Craft Night for Adults
2026-08-17 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-09-21 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-10-19 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get creative, learn new skills and meet others.
July 20 – Pounded flower prints
Aug. 17 – Earrings
Sept. 21 – Embroidered tea bag bookmarks
Oct. 19 – Mounted watercolor butterflies

Hooks and Needles
2026-08-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Beginner and expert knitters and crocheters are welcome to work on new or existing projects, share tips, ideas and meet other enthusiasts.

Teen Marble Animals
2026-08-18 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get crafty by making a cute animal with air-dry clay and marbles.

Downtown Crafternoons for Adults
2026-08-19 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-09-16 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-10-21 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:
• Aug. 19 – Cards with Carol – watercolor cards and pressed flower bookmarks
• Sept. 16 – Diamond art
• Oct. 21 – Charm bracelet or keychain

Crafts at Cleveland
2026-08-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Create a mini mandala painting while visiting with other crafters.
Registration for this program starts July 1.

Teen DIY: Claw Clips
2026-08-25 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Add glamour to your look and fun to your hair by customizing your own custom claw clip.

Crafternoon Kids
2026-08-26 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-09-23 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-10-28 14:30 - 16:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Join us for an after-school craft each month.
Aug. 26 – Beaded bracelets
Sept. 23 – Bird house painting
Oct. 28 – Terrariums

Sit & Stitch
2026-08-26 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-09-23 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.

Junk Journaling
2026-09-10 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-10-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Bring old photos, concert tickets or mementos to transform into personalized journals. The hands-on event allows for creativity to combine with sustainability and socializing with others. All materials are supplied, but feel free to bring your own to contribute.

Teen Mini Wreaths
2026-09-15 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a DIY mini wreath to bring the good vibes and spruce up your space.

Crafts at Cleveland
2026-09-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Create fabric pumpkins while visiting with other crafters.
Registration for this program starts Aug. 1.

Teen How To: Hand Sewing
2026-09-22 16:30 - 18:00 | Cobus Creek County Park, 30680 C.R. 8, Osceola, IN, 46561, United States
We’ll provide the materials for you to learn and practice hand-sewing or bring a small project like a button on a shirt or small tear that needs mending.

Tote Bag Painting
2026-10-05 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Decorate a tote bag to take home using our paint and supplies.

Needle Felting Leaves
2026-10-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Make leaf sculptures using fabric and needles with this popular crafting technique.

Crafts at Cleveland
2026-10-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Create a fairy garden book nook while visiting with other crafters.
Registration for this program starts Sept. 1.

Soda Tab Buddies
2026-10-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come in to make a buddy over fall break. Using soda tabs, bolts, beads and buttons, we’ll make a unique creation. We’ll be using wire and pliers, so this program is best for ages 6 and up.

Teen and Me: Caskets
2026-10-20 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Decorate a wooden casket to add to your spooky Halloween aesthetic.
Registration for this program starts Sept. 1.

Teen Ghosts in a Jar
2026-10-27 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a little ghost friend that never disappears.
