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Staff Training

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 12:30pm - 7:00pm
Mishawaka Library, Bittersweet Branch, Harris Branch, Outreach (Offsite), Virtual (Zoom)

All MPHPL locations will be closing at 12:30 p.m. for staff training.  MPHPL online resources and digital apps are always open 24/7 to explore free of c...

Closing
Branches:
Mishawaka Library, Bittersweet Branch, Harris Branch, Outreach (Offsite), Virtual (Zoom)
Description:

All MPHPL locations will be closing at 12:30 p.m. for staff training. 

MPHPL Storytime

Bouncin' Babies

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Corner at Bittersweet Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Books & Babies:

Children (Birth-23 months) Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Books & Babies is a structured 20 minute program that combines books, short rhymes, songs, ...

Library Branch: Bittersweet Branch
Room: Youth Corner
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes

Children (Birth-23 months)

Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Books & Babies is a structured 20 minute program that combines books, short rhymes, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to introduce children to the wonder of language. 

No registration required. 

Additional Information

Photo/Video Permission

We often take photographs and video at library events to use in our publications, on our website, social media and/or video sharing platforms. For registered events, by selecting ‘Yes’ under Photo and Video Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given.
For non-registered events, you will have the option to opt out during the event.

MPHPL Storytime

Li'l Listeners

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Zimmerman Room at Bittersweet Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children (Ages 2-5) Li'l Listeners is a structured 30 minute program in which books, story-related activities and crafts provide an enjoyable group experience. Children m...

Library Branch: Bittersweet Branch
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Children (Ages 2-5) 

Additional Information

Photo/Video Permission

We often take photographs and video at library events to use in our publications, on our website, social media and/or video sharing platforms. For registered events, by selecting ‘Yes’ under Photo and Video Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given.
For non-registered events, you will have the option to opt out during the event.

Red Pajama

Red Pajama Party!

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Zimmerman Room at Bittersweet Branch
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children (Age 7 & under)Put on your red pjs and join us for a good time with your favorite llama! We will have a storytime, craft, activities and snack. Adult caregivers must r...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bittersweet Branch
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Children (Age 7 & under)

Put on your red pjs and join us for a good time with your favorite llama! We will have a storytime, craft, activities and snack. Adult caregivers must remain in the room.

Additional Information

Cancellation Expectations

Due to demand and limitations in space and/or supplies for our programs, we ask that you cancel at least 24 hours in advance to give the chance for other patrons to attend. Failure to cancel your registration or inform a library staff member of your cancellation at least 24 hours in advance may result in a temporary registration block for upcoming programs. 

Photo/Video Permission

We often take photographs and video at library events to use in our publications, on our website, social media and/or video sharing platforms. For registered events, by selecting ‘Yes’ under Photo and Video Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given.
For non-registered events, you will have the option to opt out during the event.

Red Pajama

Red Pajama Party!

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children (Age 7 & under)Put on your red pjs and join us for a good time with your favorite llama! We will have a storytime, craft, activities and snack. Adult caregivers must r...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Children (Age 7 & under)

Put on your red pjs and join us for a good time with your favorite llama! We will have a storytime, craft, activities and snack. Adult caregivers must remain in the room.

Additional Information

Cancellation Expectations

Due to demand and limitations in space and/or supplies for our programs, we ask that you cancel at least 24 hours in advance to give the chance for other patrons to attend. Failure to cancel your registration or inform a library staff member of your cancellation at least 24 hours in advance may result in a temporary registration block for upcoming programs. 

Photo/Video Permission

We often take photographs and video at library events to use in our publications, on our website, social media and/or video sharing platforms. For registered events, by selecting ‘Yes’ under Photo and Video Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given.
For non-registered events, you will have the option to opt out during the event.

MPHPL Storytime

Bouncin' Babies

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Corner at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Books & Babies:

Children (Birth-23 months) Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Books & Babies is a structured 20 minute program that combines books, short rhymes, songs, ...

Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Youth Corner
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes

Children (Birth-23 months)

Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Books & Babies is a structured 20 minute program that combines books, short rhymes, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to introduce children to the wonder of language. 

