Elkhart Public Library

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2026-05-12 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-12 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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 April 1.

Computer One-on-One
2026-05-13 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-20 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-06-09 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-06-11 14:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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
2026-05-14 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-06-11 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.

Cut the Cord
2026-05-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Find out everything you should consider before you ditch your cable service. Learn about library resources and more streaming options.

Pigskins & Ponytails: The story of a women's professional football team
2026-05-16 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
An immersive storytelling program featuring players and coaches of the 2002 South Bend Golden Hawks, a professional women’s tackle football team. Narrated by longtime South Bend Tribune sportswriter and presented in partnership with The Acting Ensemble of Mishawaka, it provides first-hand accounts and reflections on learning the game, challenges they faced and what it means to them today.

Craft Night for Adults
2026-05-18 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-06-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get creative, learn new skills and meet others.
May 18 – Upcycle Basket
June 15 – Mod Podge makeover
July 20 – Pounded flower prints

Downtown Crafternoons for Adults
2026-05-20 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-17 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.
Upcoming projects:
• April 15 – Birdhouse painting or decorating
• May 20 – Birds and bees vintage bookmark
• June 17 – Diamond art

Open Doors: A community for adults with disabilities
2026-05-21 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-06-18 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
2026-05-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Get creative while meeting others and making something new. This month, we’re making beaded plants.
Registration for this program opens April 1.

Family Read-In
2026-05-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Check off the first day of the Summer Reading challenge at our after-hours family read-in. We’ll share a short story and then break off for individual reading time with snacks. Bring a book or borrow one of ours.

Sit & Stitch
2026-05-27 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.

Adult Anime Club
2026-06-03 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.

Rock Painting
2026-06-05 09:00 - 18:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Relax by painting a design on a rock. Take home your art or leave it to brighten the outdoor space at our branch.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2026-06-09 15:30 - 16:30 | 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 May 1.

Roz Puppets Presents: "Dinosaur Pirates"
2026-06-09 16:30 - 17:15 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Hit the high seas for a story filled with music, fun and audience participation. This show is made to delight the whole family.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2026-06-09 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 May 1.

Dunlap Book Worms
2026-06-13 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

Computer One-on-One
2026-06-17 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.

Crafts at Cleveland
2026-06-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Meet others while getting creative and learning new skills. This month, we’re bedazzling books. Bring a favorite book you’d like to decorate.
Registration for this program opens May 1.

Friday Night Bingo
2026-06-19 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

WordPlay at the Jazz Fest
2026-06-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
WordPlay is an open-mic experience for poets, songwriters and creatives of all types. This special Elkhart Jazz Festival morning event will be on the library’s indoor stage. Free to attend and open to all, these events honor the late John Homan and carry on his creative legacy.

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.
