1000 books before kindergarten Archives
The Lovely Magic of Reading the Same Book Every Night
By: Krystal Keagle If we were counting repeats, Maya would have completed 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten this year with just a single book: Baby Beluga by Raffi. We checked out […]
5 Questions about early literacy…answered by a librarian
The milestones parents celebrate are universal. First steps, first words and potty training are big ones. But what about learning to read? Literacy plays a large role in education, but […]
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 […]
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 […]
From LEGOs to Bilingual Children’s Books at Pierre Moran Branch
By: Krystal Keagle Our journey exploring each branch of the Elkhart Public Library is now complete, as Maya and I recently visited the Pierre Moran branch. I told Maya we […]
12 Holiday Books To Read With Your Kiddos This Season
By: Krystal Keagle One of my favorite things to do during the holiday season is read a book next to the Christmas tree. I get a cup of hot cocoa […]
Finding Books And Beyond At Osolo Branch
By: Krystal Keagle For my 2.5-year-old daughter Maya, going to the Osolo branch of the Elkhart Public Library is one of the most magical ways to spend an afternoon. Who […]
Exploring Halloween Books And Building Legos At The Cleveland Branch
By: Krystal Keagle “It’s beautiful!” Maya exclaimed in excitement as we walked up to the Cleveland branch of the Elkhart Public Library. When I told her we’d be going to […]
