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SUMMARY:Elizabeth Klehfoth: The Lost Heiress
DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Klehfoth\, an Elkhart native\, is back with her second novel. During this author event\, she’ll be reading selections of “The Lost Heiress” and talking about her career. She’ll also sign copies of her book\, which can be preordered from Fables Books and picked up at the Goshen store or at the library event.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/elizabeth-klehfoth-the-lost-heiress/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Author Visits
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SUMMARY:WWII Stories with author Barbara Morrow
DESCRIPTION:Join an immersive talk with Barbara Morrow\, author of Army Guy\, Red Cross Girl: The Lives and Letters of Two Small-Town Hoosiers who Helped Win WWII. Through letters and photos of two Auburn\, Ind. natives\, it tells their stories of service in the Army and Red Cross. From preparing for D-Day to comforting troops fighting in Italy\, these were just two of the people helping win the war.  
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/wwii-stories-with-author-barbara-morrow/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Author Visits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251014T180000
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SUMMARY:Behold! The National Ambassador for Young People's Literature is Coming to Elkhart!
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning author Mac Barnett is excited to share his passion for picture books with children and adults in Elkhart and the surrounding community. The tradition of the picture book is a tradition of experimentation\, just like childhood itself. Every page turn contains infinite possibilities – a journey of discovery and connections. On his nationwide tour as national ambassador\, Mac invites readers of all ages to join him in celebrating what’s vibrant\, joyful and inspiring about this quintessential American art form. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“What excites me is the living\, thinking\, feeling kid who exists right now and needs a good story. Magic is what happens at that moment in childhood.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n— Mac Barnett\, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis free event is open to all ages. On site book sales and a book signing will take place following the program.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is free. Registration is required.\n\n\n\nClick here to register for this event as space is limited.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/behold-the-picture-book-with-mac-barnett/
LOCATION:Concord Junior High\, 59397 C.R. 11\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Visits
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SUMMARY:60th Anniversary of the Palm Sunday Tornadoes
DESCRIPTION:On the 60th anniversary of the tragic and destructive Palm Sunday Tornadoes\, join author Janis Thornton to discuss her book about the tornadoes. Her book\, “The 1965 Palm Sunday Tornadoes in Indiana” is a detailed and well-researched book about the largest natural disaster in Indiana history.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/60th-anniversary-of-the-palm-sunday-tornadoes/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Visits,Featured
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SUMMARY:Haunted Elkhart County
DESCRIPTION:Mark Doddington\, the local author of “Haunted Elkhart County” discusses his ghost-hunting experiences at locations around the area.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/haunted-elkhart-county/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Visits
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SUMMARY:Fables and Festivities
DESCRIPTION:Local authors of children’s and teen books will be set up inside the library to sell their books. Talk to authors about their books and get some holiday shopping done\, Fables Books of Goshen will have a pop-up store\, too. Plus\, activities for kids. \nFor details on the writing contest\, click here.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/fables-and-festivities/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Visits,Book Sale,Just for Fun
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Discussion with Katherine Arden
DESCRIPTION:Author of the “Winternight” series Katherine Arden will join in virtually to talk and answer questions about her popular book series. Register to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/discussion-with-katherine-arden/
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