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Mac Barnett to visit Concord Schools, and you can get free tickets
Mac Barnett, a New York Times best-selling author, will visit Elkhart for a special celebration of picture books this October. Barnett is the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, as […]

Chuck Drake grew up in Elkhart…and came back
On the 12-hour drive back home to Atlanta in 2022, Chuck Drake came to the decision. He would move back to his hometown after nearly 50 years away. Chuck’s last […]

Inspired by a library book, Pam Kling aims to create a drawing in every Indiana county
Pam Kling is a scanner. By her own definition, she is someone who studies a number of topics but doesn’t dive deeply into any specific one. “I don’t know a […]

Growing Readers creates lasting impact for grads, parents say
Kids once struggling are now thriving. They’re reading above their grade level, and they’re getting higher scores on IREAD tests. The impact of Growing Readers carries on long after the […]

How My 3-Year-Old Met An Armadillo At The Library
By: Krystal Keagle One of the most wonderful things about the Elkhart Public Library is how it connects us to our extended community and the world around us. That felt […]

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 […]

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 […]

Families find value, fun with available experience passes
Fun, educational and affordable family entertainment is hard to find for Bonnie Mast and her three kids. Experience passes from Elkhart Public Library offer families opportunities to visit local attractions. […]
