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This week’s programs

Our library locations are finally open for browsing, but not programming, however with take-home programs and virtual meetings, we’re still putting on great activities for your family. Here are the […]

Introducing Book Bundles: Selections for your child

We know many families are missing the ability to browse the library shelves, especially those who check out lots of books for young children. We’ve created a way to get […]

MatchBook: We’ll find a book for you.

Love is Blind is all the rage on Netflix and we want to set you up on a blind book date. We are sure that our experts will use their […]

Author digs into history of local murder involving family

Gary Sosniecki, like most journalists, is naturally curious. Growing up, he knew that there was a family secret, about a death in the family years ago, the type of thing […]

Free downloads and streaming for all of your devices

Elkhart Public Library offers all sorts of streaming services for entertainment – perfect to get you through long holiday weekends, pandemics, and everything else life throws at you. Check out […]

Learn more about the history of Juneteenth

In 2019, Elkhart residents came together at Canaan Baptist Church on the city’s south side to celebrate freedom. Today, the Juneteenth celebration will be renewed – part of a growing […]

Our collection of racial justice resources for children

It’s never too early to start talking to your children about race. These discussions can happen in age-appropriate ways, and reading books together is a wonderful way to start those […]

A deeper understanding: justice and civil rights

We understand our community is hurting right now. As your library, we hear you. We are here to fulfill one of our core roles by providing our residents resources offering […]

Free books giveaway coming to CCS

Elkhart Public Library has partnered with Elkhart Noon Rotary Club and Friends of Elkhart Public Library to give away books to families in need this summer. From 4 to 7 […]