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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 […]

Zulma Prieto, el puente del norte de Indiana

Zulma Prieto no necesita un podio para hacer historia. Basta con su voz firme y su memoria precisa para trazar el mapa humano de la migración latinoamericana en el norte […]

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 […]

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 […]

Rocking the roof – free curbside concerts are back

Curbside Concerts turns 7 this year – still wide-eyed and ready for adventure at that age. These are very good days to be a proud parent of the best rooftop […]

Find the book club that fits you

Each month, fun and conversation lights up the lounges and rooms at EPL branches as friends meet to discuss the books they’ve read … and so much more.  These groups […]

Finding Books And Beyond At Osolo Branch

By: Krystal Keagle For my 2.5-year-old daughter Maya, going to the Osolo branch of the Elkhart Public Library is one of the most magical ways to spend an afternoon. Who […]

Things to do in Elkhart for Halloween and fall

Get into spooky season or enjoy some time this fall as a family with great activities at Elkhart Public Library. From pumpkin painting to trunk-or-treats, we have great events to […]