elkhart Archives
Summer Reading Challenge includes adults in 2026
Rebecca Steffen needs no motivation to read. The retired executive assistant says she usually has three or four books going at a time on her Libby app. That includes the title she’s reading for the […]
Ten Commandments and four years debating the First Amendment
The unveiling of the Ten Commandments monument at Elkhart’s city hall was worth a headline at the top of the following day’s newspaper. For 40 years of days and 40 […]
Things to do during spring break in Elkhart
With most local schools on spring break during the first full week of April, families staying local are looking for things to do. Luckily, Elkhart Public Library has a packed […]
Bill Phillips created meaningful legacy as first Black councilman
No matter the circumstances, Bill Phillips was always going to work. During World War II, he trained in a segregated unit. As the civil rights movement unfolded in the 1960s, he earned a historic seat on the […]
Free things to do in Elkhart for the holidays and winter break
The most festive time of the year is full of opportunities for family fun and bonding. Elkhart Public Library is hosting many great programs and events to get you into […]
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 […]
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 […]
Middle grades means independence, responsibility for students
Laurenne Hamlin worries about how her daughter will adjust to fifth grade at Concord Intermediate School. It’s what parents do. But as a school counselor at CIS, Laurenne helps students […]
