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From LEGOs to Bilingual Children’s Books at Pierre Moran Branch

By: Krystal Keagle Our journey exploring each branch of the Elkhart Public Library is now complete, as Maya and I recently visited the Pierre Moran branch. I told Maya we […]

Author marks 60th anniversary of tornadoes with library visit

After 60 years, the Palm Sunday Tornadoes remain one of the worst weather disasters in state history. To mark the anniversary, Indiana author Janis Thornton documented stories from the storm […]

Rocking the roof – free curbside concerts are back

Six years of great musicians doing what they love under the stars. Curbside Concerts is back on the best roof in downtown Elkhart. The stage lights back up at 7 […]

Things to do in Elkhart for Spring Break

Spring Break is a great time for families to spend time together and enjoy the changing season. But the reality is the weather in northern Indiana rarely cooperates for a […]

How to read graphic novels, comics and manga with your library card

Graphic novels, comics and manga are popular ways for all ages to read and engage with stories. Elkhart Public Library makes it easy to read these types of books with […]

More play space coming to downtown children’s room

To create a more welcoming space for families and children, the downtown library is rearranging shelving. Over the next couple of weeks, visitors may notice changes to where familiar items […]

Start a garden with EPL’s seed library

Stretching food dollars. Building sustainable communities. Elkhart Public Library’s seed library makes growing fresh herbs, produce and native plants easier. Lindsey Caterina, community wellness coordinator for Purdue Extension Elkhart County, […]

Communities of moms and kids build at library storytimes

Fifteen minutes after Baby and Me ends, five moms are lingering in the Yellow Room downtown. They’re sharing plans for lunch, kids’ nap schedules, and laughs. The kids, each no […]

Tax resources at EPL

Taxes are as certain as, well, you know. With tax season ramping up, a lot of people are looking for where to go to get assistance and forms for their […]