Winter Gardening
2026-01-31 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Don’t wait until spring to start your garden. Master Gardener Gwen Ferland demonstrates how to start plants from seeds outdoors in the winter.

Tiny Art Show
2026-02-02, 2026-02-09, 2026-02-16 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Pick up a tiny art kit starting February 2 and return your artwork by February 21. The artworks will be displayed beginning February 25 for voting.

Coffee and Coloring for Adults
2026-02-04 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Relax, unwind and connect with others with free coffee, coloring sheets and colored pencils.

Dunlap Book Worms
2026-02-07 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
2026-02-10 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-02-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Follow local artist Linda Pieri as we create a new painting each month.
Registration for this program opens Jan. 1.

Meet Your Library Director
2026-02-11 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-02-17 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-02-19 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-26 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-06 09:00 - 10:00 | IN
Kristen Edson, EPL’s Executive Director, will answer questions and take your ideas about our public library. These events give you a chance to talk casually with Kristen, who came to Elkhart in the fall of 2025.

Noche de Lotería
2026-02-12 17:00 - 18:00 | 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!

Meet Your Library Director
2026-02-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States

Meet Your Library Director
2026-02-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States

Craft Night for Adults
2026-02-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Meet others and get creative while we make a new project each month.
Feb. 16 – Recycled book flower vase
March 16 – Baby jar candles
April 20 – Flour sack stenciling
Registration for this program opens Jan. 1.

RESCHEDULED: FAFSA Night
2026-02-17 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Don’t let FAFSA applications intimidate you. Get help filling out the forms from experts at IUSB. Bring a laptop or borrow ours.
At the same time, check out the Scholarship Night program and learn about opportunites.

Downtown Crafternoons for Adults
2026-02-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet others while learning new craft skills and getting creative. This month, we’re making diamond art.

Pollination Talk
2026-02-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn all about pollination and keeping local bees healthy and thriving during this program led by a Master Gardener.
Registration for this program starts Jan. 6.

Crafts at Cleveland
2026-02-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Create something new while socializing with others. We’re making a spring canvas wall art.
Registration for this program opens Jan. 1.

Meet Your Library Director
2026-02-21 13:30 - 14:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States

MHAM Journey of the Mind Through Visual Artistic Expression
2026-02-21 17:00 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join Mental Health Awareness of Michiana for their second annual art exhibit featuring local artists. This powerful night features artists speaking about their work.
Please visit MHAM’s website for ticket information.

Mental Health Awareness of Michiana Art Exhibit
2026-02-23, 2026-03-02 | IN
MHAM hosts their annual Journey of the Mind Through Visual Artistic Expression exhibit in the downtown atrium through Wednesday, March 11. Read more about the art exhibition here.

Sit & Stitch
2026-02-25 17:00 - 18:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn basic crocheting skills with our simple project or bring your own current work.
Registration for this program opens Jan. 6.

Prop Swap
2026-03-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring a plant to propagate or use one of ours to get started while meeting other green thumbs. We’ll have dirt, pots and other supplies to get started.

Meet Your Library Director
2026-03-07 12:30 - 13:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
