samh, Author at Elkhart Public Library
Driving a love of reading: Six years, 30,000 books later, Book Bus looks to next chapter
When the Book Bus rolls up to a stop, kids know they’re in for a treat. When the door slides open, excitement builds as kids climb the steps to pick […]
EPL part of county initiative focusing on boosting kindergarten readiness
Six in 10 kids in Elkhart County enter kindergarten unprepared. Solutions are neither easy nor quick. But a coalition of local organizations has come together to focus on families and […]
Book club kits offer one-stop solution for discussion groups
Working with teachers and local discussion groups, Elkhart Public Library now offers book club kits for quick and easy access to chosen titles. Finding dozens of copies of a book […]
Things to do for Halloween and fall in Elkhart
October is full of fun with plenty of opportunities to get crafty, have fun and celebrate all things spooky. Elkhart Public Library is hosting activities for families and children throughout […]
Kids books are serious, fun business for Mac Barnett
When Mac Barnett finds time to write these days, it’s often from wherever he is, like the hotel room he answers this phone call from. According to Mac, his writing […]
EPL’s new director Kristen Edson sees connection to community as the key to success
Kristen Edson understands the important place public libraries have in successful communities. She’s bringing her career accomplishments and big dreams to Elkhart as EPL’s new executive director, a role she […]
Mac Barnett to visit Concord Schools, and you can get free tickets
Mac Barnett, a New York Times best-selling author, will visit Elkhart for a special celebration of picture books this October. Barnett is the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, as […]
Zulma Prieto, el puente del norte de Indiana
Zulma Prieto no necesita un podio para hacer historia. Basta con su voz firme y su memoria precisa para trazar el mapa humano de la migración latinoamericana en el norte […]
