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Great news: Your OverDrive collection just got way bigger

If you like the convenience of reading on your tablet or phone, this news is for you. Libraries across Indiana are combining their buying power to make OverDrive even more […]

Journey to 1,000 books: We’re going streaking!

Editor’s note: This is the fourth part in a series documenting one parent’s approach to 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. Part 1 can be found here Part 2 can be found here […]
Traffic goes under downtown Elkhart's Arch

Looming over downtown, the costly Arch was toppled by critics

The Arch was memorable, costly and criticized as a short-lived 1960s Main Street attraction.

Journey to 1,000 books: Book Bundles add titles

Editor’s note: This is the third part in a series documenting one parent’s approach to 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. Part 1 can be found here Part 2 can be found here […]

The Klan wanted influence. One Elkhart leader took a stand.

A KKK grand dragon wielded great political power in 1920s Indiana. But one man made sure he knew he wasn't welcome in Elkhart.

Holiday gift guide from Consumer Reports

Get a jump on your holiday shopping with some help from Elkhart Public Library and the Digital Library. Consumer Reports, available through the EPL Digital Library has the information smart […]

America’s News has the local sources

Elkhart Public Library is dedicated to giving the public access to local news from anywhere. Getting the news online can be difficult with paywalls, but EPL has the resources you […]

Introducing Book Bundles: Selections for your child

We know many families are missing the ability to browse the library shelves, especially those who check out lots of books for young children. We’ve created a way to get […]

Journey to 1,000 Books: Reading to 300

Editor’s note: This is the second part in a series documenting one parent’s approach to 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. Part 1 can be found here. The first hundred came and […]