Elkhart Public Library

Tie-Dye T-Shirts
2024-05-18 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Stop by Cleveland and make a tie-dye t-shirt for Summer Reading. Shirts and supplies available while they last. Rain out date is Thursday, May 23 at 3 p.m.

Kids Crafts
2024-05-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come into the Downtown library and make something anytime.
May 18 – Sock reading buddy

June 8 – Robot keychain

July 13 – Dreamcatcher

Adult Crafternoon - Tote Bag
2024-05-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Meet others while creating something and learning new skills. This month we’re making a tote bag.

Teen Dried Flower Art
2024-05-21 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Dry, press and arrange flowers into a frame to hand on your wall. Makes a great and unique gift.

Creative Thursdays
2024-05-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Use your creativity to create something unique each fourth Thursday. This month we’re making a pressed flower mini lantern. This program is best for teens and adults.
Tardes de manualidades cada cuarto jueves en la Biblioteca Pierre Moran. Nosotros ponemos los materials, tú pones la creativdad. Se requiere inscripión.

Teen Tie-Dye Shirts
2024-06-13 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet us in the Downtown parking lot to create your own tie-dye shirt. Shirts are available while supplies last.
This is an outdoor event — watch our Facebook page if the weather is iffy.

Tween and Teen Tie-Dye Shirts
2024-06-18 15:30 - 16:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Registration for this event has closed. Keep watching for more great activities.
Learn the methods of tying the shirt to get your desired design.
This is an outdoor event — watch our Facebook page if the weather is iffy.

Teen Nebula Jars
2024-06-25 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
A nebula is a wildly colorful cloud of dust that fills space. Create your own in a jar to take home.

Creative Thursdays
2024-06-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Use your creativity to create something unique each fourth Thursday. This month we’re making a mini cloud lamp. This program is best for teens and adults.
Tardes de manualidades cada cuarto jueves en la Biblioteca Pierre Moran. Nosotros ponemos los materials, tú pones la creativdad. Se requiere inscripión.
Registration for this program opens May 1.

Drop in Summer Crafts
2024-07-01 09:00 - 19:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Stop into Osolo anytime July 1-13 and make a craft with the available supplies in the Children’s Room.

Beaded Mason Jars
2024-07-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Registration for this event is closed.
Decorate a Mason jar with beads to make a unique storage or lighting option. We’ll provide all of the materials. This project is great for teens.

Teen Pony Bead Animals
2024-07-16 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a pocket-sized animal with beads for a backpack or key ring.

Make South Bend: Stained Glass
2024-07-20 10:30 - 12:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Create a unique stained glass piece with an expert from Make South Bend. This program is supported by the Friends of the Elkhart Public Library.
Click here to register for this program.

Creative Thursdays
2024-07-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
(Registration for this program has closed. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Use your creativity to create something unique each fourth Thursday. This month we’re making a mini boba tea keychain. This program is best for teens and adults.
Tardes de manualidades cada cuarto jueves en la Biblioteca Pierre Moran. Nosotros ponemos los materials, tú pones la creativdad. Se requiere inscripión.

Terrariums for Teens
2024-07-30 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring color and life to any space by creating a terrarium with different plants, soils and more.

Teen Flower Crowns
2024-08-27 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Make the perfect accessory for any party, dance, wedding, day out or sleepover with a trendy but also timeless faux flower crown.

Family Craft Night
2024-08-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-09-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Spend time together as a family making something cool.

Teen Mini Wreaths
2024-09-10 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
A mini wreath can spruce up any space. Share the good vibes and magical feel with this DIY project.

Teen Robot Keychains
2024-09-17 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Use recycled materials to build a new keychain friend for your backpack or key ring.

Tween and Teen Bag Designs
2024-09-23 16:30 - 17:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Decorate a canvas bag to take home with pastel dye sticks and enjoy a snack while you create.

Teen Spooky Terrariums
2024-10-08 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Build an earthly terrarium with an unearthly feel to bring the spooky vibes.

Make South Bend: Pressed Flower Craft
2024-10-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Make a pressed flower suncatcher with experts from Make South Bend. Click here to register.

Mini Pumpkin Decorating
2024-10-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Drop into Pierre Moran to decorate a mini pumpkin with paints, pens and more while supplies last.
Visite la Biblioteca de Pierre Moran y decore su propia mini calabaza. Mini calabazas, lápices de pintura, y una variedad de materiales de decoración estarán disponibles para el evento o puede traer materíales de casa.

Build a Monster Craft
2024-10-24 09:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-25 09:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-26 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-28 09:00 - 19:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Drop in any time during fall break to create a monster.

Holiday Cards for Seniors
2024-11-04 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Drop to create a card or bring one in between Nov. 4 and Dec. 13. We’ll deliver them to our community’s senior care centers.
