Elkhart Public Library

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2025-06-10 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Follow along as local artist Linda Pieri helps us create a work of art.
Registration for this event opens May 1.

Quilts and the Importance of Storytelling
2025-06-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn the history of quilting and how it relates to storytelling, specifically in the Black community, from Dr. Tony Jean Dickerson. Dr. Dickerson is the Dean of Education at Martin University in Indianapolis and the founder of Akoma Nitoso Modern Quilt of Central Indiana. See beautiful quilts up close and hear the stories behind the patterns and fabrics.

Cutting Board Craft
2025-06-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your creativity and decorate an 18-inch cutting board with paint, stencils and more.

Cutting Board Craft
2025-06-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Decorate a beautiful bamboo cutting board using paints, stencils and more.

Get into Gardening
2025-06-14 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-08-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Start or improve your garden throughout this informative series focusing on pollinators, native plants and harvesting seeds.
May 3 – Gardening how-to with Purdue Extension educator Mark Evans
May 24 – The Buzz on Pollinator Habitat
June 14 – Super Start with the Super Nine – all about the nine native plants selected for their value to our local environment
Aug. 2 – How to Harvest Your Seeds with Mark Evans

DIY Enamel Pin Boards for Teens and Adults
2025-06-24 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a custom enamel board to display pins. Bring spare pins to trade if you’d like.

Rain Garden and Rain Barrel Workshop
2025-06-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Experts from Elkhart County Soil and Water Conservation District introduce rain gardens and rain barrels, along with information on an incentive program for county residents.

What to Watchlist
2025-06-26 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-07-31 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-08-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Share the latest on your favorite TV shows and movies. Discuss fan theories and hidden gems. Plus, we’ll watch trailers for what’s coming up.

Creative Teen and Adult Painting
2025-06-30 17:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri as we create a painting.
Registration for this program opens May 1.

South Bend Medical Foundation Blood Drive
2025-07-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Roll your sleeves up to save lives. The South Bend Medical Foundation is bringing their blood donation bus to Dunlap. Sign up at Give Blood Now or by calling the Dunlap Branch. Walk-ins are welcome.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2025-07-08 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-07-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Follow along as local artist Linda Pieri helps us create a work of art.
Registration for this event opens June 1.

Dot Mandalas for Beginners
2025-07-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Learn how to make a rock mandala with all the supplies. The first session we’ll prepare and paint the rocks. Then, return to seal them on July 16.
Registration for this program opens June 1.

Food Preservation Basics
2025-07-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Whether growing food in a garden or buying from the store, keep it fresher longer with help from a Purdue Extension educator.
Registration for this program opens June 1.

Build-a-Bouquet
2025-07-29 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Mix and match flowers to create your own beautiful flower arrangement.

Computer One-on-One
2025-07-31 14:30 - 16:30, 2025-08-06 14:30 - 16:30, 2025-08-12 14:30 - 16:30, 2025-08-28 14:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get one-on-one help from our computer experts. From accessing library resources to saving a file, we can help. Reserve your 30-minutes of stress-free basic help by calling 574-294-2847.

Cutting Board Craft Mirrors for Adults
2025-08-07 17:00 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Create a decorative mirror using a cutting board, stencils, mosaic tiles and more.
Registration for this program opens July 1.

Un Verano Sin Ti
2025-08-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Inspired by the Bad Bunny album, celebrate the end of summer with music, crafts and fun before school starts.
Inspirado en el álbum de Bad Bunny, este evento celebra el final del verano con música, manualidades y diversión antes de que empiece la escuela.

Teen and Adult Mosaic Rock Painting
2025-08-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Try mosaic rock painting with local artist Linda Pieri. This program is for ages 12 and up.
Registration for this program opens July 1.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2025-08-12 15:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri as we make “Country Life.”
Registration for this event begins July 1.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2025-08-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great events.)
Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri as we make “Country Life.”
Registration for this event begins July 1.

Photoshop Elements
2025-08-20 14:30 - 16:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn the basics of photo editing. Bring a picture you’d like to touch up. We’ll show you techniques and print a copy for you to take home.

The Throwback Theatre
2025-08-21 17:00 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy free popcorn and a nostalgic movie for the whole family.
Aug. 21 – The Princess Bride (PG, 1:38)
Sept. 18 – The Sandlot (PG, 1:41)
Oct. 16 – Hocus Pocus (PG, 1:36)

Crafts at Cleveland for Adults
2025-08-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Use your creativity at this monthly craft time for adults. This month we’re making a stenciled cutting board.
Registration for this program begins July 1.
