EAST CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY

Manuel Montalvo,
Director

The Library's Mission

The East Chicago Public Library System is committed to meeting the diverse needs of its patrons and all of East Chicago's citizens through the exemplary provision of a full range of high quality informational, educational and recreational materials, services and resources.

Children's Room Hours

Monday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Sunday CLOSED

CURRENT PRESS RELEASES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Myrna Maldonado/Public Relations
East Chicago Public Library
219-378-6902 Mobile/ 219-397-2453
mmaldonado@ecpl.org

Nicholas C. Brady Book Signing

(East Chicago, IN – May 5, 2008) The East Chicago Public Library will host local author Nicholas C. Brady with his book signing at the Main Library located at 2401 East Columbus Drive on Saturday, May 31, 2008 from 1 – 4:00 PM. Nicholas is a 2007 graduate of Central High School and currently attends Purdue University. He wrote his first novel during his senior year, entitled Danger in the House. Don’t miss this special opportunity to meet this talented author who will sign copies of his book. “Strangers in the Swamp”.

Dia de los Ninos/Dia de los Libros
(Children's Day/Book Day)

(East Chicago, IN – May 5, 2008) Over 100 children and adults came out to enjoy the Dia de los Ninos/Dia de los Libros program at the Main Library in East Chicago. The celebration emphasized the importance of reading. “Dora the Explorer “read bilingual stories, danced and took pictures with the children. Elizabeth Pulido (Union Benefica Mexicana Queen) performed several violin selections and “Alberto the Clown” did magic tricks and made animal ballons.The children had a raffle, received free books and were served refreshments.

DIA DE LOS NINOS QUEEN PIC

This program is in partnership with the Foundations of East Chicago.

Discover The East Chicago Room

Where History
Comes to Life!

Located in the

Main Library

2401 E. Columbus Drive
East Chicago, IN 46312
Tel: (219) 397-2453 Ext. 23
Fax:(219) 397-6715

Hours

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Monday - Friday

Closed Weekends

At the East Chicago Public Library

Explore....

Shelves lined with high school year books, walls covered with memorabilia, and file cabinets brimming with historical documents and photographs.

Reminisce....

As you sift through historical records of your church, club neighborhood, etc. Perhaps you can even help us identify a few places and faces that you recognize.

Share....

Your personal history or your family's heritage with others in the Calumet Region Community. Video tape an oral history; loan or donate photographs and documents to the library's permanent collection. Loan items for exhibits.

Because of East Chicago's industrial roots and unique ethnic heritage, the history of this city, which embodies the American Dream, is both fascinating and complex.

Reading Room Locations and Hours
Monday through Friday		9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Roberto Clemente Center 3616 Elm Street East Chicago, IN 46312 219/391-8485	Heritage Hall 4506 Tod Avenue East Chicago, IN 46312 219/391-8380	M.L. King Center 4802 Melville Avenue East Chicago, IN 46312 219/391-8481
Bessie Owens Center 4001 Alexander Avenue East Chicago, IN 46312 219/391-8478	Penn Center 3550 Pennsylvania Avenue East Chicago, IN 46312 219/391-8480	151st Street Center 4925 Gladiola Avenue East Chicago, IN 46312 219/391-3241
St. Catherine Hospital 4321 Fir Street East Chicago, IN 46312 219/392-7183	Marktown Center 3509 Spruce Street East Chicago, IN 46312 219/391-8370