Elkhart Public Library Archives
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 quickly enrolled Jozzell. Library tutors helped […]
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. Issues are available through […]
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 the steps to pick […]
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 copies of a book […]
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 […]
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 readers participating over the […]
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 family certainly had our […]
