Leamos Juntos, Program para Padres
2026-06-22 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-06-29 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-07-06 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-07-13 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-07-20 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Aprenda la importancia de crear un ambiente positivo de lectura en el hogar para apoyar a nuestros hijos en su aprendizaje. Los padres recibirán estrategias prácticas para apoyar la lectura de los niños y el aprendizaje del inglés.
La inscripción para este programa ya está abierta.

Teen and Me Flower Arranging
2026-06-23 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Parents and teens can learn to arrange a beautiful bouquet together with this beginner class.
Registration for this program opens May 1.

Sit & Stitch
2026-06-24 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-07-22 17:00 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring any needlework project to work on with other enthusiasts. Beginners welcome.

Artificial Intelligence: An Introduction
2026-06-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Dive into AI with this informative presentation about uses and live demonstrations of the technology.

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.

Adult Anime Club
2026-07-01 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-08-05 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.

Computer One-on-One
2026-07-07 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-07-14 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-07-22 14:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Call 574.294.2847 or come in to the downtown Computer Center to reserve 30 minutes of stress-free basic computer help from our experts. From saving a file to accessing library resources, we can help. Sessions start at 2:30, 3, 3:30 and 4 p.m.

Adult LEGO Club
2026-07-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Kids shouldn’t have all the LEGO fun. Join other adult brick builders to complete a challenge or create your own build from our LEGO stash.
Registration for this program begins June 11.

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

Dunlap Book Worms
2026-07-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us on Saturdays monthly for a book discussion. Contact Sue Eller for a copy of the book.
Upcoming books:
Dec. 13 – The 19th Christmas by James Patterson
Jan. 10 – “James” by Percival Everett
Feb. 7 – “How the Penguins Saved Veronica” by Hazel Prior
March 7 – “The Briar Club” by Kate Quinn
April 4 – “The Inheritance Games” by Jennifer Barnes
May 7 – “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus
June 13 – “West with Giraffes” by Lynda Rutledge
July 11 – “Trouble in Treewater” by John Chris
Aug. 8 – “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Sept. 5 – “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon
Oct. 3 – “In Cold Blood” by Truman Capote”
Nov. 14 – “Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee” by Dee Brown
Dec. 12 – “Christmas Jars” by Jason F. Wright

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2026-07-14 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-07-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Follow along with artist Linda Pieri to create a unique painting.
Registration for this program opens June 1.

Open Doors: A community for adults with disabilities
2026-07-16 09:30 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for fun and enriching activities to build a community supporting adults with intellectual disabilities. Explore creativity, build skills and connect.

Crafts at Cleveland
2026-07-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Get creative, meet others and learn new skills. This month, we’re making coffee filter flowers.
Registration for this program starts June 1.

Craft Night for Adults
2026-07-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get creative, learn new skills and meet others.
July 20 – Pounded flower prints
Aug. 17 – Earrings
Sept. 21 – Embroidered tea bag bookmarks
Oct. 19 – Mounted watercolor butterflies

Morning Meetup with Council on Aging
2026-07-21 09:30 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
EPL and Council on Aging are teaming up to co-host activities and engaging conversations for the community. Learn fun, new things and socialize with others.
May 19 – Diamond art and mini spa day with skin care expert Joan Graber
June 16 – Patriotic craft and guest speaker Amy Stryker from Voter Outreach Elkhart County
July 21 – Candle-making and guest speaker Thomas Rose, author of Balloon in a Box: Coping with Grief”

Basic Microsoft Excel
2026-07-29 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Call 574.294.2847 or come in to the downtown Computer Center to reserve a spot in this class. Work with columns and rows, and get the basics of copying, pasting and changing fonts.

Laura Ingalls Wilder: The Real Story
2026-08-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
A historical reenactment interprets “The Little House on the Prairie” author’s story in a new way. Hear Laura’s personal hardships and struggles that inspired her enduring books. This program is recommended for ages 10 and up.

Lotería: Back to School Edition
2026-08-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Come into Pierre Moran for a lotería fiesta! Win awesome goodies like school supplies and enter surprise backpack raffles. Plus, munch on popcorn as we play.
¡Ven a la biblioteca de Pierre Moran para un evento de lotería espectacular! Los premios incluyen útiles escolares y habrá sorteos de mochilas sopresa de mochilas sopresa mientras juegas. ¡Saborea palomitas disfrutas del juego!

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2026-08-11 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-08-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri to create a unique painting.
Registration for this program opens July 1.
