RESCHEDULED: FAFSA Night
2026-02-17 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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.
At the same time, check out the Scholarship Night program and learn about opportunites.

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

Pollination Talk
2026-02-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn all about pollination and keeping local bees healthy and thriving during this program led by a Master Gardener.
Registration for this program starts Jan. 6.

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.

Hooks and Needles
2026-03-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-02 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.

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, 2026-04-01 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-08 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-15 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-22 16:00 - 17:00 and 1 more date | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
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. Please consider if your child will be entering kindergarten before registering.
Registration for this program starts Feb. 1.

Homeschool Winter Birds and Feeders
2026-03-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join Miss Debbie at Ox Bow Haus at Ox Bow County Park with naturalist James to learn about winter birds in our area. We’ll create a pinecone bird feeder, too. Come dressed for a hike.

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.

Teen Resumé Building
2026-03-24 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Whether you have work experience or are ready to jump into the job market, we’re here to help you take the next steps with a free resumé workshop.

Homeschool: Dandelions with Elkhart County Parks
2026-04-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet Miss Debbie from Dunlap Branch at Ox Bow Park and learn about the benefits that everyone doesn’t like in their yards.

Gardening Q&A
2026-05-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Master gardener Gwen Ferland answers your questions big and small to help you have a great growing season.

Cut the Cord
2026-05-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Find out everything you should consider before you ditch your cable service. Learn about library resources and more streaming options.

Pigskins & Ponytails: The story of a women's professional football team
2026-05-16 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
An immersive storytelling program featuring players and coaches of the 2002 South Bend Golden Hawks, a professional women’s tackle football team. Narrated by longtime South Bend Tribune sportswriter and presented in partnership with The Acting Ensemble of Mishawaka, it provides first-hand accounts and reflections on learning the game, challenges they faced and what it means to them today.

Pioneer Toys
2026-05-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
See what kids played with in the settler days with an Elkhart County Parks naturalist. Play with them and then make your own.

Spanish Together
2026-06-04 15:00 - 15:45 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
A free, seven-week program focusing on learning Spanish at an elementary age level through vocabulary lessons, games and activities.
Registration for this program opens May 1.

Tin Can Punch with Elkhart County Parks
2026-06-04 16:30 - 17:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet Miss Debbie at Ox Bow County Park to make a tin can lantern. Learn about this American folk art tradition from an Elkhart County Parks naturalist.
