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Find books and laughs on the second season of EPL’s podcast

Elkhart Public Library and GoProv Productions launched a new podcast that brings a funny take on books. Improvably Bad: Books, releasing each Wednesday for the next 10 weeks, has library […]

EPL Book Bus gives away thousands of books

Children throughout the community took home more than 6,000 books this year, a measure of success for Elkhart Public Library’s Book Bus.  The free books program, which ensures kids have […]

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 […]

Connecting with diverse communities

Wherever your roots are on the globe, the library offers universal appeal  Families looking for free fun. Programs offering connections to cultural heritage. Opportunities for children’s education and entertainment. A […]

Exploring Halloween Books And Building Legos At The Cleveland Branch

By: Krystal Keagle “It’s beautiful!” Maya exclaimed in excitement as we walked up to the Cleveland branch of the Elkhart Public Library. When I told her we’d be going to […]

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten: Finding 1,000 Books To Read

By: Krystal Keagle As a lifelong lover of books, it felt like a special milestone the first time my 2-year-old daughter Maya asked to go to the library. She loved […]

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 […]

Bring flavor with Spice Club

Experiment with new flavors at home using EPL’s Spice Club. Building off of the library’s popular Seed Library, Spice Club offers free kits with a pre-portioned sample of spice with […]