samh, Author at Elkhart Public Library

Things to do in Elkhart for Halloween and fall

Get into spooky season or enjoy some time this fall as a family with great activities at Elkhart Public Library. From pumpkin painting to trunk-or-treats, we have great events to […]

Bring flavor with Spice Club

Experiment with new flavors at home using EPL’s Spice Club. Building off of the library’s popular Seed Library, Spice Club offers free kits with a pre-portioned sample of spice with […]

Teachers share their favorite ecard resources

Heading into its ninth school year, Elkhart Public Library’s ecard program makes a difference.   The library helps students by giving online access to quality research materials and homework help. That, […]

Life achievements of Ben Barnes and Kelby Love remembered at Pierre Moran Branch

Perhaps no two people have ever represented the spirit, pride and talent of Elkhart’s south side quite like Ben Barnes Sr. and Kelby Love.   During a July open house at […]

Growing Readers boosts reading scores and confidence

Last August, nearly half of Melissa Teitsma’s second-grade class scored below average in reading. The benchmark test is given at the beginning of each school year.  Learning disruption caused during […]

Darryl Buchanan brings music and good times back to rooftop concerts

When the music starts up on the downtown library roof Friday, fan favorite Darryl Buchanan will be back for another show.  He says he wouldn’t miss the chance.  “I come […]

History on tree bark

One of EPL’s smallest and oldest books holds the most mysteries  Looking for answers to questions long unanswered, a researcher came to Elkhart. The pursuit? Looking at a book in […]

Passion for reading gets deeper with Summer Reading Challenge

Sally Bawtinheimer lifted her daughter’s backpack early one February morning. She noticed it was heavier than usual.  “She said, ‘I have six books in there,’” Sally recalled 8-year-old Lucy saying. […]

Start a garden with EPL’s seed library

Stretching food dollars. Building sustainable communities. Elkhart Public Library’s seed library makes growing fresh herbs and produce easier. Lindsey Caterina, community wellness coordinator for Purdue Extension Elkhart County, says seed […]