Krystal Vivian, Author at Elkhart Public Library

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten: Reading and Re-Reading Favorite Toddler Books

By: Krystal Keagle One of the things I love most about reading books with my 2-year-old daughter is seeing her develop preferences for books. Maya is 2 years and 3 […]

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten: Choosing Our Strategy And Maya’s First Library Visit

By: Krystal Keagle The thought of reading 1,000 books in three years can seem daunting — until you remember that it’s 1,000 children’s books. I signed Maya up for the 1,000 […]

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten: Building Reading Habits From Birth

By: Krystal Keagle When I first found out I was pregnant, one of my first thoughts was, “I can’t wait to read to this baby.” After all, books were one […]

A Lifetime Love Of Reading

By: Krystal Keagle For as long as I can remember, I’ve been enamored by stories — especially books. In kindergarten, my favorite part of the day was story time. My classmates […]
A student receives help with homework from a mentor in the Elkhart Public Library

How You Can Get Schoolwork Help At Elkhart Public Library

At the Elkhart Public Library, we believe that learning is a lifelong process. Part of our vision is to help students reach their full potential by providing free resources to […]

How To Find Your Next Book To Read

Sometimes, finding your next book to read is simple. Other times, well, it can get complicated.  You may want to shift to a new genre but don’t know where to […]

How To Get Started Researching Your Family Tree

If you want to branch out your family tree, look no further than your local library branch. Your search to build out your family tree from twigs to trunk can […]

Things To Do During Christmas Vacation (Or Just Cold Days)

There’s no shortage of things to do around the holidays, so branch out this year and try something new. Make this the best Christmas vacation yet by taking advantage of […]
Woman teaches child to read at Elkhart Public Library

How To Use The Library To Teach Your Child To Read

Learning to read helps children make sense of the world, boosts their confidence, and gives them a necessary tool to be lifelong learners.  When you’re teaching your child to read, […]
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