Hooks and Needles
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, 2026-06-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-07 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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
2026-04-08 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-15 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-22 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-29 16:00 - 17:00 | 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: 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, 2026-06-11 15:00 - 15:45, 2026-06-18 15:00 - 15:45, 2026-06-25 15:00 - 15:45, 2026-07-02 15:00 - 15:45, 2026-07-09 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.

Mammals with Elkhart County Parks
2026-06-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn about the mammals in our area and parks with hands-on activities and artifacts. Explore their habits and homes with an expert from Elkhart County Parks.
Registration for this program starts May 1.

Ranger Quest
2026-06-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Ranger Nhim from Elkhart City Parks will join us for an outdoor quest in Walker Park, leaving from the branch. We finish with a story and a snack back at the Osolo Branch.
Registration for this program opens May 1.

100 Black Sons present Juneteenth
2026-06-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring the family to celebrate with live music, vendors and more.

Candle Making
2026-06-25 16:30 - 17:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join Miss Debbie at Ox Bow Park to learn how to make candles.

Artificial Intelligence: An Introduction
2026-06-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Dive into AI with this informative presentation about uses and live demonstrations of the technology.

Potawatomi Zoo to You
2026-06-29 15:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
See animal ambassadors from the zoo and learn about their features at this educational live presentation. Two sessions are available to serve more families.

Worms! Worms! Worms!
2026-07-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn all about how important these squirmy creatures are to our planet. Hear stories, examine live worms and create a model in an earth habitat.
Registration for this program starts June 1.
