Showing 10–18 of 35 stories
-
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…
Read more about The difference EPL makes: 2025 Community Impact Report -
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…
Read more about Growing Readers makes impact for students, families -
Explore, Explora magazine available online
Elkhart Public Library publishes Explore and Explora, a quarterly magazine in English and Spanish. Explore and Explora cover library programs, services, local history and the community.…
Read more about Explore, Explora magazine available online -
Driving a love of reading: Six years, 30,000 books later, Book Bus looks to next chapter
When the Book Bus rolls up to a stop, kids know they’re in for a treat. When the door slides open, excitement builds as kids climb…
Read more about Driving a love of reading: Six years, 30,000 books later, Book Bus looks to next chapter -
Book club kits offer one-stop solution for discussion groups
Working with teachers and local discussion groups, Elkhart Public Library now offers book club kits for quick and easy access to chosen titles. Finding dozens of…
Read more about Book club kits offer one-stop solution for discussion groups -
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…
Read more about Kids books are serious, fun business for Mac Barnett -
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…
Read more about EPL’s new director Kristen Edson sees connection to community as the key to success -
Summer Reading Challenge sets more records
Elkhart Public Library celebrated another record-setting Summer Reading Challenge at McNaughton Park on July 17. The library’s signature program grew by 15 percent with nearly 2,200…
Read more about Summer Reading Challenge sets more records -
Enjoying A Scavenger Hunt and Meeting New Friends At Dunlap Branch
By: Krystal Keagle Winter can be tough on families with toddlers, between bad weather and the seemingly never-ending coughs and illnesses that keep you stuck inside. Our…
Read more about Enjoying A Scavenger Hunt and Meeting New Friends At Dunlap Branch