Elkhart Public Library

Junk Journaling
2026-09-10 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-10-08 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Billingües
2026-09-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-16 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.

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.

Ox Bow Books & Boots
2026-09-11 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-10-16 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

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.

Teen Gaming Lab
2026-09-18 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-10-16 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

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.

Crafternoon Kids
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
2026-09-24 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)

Breakout from the Library
2026-09-26 15:00 - 16:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work as a team to find clues and escape from our library.
Registration for this program opens Aug. 1.

Teen Rice Animals
2026-09-29 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a Japanese snack called Onigiri. They’re delicious and adorable.

Voter Registration Night
2026-09-30 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn about the voting and election process, how to register to vote, and resources for staying informed about candidates and issues. Amy Stryker from Elkhart County Voter Registration will have voter registration information to share with anyone looking to sign up.

Halloween Costume Swap
2026-10-02 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring a gently-used costume and accessories to swap or look for a new-to-you costume.

Teen Anime Club
2026-10-06 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.

Happy 100th Winnie-the-Pooh
2026-10-10 09:00 - 14:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Fans of all ages are invited to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first Winnie-the-Pooh book. Bring a favorite book, stuffed bear or Pooh-themed item for an 11 a.m. discussion on the history of the timeless bear. Plus, crafts, games, snacks and continuous movie showings all day.

Caturday Adoption Event
2026-10-10 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.

Teen and Adult Mosaic Rock Painting with Linda Pieri
2026-10-12 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 event starts Sept. 1.

Teen Movie: "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark"
2026-10-13 16:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come hangout with friends and watch “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” (PG-13, 1:48).

LEGO Club Challenge
2026-10-13 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.
