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Blues Brothers
We're getting the band back together

Join us for a movie and show Oct. 23 at The Lerner.

Join us for one special night of a live band and a movie Oct. 23!

Join us on Oct. 23 for a night of entertainment and fun with an interactive showing of "Blues Brothers" plus a concert by the top tribute group

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Blues Brothers
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
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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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A Night With The Blooze BrothersOctober 23 @ 5:00 pm

It’s 106 miles to Chicago. And we’re on a mission from the library. This is a big-city, movie-music doubleheader. Your ticket gets you in the theater for the enhanced showing of the classic “Blues Brothers” film ...Read More
Rhyme TimeOctober 28 @ 10:00 am

Family storytime is back Downtown! Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs for children ages 0 to 5. Space is limited so please register for each week you plan to attend. Please note that masks are required for ...Read More
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Sat 30

Monster Mash

October 30 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sat 30

Friends of EPL Book Sale

October 30 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fri 29

Monster Mash

October 29 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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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Introducing Book Bundles: Selections for your child We know many families are missing the ability to browse the library shelves, especially those who check out lots of books for young children. We’ve created a way to get some ‘surprise’ books to you based on ...Read More
Journey to 1,000 Books: Reading to 300 Editor's note: This is the second part in a series documenting one parent's approach to 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. Part 1 can be found here. The first hundred came and went, then the second hundred and now ...Read More
Get homework help from National Honor Society studentsFor all K-12 students, Elkhart Public Library provides a space for after-school tutoring. Beginning the week of Oct. 4, National Honor Society students from Elkhart High School will be available to help any student with their homework, ...Read More
Meet the Blooze Brothers and come to the party True to the plot of the namesake movie, it was supposed to be a one-night-only event.  In the early ‘90s Chuck Little and his ex-brother-in-law, John Aguila, were going to a Halloween party and needed costumes. Finding black suits, ...Read More