No registration required. 

Additional Information

Photo/Video Permission

We often take photographs and video at library events to use in our publications, on our website, social media and/or video sharing platforms. For registered events, by selecting ‘Yes’ under Photo and Video Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given.
For non-registered events, you will have the option to opt out during the event.

MPHPL Storytime

Li'l Listeners

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Activity Room at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children (Ages 2-5)Li'l Listeners is a structured 30 minute program in which books, story-related activities and crafts provide an enjoyable group experience. Children must be acco...

Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Children (Ages 2-5)

Additional Information

Photo/Video Permission

We often take photographs and video at library events to use in our publications, on our website, social media and/or video sharing platforms. For registered events, by selecting ‘Yes’ under Photo and Video Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given.
For non-registered events, you will have the option to opt out during the event.

MPHPL Storytime

Bouncin' Babies

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Treehouse at Harris Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Books & Babies:

Children (Birth-23 months) Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Books & Babies is a structured 20 minute program that combines books, short rhymes, songs, ...

Library Branch: Harris Branch
Room: Treehouse
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes

Children (Birth-23 months)

Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Books & Babies is a structured 20 minute program that combines books, short rhymes, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to introduce children to the wonder of language. 

No registration required. 

Additional Information

Photo/Video Permission

We often take photographs and video at library events to use in our publications, on our website, social media and/or video sharing platforms. For registered events, by selecting ‘Yes’ under Photo and Video Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given.
For non-registered events, you will have the option to opt out during the event.

MPHPL Storytime

Li'l Listeners

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room A/B at Harris Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children (Ages 2-5)Li'l Listeners is a structured 30 minute program in which books, story-related activities and crafts provide an enjoyable group experience. Children must be...

Library Branch: Harris Branch
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Children (Ages 2-5)

Additional Information

Photo/Video Permission

We often take photographs and video at library events to use in our publications, on our website, social media and/or video sharing platforms. For registered events, by selecting ‘Yes’ under Photo and Video Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given.
For non-registered events, you will have the option to opt out during the event.

Kids in the Kitchen

Kids in the Kitchen

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Friends Learning Lab (Makerspace) at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children (Grades 3-5)Enjoy an afternoon filled with learning new kitchen skills and recipes. The best part is that everyone gets to sample their creation! Adult caregivers must rem...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Friends Learning Lab (Makerspace)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Children (Grades 3-5)

Enjoy an afternoon filled with learning new kitchen skills and recipes. The best part is that everyone gets to sample their creation! Adult caregivers must remain in the library.

Additional Information

Cancellation Expectations

Due to demand and limitations in space and/or supplies for our programs, we ask that you cancel at least 24 hours in advance to give the chance for other patrons to attend. Failure to cancel your registration or inform a library staff member of your cancellation at least 24 hours in advance may result in a temporary registration block for upcoming programs. 

Photo/Video Permission

We often take photographs and video at library events to use in our publications, on our website, social media and/or video sharing platforms. For registered events, by selecting ‘Yes’ under Photo and Video Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given.
For non-registered events, you will have the option to opt out during the event.

MPHPL Storytime

Bouncin' Babies

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Corner at Bittersweet Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Books & Babies:

Children (Birth-23 months) Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Books & Babies is a structured 20 minute program that combines books, short rhymes, songs, ...

Library Branch: Bittersweet Branch
Room: Youth Corner
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes

Children (Birth-23 months)

Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Books & Babies is a structured 20 minute program that combines books, short rhymes, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to introduce children to the wonder of language. 

No registration required. 

Additional Information

Photo/Video Permission

We often take photographs and video at library events to use in our publications, on our website, social media and/or video sharing platforms. For registered events, by selecting ‘Yes’ under Photo and Video Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given.
For non-registered events, you will have the option to opt out during the event.

MPHPL Storytime

Li'l Listeners

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Zimmerman Room at Bittersweet Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children (Ages 2-5) Li'l Listeners is a structured 30 minute program in which books, story-related activities and crafts provide an enjoyable group experience. Children m...

