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Elkhart resident learns to read, gets first library card at age 57

Sandy Caldwell wanted to read the Bible to children at her church and she wanted to stop depending on her family members to do things for her. The problem for […]

Extension services serves patrons beyond library walls

Craig Cheney knocks on the door and opens it a crack, announcing his presence. “Norma, it’s Craig,” he calls. After hearing his welcome he walks in and is greeted warmly […]

Learn how to pay your fines online

Online payment to Elkhart Public Library for fines, fees and other transactions is now available. Online payment is available outside of EPL locations by accessing the “My Account” section at […]

Wellfield program finds winter home at EPL

The Wellfield Gardens Lil’ Sprouts program, continues for the winter months inside the warm and cozy EPL. From November to March the environmentally focused education program for preschool aged children will […]

Interlibrary loan brings other libraries to you

When it just isn’t in the EPL collection, there are thousands of other collections to be tapped. Interlibrary loan, the process in which books, CDs and other items can be […]

Artist enjoys bringing out children’s creativity

Middlebury artist Linda Pieri is returning to EPL for two sessions at the Dunlap Branch in June. Pieri usually works with acrylics, charcoal and graphite. On top of her own art, […]

Everything to know about genealogy research at EPL

When doing family genealogy research, it is easy to think that all of the information is online but backing that up with hard copy proof can be just as important. […]

Access books anywhere with Overdrive

Getting access to your reading and listening materials is easier than ever as the summer wraps up and school starts back up. OverDrive, the ebook and audiobook provider, has some […]

Meet a Librarian: Vonda Litwiller

Looking to make her lifelong love of books into a career, Vonda Litwiller pivoted from a career as a nutritionist into librarian 13 years ago. Now in her fifth year […]