Elkhart Public Library

Picnic in the Park
2026-08-07 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Cobus Creek County Park, 30680 C.R. 8, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Pack a lunch and join Mr. Manley at Cobus Creek County Park pavilion for stories and activities outside.

LEGO Bookmarks
2026-08-07 15:00 - 16:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Use LEGOs to create a letterpress, then make a unique school-ready bookmark with the help of a local letterpress.

Teen Mario Kart
2026-08-11 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Drop in for a friendly competition of Mario Kart on our Nintendo Switch.

LEGO Club Challenge
2026-08-11 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-09-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Join other brick building fans to complete a challenge or create your own build with our LEGO stash.

Ox Bow Books & Boots
2026-08-14 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-09-11 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. We’ll meet on the third Friday in July and October.
Upcoming books:

June 12 – “Heartwood Hotel: Family Forever” by Kallie George
July 17 – “My Side of the Mountain” by Jean Craighead George
Aug. 14 – “The Perilous Performance at Milkweed Meadow” by Elaine Dimopoulos
Sept. 11 – “Smoky Mountain Survival” by C.R. Fulton
Oct. 16 – “Miss Hickory” by Caroly Sherwin Bailey

Homeschool LEGO Club
2026-08-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us each third Monday to build with LEGOs and make them move and complete tasks with coding skills.
Registration for this program starts July 1.

Teen Marble Animals
2026-08-18 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get crafty by making a cute animal with air-dry clay and marbles.

Teen Gaming Lab
2026-08-21 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-09-18 16:00 - 17:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Play different video games each month with friends.
Aug. 21 – Mario Kart
Sept. 18 – Jackbox Games
Oct. 16 – Overcooked

Teen DIY: Claw Clips
2026-08-25 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Add glamour to your look and fun to your hair by customizing your own custom claw clip.

Crafternoon Kids
2026-08-26 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-09-23 14:30 - 16:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Join us for an after-school craft each month.
Aug. 26 – Beaded bracelets
Sept. 23 – Bird house painting
Oct. 28 – Terrariums

Double Feature Delight
2026-08-27 14:00 - 18:30, 2026-09-24 14:00 - 18:30 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Enjoy a delightful selection of family-friendly movies with the latest hits paired with PG-13 favorites. Grab free popcorn and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of movies.
Aug. 27 – “The Sheep Detectives” (PG, 1:50) and “Project Hail Mary” (PG-13, 2:36)
Sept. 24 – “Toy Story 5” (PG, 1:42) and “Supergirl” (PG-13, 1:50)
Oct. 22 – “Minions & Monsters” (PG, 1:29) and “The Mummy” (PG-13, 2:05)

Vibra Fest
2026-08-29 14:00 - 22:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Enjoy a free outdoor cultural event with food, drinks, live music, activities for kids and families and a car show.

Teen Anime Club
2026-09-01 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.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Billingües
2026-09-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-18 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.

Caturday Adoption Event
2026-09-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet and play with cats available for adoption from the Humane Society of Elkhart County.

Just Dance for Teens
2026-09-08 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bust out your best moves on our dance floor with Just Dance.

Junk Journaling
2026-09-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Bring old photos, concert tickets or mementos to transform into personalized journals. The hands-on event allows for creativity to combine with sustainability and socializing with others. All materials are supplied, but feel free to bring your own to contribute.

9/11 25th Anniversary Commemoration
2026-09-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Watch a 30-minute film produced by the National September 11 Memorial and Museum. The film highlights first-person accounts of the attacks and their aftermath. A live video chat with museum staff will follow the film.

Pokémon Trading Card Night
2026-09-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your Pokémon cards and swap with like-minded fans to get your most-wanted cards.

Teen and Adult Mosaic Rock Painting with Linda Pieri
2026-09-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri while painting a mosaic rock.
Registration for this program starts Aug. 1.

Teen Mini Wreaths
2026-09-15 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a DIY mini wreath to bring the good vibes and spruce up your space.

Homeschool LEGO Club
2026-09-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us each third Monday to build with LEGOs and make them move and complete tasks with coding skills.
Registration for this program starts Aug. 1.

Teen How To: Hand Sewing
2026-09-22 16:30 - 18:00 | Cobus Creek County Park, 30680 C.R. 8, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
We’ll provide the materials for you to learn and practice hand-sewing or bring a small project like a button on a shirt or small tear that needs mending.
