Elkhart Public Library

Homeschool LEGO Bots
2025-08-25 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Bring LEGO creations to life with movement, sounds or lights by working with a team and using coding. This program is great for kids ages six and up.
Registration for this program begins July 1.

Teen Keychains
2025-08-26 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a keychain for a backpack or key ring using our available supplies. Make it here or take it and make it later.

Teen Anime Club
2025-09-02 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-10-07 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.

Kids Cookies and Canvas
2025-09-08 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Learn new painting skills while making a picture of your choice. Wear old clothes.
Registration for this program starts Aug. 1.

Teen Mini Wreaths
2025-09-09 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring good vibes to any space with an easy, fun DIY project.

Junji Ito Art Contest
2025-09-10, 2025-09-17, 2025-09-24, 2025-10-01, 2025-10-08 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Junji Ito is known for creepy manga horror art. Submit your best artwork inspired by horror to the downtown library children’s desk from Sept. 10 to Oct. 15. Vote for your favorites Oct. 16 to 24. Winners will be announced at Into the Spiral: Exploring Junji Ito’s World on Saturday, Oct. 25.

Cookies and Canvas for Tweens and Teens
2025-09-11 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Paint your own creation and learn new techniques each session. Wear old clothes.
Registration for this program opens Aug. 1.

Tween and Teen Snack Mandalas
2025-09-11 16:30 - 17:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create unique patterns with snack foods. Then eat it.
Registration for this program begins Aug. 1.

Ox Bow Books and Boots
2025-09-12 13:00 - 14:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Miss Debbie joins with Elkhart County Parks naturalists for a book discussion and nature activity at Ox Bow County Park’s Cottonwood Shelter. Advanced reading is not required. This program moves to Oct. 17 because of EPL staff training. Upcoming books:

Friday, Oct. 17 – “Blue Bay Mystery” by Gertrude Chandler Warner
Friday, Nov. 14 – “The Indian in the Cupboard” by Lynne Reid Banks
Friday, Dec. 12 – “The Wind in the Willows” by Kenneth Grahame
Friday, Jan. 9 – “The Call of the Wild” by Jack London

Fiesta at the Mercado: Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off
2025-09-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with food trucks, vendors and activities for the whole family.

LEGO Bots
2025-09-15 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Working with LEGOs and a team, use coding to make builds move, light up or play sounds.
Registration for this program opens Aug. 1.

Creative Teen and Adult Painting
2025-09-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Enjoy an art class led by local artist Linda Pieri. We’ll be painting “Country Life.”
Registration for this program opens on Aug. 1.

Teen Stencil Art
2025-09-16 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Use a wide variety of stencils to create your own masterpiece.

The Throwback Theatre
2025-09-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy free popcorn and a nostalgic movie for the whole family.
Aug. 21 – The Princess Bride (PG, 1:38)
Sept. 18 – The Sandlot (PG, 1:41)
Oct. 16 – Hocus Pocus (PG, 1:36)

Sonic the Hedgehog Back to School Party
2025-09-22 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for Sonic-themed fun games, food and more.

Make a Vision Board Bucket List
2025-09-23 17:00 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Teens and adults can create a collage of things on their bucket list from old magazines, cardstock and more.

Fun Family Movie
2025-09-25 16:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for free popcorn and recently released movie. We’re showing “Lilo and Stitch” (2025, rated PG, 1:48).

Homeschool LEGO Bots
2025-09-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring LEGO creations to life with movement, sounds or lights by working with a team and using coding. This program is great for kids ages six and up.
Registration for this program begins Aug. 1.

Teen Pumpkin Painting
2025-09-30 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Decorate a mini pumpkin with our available art supplies.

Día de los Muertos Ofrenda at Pierre Moran
2025-10-01, 2025-10-06, 2025-10-08, 2025-10-13 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Visit Pierre Moran throughout October to add a picture or special item to our ofrenda for a departed loved one. Or just write the name of your loved one to add.

Kids Cookies and Canvas
2025-10-06 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Learn new painting skills while making a picture of your choice. Wear old clothes.
Registration for this program opens Sept. 1.

Cookies and Canvas for Tweens and Teens
2025-10-09 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn new painting skills while making a picture of your choice. Wear old clothes.
Registration for this program opens Sept. 1.
