May 2020

Community Stories: Life During COVID-19 Myron’s Story Here is The Electric Brew owner Myron Bontrager’s story: We have owned The Electric Brew for the last 13 years. We actually celebrated our 13th year on May 1st. Every year around this time, I remember the day and what it signified for me personally and for my […]

Community Stories: Life During COVID-19 Kristin’s Story Here is Fables Books owner and GPL patron Kristin Saner’s story: I’m Kristin Saner and my husband and I, with our three kids, moved to Goshen 10 years ago. My husband Mark grew up here and has family still in Goshen. One of the first things I did […]

BOARD OF TRUSTEES – GOSHEN PUBLIC LIBRARY 601 S. 5th St., Goshen, IN 46526 574-533-9531  PUBLIC NOTICE  REGULAR BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING  4:30 PM TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020, VIRTUAL  Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/165939701  You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (872) 240-3412  Access Code: […]

Community Stories: Life During COVID-19 Barb’s Story Here is GPL patron and neighbor Barb Hassan’s story: As a child, my love of books was insatiable. However, I was a bit fearful of the Elkhart Public Library, as the children’s librarian didn’t believe I had actually read all the books I checked out. She would grill […]

Community Stories: Life During COVID-19 John’s story Here is Chamberlain teacher John Lichty’s story: I am a Physical Education teacher at Chamberlain Elementary School after previously working at Parkside Elementary where my two sons Jacob and Carlos attended. My wife Emily and our family moved here in the summer of 2003 and we are within […]

Community Stories: Life During COVID-19 Yvonne’s story Here is GPL reference librarian Yvonne’s story: After sadly leaving the Goshen College Library in 2002, I was fortunate to receive a call from Ann Kauffman, whose sister-in-law worked with me at the college. She had “heard” I was available and hired me as a part-time, fill-in reference […]

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Safety The safety of all library staff, patrons, and guests is our highest concern. GPL To Go: Contactless Curbside Service has been designed prioritizing safety first. When you encounter staff, they will be wearing face coverings. We encourage you to wear your own face covering also.  Please follow physical distancing […]

A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR: May 2, 2020 On May 1, Governor Holcomb outlined his five-stage Back on Track Indiana plan to resume services in phases between now and July 4. Goshen Public Library appreciates how public libraries are specified in both this plan and Executive Order 20-26, giving Indiana public libraries the ability to […]