Library Branch: Bittersweet Branch
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Children (Ages 2-5) 

Additional Information

Photo/Video Permission

We often take photographs and video at library events to use in our publications, on our website, social media and/or video sharing platforms. For registered events, by selecting ‘Yes’ under Photo and Video Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given.
For non-registered events, you will have the option to opt out during the event.

Pokémon

Pokémon™ Painting

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children (Grades 2-5)Try your hand at painting your favorite Pokémon™ character! Limit one canvas per participant. Snacks will be provided. Sixth graders welcome as space allows. A...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Event Details:

Children (Grades 2-5)

Additional Information

Cancellation Expectations

Due to demand and limitations in space and/or supplies for our programs, we ask that you cancel at least 24 hours in advance to give the chance for other patrons to attend. Failure to cancel your registration or inform a library staff member of your cancellation at least 24 hours in advance may result in a temporary registration block for upcoming programs. 

Photo/Video Permission

We often take photographs and video at library events to use in our publications, on our website, social media and/or video sharing platforms. For registered events, by selecting ‘Yes’ under Photo and Video Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given.
For non-registered events, you will have the option to opt out during the event.

MPHPL Storytime

Bouncin' Babies

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Corner at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Books & Babies:

Children (Birth-23 months) Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Books & Babies is a structured 20 minute program that combines books, short rhymes, songs, ...

Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Youth Corner
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes

Children (Birth-23 months)

Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Books & Babies is a structured 20 minute program that combines books, short rhymes, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to introduce children to the wonder of language. 

No registration required. 

Additional Information

Photo/Video Permission

We often take photographs and video at library events to use in our publications, on our website, social media and/or video sharing platforms. For registered events, by selecting ‘Yes’ under Photo and Video Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given.
For non-registered events, you will have the option to opt out during the event.

MPHPL Storytime

Li'l Listeners

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Activity Room at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children (Ages 2-5)Li'l Listeners is a structured 30 minute program in which books, story-related activities and crafts provide an enjoyable group experience. Children must be acco...

Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Children (Ages 2-5)

Additional Information

Photo/Video Permission

We often take photographs and video at library events to use in our publications, on our website, social media and/or video sharing platforms. For registered events, by selecting ‘Yes’ under Photo and Video Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given.
For non-registered events, you will have the option to opt out during the event.

MPHPL Storytime

Bouncin' Babies

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Treehouse at Harris Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Books & Babies:

Children (Birth-23 months) Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Books & Babies is a structured 20 minute program that combines books, short rhymes, songs, ...

Library Branch: Harris Branch
Room: Treehouse
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes

Children (Birth-23 months)

Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Books & Babies is a structured 20 minute program that combines books, short rhymes, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to introduce children to the wonder of language. 

No registration required. 

Additional Information

Photo/Video Permission

We often take photographs and video at library events to use in our publications, on our website, social media and/or video sharing platforms. For registered events, by selecting ‘Yes’ under Photo and Video Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given.
For non-registered events, you will have the option to opt out during the event.

MPHPL Storytime

Li'l Listeners

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room A/B at Harris Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children (Ages 2-5)Li'l Listeners is a structured 30 minute program in which books, story-related activities and crafts provide an enjoyable group experience. Children must be...

Library Branch: Harris Branch
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Children (Ages 2-5)

Additional Information

Photo/Video Permission

We often take photographs and video at library events to use in our publications, on our website, social media and/or video sharing platforms. For registered events, by selecting ‘Yes’ under Photo and Video Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given.
For non-registered events, you will have the option to opt out during the event.

Homeschool Hour

Homeschool Hour

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Education & Information
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children (Grades K-5)Homeschool students are invited to join us each month at the library to learn a new skill. Supplies will be provided. Adult caregivers must sign permission sli...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education & Information
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Children (Grades K-5)

Additional Information

Cancellation Expectations

Due to demand and limitations in space and/or supplies for our programs, we ask that you cancel at least 24 hours in advance to give the chance for other patrons to attend. Failure to cancel your registration or inform a library staff member of your cancellation at least 24 hours in advance may result in a temporary registration block for upcoming programs. 

