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Thanksgiving Day

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

Closed in observance of Thanksgiving 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 Thanksgiving Day.

Winterfest

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Outreach (Offsite)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community
Age Group:
Family & All Ages
Event Details:

Family & All Ages The Mishawaka Parks and Rec Department will be hosting their annual Winterfest event. The library will have a crafting table with a variety of projects!&nb...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach (Offsite)
Age Group: Family & All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Event Details:

Family & All Ages

The Mishawaka Parks and Rec Department will be hosting their annual Winterfest event. The library will have a crafting table with a variety of projects!  

Flavors of the Season Virtual Tasting

Flavors of the Season Virtual Tasting

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual (Zoom)
Program Type:
Education & Information, Entertainment
Age Group:
Family & All Ages
Event Details:

Come explore popular flavors of the winter season with us at our virtual tasting! Participants will receive goodies to try and learn the history of those classic flavors. Regi...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual (Zoom)
Age Group: Family & All Ages
Program Type: Education & Information, Entertainment
Event Details:

Come explore popular flavors of the winter season with us at our virtual tasting! Participants will receive goodies to try and learn the history of those classic flavors. 

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. 

MHS Jazz

Mishawaka High School Jazz Ensemble Holiday Performance

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Youth Activity Room at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Family & All Ages
Event Details:

Listen to the sounds of the season with the Mishawaka High School Jazz Ensemble!    Adult caregivers must directly supervise participants 9 years of age and young...

Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Family & All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Listen to the sounds of the season with the Mishawaka High School Jazz Ensemble!   

Staff In-Service

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 12:30pm - 7:00pm
Mishawaka Library, Bittersweet Branch, Harris Branch, Outreach (Offsite), Virtual (Zoom)

Mishawaka Library and Bittersweet Branch will be closing at 12:30 p.m. for staff training. The Harris Branch is closed all day, as usual. MPHPL online resources and di...

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

Mishawaka Library and Bittersweet Branch will be closing at 12:30 p.m. for staff training. The Harris Branch is closed all day, as usual.

Winter Wonderfest

Winter Wonderfest

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room A/B at Harris Branch
Program Type:
Community, Entertainment, Performances
Age Group:
Family & All Ages
Event Details:

Families are invited to join us for crafts (also great for gift-giving), games, a family photo and a snowball fight!  Enjoy some hot cocoa while enjoying the festivities. Thanks to...

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Harris Branch
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Family & All Ages
Program Type: Community, Entertainment, Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Families are invited to join us for crafts (also great for gift-giving), games, a family photo and a snowball fight!  Enjoy some hot cocoa while enjoying the festivities.

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.

Winter Wonderfest

Winter Wonderfest

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Harris Branch
Program Type:
Community, Entertainment, Performances
Age Group:
Family & All Ages
Event Details:

Families are invited to join us for crafts (also great for gift-giving), games, a family photo and a snowball fight!  Enjoy some hot cocoa while enjoying the festivities. Thanks to...

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Harris Branch
Age Group: Family & All Ages
Program Type: Community, Entertainment, Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Families are invited to join us for crafts (also great for gift-giving), games, a family photo and a snowball fight!  Enjoy some hot cocoa while enjoying the festivities.

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.

Winter Wonderfest

Winter Wonderfest

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Harris Branch
Program Type:
Community, Entertainment, Performances
Age Group:
Family & All Ages
Event Details:

Families are invited to join us for crafts (also great for gift-giving), games, a family photo and a snowball fight!  Enjoy some hot cocoa while enjoying the festivities. Thanks to...

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Harris Branch
Age Group: Family & All Ages
Program Type: Community, Entertainment, Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Families are invited to join us for crafts (also great for gift-giving), games, a family photo and a snowball fight!  Enjoy some hot cocoa while enjoying the festivities.

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.

Cookie Decorating and Holiday Trivia

Cookie Decorating & Holiday Trivia

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Youth Activity Room at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Cooking, Entertainment
Age Group:
Family & All Ages
Event Details:

Family & All AgesJoin us for a morning of cookie decorating while listening to Christmas music and answering holiday trivia! Stay for the whole hour or leave when you are done ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Family & All Ages
Program Type: Cooking, Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Family & All Ages

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.

Christmas Eve

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

Closed in observance of Christmas Eve. 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 Christmas Eve.

Christmas Day

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

Closed in observance of Christmas 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 Christmas Day.

New Year's Eve

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

Closed in observance of New Year's Eve. 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 New Year's Eve.

New Year's Day

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

Closed in observance of New Year's Day MPHPL digital databases 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 New Year's Day

Winter Reading Kickoff Party

Winter Reading Kickoff Party

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Family Literacy
Age Group:
Family & All Ages
Event Details:

Join us as we kick off our 2025 Winter Reading Challenge! Enjoy games, crafts, snacks and more! While you are at the library, don’t forget to pick up your challenge card!  ...

Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Family & All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Family Literacy
Event Details:

Join us as we kick off our 2025 Winter Reading Challenge! Enjoy games, crafts, snacks and more! While you are at the library, don’t forget to pick up your challenge card! 

EVENT LINEUP 

10 a.m.-Noon Crafts 

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.

Stevens Puppets: The Wizard of Oz

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Family & All Ages
Event Details:

Lions and Tigers and Puppets, oh my! Join us as Stevens Puppets presents the classic heart-warming tale, The Wizard of Oz.  Registration for the Stevens Puppets show opens ...

Registration
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Age Group: Family & All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Lions and Tigers and Puppets, oh my! Join us as Stevens Puppets presents the classic heart-warming tale, The Wizard of Oz. 

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.

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.

Family Literacy Day

Family Literacy Day

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Family Literacy
Age Group:
Family & All Ages
Event Details:

Family & All AgesCelebrate Family Literacy Day with us. We will have literacy-based games, activities and fun for all ages! Light refreshments will be served. Each family will ...

Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Family & All Ages
Program Type: Family Literacy
Event Details:

Family & All Ages

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.