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Dunlap reopening showcases an American Idol winner in concert

We’re celebrating the grand reopening of our Dunlap Branch on Tuesday, June 14. Join us at 4 p.m. for a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Greater Elkhart Chamber. Take a tour […]

Free books returns to feed minds

Elkhart Public Library is partnering up this summer to give away more than 4,000 books. EPL with the support of the Friends of the Elkhart Public Library is bringing back […]

Hear a story in the gardens

Throughout the summer families are invited to a special story time held outside in the Wellfield Botanic Gardens. At 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday May 3 through September 27, join an […]

10 things you didn’t know about your new library card

Your Elkhart Public Library card gives you access to lots of books, movies and research materials. But it also does so much more. To help you get to know the […]

See the new Cleveland Branch during welcome week

We’re ready to celebrate the reopening of our Cleveland Branch following its renovation! Join us for Cleveland Welcome Week, May 9-14. We’ll cut the ribbon with the Greater Elkhart Chamber […]

Journey to 1,000 books: A trip to the library

Editor’s note: This is the fifth 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 […]

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 […]

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.