Creative Teen and Adult Painting
2025-09-15 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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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.

Junji Ito Art Contest
2025-09-17, 2025-09-24, 2025-10-01, 2025-10-08, 2025-10-15 | 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.

The Throwback Theatre
2025-09-18 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-10-16 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, 2025-10-15, 2025-10-20, 2025-10-22, 2025-10-27 | 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
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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.

LEGO Bots
2025-10-13 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 Sept. 1.

Dried Flower Bookmarks for Teens
2025-10-14 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a beautiful and unique bookmark using dried flowers.

Fun Family Movie
2025-10-16 16:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for free popcorn and a recently released movie. We’re watching “Karate Kid: Legends” (PG: 1:58).

Practice SAT Test
2025-10-18 09:30 - 12:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Be prepared for the real thing with a free practice SAT test from Sylvan Learning. Spots are limited; please register.

Teen Cemeterriums
2025-10-21 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring the spooky vibes to a terrarium with an unearthly feel.

Into the Spiral: Exploring Junji Ito's World
2025-10-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Junji Ito is famous for creepy horror manga and creepy illustrations. Come in your best cosplay for the costume contest, make a craft and enjoy snacks. Plus, enter our Ito-inspired art contest. Entries can be dropped off Sept. 10 to Oct. 15. Winners will be announced at the event.
