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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…
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Driving a love of reading: Six years, 30,000 books later, Book Bus looks to next chapter
When the Book Bus rolls up to a stop, kids know they’re in for a treat. When the door slides open, excitement builds as kids climb…
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EPL part of county initiative focusing on boosting kindergarten readiness
Six in 10 kids in Elkhart County enter kindergarten unprepared. Solutions are neither easy nor quick. But a coalition of local organizations has come together to…
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Book club kits offer one-stop solution for discussion groups
Working with teachers and local discussion groups, Elkhart Public Library now offers book club kits for quick and easy access to chosen titles. Finding dozens of…
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Got a minute? Favorite Hoosier pastime happens around the clock
What time is it in Elkhart, Indiana? The factual answer can be simple. Well, most of the time. Maybe not so much in 1967, when City…
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Waiting for books? So are we. Find out more about delays
If you feel the line isn’t moving quickly for the latest James Patterson mystery or Freida McFadden thriller, you’re not alone. And we aren’t happy about…
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Things to do for Halloween and fall in Elkhart
October is full of fun with plenty of opportunities to get crafty, have fun and celebrate all things spooky. Elkhart Public Library is hosting activities for…
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Maestro ensured Elkhart would live up to its instrument legacy
The hometown of the world’s musical instrument industry had no orchestra to call its own until Zigmont George Gaska made it happen. He was no corporate…
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Kids books are serious, fun business for Mac Barnett
When Mac Barnett finds time to write these days, it’s often from wherever he is, like the hotel room he answers this phone call from. According…
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