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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 […]

How My 3-Year-Old Met An Armadillo At The Library

By: Krystal Keagle One of the most wonderful things about the Elkhart Public Library is how it connects us to our extended community and the world around us. That felt […]

Downtown music: What you need to know about Jazz Fest

Downtown music all weekend long – Elkhart Jazz Fest is here. And Elkhart Public Library will be a prime destination for music lovers. Here’s what you need to know to […]

Enjoying A Scavenger Hunt and Meeting New Friends At Dunlap Branch

By: Krystal Keagle Winter can be tough on families with toddlers, between bad weather and the seemingly never-ending coughs and illnesses that keep you stuck inside. Our family certainly had our […]

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 […]