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Passion for reading gets deeper with Summer Reading Challenge
Sally Bawtinheimer lifted her daughter’s backpack early one February morning. She noticed it was heavier than usual. “She said, ‘I have six books in there,’” Sally recalled 8-year-old Lucy saying. […]
Things to do in Elkhart during Spring Break
Get out of the house and into the library for fun over Spring Break 2024. Elkhart Public Library locations have activities from art to LEGOs to movies. We’re sure to […]
How to watch the solar eclipse in Elkhart at the library
When the sun disappears for a few brief moments on Monday, April 8, Elkhart Public Library locations will be watching it all happen. The Cleveland, Dunlap and Downtown libraries are […]
Remembering Stu Basquin, friend to the library and community
Stuart Basquin, a dedicated volunteer, former Elkhart Public Library board trustee, and founding board member of the Friends of the Elkhart Public Library, passed away Feb. 9, 2024. Following his […]
Homework Help a ‘grassroots movement to help kids’
Helping younger students and making a better community. Importantly, teenagers are leading the way. National Honor Students from area schools provide Homework Help at Elkhart Public Library locations. And whatever […]
A second home: Homeschool moms find flexibility, fun at library
Kim Shearer says her library branch is as familiar as an old sitcom. “It feels like ‘Cheers’ when we walk in here. Everyone knows our name here,” she says. “We’ve […]
After landing job, library remains preferred work location
Geno Peek quit his job. He had no job lined up and no plan. His home was full of distractions. What he needed was an office. What he found […]
Bringing local family history back
While digitizing thousands of obituaries, Orvan Mabie uncovers some interesting historical pieces among the mundane. One was the notice published about the death of Christian Rath. Capt. Rath, who served […]
