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Got a minute? Favorite Hoosier pastime happens around the clock
What time is it in Elkhart, Indiana? The factual answer can be simple. Well, most of the time. Maybe not so much in 1967, when City Hall had a single, […]
Waiting for books? So are we. Find out more about delays
If you feel the line isn’t moving quickly for the latest James Patterson mystery or Freida McFadden thriller, you’re not alone. And we aren’t happy about it, either. On Sept. […]
Maestro ensured Elkhart would live up to its instrument legacy
The hometown of the world’s musical instrument industry had no orchestra to call its own until Zigmont George Gaska made it happen. He was no corporate titan. No building around […]
Mac Barnett to visit Concord Schools, and you can get free tickets
Mac Barnett, a New York Times best-selling author, will visit Elkhart for a special celebration of picture books this October. Barnett is the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, as […]
Chuck Drake grew up in Elkhart…and came back
On the 12-hour drive back home to Atlanta in 2022, Chuck Drake came to the decision. He would move back to his hometown after nearly 50 years away. Chuck’s last […]
Inspired by a library book, Pam Kling aims to create a drawing in every Indiana county
Pam Kling is a scanner. By her own definition, she is someone who studies a number of topics but doesn’t dive deeply into any specific one. “I don’t know a […]
Growing Readers creates lasting impact for grads, parents say
Kids once struggling are now thriving. They’re reading above their grade level, and they’re getting higher scores on IREAD tests. The impact of Growing Readers carries on long after the […]
How My 3-Year-Old Met An Armadillo At The Library
By: Krystal Keagle One of the most wonderful things about the Elkhart Public Library is how it connects us to our extended community and the world around us. That felt […]
