Computer One-on-One
2024-04-11 14:30 - 16:30, 2024-05-15 14:30 - 16:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Sign up in person at the Downtown Computer Center or by calling 574.293.2847 for 30 minutes of stress-free computer help. From saving a file to accessing library resources, our experts will help you.
Time slots available: 2:30, 3, 3:30 or 4 p.m.

Cookies and Canvas for Tweens and Teens
2024-04-11 16:30 - 17:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(Registration for this program has closed. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Create a new painting each month and learn new techniques with acrylic paints. Great for ages 12 to 18.

Adult Crafternoon - Fabric Decorated Flowerpots
2024-04-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Meet others and tap into your creativity while making something cool. This month we’re making flowerpots decorated with fabric.

Teen Job Fair
2024-04-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Your parents want you to get a job. Meet local companies looking for help and find that job.

Prop Swap
2024-04-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Plants don’t have to be expensive. Bring a plant that’s ready for propagation or use our available dirt and pots to take a prop from one of ours. Plus, meet other green thumbs and share tips. Dirt and other materials are available while supplies last.

LEGO Sparks
2024-04-22 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Registration for this program is now closed. Keep watching for more great activities.
Combine LEGO building with coding to make the LEGOs move and complete tasks.

Rolled Paper Wall Art for Teens
2024-04-22 16:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Celebrate Earth Day and create wall art using upcycled magazines.

Teen Mini Painting
2024-04-24 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a painting that will fit on any wall.

Basic Microsoft Excel
2024-04-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn the common features of spreadsheets – work with columns and rows, and get started copying, pasting and changing fonts. Sign up in person at the Downtown Computer Center or by calling 574.294.2847.

Fun Family Movie
2024-04-29 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for free popcorn and a showing of “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie.” It is rated PG and 95 minutes.

REAL Talk
2024-04-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
A health expert with REAL Services leads an informative discussion on arthritis. Jordan Geroski from St. Joseph Health System leads a discussion on the impact arthritis can have and how to effectively treat and mange it. Click here to register (opens in a new tab).

Ask a Museum Curator
2024-04-30 12:00 - 14:00 | IN
Who decides what goes into the museum collection? How are items preserved? And what can I do to maintain my own treasures? Michelle Nash, curator of collections for the Elkhart County Historical Museum, will be on hand to field your questions and celebrate National Preservation Week.
April 30 – Dunlap – Noon to 2 p.m. (opens in a new tab); Pierre Moran 4 to 6 p.m. (opens in a new tab)
May 1 – Downtown – Noon to 2 p.m. (opens in a new tab)
May 3 – Cleveland – Noon to 2 p.m. (opens in a new tab); Osolo 4 to 6 p.m. (opens in a new tab)

Día de los Niños y Libros
2024-04-30 17:00 - 19:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Games, stories, and more to celebrate kids!
Participa en juegos, haz una manualidad o escucha cuentos y canciones en español, y celebra un día para los niños: ¡cada niño se irá con un premio!

Demystifying Smartphones
2024-05-02 14:30 - 16:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
An expert from T-Mobile is here with an easy-to-understand guide to your phone.

Celebrate El Día de los Niños
2024-05-03 15:30 - 17:30 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
El Día de los Niños is a holiday celebration for children with games, prizes, free books, snacks and more.

Black Like Me with Indiana Black Expo
2024-05-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The Elkhart Chapter of the Indiana Black Expo highlights the accomplishments of area African-Americans outside of the sports world. Panelists featured include mayor Rod Roberson, Rodney Dale, Levon Johnson, Emily Arnold and more.

Tween and Teen BINGO
2024-05-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Play BINGO with a twist. Use food to mark your board and win prizes. Plus, snack while you play.

Game Night - Scattergories
2024-05-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your friends and family for a night of Scattergories. No experience necessary. Single or team play available. Play for prizes.

Curbside Concerts: Paul Decker and the Remnants
2024-05-10 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Paul Decker and the Remnants on the rooftop stage for the first time!

That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages available for purchase. Bring a blanket or camp chair, dancing shoes optional. Show moves inside the library if bad weather.

Our concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County (opens in a new tab).

Homeschool Art: Watercolors
2024-05-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get a quick lesson on watercolors and then create your own watercolor horizon painting.

Cookies and Canvas Junior
2024-05-14 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Learn new painting techniques while making an acrylic painting.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2024-05-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri and create your own artwork.

FAFSA Night
2024-05-15 16:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
FAFSA seems hard, but the experts from IUSB’s Financial Aid Office are here to make it easier. Bring a laptop or use ours.

Tween and Teens Cookies and Canvas
2024-05-16 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create an artwork from one of our pictures or bring your own. We’ll teach you new painting techniques.

Canceled - Sleep on it: Why Sleep Matters
2024-05-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Millions of us fail to get enough sleep. Find out what you can do to get better, healthy sleep from a Purdue Extension educator.

Summer Reading Kickoff Party
2024-05-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Stock up for Summer Reading with our books. Plus enjoy snacks, making a necklace and spinning our prize wheel. We’ll make sure you’re all set for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge. There is another Kick-Off Party starting at 3 p.m.

Summer Reading Kick-Off Ice Cream Party
2024-05-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Make an ice cream sundae with our available toppings. Plus, get everything you need for the Summer Reading Challenge.
Apúntate al Programa de Lectura de Verano y disfruta de un helado. Crea tu propio helado con nuestra amplia variedad de ingredientes. Hasta agotar existencias.

Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off Party
2024-05-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Stock up for Summer Reading with our books. Plus enjoy snacks, making a necklace and spinning our prize wheel. We’ll make sure you’re all set for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge.

Summer Reading Challenge Ice Cream Social
2024-05-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Kick off the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge with a sweet treat. While you eat, get everything you need for the Summer Reading Challenge, including stocking up on books.
