Featured Archives
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 […]
Darryl Buchanan brings music and good times back to rooftop concerts
When the music starts up on the downtown library roof Friday, fan favorite Darryl Buchanan will be back for another show. He says he wouldn’t miss the chance. “I come […]
Rocking the roof – free curbside concerts are back
Season 5 of Curbside Concerts is finally here. Get ready to see the best local musicians play the best roof in downtown Elkhart. The rooftop lights back up at 7 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Share your ideas to help us better serve the community
When you share your ideas, you help Elkhart Public Library get better. Join us for one of these one-hour discussions and help us as we write our new strategic plan. […]
