trevorw, Author at Elkhart Public Library

With her second novel, Elkhart native finds her ‘Lost Heiress’

It’s 6:30 a.m. Pacific time, but Elizabeth Klehfoth answers the phone like it’s a midday treat.   And it might well be. Authors have that notoriously creative habit of keeping to […]

Got a minute? Favorite Hoosier pastime happens around the clock

What time is it in Elkhart, Indiana?   The factual answer can be simple. Well, most of the time. Maybe not so much in 1967, when City Hall had a single, […]

Waiting for books? So are we. Find out more about delays

If you feel the line isn’t moving quickly for the latest James Patterson mystery or Freida McFadden thriller, you’re not alone. And we aren’t happy about it, either.  On Sept. […]

Maestro ensured Elkhart would live up to its instrument legacy

The hometown of the world’s musical instrument industry had no orchestra to call its own until Zigmont George Gaska made it happen. He was no corporate titan. No building around […]

Downtown music: What you need to know about Jazz Fest

Downtown music all weekend long – Elkhart Jazz Fest is here. And Elkhart Public Library will be a prime destination for music lovers. Here’s what you need to know to […]

With sharp words, Emma Molloy fought for equal rights here

Emma Molloy used her words to fight for women's rights in 1870s Elkhart. A dedicated researcher made sure her accomplishments were remembered.
Students who love to read at Ox Bow Elementary get a visit from the Book Bus as part of the Reading Champions program.

Love to read: Reading Champions inspire teachers and classrooms

Here’s something you need to read about kids in this community who love to read.  The quality of readers in the youngest generation around these parts is very strong. And […]

Civic Plaza met the moment. Is its time fading?

When Civic Plaza was built, downtown finally had its meeting spot. But the story may be ending for the looming clock tower and often-dry fountain.

Free books for home keep kids engaged and inspired

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is now in our community. But parents also can use Elkhart Public Library in plenty of ways to build up the home bookshelf with free books.  […]