Elkhart Public Library

Adult Crafternoon - Recycled Book Planters
2023-09-18 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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!

Adult Crafternoon: Santa Ornament/Wall Decor
2023-12-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(Registration for this event is now closed. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Learn new skills, tap into your creative side and meet new people. This month, we’re making a Santa wall decor or ornament.

Winter Break Boredom Busters
2023-12-26 09:00 - 19:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Enjoy activities any time during open hours over winter break. Activities pause on Dec. 27 and Jan. 5 for Movies and Popcorn.

Crayola Slime
2024-01-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
We’re turning our broken crayons into slime!
Registration for this program opens Dec. 1.

Adult Crafternoon: Wine Glass Snowman Candleholder
2024-01-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet others and use your creative side to make something. This month we’re painting a wine glass to make a cute snowman candleholder.
Registration for this program opens Dec. 1

Mini Terrariums for Teens
2024-01-17 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring life into your space with a miniature moss terrarium.

DIY Snow Globes for Teens
2024-01-24 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a fun and easy homemade snow globe to brighten up these snowy days.

Stamped Ring Class with Make South Bend
2024-01-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
A Make South Bend artist will help you create a stamped ring. This program is for adults.

DIY Valentine's Day Cards
2024-02-01 09:00 - 19:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Make a card for your Valentine or just for fun! Feb. 1 through 14 supplies are available during open hours.

Adult Crafternoon - String art
2024-02-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy making friends and getting creative. This month we’re making string art.
Registration opens Jan. 1.

Snow Globes
2024-02-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Make a beautiful snow globe. Bring your own items to put inside or use our supplies. Best for ages 6 to 12.

Teen DIY Keychains
2024-03-13 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Make a keychain for your bag or key ring. Take the supplies to go or stick around and make it with us.

Adult Crafternoon - Decoupage Glass Magnets
2024-03-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Registration for this program has closed. Keep watching for more great activities.
Meet others and tap into your creativity while making something cool. This month we’re making magnets with glass and decorated with decoupage.
