samh, Author at Elkhart Public Library
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 […]
Ranger Distribution values reading at all ages
Every employee participates in a quarterly book club at Elkhart’s Ranger Distribution Inc. The assignment covers all staff, from the company founders to the warehouse workers. “Knowledge is important, and […]
Pat Kelm leaves legacy of caring, friendship
In memoriam Patricia L. Kelm Sept. 29, 1939-March 8, 2025 Pat Kelm cared. She was a book club leader who painstakingly picked titles for consideration. She was a fierce advocate […]
Author marks 60th anniversary of tornadoes with library visit
After 60 years, the Palm Sunday Tornadoes remain one of the worst weather disasters in state history. To mark the anniversary, Indiana author Janis Thornton documented stories from the storm […]