Frankentoys for Teens
2025-10-28 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Become a mad scientist by taking apart recycled toys and creating new things.

Holiday Card Drive for Seniors
2025-11-01, 2025-11-08, 2025-11-15, 2025-11-22, 2025-11-29, 2025-12-06, 2025-12-13 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Spread holiday cheer by creating a card for local senior care centers. Make a card at Pierre Moran with available materials or drop it off by Dec. 19. We’ll deliver them to local care centers.
¡Comparte la alegria navideña haciendo tarjetas hechas a mano para los centros locales de atención a personas mayores!
Haz una tarjeta en la sucursal Pierre Moran a partir del 1 de noviembre. O hazia en casa y entrégala antes del 19 de diciembre.

Design a Notebook Cover for Teens
2025-11-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your creativity and use our provided notebooks and materials to design one unique for you.
Registration for this program opens on Oct. 1.

Craft Night for Adults
2025-11-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Socialize and get creative with others. This month, we’re making a pine tree table decoration.
Registration for this program opens Oct. 1.

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.

Christmas Card Stampin'
2025-12-01 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Design your own holiday cards with our stamps and materials. We’ll snack on cookies and cocoa while we create.

Gingerbread Workshop
2025-12-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Make a festive, reusable gingerbread house using cardboard, plus our available supplies and materials. Using cardboard makes them sustainable and reusable year after year. Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies while you work. Fun for the whole family.

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.

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.

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.

Make It and Take It: Polar Bears and Penguins
2025-12-22 - 2025-12-23, 2025-12-26 - 2025-12-27, 2025-12-27 - 2025-12-28, 2025-12-29 - 2025-12-30, 2026-01-02 - 2026-01-03 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come by the downtown library throughout winter break for a new craft each day.

Winter Break Children's Craft
2025-12-22 09:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-23 09:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-26 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-27 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-29 09:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-30 09:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-02 09:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-03 09:00 - 15:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The Elf on the Shelf left a seasonal craft to make over winter break. Come in any time during open hours to create with the available supplies.

Teen Mini Bookshelves
2026-01-13 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Make your dream bookshelf on a miniature scale. Show off your favorite reads or add to your style.
