Elkhart Public Library

Manga Madness
2025-03-15 09:30 - 14:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join our one-day reading challenge. Read manga or graphic novels for as long as you can, every minute brings you closer to a prize. Plus more activities and snacks.

Teen Resumé Building
2025-03-18 16:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create your resumé with our help. Whether you are entering the workforce or have job experience, we’ll help you get it ready to show employers.

Peeps Diorama Contest
2025-03-24, 2025-03-31, 2025-04-07, 2025-04-14 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Create a scene from a favorite book or characters with Peeps. Pick up an entry form and Peeps starting Monday, March 24 while supplies last. Return your scene and form by Tuesday, April 15. We’ll host a work day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12 to build an entry. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, April 23.

Beginner Yoga for Teens
2025-03-25 17:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy a free 45-minute introductory yoga session led by Bekah from Bekah Om Yoga. Wear comfy clothes.
Registration for this program opens March. 1.

Teen Lock In
2025-04-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Spend your evening playing games, snacking and hanging out with friends.

FAFSA Fácil
2025-04-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Ven y aprende todo lo que necesitas saber sobre la FAFSA. 12 de Abril de 12 p.m. a 2 p.m. estaremos ofreciendo un evento informativo parar guiarte en el proceso de inscripción a la FAFSA.

Teen Mario Kart Tournament
2025-04-15 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your friends for a fun competition and see who comes out on top as the champion driver.

Teen Candy Terrariums
2025-04-22 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a terrarium as good to look at as it is to eat. These custom terrariums are edible and can be made with any of the items we supply.

Teen Fair Job
2025-04-29 16:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Start your summer job search here with local businesses looking for great employees.

Tween and Teen Bingo
2025-05-08 16:30 - 17:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Play bingo with markers you can snack on and win prizes.

Teen Perler Bead Frames
2025-05-13 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a unique, colorful frame using fused beads. Perfect for displaying Polaroids or small artwork.

Terrariums for Teens
2025-05-20 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Build your own miniature garden to bring plants and life to your space.

Creative Teen and Adult Painting
2025-05-22 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.)
Create a painting of a large pink flower by following along with local artist Linda Pieri.
Registration for this program opens April 1.

Summer Kids Cookies and Canvas
2025-06-09 15:00 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Choose a picture of your choice to make a painting of while learning new techniques.

Super Mario Wonder for Teens
2025-06-10 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.

Summer LEGO Bots
2025-06-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work with others and use coding to bring movement, lights and sounds to LEGO builds.
Registration opens for this event on May 1.

Squirt Gun Painting for Teens
2025-06-17 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Paint without brushes as we use squirt guns to create a unique colorful canvas.

Summer Kids Cookies and Canvas
2025-06-19 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-07-10 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-07-14 16:00 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Choose a picture of your choice to make a painting of while learning new techniques.

DIY Enamel Pin Boards for Teens and Adults
2025-06-24 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a custom enamel board to display pins. Bring spare pins to trade if you’d like.

Creative Teen and Adult Painting
2025-06-30 17:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri as we create a painting.
Registration for this program opens May 1.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Blast
2025-07-03 15:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your friends for all kinds of games based on Diary of a Wimpy Kid. We have prizes for winners. Dress for a mess.

Tween and Teen Crafts
2025-07-10 14:00 - 15:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Choose from a variety of craft projects to apply your creativity to. From pop sockets, bead bracelets, canvas bags and more.

Paint Pouring for Teens
2025-07-15 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a one-of-a-kind painting with a pour technique, resulting in a beautiful abstract picture.

Summer Reading Prize Party
2025-07-17 15:00 - 18:00 | IN
Join us at McNaughton Park to celebrate the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge presented by Ranger Distribution and Froggy 102.7.
We’ll have games, food, bounce houses and announce the prize winners at 5:30 p.m.
Don’t miss the party of the summer.

Summer LEGO Bots
2025-07-18 14:30 - 15:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work with others and use coding to bring movement, lights or sound to LEGO builds.
Registration for this program opens June 1.
