Noche de Lotería
2025-11-20 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Play the Mexican bingo-like game that’s easy to learn and fast to play. Practice Spanish words while winning prizes and eating snacks.
Divértete y juega a la lotería, come deliciosos aperitivos y gana permios!

Crafts at Cleveland
2025-11-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Meet others while making something different each month.
• Nov. 20 – Reading-themed tote bag
• Dec. 18 – Favorite book ornaments
• Jan. 15 – Candle
Registration for this program opens Oct. 1.

Blood Drive at Dunlap Branch
2025-11-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Sign up with Give Blood Now to donate your blood and save lives during this season of high-need.

Basic Microsoft Excel
2025-11-26 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Begin learning the Microsoft Excel with an introductory lesson. Start with cells and changing fonts. Call 574.294.2847 to reserve a spot in the class.

Pop-up Painting
2025-12-01 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-12-04 17:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri to create a unique and beautiful mosaic rock. The result is a great DIY gift or something to decorate your space.
This program is for ages 6 and up, including adults.

Adult Cookies and Coloring Club
2025-12-03 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Get creative and relax with an open coloring session at Pierre Moran. Drop in during 9 to 11 a.m. and use our supplies or bring your own.

Anime Club for Adults
2025-12-03 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-01-07 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Watch anime with fellow fans, make a provided craft or bring your own and discuss anime.

Tu Llave de la Biblioteca
2025-12-04 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-12-18 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-01-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
¿Sabías que tu tarjeta de la biblioteca sirve para mucho más que sacar libros? Te invitamos a una serie divertida donde exploraremos juntos todos los servicios digitales y recursos gratuitos disponibles para ti. Puedes traer tu propio dispositivo o pedir prestado uno de los nuestros. ¡No se necesita experiencia!
Oct. 16 & 30 : Cómo conseguir entradas gratis para el zoo y museos con tu targjeta
Nov. 6 & 13: Servicios de streaming y peliculas gratis
Dec. 4 & 18: Clases de inglés gratis en linea
Jan. 8 & 22: Exámenes de práctica gratis del BMV (incluye CDL y motocicleta)

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2025-12-09 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-09 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 painting.
Registration for this event begins Nov. 1.

Computer One-on-One
2025-12-10 14:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-17 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-01-13 14:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Reserve 30 minutes of one-on-one help with one of our computer experts to help with whatever you need. From saving a file to accessing library resources, we can help. Call the downtown computer center at 574.294.2847 to reserve your 30-minute spot.
Times available at 2:30, 3, 3:30, and 4 p.m.

Dunlap Book Worms
2025-12-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-10 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

Craft Night for Adults
2025-12-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Socialize and get creative while making something new each month. This month, we’re making a unique wall decor.
Registration for this event opens Nov. 1.

Morning Meetup with Council on Aging
2025-12-16 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. Email Audrey Rush at arush@elkhartcoa.org to register or for more information.
Upcoming topics and projects:
Feb. 17 – Fraud prevention
March 17 – Charcuterie 101
April 21 – Painting with Linda Pieri

Teen and Me: Ornament Painting
2025-12-16 17:00 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get creative together while making holiday decor at this special program for teens and adults. Make a personalized decoration or last-minute gift.
Registration for this program opens Nov. 1.

Heart Healthy Nutrition/Nutrición saludable para el corazón
2025-12-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Reduce the risk of heart disease or strokes with heart-healthy eating habits with help from an expert at Purdue Extension Elkhart County. This program is bilingual. To register for this program, call 574.533.0554 or email fink24@purdue.edu.
Una alimentación saludable para el corazón reduce el riesgo de enfermedades cardíacas y accidentes cerebrovasculares. Este programa billigúe ofrece una lista de alimentos y recetas saludables para el corazón, beneficiosos para la salud cardiaca, tanto en inglés como en español. Para registrarse, llame al 574.533.0554 o envíe un correo electrónico a fink24@purdue.edu.

Open Doors: A community for adults with disabilities
2025-12-18 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
2025-12-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Meet others while making something different each month.
• Dec. 18 – Favorite book ornaments
• Jan. 15 – Candle
Registration for this program opens Nov. 1.

Elizabeth Klehfoth: The Lost Heiress
2025-12-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Elizabeth Klehfoth, an Elkhart native, is back with her second novel. During this author event, she’ll be reading selections of “The Lost Heiress” and talking about her career. She’ll also sign copies of her book, which can be preordered from Fables Books and picked up at the Goshen store or at the library event.

Start a New Business
2026-01-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
LaQuisha Jackson, founder of Soulful Kitchen, shares her insights and experience for aspiring entrepreneurs. LaQuisha has nearly two decades of experience in the hospitality industry and launched her own catering and culinary education business in 2017.
LaQuisha has been recognized for her impact, receiving the Notre Dame Bootcamp Distinguished Alumni Michael H. Boyce Award, the Leadership South Bend Distinguished Alumni Award, the Northwest Indiana Influential Women’s Award in the Up and Coming Arts category. She was also honored in the 2021 South Bend Tribune class of 40 under 40.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2026-01-13 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-01-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri as she leads a fun and creative painting class.
Registration for this program starts Dec. 1.
