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Find books and laughs on the second season of EPL’s podcast

Elkhart Public Library and GoProv Productions launched a new podcast that brings a funny take on books. Improvably Bad: Books, releasing each Wednesday for the next 10 weeks, has library […]

EPL Book Bus gives away thousands of books

Children throughout the community took home more than 6,000 books this year, a measure of success for Elkhart Public Library’s Book Bus.  The free books program, which ensures kids have […]

Find the book club that fits you

Each month, fun and conversation lights up the lounges and rooms at EPL branches as friends meet to discuss the books they’ve read … and so much more.  These groups […]

Connecting with diverse communities

Wherever your roots are on the globe, the library offers universal appeal  Families looking for free fun. Programs offering connections to cultural heritage. Opportunities for children’s education and entertainment. A […]

Things to do in Elkhart for Halloween and fall

Get into spooky season or enjoy some time this fall as a family with great activities at Elkhart Public Library. From pumpkin painting to trunk-or-treats, we have great events to […]

Bring flavor with Spice Club

Experiment with new flavors at home using EPL’s Spice Club. Building off of the library’s popular Seed Library, Spice Club offers free kits with a pre-portioned sample of spice with […]

Teachers share their favorite ecard resources

Heading into its ninth school year, Elkhart Public Library’s ecard program makes a difference.   The library helps students by giving online access to quality research materials and homework help. That, […]

Life achievements of Ben Barnes and Kelby Love remembered at Pierre Moran Branch

Perhaps no two people have ever represented the spirit, pride and talent of Elkhart’s south side quite like Ben Barnes Sr. and Kelby Love.   During a July open house at […]

Growing Readers boosts reading scores and confidence

Last August, nearly half of Melissa Teitsma’s second-grade class scored below average in reading. The benchmark test is given at the beginning of each school year.  Learning disruption caused during […]