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Book club kits offer one-stop solution for discussion groups
Working with teachers and local discussion groups, Elkhart Public Library now offers book club kits for quick and easy access to chosen titles. Finding dozens of copies of a book […]

Things to do for Halloween and fall in Elkhart
October is full of fun with plenty of opportunities to get crafty, have fun and celebrate all things spooky. Elkhart Public Library is hosting activities for families and children throughout […]

Kids books are serious, fun business for Mac Barnett
When Mac Barnett finds time to write these days, it’s often from wherever he is, like the hotel room he answers this phone call from. According to Mac, his writing […]

EPL’s new director Kristen Edson sees connection to community as the key to success
Kristen Edson understands the important place public libraries have in successful communities. She’s bringing her career accomplishments and big dreams to Elkhart as EPL’s new executive director, a role she […]

Zulma Prieto, el puente del norte de Indiana
Zulma Prieto no necesita un podio para hacer historia. Basta con su voz firme y su memoria precisa para trazar el mapa humano de la migración latinoamericana en el norte […]

Middle grades means independence, responsibility for students
Laurenne Hamlin worries about how her daughter will adjust to fifth grade at Concord Intermediate School. It’s what parents do. But as a school counselor at CIS, Laurenne helps students […]

Summer Reading Challenge sets more records
Elkhart Public Library celebrated another record-setting Summer Reading Challenge at McNaughton Park on July 17. The library’s signature program grew by 15 percent with nearly 2,200 readers participating over the […]

Rocking the roof – free curbside concerts are back
Six years of great musicians doing what they love under the stars. Curbside Concerts is back on the best roof in downtown Elkhart. The stage lights back up at 7 […]
