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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 […]
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 […]
