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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 […]
Darryl Buchanan brings music and good times back to rooftop concerts
When the music starts up on the downtown library roof Friday, fan favorite Darryl Buchanan will be back for another show. He says he wouldn’t miss the chance. “I come […]
History on tree bark
One of EPL’s smallest and oldest books holds the most mysteries Looking for answers to questions long unanswered, a researcher came to Elkhart. The pursuit? Looking at a book in […]
Passion for reading gets deeper with Summer Reading Challenge
Sally Bawtinheimer lifted her daughter’s backpack early one February morning. She noticed it was heavier than usual. “She said, ‘I have six books in there,’” Sally recalled 8-year-old Lucy saying. […]
Start a garden with EPL’s seed library
Stretching food dollars. Building sustainable communities. Elkhart Public Library’s seed library makes growing fresh herbs and produce easier. Lindsey Caterina, community wellness coordinator for Purdue Extension Elkhart County, says seed […]
Things to do in Elkhart during Spring Break
Get out of the house and into the library for fun over Spring Break 2024. Elkhart Public Library locations have activities from art to LEGOs to movies. We’re sure to […]
How to watch the solar eclipse in Elkhart at the library
When the sun disappears for a few brief moments on Monday, April 8, Elkhart Public Library locations will be watching it all happen. The Cleveland, Dunlap and Downtown libraries are […]
Remembering Stu Basquin, friend to the library and community
Stuart Basquin, a dedicated volunteer, former Elkhart Public Library board trustee, and founding board member of the Friends of the Elkhart Public Library, passed away Feb. 9, 2024. Following his […]
