Sit & Stitch
2026-05-27 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-06-24 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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, 2026-07-01 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.

Computer One-on-One
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.

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.

Adult LEGO Club
2026-06-11 17:30 - 19:00, 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.

Dunlap Book Worms
2026-06-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-11 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
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

Computer One-on-One
2026-06-17 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-07-07 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-07-14 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.

Downtown Crafternoons for Adults
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
2026-06-18 09:30 - 11:00, 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
2026-06-18 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, 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

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.

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.

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.
