trevorw, Author at Elkhart Public Library
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 […]
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 […]
With her second novel, Elkhart native finds her ‘Lost Heiress’
It’s 6:30 a.m. Pacific time, but Elizabeth Klehfoth answers the phone like it’s a midday treat. And it might well be. Authors have that notoriously creative habit of keeping to […]
EPL trustees taking a long look at facilities plans
As Elkhart Public Library approaches its 125th anniversary in 2028, the seven-member Board of Trustees wants to see how library facilities plans will meet future needs. On Tuesday, Dec. 16, […]
Got a minute? Favorite Hoosier pastime happens around the clock
What time is it in Elkhart, Indiana? The factual answer can be simple. Well, most of the time. Maybe not so much in 1967, when City Hall had a single, […]
Waiting for books? So are we. Find out more about delays
If you feel the line isn’t moving quickly for the latest James Patterson mystery or Freida McFadden thriller, you’re not alone. And we aren’t happy about it, either. On Sept. […]
Maestro ensured Elkhart would live up to its instrument legacy
The hometown of the world’s musical instrument industry had no orchestra to call its own until Zigmont George Gaska made it happen. He was no corporate titan. No building around […]
Downtown music: What you need to know about Jazz Fest
Downtown music all weekend long – Elkhart Jazz Fest is here. And Elkhart Public Library will be a prime destination for music lovers. Here’s what you need to know to […]
