Elkhart Public Library Archives

Wall Street Journal available with your library card
Access unlimited free articles from the Wall Street Journal with your Elkhart Public Library card. Available now through the Digital Library, cardholders can enjoy free access to the Wall Street […]

One year fine free brings back a love of the library
Less stress. Help for families. Energizing a love of reading. In February 2022, Elkhart Public Library went fine free. The reason? Everyone should have access to books and resources, and […]

Lalo Cura saxophonist returns to his roots for Friday concert
Growing up as the son of pastors in Elkhart, Sam Que didn’t hear a wide variety of music. “I listened to church music,” he says with a laugh. And while […]

Filmmakers find their setting at the library
Cameras, lights, wires and microphones fill the lounge area at the Dunlap Branch one early summer morning. A film crew for Siemens Healthineers prepares to record their latest interview on […]

Library bookmobile: Elkhart invented. And now reinvented.
The library bookmobile was invented right here in Elkhart. A century later, it's now the vehicle for Free Books to Feed Minds.

Jazz fest delivered fantastic high notes at ill-fated Midway Motor Lodge
The hotel never quite delivered on its promise, but it gave life to the city's biggest event.

Celebrate stories and storytellers ‘On The Heritage Tale’
Elkhart’s story is about to be told “On The Heritage Tale.” Authors, musicians and other creatives will be featured in a week-long celebration at the downtown library the week of […]

Journey to 1,000 books: Book Bundles add titles
Editor’s note: This is the third part in a series documenting one parent’s approach to 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. Part 1 can be found here Part 2 can be found here […]