samh, Author at Elkhart Public Library

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 […]

Chuck Drake grew up in Elkhart…and came back

On the 12-hour drive back home to Atlanta in 2022, Chuck Drake came to the decision. He would move back to his hometown after nearly 50 years away.  Chuck’s last […]

Inspired by a library book, Pam Kling aims to create a drawing in every Indiana county

Pam Kling is a scanner.  By her own definition, she is someone who studies a number of topics but doesn’t dive deeply into any specific one.  “I don’t know a […]

Growing Readers creates lasting impact for grads, parents say

Kids once struggling are now thriving. They’re reading above their grade level, and they’re getting higher scores on IREAD tests.   The impact of Growing Readers carries on long after the […]

Middle grades means independence, responsibility for students

Laurenne Hamlin worries about how her daughter will adjust to fifth grade at Concord Intermediate School. It’s what parents do.  But as a school counselor at CIS, Laurenne helps students […]

Summer Reading Challenge sets more records

Elkhart Public Library celebrated another record-setting Summer Reading Challenge at McNaughton Park on July 17.  The library’s signature program grew by 15 percent with nearly 2,200 readers participating over the […]

Families find value, fun with available experience passes

Fun, educational and affordable family entertainment is hard to find for Bonnie Mast and her three kids.  Experience passes from Elkhart Public Library offer families opportunities to visit local attractions. […]

Families new to Elkhart connect and socialize at the library

Ellen Longcor fills many roles: mom, assistant principal, fitness coach. Still, she finds the time to slow down and unwind.  Two active little boys keep Ana and Zac Buckley on […]

Brendyn Cane works and plays hard keeping the beat

Come May 16, when Buddy System hits the stage to open this year’s Curbside Concerts, Brendyn Cane will be in rare air up there.   Few musicians have appeared with four […]