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Families new to Elkhart connect and socialize at the library
Ellen Longcor fills many roles: mom, assistant principal, fitness coach. Still, she finds the time to slow down and unwind. Two active little boys keep Ana and Zac Buckley on […]
Brendyn Cane works and plays hard keeping the beat
Come May 16, when Buddy System hits the stage to open this year’s Curbside Concerts, Brendyn Cane will be in rare air up there. Few musicians have appeared with four […]
Ranger Distribution values reading at all ages
Every employee participates in a quarterly book club at Elkhart’s Ranger Distribution Inc. The assignment covers all staff, from the company founders to the warehouse workers. “Knowledge is important, and […]
Pat Kelm leaves legacy of caring, friendship
In memoriam Patricia L. Kelm Sept. 29, 1939-March 8, 2025 Pat Kelm cared. She was a book club leader who painstakingly picked titles for consideration. She was a fierce advocate […]
Author marks 60th anniversary of tornadoes with library visit
After 60 years, the Palm Sunday Tornadoes remain one of the worst weather disasters in state history. To mark the anniversary, Indiana author Janis Thornton documented stories from the storm […]
Things to do in Elkhart for Spring Break
Spring Break is a great time for families to spend time together and enjoy the changing season. But the reality is the weather in northern Indiana rarely cooperates for a […]
How to read graphic novels, comics and manga with your library card
Graphic novels, comics and manga are popular ways for all ages to read and engage with stories. Elkhart Public Library makes it easy to read these types of books with […]
More play space coming to downtown children’s room
To create a more welcoming space for families and children, the downtown library is rearranging shelving. Over the next couple of weeks, visitors may notice changes to where familiar items […]
