samh, Author at Elkhart Public Library

Downtown S.T.E.A.M. lab offers free fun for kids to explore

The downtown Elkhart Public Library now offers free kits for kids to explore in the all-important S.T.E.A.M. categories — science, technology, engineering art and math. The free S.T.E.A.M. lab is […]

Everything a reader needs at Elkhart Public Library

The library is here for everyone. Plus, we have everything readers need, too. From finding a book to read, a discussion group or a reading challenge, we have it covered. […]

Free things to do in Elkhart for the holidays and winter break

The most festive time of the year is full of opportunities for family fun and bonding. Elkhart Public Library is hosting many great programs and events to get you into […]

Free activities for Black Friday

The day after Thanksgiving is a day to get out of the house and do something fun. But if you’re not looking to spend money on all the endless shopping […]

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 […]