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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. […]

Things to do for Halloween and fall in Elkhart

October is full of fun with plenty of opportunities to get crafty, have fun and celebrate all things spooky. Elkhart Public Library is hosting activities for families and children throughout […]

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 […]

Kids books are serious, fun business for Mac Barnett

When Mac Barnett finds time to write these days, it’s often from wherever he is, like the hotel room he answers this phone call from.  According to Mac, his writing […]

EPL’s new director Kristen Edson sees connection to community as the key to success 

Kristen Edson understands the important place public libraries have in successful communities. She’s bringing her career accomplishments and big dreams to Elkhart as EPL’s new executive director, a role she […]

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 […]

Zulma Prieto, el puente del norte de Indiana

Zulma Prieto no necesita un podio para hacer historia. Basta con su voz firme y su memoria precisa para trazar el mapa humano de la migración latinoamericana en el norte […]

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 […]