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Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Mishawaka Library, Bittersweet Branch, Harris Branch, Outreach (Offsite), Virtual (Zoom)

Closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. MPHPL online resources and digital apps are always open 24/7 to explore free of charge. 

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

Closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

BINGO

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zimmerman Room at Bittersweet Branch
Program Type:
Community, Entertainment, Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of bingo and beverages! Winners will receive small prizes and raffle tickets for a chance to win a door prize.  Registration required

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bittersweet Branch
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Entertainment, Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of bingo and beverages! Winners will receive small prizes and raffle tickets for a chance to win a door prize. 

Registration required

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.

Paint with Us!

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Harris Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come embrace your artistic side at one of our painting events! We will use glass as our canvas with the option of creating your own design or working with our templates. This is a ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Harris Branch
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Come embrace your artistic side at one of our painting events! We will use glass as our canvas with the option of creating your own design or working with our templates. This is a great program for all experience levels. 

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.

Puzzle Tournament!

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:15am - 12:15pm
Spencer Gallery at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Attention puzzle enthusiasts! Grab some friends to see just how fast you can put together a jigsaw puzzle. Each team of puzzlers will be given the same 500-piece puzzle to complete...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Spencer Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Attention puzzle enthusiasts! Grab some friends to see just how fast you can put together a jigsaw puzzle. Each team of puzzlers will be given the same 500-piece puzzle to complete. The first team to finish their puzzle will win a small prize.

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.

American Heritage Spotlight

American Heritage Spotlight

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eisen Room at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

AHS

Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Eisen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Event Details:

AHS

Presidents Day

All Day
Mishawaka Library, Bittersweet Branch, Harris Branch, Outreach (Offsite), Virtual (Zoom)

Closed in observance of Presidents Day. MPHPL online resources and digital apps are always open 24/7 to explore free of charge. 

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

Closed in observance of Presidents Day.

Board Meeting

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Spencer Gallery at Mishawaka Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Spencer Gallery
Age Group: Adults

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. 

American Heritage Spotlight

American Heritage Spotlight

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eisen Room at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

AHS

Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Eisen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Event Details:

AHS

Board Meeting

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Spencer Gallery at Mishawaka Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Spencer Gallery
Age Group: Adults
American Heritage Spotlight

American Heritage Spotlight

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eisen Room at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

AHS

Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Eisen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Event Details:

AHS

Board Meeting

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Spencer Gallery at Mishawaka Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Spencer Gallery
Age Group: Adults

Board Meeting

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Spencer Gallery at Mishawaka Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Spencer Gallery
Age Group: Adults

Memorial Day

All Day
Mishawaka Library, Bittersweet Branch, Harris Branch, Outreach (Offsite), Virtual (Zoom)

Closed in observance of Memorial Day. MPHPL online resources and digital apps are always open 24/7 to explore free of charge. 

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

Closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Board Meeting

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Spencer Gallery at Mishawaka Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Spencer Gallery
Age Group: Adults

Independence Day

All Day
Mishawaka Library, Bittersweet Branch, Harris Branch, Outreach (Offsite), Virtual (Zoom)

Closed in observance of Independence Day. MPHPL online resources and digital apps are always open 24/7 to explore free of charge. 

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

Closed in observance of Independence Day.

Board Meeting

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Spencer Gallery at Mishawaka Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Spencer Gallery
Age Group: Adults

Board Meeting

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Spencer Gallery at Mishawaka Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Spencer Gallery
Age Group: Adults

Labor Day

All Day
Mishawaka Library, Bittersweet Branch, Harris Branch, Outreach (Offsite), Virtual (Zoom)

Closed in observance of Labor Day. MPHPL online resources and digital apps are always open 24/7 to explore free of charge. 

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

Closed in observance of Labor Day.

Staff Training

Wednesday, September 10, 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. 

Board Meeting

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Spencer Gallery at Mishawaka Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Spencer Gallery
Age Group: Adults

Board Meeting

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Spencer Gallery at Mishawaka Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Spencer Gallery
Age Group: Adults

Board Meeting

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Spencer Gallery at Mishawaka Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Spencer Gallery
Age Group: Adults

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Mishawaka Library, Bittersweet Branch, Harris Branch, Outreach (Offsite), Virtual (Zoom)

Closed in observance of Thanksgiving. MPHPL online resources and digital apps are always open 24/7 to explore free of charge. 

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

Closed in observance of Thanksgiving.