LEGO Challenge
2025-11-05 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Take our monthly build challenge and share it with the group. We’ll vote on a winner, who gets a prize. Plus, each month, enter your name for our December LEGO set drawing.

Homework Help - Pierre Moran
2025-11-05 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-11-12 16:30 - 18:30 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Bring all the materials you need for your assignment and get one-on-one help from National Honor Society students on a first-come, first-served basis. Sessions are available only on days when Elkhart schools are in session.

Computer One-on-One
2025-11-06 14:30 - 16:30, 2025-11-12 14:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Reserve 30 minutes of one-on-one help with one of our computer experts to help with whatever you need. From saving a file to accessing library resources, we can help. Call the downtown computer center at 574.294.2847 to reserve your 30-minute spot.
Times available at 2:30, 3, 3:30, and 4 p.m.

Homework Help - Osolo
2025-11-06 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-11-13 16:30 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States

Canceled - Tu Llave de la Biblioteca
2025-11-06 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-11-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
¿Sabías que tu tarjeta de la biblioteca sirve para mucho más que sacar libros? Te invitamos a una serie divertida donde exploraremos juntos todos los servicios digitales y recursos gratuitos disponibles para ti. Puedes traer tu propio dispositivo o pedir prestado uno de los nuestros. ¡No se necesita experiencia!
Oct. 16 & 30 : Cómo conseguir entradas gratis para el zoo y museos con tu targjeta
Nov. 6 & 13: Servicios de streaming y peliculas gratis
Dec. 4 & 18: Clases de inglés gratis en linea
Jan. 8 & 22: Exámenes de práctica gratis del BMV (incluye CDL y motocicleta)

Stories and Songs
2025-11-06 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Songwriters and libraries have one thing in common — too many stories to tell. Experience the music of the area’s best creative talents and their friends in a new way. Beverages will be available for purchase, no cover charge.
This event is designated Well Crafted by the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau and is supported by Pillars of Elkhart.
Nov. 6 – Eli Kahn (“After Ours”) hosting with three local guests: Abbie Thomas, Heyzeus and Trevor McDonald
Nov. 7 – Jim Van Dyck (“The Hatchbacks”) hosting, joined by Devin Vargo, Nick Wort and Landon Grwinski

Talk with Your Baby
2025-11-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
This 8-week program for new parents introduces childhood literacy to parents with an expert from Notre Dame’s Robinson Community Learning Center. Receive free books, tips for talking to your baby and guided activities for your infant.

Stories and Songs
2025-11-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Songwriters and libraries have one thing in common — too many stories to tell. Experience the music of the area’s best creative talents and their friends in a new way. Beverages will be available for purchase, no cover charge.
This event is designated Well Crafted by the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau and is supported by Pillars of Elkhart.
Oct. 3 – Nate and Amber Butler
Nov. 6 – Eli Kahn (“After Ours”) hosting with three local guests:
Nov. 7 – Jim Van Dyck (“The Hatchbacks”) hosting, joined by Devin Vargo, Nick Wort and Landon Grwinski

Holiday Card Drive for Seniors
2025-11-08, 2025-11-15 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Spread holiday cheer by creating a card for local senior care centers. Make a card at Pierre Moran with available materials or drop it off by Dec. 19. We’ll deliver them to local care centers.
¡Comparte la alegria navideña haciendo tarjetas hechas a mano para los centros locales de atención a personas mayores!
Haz una tarjeta en la sucursal Pierre Moran a partir del 1 de noviembre. O hazia en casa y entrégala antes del 19 de diciembre.

Homeschool: Mandala Rock Painting
2025-11-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Use small dots to paint a picture or design on a rock.

Osolo Page Turners
2025-11-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join our monthly book discussions at the Osolo Branch. Upcoming titles:

July 14 – “My Friends” by Frederik Backman
Aug. 11 – “The Invention of Wings” by Sue Monk Kidd
Sept. 15 – “The Canary Girls” by Jennifer Chiavernini
Oct. 12 – “Winter Garden” by Kristen Hannah

Homework Help - Cleveland
2025-11-10 16:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States

Design a Notebook Cover for Teens
2025-11-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your creativity and use our provided notebooks and materials to design one unique for you.
Registration for this program opens on Oct. 1.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2025-11-11 15:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri to create a painting.
Registration for this event begins Oct. 1.

Homework Help - Dunlap
2025-11-11 16:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States

Teen Dot Mandalas
2025-11-11 16:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create beautiful and unique patterned artwork on rocks with our provided materials.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2025-11-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri as we create a painting.
Registration for this event begins Oct. 1.

Pick the Right Medigap Plan
2025-11-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Heading into enrollment season, learn how to pick the right supplemental policy that fits your needs with experts from Weiss Financial Ratings. You can find a customized policy for free with your library card.

LEGO Bots
2025-11-12 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work together in teams and learn coding skills to make LEGO builds move, light up, play sounds and more.
Registration for this program starts Oct. 1.

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
2025-11-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Discover 10 warnings of Alzheimer’s and what steps to take during this informative program. Purdue Extension Elkhart County will lead this discussion. Register by calling 574-533-0554 or emailing fink24@purdue.edu.
El Alzheimer es una enfermedad cerebral que provoca un deterioro gradual de la memoria, el pensamiento y el razonamiento. Descubra los 10 signos de alerta y los pasos a seguir cuando se busca asistencia médica. Para registrarse, llame al 574-533-0554 o envíe un correo electrónico a fink24@purdue.edu.
Si necesita un intérprete o traductor, comuníquese con Emily Christ al 574-533-0554 o ewitters@purdue.edu antes del 23 de octubre.

Catch a Turkey!
2025-11-13 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Play games and try to catch yourself a turkey to win a prize. Plus, we’ll have stories and more fun.

Preschool Playdough Party
2025-11-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Stations of playdough fun and creation to explore and play with. Make something to take home.

Kids Art Workshop
2025-11-17 15:30 - 16:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Learn about a famous artist and their signature technique, and then put it into practice while creating your own masterpiece. This session, we’ll be practicing impressionism like Monet.

Kids Cookies and Canvas
2025-11-17 16:30 - 17:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learning sketching and painting techniques to create artwork. We’ll snack on cookies while we work.
Registration for this program opens Oct. 1.
