Elkhart Public Library

Pop-up Painting
2025-12-01 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-12-04 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri to create a unique and beautiful mosaic rock. The result is a great DIY gift or something to decorate your space.
This program is for ages 6 and up, including adults.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Billingües
2025-12-02 16:00 - 17:00, 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 Mario Kart
2025-12-09 16:30 - 18:00 | 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).

Teen Anime Club
2026-01-06 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy anime and manga with other fans. We’ll share Japanese snacks and make crafts, too.

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.

Canceled -- 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.
