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A second home: Homeschool moms find flexibility, fun at library
Kim Shearer says her library branch is as familiar as an old sitcom. “It feels like ‘Cheers’ when we walk in here. Everyone knows our name…
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Civic Plaza met the moment. Is its time fading?
When Civic Plaza was built, downtown finally had its meeting spot. But the story may be ending for the looming clock tower and often-dry fountain.
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Wall Street Journal available with your library card
Access unlimited free articles from the Wall Street Journal with your Elkhart Public Library card. Available now through the Digital Library, cardholders can enjoy free access…
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One year fine free brings back a love of the library
Less stress. Help for families. Energizing a love of reading. In February 2022, Elkhart Public Library went fine free. The reason? Everyone should have access to…
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Lalo Cura saxophonist returns to his roots for Friday concert
Growing up as the son of pastors in Elkhart, Sam Que didn’t hear a wide variety of music. “I listened to church music,” he says with…
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Filmmakers find their setting at the library
Cameras, lights, wires and microphones fill the lounge area at the Dunlap Branch one early summer morning. A film crew for Siemens Healthineers prepares to record…
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Library bookmobile: Elkhart pioneered, and now reinvented
The library bookmobile has roots right here in Elkhart. A century later, it's now the vehicle for Free Books to Feed Minds.
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Jazz fest delivered fantastic high notes at ill-fated Midway Motor Lodge
The hotel never quite delivered on its promise, but it gave life to the city's biggest event.
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Celebrate stories and storytellers ‘On The Heritage Tale’
Elkhart’s story is about to be told “On The Heritage Tale.” Authors, musicians and other creatives will be featured in a week-long celebration at the downtown…
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