Elkhart Public Library

Adult Crafternoon - Ladybug
2023-05-15 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring out your creative side, meet others and learn new skills. This month we’re painting a circle pattern mandala to create a ladybug.

Summer Reading Challenge Make it, Take it
2023-05-19 09:00 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Start the Summer Reading Challenge by making a craft to help remind you to read every day.

Summer Reading Bags
2023-05-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Start the Summer Reading Challenge by decorating your own bag for books! Drop in between 10 a.m. and noon to create your own design that will be ironed onto the bag, while supplies last.

Cactus Rock Painting
2023-06-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Paint a rock to look like a cactus or make a pet rock.

Paint Your Own Pottery
2023-06-15 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.)
Christina McCormick from The Hunny Pot Studio leads a session on decorating pottery pieces.

This program is best for adults.

Adult Crafternoon - Glass Marble Sun Catchers
2023-06-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Meet others and learn new craft skills. This month we’re making an eye-catching sun catcher with patterned glass marbles.

Adult Crafternoon - Canvas Embroidery
2023-07-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet others while learning new crafting skills. This month we’re making a stretched canvas by painting, poking and embroidering.
Registration for this event opens June 1.

Teen DIY Faux Stained Glass
2023-07-27 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring color and light into your space with some gorgeous faux stained glass.

Teen Suncatchers
2023-08-16 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a dazzling suncatcher to bring an extra touch of fun to any room. Hang these colorful crystals in a window to capture the light.

Adult Crafternoon - Aromatherapy Neck Pillow
2023-08-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(Registration for this event has ended. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Learn new creative skills, meet others and make something with your hands. This month we’re making a neck pillow that will help you relax.

Tie-Dye T-Shirts
2023-08-31 15:30 - 17:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us outside Osolo to create a tie-dye shirt! All shirts are free. Bring your own or we’ll have you S to L and adult M to XL.
If it rains, it’s canceled.

Teen Flower Crowns
2023-09-13 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Make the perfect faux flower crown, an accessory to elevate your look for any party, dance, wedding, day out or sleepover.

Adult Crafternoon - Recycled Book Planters
2023-09-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Registration for this event is closed. Keep watching for more great activities.
Learn new crafting skills while meeting others. This month we’re turning an old book into a planter.

Doll Head Planters
2023-10-11 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
If you’re into all things weird and macabre, bring some green into your home in the most disturbing way possible by making your own creepy doll head planters.

Adult Crafternoon - Autumn Rag Wreath
2023-10-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring out your creative side, meet others and learn new skills.
Registration for this event opens Sept. 1.

Mini Pumpkin Decorating
2023-10-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Mini pumpkins and all the decorating supplies will be available while they last.

Teen Spooky Terrariums
2023-10-18 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Build an earthly terrarium that’s just a little UNearthly to bring those spooky vibes home for you.

Candle Making
2023-10-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Create your own scented candle using scents or dried flowers.

Fall Fun with the Family
2023-10-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Celebrate Miss Debbie’s favorite season at Dunlap by making a fall luminaire.

Sugar Skull Decorating
2023-11-02 16:30 - 17:30 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Celebrate Día de los Muertos while decorating your own sugar skull.

Pinta una Calavera (Paint a Skull)
2023-11-02 17:00 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Ven a pintar una mini calavera de azúcar para llevar contigo o para ofrecer a nuestro altar del Día de Muertos y disfrutar de una taza de chocolate caliente de Abuelita. Hasta agotar existencias.
Come and paint a mini sugar skull to take with you or offer to our Día de Muertos altar and enjoy a cup of Abuelita’s hot chocolate. While supplies last.

Paint Your own Pottery: Thanksgiving Bowls
2023-11-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Serve your Thanksgiving dishes in a decorated bowl with help from Christina McCormick from the Hunny Pot Studio.

Stained Glass Cactus with Make South Bend
2023-11-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Make a stained glass cactus with a Make South Bend artist. This program is for adults.

Card Stamping
2023-11-28 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Use our stamps and materials to create a holiday, birthday or get well card.

Do You Want to Build a Snowman Bag?
2023-12-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Drop by Dunlap between 10 a.m. and noon to decorate a snowman gift bag.

Holiday Ornament Workshop
2023-12-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Enjoy a holiday atmosphere as you create ornaments with live holiday music, cookies and hot chocolate.

Family Style Pottery: Ornament Decorating
2023-12-06 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.)
The whole family will enjoy decorating an ornament with Christina from Hunny Pot Studio.

Snowman Ornaments for Teens
2023-12-13 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Celebrate this holiday season (or make a last-minute gift) with hand-painted snowman ornaments.

Santa's Elf Workshop
2023-12-14 15:30 - 17:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come into Osolo between 3:30 and 5 p.m. to create holiday decorations. Dress as an elf, if you want.

Holiday Card Drive for Seniors
2023-12-15 09:00 - 19:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
We want your help to make our community’s senior care centers holidays extra special. Create a card at Pierre Moran anytime from Nov. 13 to Dec. 15 or drop one off at the branch. We will deliver them to our community’s seniors to make their holidays cheerier!
