Creative Teen and Adult Painting
2026-03-09 17:30 - 18:30 (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.)
Follow along with Linda Pieri, learn new paint techniques as we paint a daffodil.
Registration for ages 12 and up opens on Feb. 1.

Teen Mario Kart
2026-03-10 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your friends to play Mario Kart on our Nintendo Switch. Just come in and have fun.

Ox Bow Books & Boots
2026-03-13 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-04-10 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.
Upcoming books:

June 12 – “My Side of the Mountain” by Jean Craighead George (opens in a new tab)
July 17 – “The Perilous Performance at Milkweed Meadow” by Elaine Dimopoulos (opens in a new tab)

Homeschool LEGO Bots
2026-03-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work as a team to bring LEGO creations to life by coding it to light up, play sounds or move. This program is geared for kids ages 6 and up.
Registration for this program starts Feb. 1.

Teen Beaded Plants
2026-03-17 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring green to your space without having to keep a plant alive.

Teen Resumé Building
2026-03-24 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Whether you have work experience or are ready to jump into the job market, we’re here to help you take the next steps with a free resumé workshop.

What's That Snack?
2026-03-26 16:30 - 17:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
What’s that snack and what’s better – name brand or generic? Come see if you can taste the difference.
Registration for this program starts Feb. 1.

Cards with Carol for Teens
2026-03-31 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a unique set of cards with Mrs. Carol by rubbing flowers onto paper.
Registration for this program opens Feb. 1.

Easter Egg Hunt
2026-04-02 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-04-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for a free puppet show with Roz Puppets. Then, we’ll hunt for eggs around the library. Bring a basket or bag to collect eggs. Everyone leaves with a prize.
There is a second program at 5 p.m. to serve more families.

Spring Break Boredom Busters
2026-04-06, 2026-04-07, 2026-04-08, 2026-04-09, 2026-04-10, 2026-04-11 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Break out of the doldrums with fresh daily activities — crafts, games, challenges and surprises. Plus, we pause on Friday for Popcorn and a Movie at 1:30 p.m. We’ll be watching “The Wild Robot” (PG, 1:42).

Spring Break Hangout
2026-04-06 09:00 - 17:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Spend part of your spring break with games, crafts and great books at Dunlap.

Creative Teen and Adult Painting
2026-04-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Follow Linda Pieri along and learn new techniques while we paint a caterpillar.
Registration for ages 12 and up only opens March 1.

Teen Anime Club
2026-04-07 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.

WordPlay Open Mic - Spoken Word Performances
2026-04-09 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-16 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Jake Webster, local artist and writer, hosts this special open-mic event during National Poetry Month. This series gives everyone a chance to take the mic with an original written work or song. Or share someone else’s published work if you’re moved by it. The events are free and no registration is necessary.

Teen Lock-In
2026-04-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come in comfy clothes to hangout with friends, crafts, games and snacks.

Just Dance for Teens
2026-04-14 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your friends and show off your moves on Just Dance for the Nintendo Switch.

Making Sensory Bottles with Golden Steps ABA
2026-04-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
To celebrate Autism Awareness Month, we’re partnering with Golden Steps ABA to host a sensory bottle-making event. Get hands-on and use creativity and take home what you make.

Pokémon Florals for Teens
2026-04-21 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Turn your favorite Pokémon character into a piece of art with your favorite flowers. This craft is best for ages 12 and up.

Homeschool LEGO Bots
2026-04-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work as a team to bring LEGO creations to life by coding it to light up, play sounds or move. This program is geared for kids ages 6 and up.
Registration for this program starts March 1.

Teen Job Fair
2026-04-28 16:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Find a summer job at our third annual job fair. Meet with local companies looking to hire.

Teen Bingo
2026-04-30 16:30 - 17:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Play bingo with a twist. We use snacks as the markers. Eat and play for prizes.
