Elkhart Public Library

Teen Mario Kart
2025-12-09 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your friends for a friendly competition of Mario Kart on the Switch.

LEGO Bots
2025-12-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work together in teams and learn coding skills to make LEGO builds move, light up, play sounds and more.
Registration for this program starts Nov. 1.

Tween and Teens Cookies and Canvas
2025-12-11 16:30 - 17:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn new painting and art techniques while creating a picture of your choosing or bring your own.
Registration for this program opens Nov. 1.

Teen and Me: Ornament Painting
2025-12-16 17:00 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get creative together while making holiday decor at this special program for teens and adults. Make a personalized decoration or last-minute gift.
Registration for this program opens Nov. 1.

Winter Break Boredom Busters
2025-12-22, 2025-12-23, 2025-12-26, 2025-12-27, 2025-12-29, 2025-12-30, 2026-01-02, 2026-01-03 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Come into Cleveland Branch throughout winter break for a new daily activity during open hours. Puzzles, games, and crafts are just some of the fun. Plus, join us on Fridays Dec. 26 and Jan. 2 at 1:30 p.m. for Popcorn and a Movie.
• Dec. 26 – The Smurfs (PG, 1:32)
• Jan. 2 – How to Train Your Dragon (PG, 2:05)

Teen Movie: "The Nightmare Before Christmas"
2025-12-23 14:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for popcorn and a free movie over winter break. We’re watching “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (PG, 1:16).

Homeschool LEGO Bots
2025-12-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work together in teams and use coding to make LEGO builds light up, play sounds or move. This program is best for ages 6 and up.
Registration for this program opens Nov. 1.

Teen Movie: "Thunderbolts"
2025-12-30 14:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for popcorn and a free movie over winter break. Today we’re watching “Thunderbolts” (PG-13, 2:07).

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Billingües
2026-01-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Hear new phrases and stories in English and in Spanish during this all-ages Storytime. We finish with a hands-on activity.
Acompáñenos el primer martes de cada mes para escuchar cuentos en inglés y español mientras aprende palabras y frases en español. Después de los cuentos habrá una actividad manual.

Teen Mini Bookshelves
2026-01-13 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Make your dream bookshelf on a miniature scale. Show off your favorite reads or add to your style.

LEGO Bots
2026-01-14 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work together in teams and learn coding skills to make LEGO builds move, light up, play sounds and more.
Registration for this program starts Dec. 1.

KPop Demon Hunters Party
2026-01-16 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Stay golden, Huntrix girls! Enjoy snacks, activities, sing-alongs, and learn a dance with other fans of the popular movie.

Kids Art Workshop
2026-01-19 15:30 - 16:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Learn about a famous artist and their signature technique. Then, put into practice while making your own masterpiece.

Tween and Teen Cookies and Canvas
2026-01-19 16:30 - 17:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn new painting and art techniques while creating a picture of your choosing or bring your own.
Registration for this program opens Dec. 1.

Teen Mario Wonder
2026-01-20 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your friends to hangout and play Super Mario Wonder on the Switch.

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.

Winter Blast!
2026-01-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Celebrate snow, cold and winter fun inside with games, stories, prizes and more. Plus, we’ll have an indoor snowball fight.

Homeschool LEGO Bots
2026-01-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work together in teams and use coding to make LEGO builds light up, play sounds or move. This program is best for ages 6 and up.
Registration for this program opens Dec. 1.

Tiny Art Show
2026-02-02, 2026-02-09 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Pick up a tiny art kit starting February 2 and return your artwork by February 21. The artworks will be displayed beginning February 25 for voting.

Super Mario Smash Bros. for Teens
2026-02-10 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your friends and play Super Mario Smash Bros. on our Switch.

Noche de Lotería
2026-02-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Play the Mexican bingo-like game that’s easy to learn and fast to play. Practice Spanish words while winning prizes and eating snacks.
Divértete y juega a la lotería, come deliciosos aperitivos y gana permios!

Ox Bow Books & Boots
2026-02-13 13:00 - 14:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet Miss Debbie with Elkhart County Parks naturalists for a book discussion and nature activity. Dress for the weather. Books are geared to ages 8-12, and advanced reading is not required.
Upcoming books:

March 13 – “Brighty of the Grand Canyon” by Marguerite Henry
April 10 – “Grand Teton Stampede” by C.R. Fulton
May 8 – “Heartwood Hotel: Family Forever” by Kallie George
June 12 – “My Side of the Mountain” by Jean Craighead George
July 17 – “The Perilous Performance at Milkweed Meadow” by Elaine Dimopoulos
