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The difference EPL makes: 2025 Community Impact Report
Every day, Elkhart Public Library’s five locations serve thousands of community members with materials, answers, services and more. Putting all of those into nice, neat numbers is difficult. But we […]
Growing Readers makes impact for students, families
At age 3, Jozzell was barely speaking. His concerned mom didn’t know where to go. A teacher at Hawthorne Early Learning Center told his mom, Jessica Borrego, about Elkhart Public Library’s Growing Readers program. Jessica quickly enrolled Jozzell. Library tutors helped […]
Using library resources connects London Martinez to family’s patriotic past
London Martinez traced her family roots to the American Revolution. The 250-year-old results created new opportunities. She spent a week over the summer volunteering in Washington during the Daughters of the American Revolution’s annual Continental Congress convention. She says research done at Elkhart Public Library made it possible. “I […]
Mental health art exhibit puts the spotlight on stigma
Visual art has healing power – it starts conversations and reduces stigma. Mental Health Awareness of Michiana will once again bring its art exhibition to Elkhart Public Library. Starting Feb. […]
Bill Phillips created meaningful legacy as first Black councilman
No matter the circumstances, Bill Phillips was always going to work. During World War II, he trained in a segregated unit. As the civil rights movement unfolded in the 1960s, he earned a historic seat on the […]
MLK speaker looks to inspire with action
Building on Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy of inspiring change through action, Mike Brown wants to inspire others as well. In 2021, he founded Soulstir, aiming to help people use […]
Downtown S.T.E.A.M. lab offers free fun for kids to explore
The downtown Elkhart Public Library now offers free kits for kids to explore in the all-important S.T.E.A.M. categories — science, technology, engineering art and math. The free S.T.E.A.M. lab is […]
Everything a reader needs at Elkhart Public Library
The library is here for everyone. Plus, we have everything readers need, too. From finding a book to read, a discussion group or a reading challenge, we have it covered. […]
