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Summer Reading Challenge
Take the challenge

Read and win a trip to Universal Studios Orlando during the summer reading challenge.

Read and win a trip to Universal Studios Orlando during the summer reading challenge.

The EPL Summer Reading Challenge presented by Montieth Tire and Ranger Distribution has great prizes up for grabs.

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Summer Reading Challenge
Investing the library's future
Investing in the library's future

Changes coming now for the future of the library

Big changes are coming to our branches and we're excited for the future.

Big changes are coming to our branches and we're excited for the future.

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Investing the library's future
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Getting kids ready to read!

Start tracking the books you read to your child today.

You're already reading to your child, now track it and put them on a path to lifelong literacy and learning.

You're already reading to your child, now track it and put them on a path to lifelong literacy and learning.

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1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Curbside service
Curbside service available

Just like your favorite restaurants, we're open to go.

Just like your favorite restaurants, we're open to go.

Just like your favorite restaurants, we're open to go.

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Curbside service
Matchbook
Let us find your MatchBook.

Give us a little information about yourself and we'll find your next great read.

Give us a little information about yourself and we'll find your next great read.

Give us a little information about yourself and we'll find your next great read.

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Matchbook
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Baby ZoomersJune 15 @ 10:00 am

Join Miss Allison and Miss Erin each week for songs, motor skills, bounces, and short stories. When you sign up each week you will receive a Zoom link to enjoy this interactive time from the ...Read More
Stories at WellfieldJune 15 @ 5:30 pm

Join us this summer for a special storytime in the beautiful backdrop of Wellfield Botanic Gardens on their free Tuesdays.Read More
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Books
Books
Still the library's cornerstone ... you can find it on our shelves, order it up through our online catalog, or request a title we don't have through interlibrary loan.
Check It OutBooks
Still the library's cornerstone ... you can find it on our shelves, order it up through our online catalog, or request a title we don't have through interlibrary loan.
Check It Out
Audiobooks
Audiobooks
It's the book you just can put down. Whether you multitask while driving or just enjoy the storytelling aspect, audiobooks are worth a listen.
Take Time To ListenAudiobooks
It's the book you just can put down. Whether you multitask while driving or just enjoy the storytelling aspect, audiobooks are worth a listen.
Take Time To Listen
Movies
Movies
From new releases to the old classics - pick up one to six on your way home. We also offer an extensive collection of concerts, educational titles, and more.
Settle InMovies
From new releases to the old classics - pick up one to six on your way home. We also offer an extensive collection of concerts, educational titles, and more.
Settle In
Music
Music
Have you checked out Hoopla? This free streaming service gives you access to thousands of current chart toppers and classic standards.
Listen UpMusic
Have you checked out Hoopla? This free streaming service gives you access to thousands of current chart toppers and classic standards.
Listen Up

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Free books returns to feed minds Elkhart Public Library is partnering up this summer to give away more than 1,000 books. EPL, Crossroads United Way, the Community Foundation of Elkhart County and Friends of the Elkhart Public Library are bringing back Free ...Read More
New open hours mean more browsing time The opening hours of all Elkhart Public Library hours are finding a more consistent and permanent time across all locations. After conducting an hours survey as part of the current strategic plan, the library administration and ...Read More
Summer reading pays off for winners Trips to Universal Studios, Chicago or a Taylor Swift concert are certainly a way to grab kids' attention and it's even enough to get them to read. The Elkhart Public Library Summer Reading Challenge creates big ...Read More
Beanstack makes tracking summer reading a snap Returning readers to the EPL Summer Reading Challenge and new ones alike were excited about the addition of the Beanstack app to track reading days, rewards, and prize entries last summer. “I used it to kind ...Read More