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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten: Finding 1,000 Books To Read
By: Krystal Keagle As a lifelong lover of books, it felt like a special milestone the first time my 2-year-old daughter Maya asked to go to the library. She loved […]
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, […]
With sharp words, Emma Molloy fought for equal rights here
Emma Molloy used her words to fight for women's rights in 1870s Elkhart. A dedicated researcher made sure her accomplishments were remembered.
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 […]
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten: Reading and Re-Reading Favorite Toddler Books
By: Krystal Keagle One of the things I love most about reading books with my 2-year-old daughter is seeing her develop preferences for books. Maya is 2 years and 3 […]
