10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
2025-11-13 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Discover 10 warnings of Alzheimer’s and what steps to take during this informative program. Purdue Extension Elkhart County will lead this discussion. Register by calling 574-533-0554 or emailing fink24@purdue.edu.
El Alzheimer es una enfermedad cerebral que provoca un deterioro gradual de la memoria, el pensamiento y el razonamiento. Descubra los 10 signos de alerta y los pasos a seguir cuando se busca asistencia médica. Para registrarse, llame al 574-533-0554 o envíe un correo electrónico a fink24@purdue.edu.
Si necesita un intérprete o traductor, comuníquese con Emily Christ al 574-533-0554 o ewitters@purdue.edu antes del 23 de octubre.

Tu Llave de la Biblioteca
2025-11-13 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-12-04 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-12-18 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-01-08 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-01-22 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
¿Sabías que tu tarjeta de la biblioteca sirve para mucho más que sacar libros? Te invitamos a una serie divertida donde exploraremos juntos todos los servicios digitales y recursos gratuitos disponibles para ti. Puedes traer tu propio dispositivo o pedir prestado uno de los nuestros. ¡No se necesita experiencia!
Oct. 16 & 30 : Cómo conseguir entradas gratis para el zoo y museos con tu targjeta
Nov. 6 & 13: Servicios de streaming y peliculas gratis
Dec. 4 & 18: Clases de inglés gratis en linea
Jan. 8 & 22: Exámenes de práctica gratis del BMV (incluye CDL y motocicleta)

Creating Charcuterie Boards
2025-11-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create great charcuterie boards this holiday season with help from Purdue Extension Elkhart County. This hands-on class will elevate your entertaining with visually and delicious boards. To register, call 574-533-0554 or email fink24@purdue.edu.

Hooks and Needles
2025-12-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-17 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.

Homeschool: Animal Scat
2025-12-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet us at Ox Bow County Park to learn about animals through their scat with an Elkhart County Parks naturalist. Dress for a hike through the woods.

Start a New Business
2026-01-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
LaQuisha Jackson, founder of Soulful Kitchen, shares her insights and experience for aspiring entrepreneurs. LaQuisha has nearly two decades of experience in the hospitality industry and launched her own catering and culinary education business in 2017.
LaQuisha has been recognized for her impact, receiving the Notre Dame Bootcamp Distinguished Alumni Michael H. Boyce Award, the Leadership South Bend Distinguished Alumni Award, the Northwest Indiana Influential Women’s Award in the Up and Coming Arts category. She was also honored in the 2021 South Bend Tribune class of 40 under 40.

Mammals presented by Elkhart County Parks
2026-01-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn about the amazing mammals around us with an Elkhart County Parks naturalist with hands-on activities and artifacts.

Transforming Mindsets Through Habit Shifting
2026-01-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
An Elkhart County Purdue Extension Educator shares why we create habits, go back to them and how to adjust to break them successfully. To register, call 574-533-0554.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2026-01-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Join us for a special MLK Day open house with guest speaker Mike Brown. There will be light refreshments and an inspiring program celebrating Dr. King’s legacy.
Mike Brown is an author and served as the first Black Notre Dame leprechaun.

Practice SAT Test
2026-01-24 09:30 - 12:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Before you take the real thing, get a free practice test with Sylvan Learning Center. Bring your own calculator or borrow one of ours.
Registration for this event opens Dec. 1.

Cut the Cord
2026-01-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get all the information you should know before you cancel that expensive cable plan. Learn about library resources, streaming services and more.

FAFSA Night
2026-01-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Don’t let FAFSA applications intimidate you. Get help filling out the forms from experts at IUSB. Bring a laptop or borrow ours.

Scholarship Night
2026-02-17 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
An expert from Community Foundation of Elkhart County will share about their universal application process and the many scholarship opportunities for students.

Passport to Possibility
2026-02-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Celebrate Black excellence during Black History Month by learning about historic figures like Maya Angelou, Michael Jordan and more through interactive stations and pick a prize for completing all stations.

Kindergarten Gear Up
2026-03-04 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-18 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Prepare your soon-to-be-kindergartener with the skills they need in the classroom at this free nine-week program led by a former teacher.

Preserving Family Treasures
2026-03-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Michelle Nash, curator for Elkhart County Historical Museum shares how to preserve family treasures like photographs, textiles and papers.
