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We find these service members through Fold3, the Digital Library resource available through EPL. Fold3 houses millions of documents, photos, maps, records and more for U.S. wars going back to the American Revolution. Here are the individuals we’ve highlighted so far: LCpl. Evangelos K. Caranasios, 21, was killed in combat on Nov. 29, 1968 after […]

We don’t want to repeat 2020, but it will be a year that Elkhart Public Library can look back on and feel pride in the services we offered the community. It may be a not-so-distant memory but EPL doesn’t want to completely forget 2020 – see why in our Annual Report. It was a year […]

As she nears her retirement after 33 years of working for the library, Gloria Sura Taylor remains an advocate for it. Sura Taylor began her career at EPL as a volunteer clerk before becoming a full-time employee working for both the outreach and Technical Services departments. “I do like libraries, there’s so much you can […]

Role model, author, leader - Ben Barnes was a powerful and caring presence for Elkhart

Whether you’re after new books or classics, movies or music, we can help you with your library needs at curbside pickup. You’re just a few clicks and a call away from enjoying great stories and more. First things first, all items are available to be held through our online catalog when you login with your […]

Whether you’re after new books or classics, movies or music, we can help you with your library needs at curbside pickup. You’re just a few clicks and a call away from enjoying great stories and more. First things first, all items are available to be held through our online catalog when you login with your […]

Students needing a place to do remote learning are welcome at Elkhart Public Library. Library locations will be open 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday with exclusive workspaces for students engaged in e-learning in school or college. […]

Elkhart Public Library offers book list for Michiana Science Cafe

Elkhart Public Library has made searching for local history and paying for research easier than ever with the addition of a shopping cart and PayPal payment features to our website. EPL offers up 1.5 hours of staff research assistance for those that make requests on our website. Now this service can be paid for using […]