Photo/Video Permission

We often take photographs and video at library events to use in our publications, on our website, social media and/or video sharing platforms. For registered events, by selecting ‘Yes’ under Photo and Video Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given.
For non-registered events, you will have the option to opt out during the event.

MPHPL Storytime

Bouncin' Babies

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Corner at Bittersweet Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Books & Babies:

Children (Birth-23 months) Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Books & Babies is a structured 20 minute program that combines books, short rhymes, songs, ...

Library Branch: Bittersweet Branch
Room: Youth Corner
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes

Children (Birth-23 months)

Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Books & Babies is a structured 20 minute program that combines books, short rhymes, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to introduce children to the wonder of language. 

No registration required. 

Additional Information

Photo/Video Permission

We often take photographs and video at library events to use in our publications, on our website, social media and/or video sharing platforms. For registered events, by selecting ‘Yes’ under Photo and Video Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given.
For non-registered events, you will have the option to opt out during the event.

MPHPL Storytime

Li'l Listeners

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Zimmerman Room at Bittersweet Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children (Ages 2-5) Li'l Listeners is a structured 30 minute program in which books, story-related activities and crafts provide an enjoyable group experience. Children m...

Library Branch: Bittersweet Branch
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Children (Ages 2-5) 

Additional Information

Photo/Video Permission

We often take photographs and video at library events to use in our publications, on our website, social media and/or video sharing platforms. For registered events, by selecting ‘Yes’ under Photo and Video Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given.
For non-registered events, you will have the option to opt out during the event.

Wimpy Kid

Wimpy Bingo

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children (Ages 2-11)Join us for bingo featuring our favorite characters from Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid™ series. Haven't read the books? Don't worry, you don't need to in o...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Children (Ages 2-11)

Additional Information

Cancellation Expectations

Due to demand and limitations in space and/or supplies for our programs, we ask that you cancel at least 24 hours in advance to give the chance for other patrons to attend. Failure to cancel your registration or inform a library staff member of your cancellation at least 24 hours in advance may result in a temporary registration block for upcoming programs. 

Photo/Video Permission

We often take photographs and video at library events to use in our publications, on our website, social media and/or video sharing platforms. For registered events, by selecting ‘Yes’ under Photo and Video Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given.
For non-registered events, you will have the option to opt out during the event.

MPHPL Storytime

Bouncin' Babies

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Corner at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Books & Babies:

Children (Birth-23 months) Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Books & Babies is a structured 20 minute program that combines books, short rhymes, songs, ...

Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Youth Corner
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes

Children (Birth-23 months)

Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Books & Babies is a structured 20 minute program that combines books, short rhymes, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to introduce children to the wonder of language. 

No registration required. 

Additional Information

Photo/Video Permission

We often take photographs and video at library events to use in our publications, on our website, social media and/or video sharing platforms. For registered events, by selecting ‘Yes’ under Photo and Video Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given.
For non-registered events, you will have the option to opt out during the event.

MPHPL Storytime

Li'l Listeners

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Activity Room at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children (Ages 2-5)Li'l Listeners is a structured 30 minute program in which books, story-related activities and crafts provide an enjoyable group experience. Children must be acco...

Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Children (Ages 2-5)

Additional Information

Photo/Video Permission

We often take photographs and video at library events to use in our publications, on our website, social media and/or video sharing platforms. For registered events, by selecting ‘Yes’ under Photo and Video Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given.
For non-registered events, you will have the option to opt out during the event.

MPHPL Storytime

Bouncin' Babies

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Treehouse at Harris Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Books & Babies:

Children (Birth-23 months) Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Books & Babies is a structured 20 minute program that combines books, short rhymes, songs, ...

Library Branch: Harris Branch
Room: Treehouse
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes

Children (Birth-23 months)

Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Books & Babies is a structured 20 minute program that combines books, short rhymes, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to introduce children to the wonder of language. 

No registration required. 

Additional Information

Photo/Video Permission

We often take photographs and video at library events to use in our publications, on our website, social media and/or video sharing platforms. For registered events, by selecting ‘Yes’ under Photo and Video Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given.
For non-registered events, you will have the option to opt out during the event.