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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…
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten: Choosing Our Strategy And Maya’s First Library Visit
By: Krystal Keagle The thought of reading 1,000 books in three years can seem daunting — until you remember that it’s 1,000 children’s books. I signed Maya…
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A second home: Homeschool moms find flexibility, fun at library
Kim Shearer says her library branch is as familiar as an old sitcom. “It feels like ‘Cheers’ when we walk in here. Everyone knows our name…
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Things to do in Elkhart for fall and Halloween
Activities, parties and more are part of the fun in October for Halloween and autumn celebrations. Elkhart Public Library is hosting events for the whole family.…
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One year fine free brings back a love of the library
Less stress. Help for families. Energizing a love of reading. In February 2022, Elkhart Public Library went fine free. The reason? Everyone should have access to…
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Our people: Herbert and Ruth Tolson “inspired a neighborhood”
The Booker T. Washington Community Center closed its doors in February 1956. It took just over 34 years for ground to break on something to replace…
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Filmmakers find their setting at the library
Cameras, lights, wires and microphones fill the lounge area at the Dunlap Branch one early summer morning. A film crew for Siemens Healthineers prepares to record…
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Celebrate stories and storytellers ‘On The Heritage Tale’
Elkhart’s story is about to be told “On The Heritage Tale.” Authors, musicians and other creatives will be featured in a week-long celebration at the downtown…
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Judge Redding wanted reform but failed to beat Cosentino
A brigade of men in light-colored suits moved confidently on the sidewalk leading to the Elkhart County Courthouse. In the middle of this who’s who of…
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