our concert series is just one of […]
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3 events,
Fun in the Sun Mondays
Fun in the Sun Mondays
Enjoy Kona Ice, prizes, games, activities and more. The Book Bus will be out to make sure everyone leaves with a free book. This is a rain or shine event. June 3 - Dunlap June 10 - Pierre Moran June 17 - Cleveland - Moving inside due to excessive heat! June 24 - Osolo
Junior Theater Camp
Junior Theater Camp
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Join our two-week camp. Beginners and those looking to return to the limelight are welcome. Rehearsals are June 17-20 and June 24-26 from 1 to 3 p.m. The performance will be on Thursday, June 27 for our family and friends. Registration for this event opens […]
Free
Summer Theater Camp
Summer Theater Camp
Get on stage or take a crew role and make a performance come together in less than a week. Rehearsals are Monday to Thursday, June 24 to 27. The performance will be on Friday, June 28 at 4:30 p.m. This program is great for ages 9 and up. Registration for this program opens May 1.
Free
6 events,
Storytime with Miss Janell
Storytime with Miss Janell
Stories and puppet fun with Miss Janell. Enjoy rhymes, songs, crafts and more to build literacy skills. Miss Janell has added another session, with the same stories and activities, at 11 a.m. to accommodate more families!
Junior Theater Camp
Junior Theater Camp
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Join our two-week camp. Beginners and those looking to return to the limelight are welcome. Rehearsals are June 17-20 and June 24-26 from 1 to 3 p.m. The performance will be on Thursday, June 27 for our family and friends. Registration for this event opens […]
Free
Summer Theater Camp
Summer Theater Camp
Get on stage or take a crew role and make a performance come together in less than a week. Rehearsals are Monday to Thursday, June 24 to 27. The performance will be on Friday, June 28 at 4:30 p.m. This program is great for ages 9 and up. Registration for this program opens May 1.
Free
5 events,
Baby and Me
Baby and Me
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
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Join Miss Debbie at two convenient times for stories and songs. This is a great program for working on literacy and motor skills.
Storytime with Miss Rhonda
Storytime with Miss Rhonda
Gain social and literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes while making new friends and more at the Cleveland Branch.
6 events,
Little Explorers
Little Explorers
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. (Little Explorers takes a break for the July 4th holiday, July 18 for the Summer Reading End Party and on Oct. 31 for the Halloween Parade.)
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Indoor Olympics
Indoor Olympics
Celebrate the Summer Olympics with our unique indoor version. No training required, just fun and friendly competition.
Junior Theater Camp
Junior Theater Camp
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Join our two-week camp. Beginners and those looking to return to the limelight are welcome. Rehearsals are June 17-20 and June 24-26 from 1 to 3 p.m. The performance will be on Thursday, June 27 for our family and friends. Registration for this event opens […]
Free
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Curbside Concerts: BEE! The Band
Curbside Concerts: BEE! The Band
Our spring series wraps up with a band from Goshen that's been getting a lot of buzz. BEE! brings to the roof an original sound that's folk, indie pop and psychedelic rock. That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale. Bring a camp chair or blanket. Our concert series is just one of the Well […]
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Summer Theater Camp Performance
Summer Theater Camp Performance
Friends, family and the public are invited to watch the performance of our Summer Theater Camp in the atrium.
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Zoo to You
Zoo to You
Potawatomi Zoo teaches us about some of their animals. Get up close with some of them. There will be a second show at 5 p.m. to accommodate more families!
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Zoo to You
Zoo to You
Potawatomi Zoo teaches us about some of their animals. Get up close with some of them. There is another show at 3:30 p.m. to accommodate more families!
Drop in Summer Crafts
Drop in Summer Crafts
Stop into Osolo anytime July 1-13 and make a craft with the available supplies in the Children's Room.
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Pierre Moran Branch Meeting Room Dedication
Pierre Moran Branch Meeting Room Dedication
Join as we honor and celebrate the dedication of the meeting rooms at the Pierre Moran Branch. One room is named for local artist Kelby Love. And the other for county councilman, first recreation coordinator for the Tolson Center and St. James Boxing Club founder Ben Barnes.
Drop in Summer Crafts
Drop in Summer Crafts
Stop into Osolo anytime July 1-13 and make a craft with the available supplies in the Children's Room.
Storytime with Miss Janell
Storytime with Miss Janell
Stories and puppet fun with Miss Janell. Enjoy rhymes, songs, crafts and more to build literacy skills. Miss Janell has added another session, with the same stories and activities, at 11 a.m. to accommodate more families!
5 events,
Drop in Summer Crafts
Drop in Summer Crafts
Stop into Osolo anytime July 1-13 and make a craft with the available supplies in the Children's Room.
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Join Miss Debbie at two convenient times for stories and songs. This is a great program for working on literacy and motor skills.
Baby and Me
Baby and Me
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.
0 events,
1 event,
Drop in Summer Crafts
Drop in Summer Crafts
Stop into Osolo anytime July 1-13 and make a craft with the available supplies in the Children's Room.
1 event,
Drop in Summer Crafts
Drop in Summer Crafts
Stop into Osolo anytime July 1-13 and make a craft with the available supplies in the Children's Room.
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