Elkhart Public Library

Drop in Summer Crafts
2024-07-10 09:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-11 09:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-12 09:00 - 18:00, 2024-07-13 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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.

Kids Crafts
2024-07-13 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 - Coffee Mug Bird Feeder
2024-07-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Registration for this event is closed.
Learn new crafting skills while meeting others and making something. This month we’re making a bird feeder using a coffee mug.

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.

Adult Crafternoon: Beach Wine Glass
2024-08-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(Registration for this event is now closed.)
Meet new people while learning new crafting skills. This month we’re making a beach wine glass.

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.

Adult Crafternoon: Bead Bracelet
2024-09-16 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 learning new crafting skills. This month we’re making a bead bracelet.

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.

Adult Crafternoon: Yarn Pumpkins
2024-10-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet others while learning new crafting skills and making something. This month we’re creating yarn pumpkins.
Registration for this program opens Sept. 1.

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.

Tween and Teen PopSockets
2024-11-04 16:30 - 17:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Drop in to Osolo and design a cover for your PopSocket with our available supplies.
