Calendar of Events
S Sun
M Mon
T Tue
W Wed
T Thu
F Fri
S Sat
0 events,
1 event,
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!
Storytime with Miss Angie
Storytime with Miss Angie
Join Miss Angie at Pierre Moran for a weekly time of stories, songs and a craft. This Storytime pauses for Spring Break on April 2, July 2 for the Fourth of July, and July 23 for the Elkhart County Fair.
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 9:30 a.m. to accommodate more families!
0 events,
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.)
Osolo LEGO Club
Osolo LEGO Club
Build with our LEGOs at Osolo. Come in and we'll challenge you to build something and share it with the group.
1 event,
Ox Bow Books and Boots
Ox Bow Books and Boots
Miss Debbie from the Dunlap Branch and Miss Krista, an interpretive naturalist manager with the Elkhart County Parks, lead this book discussion at Cottonwood Shelter. Books and Boots is for the whole family, but specifically geared to ages 8-12. Dress for the weather. Oct. 4 - "The Jungle Book" by Rudyard Kipling Nov. 1 – “The […]
1 event,
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.
0 events,
1 event,
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 […]
1 event,
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.
0 events,
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.)
Popcorn and Movies
Popcorn and Movies
Join us at Cleveland for free popcorn and a movie showing. Aug. 8 – Kung Fu Panda 4, rated PG, 92 minutes
1 event,
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.
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
Osolo Page Turners
Osolo Page Turners
Join our monthly book discussions at the Osolo Branch. Upcoming titles: Aug. 12 – “How the Penguins Saved Veronica” by Hazel Prior Sept. 9 – “The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride Oct. 14 – “Our Missing Hearts” by Celeste Ng Nov. 11 – “Yellowface” by Rebecca Kuang Dec. 9 – “The Last List of Mabel Beaumont” by […]
Purge Your Papers
Purge Your Papers
Not sure about which papers to keep and which ones you might need one day? Cut through those paper stacks with Emily Christ from the Purdue Extension office as she explains which ones to keep and which to dispose of. To register, call Jenn at (574) 533-0554 or email fink24@purdue.edu.
3 events,
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect es un grupo de conversación diseñado para que los nuevos estudiantes de inglés mejoren sus habilidades a través de debates atractivos e interactivos. ConversaConnect is a conversational group designed for new English learners to enhance their language skills through engaging and interactive discussions.
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.
Coffee and Canvas for Adults
Coffee and Canvas for Adults
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri and create your own artwork.
2 events,
Music Together Demo Class
Music Together Demo Class
Goshen College Music Together offers affordable fun and interactive early childhood music classes for families with kids ages 0-5. This is a free preview class to try it out for a week. Based on child development research, Music Together takes the approach that all children are musical and that music supports all learning. Join us […]
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.)
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect es un grupo de conversación diseñado para que los nuevos estudiantes de inglés mejoren sus habilidades a través de debates atractivos e interactivos. ConversaConnect is a conversational group designed for new English learners to enhance their language skills through engaging and interactive discussions.
1 event,
Cookie Monster Preschool Party
Cookie Monster Preschool Party
Sesame Street brought to you by the letter C and the number 5 with Cookie Monster as the star.
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Adult Crafternoon: Beach Wine Glass
Adult Crafternoon: Beach Wine Glass
(Registration for this event is now closed.) Meet new people while learning new crafting skills. This month we're making a beach wine glass.
3 events,
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect es un grupo de conversación diseñado para que los nuevos estudiantes de inglés mejoren sus habilidades a través de debates atractivos e interactivos. ConversaConnect is a conversational group designed for new English learners to enhance their language skills through engaging and interactive discussions.
CANCELED- Stories in the Garden
CANCELED- 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 Aug. 20.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting
The Elkhart Public Library meets the third Tuesday of each month to discuss library business. Learn more about the board and upcoming meeting here.
1 event,
Friends of EPL Board Meeting
Friends of EPL Board Meeting
The Friends of Elkhart Public Library Inc. board meets monthly on the third Wednesday. Regular business includes discussion of book sale events and the consideration of grant requests from library staff.
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.)
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect es un grupo de conversación diseñado para que los nuevos estudiantes de inglés mejoren sus habilidades a través de debates atractivos e interactivos. ConversaConnect is a conversational group designed for new English learners to enhance their language skills through engaging and interactive discussions.
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Cooking Small
Cooking Small
Emily Christ from the Purdue Extension office will offer tips and recipes for those cooking for a small household. To register, call Jenn at (574) 533-0554 or email fink24@purdue.edu.
6 events,
CANCELED – REAL Talk
CANCELED – REAL Talk
Experts with REAL Services share informational health talks every other month on the fourth Tuesday. Click here to register and find out about the sessions.
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect es un grupo de conversación diseñado para que los nuevos estudiantes de inglés mejoren sus habilidades a través de debates atractivos e interactivos. ConversaConnect is a conversational group designed for new English learners to enhance their language skills through engaging and interactive discussions.
Teen Flower Crowns
Teen Flower Crowns
Make the perfect accessory for any party, dance, wedding, day out or sleepover with a trendy but also timeless faux flower crown.
1 event,
Wednesday Movie Matinees
Wednesday Movie Matinees
Enjoy popcorn and drinks while we watch a family movie. Aug. 28 - The Garfield Movie (rated PG)
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.)
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect es un grupo de conversación diseñado para que los nuevos estudiantes de inglés mejoren sus habilidades a través de debates atractivos e interactivos. ConversaConnect is a conversational group designed for new English learners to enhance their language skills through engaging and interactive discussions.
1 event,
Curbside Concerts: JR Clark Band
Curbside Concerts: JR Clark Band
JR Clark brings the blues as we kickoff the fall Curbside Concerts series. Backed by a horn section that's been on tour with the Ohio Players, this talented roster also features the legendary Johnny B Gayden on bass. Johnny B was a long-time player with Albert Collins and played on The Ice Man's Grammy-winning "Showdown!" […]
0 events,
Cookie Monster Preschool Party