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Storytime prepares, socializes children for pre-K

Storytime, a program held at every EPL location on a weekly basis, helps introduce the library to children, as well as socializing them and preparing them for preschool. According to […]

Reference rescue: Mom’s story of when Amelia Earhart came to town

Verifying the stories her family has told her for years, a west-central Michigan woman makes the trip to Elkhart Public Library at least once a year. “I like to come […]

Both Elkhart mayor candidates endorse library as significant asset

Rod Roberson and Dave Miller may be political opponents in the November election, but they do agree on at least one thing: the value of Elkhart Public Library. Even to […]

Take a free SAT practice test and get tips for improvement

An opportunity for a free SAT practice test and advice on improvement is coming to Elkhart Public Library. Beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 at the downtown library, a […]

Home repair help made easy

Cleveland Branch is changing from a library to a home repair a day as it hosts Dare to Repair. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, the […]

Learning to read pays off big in school and life. Make every book count.

Reading books to children at an early age gives them a jump start on learning how to read. Studies indicate early literacy is positive preparation for school, too. Children’s author […]

Top 8…Things you can find in EPL’s Digital Library

Using our Digital Library is very easy, whether you’re using your EPL card or a student ecard, the Digital Library has all of the answers, entertainment and reading materials you […]

Ecards lead to success for students

As students begin the 2020-2021 school year, Elkhart Public Library is delivering them with one tool that will help them achieve academic success both virtually and at school. For the […]

Backpack through space with new library item

An out-of-this-world kit is available for check out at the Downtown library starting this week. Two NASA Space Explorers Backpack enter circulation from the downtown location Friday, Aug. 9. The […]