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All my kids did well on the IREAD and we still love coming up to the library and getting graphic novels and things.

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It’s an unbeatable resource for media and community events.

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Ernie Rivas

The meeting spaces are fantastic. When I started my agency, I could come in here, schedule a room, it’s a quiet professional setting, it’s good for entrepreneurs.

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Mireya Adame

You see the difference. It’s individual help, they focus on the kid and make it in the best way to help the individual.

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“The library is a place for everyone, there’s no discrimination.”

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Jackie Benedict

Our family is thankful for such an amazing Summer Reading Challenge. We have told countless people how awesome it is, and we continue to be so impressed with the prizes—especially with the prizes from the local businesses and parks.

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Marva Netherland

“This library has been so many things to me and my family. People think of libraries as being staid institutions, but when you have creative staff, for me it seems to fit right into my wheelhouse.”

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Dianna Naumann

“I know a lot of our neighbors are using the library more based on the increase in activities that are family friendly.”

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Sam Que

“The library is a special place for me, I love to listen to music and the library was really formative to me.”

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  Manhattan Short Film Festival announces 2026 winners
  After screenings at all five Elkhart Public Library locations, plus showings around the world, the Manhattan Short Film Festival announced the 2026 winners on Sunday. The Gold Medal for Best… Read more: Manhattan Short Film Festival announces 2026 winners
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  Things to do in Elkhart this fall
  Whether it’s spooky season or apple cider and pumpkins season, fall is full of fun. We’ve rounded up activities around the Elkhart area this fall. Plenty are free events; some… Read more: Things to do in Elkhart this fall
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  Homework Help builds skills, brings students together
  Nearly every Monday, 11-year-old Emmanuel and 9-year-old Jeremías Tacuri come into Cleveland Branch with their backpacks and folders.  They sit down with the tutor at the Homework Help table. On this particular day, it’s 18-year-old America… Read more: Homework Help builds skills, brings students together

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