Elkhart Public Library

Teen and Adult Mosaic Rock Painting with Linda Pieri
2026-10-12 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 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.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Billingües
2026-10-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-23 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.

Ox Bow Books & Boots
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

Teen Gaming Lab
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 Bots
2026-10-19 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 Sept. 1.

Teen and Me: Caskets
2026-10-20 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Decorate a wooden casket to add to your spooky Halloween aesthetic.
Registration for this program starts Sept. 1.

Mini Masterpieces
2026-10-22 09:00 - 19:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Let your creative side out using our paint markers on a mini canvas. Take home your art or display it at the library when you’re done.

Double Feature Delight
2026-10-22 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)

Zombie Barbie Workshop
2026-10-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Give the classic doll a spooky second life by customizing it into a unique and creepy zombie.
Registration for this program opens Sept. 1.

Teen Ghosts in a Jar
2026-10-27 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a little ghost friend that never disappears.

Crafternoon Kids
2026-10-28 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

Day of the Dead Celebration
2026-10-28 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Decorate a picture frame, make a mini altar and more at this celebration of the Mexican holiday.

Trunk-or-Treat at Pierre Moran
2026-10-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Drop in for our free spooktacular afternoon or safe trick-or-treating in a family-friendly environment. Plus, crafts, games, snacks and candy-alternative treats.
Vendors interested in participating should call 574-294-5418 and ask for Angie by Oct. 16.
