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Storytime with the Bunny!

Storytime with the Bunny!

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Outreach (Offsite)
Program Type:
Community, Storytimes
Age Group:
Family & All Ages
Event Details:

Family & All Ages Join the Easter Bunny and MPHPL at University Park Mall for a special Storytime with the Bunny! No registration required.

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

Family & All Ages 

Join the Easter Bunny and MPHPL at University Park Mall for a special Storytime with the Bunny! 

Friendship Black Light Puppet Show

Marionette Playhouse Presents: Friendship Black Light Puppet Show

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Spencer Gallery at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Family & All Ages
Event Details:

Families & All AgesJoin puppeteer Jean Kuecher as she dazzles audiences with colorful and heartwarming stories about friendship and cooperation that are performed in the black ...

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Spencer Gallery
Age Group: Family & All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Families & 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.

Friendship Black Light Puppet Show

Marionette Playhouse Presents: Friendship Black Light Puppet Show

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room A/B at Harris Branch
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Family & All Ages
Event Details:

Families & All AgesJoin puppeteer Jean Kuecher as she dazzles audiences with colorful and heartwarming stories about friendship and cooperation that are performed in the black ...

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

Families & 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.

Virtual Food Tasting: Mexican Snacks

Virtual Food Tasting: Mexican Snacks

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual (Zoom)
Program Type:
Education & Information
Age Group:
Family & All Ages
Event Details:

Family & All Ages Come expand your taste palette as we explore and enjoy various snacks from Mexico! Participants will receive an assortment of snacks to try while also ta...

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

Staff Training

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

All MPHPL locations will be closed for staff training. 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:

All MPHPL locations will be closed for staff training. 

Kids to Parks Day

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Outreach (Offsite)
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Family & All Ages
Event Details:

Family & All Ages Visit us at Hillis Hans Park to celebrate Kids to Parks Day with the Mishawaka Department of Parks and Recreation. We will have a table with different ac...

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

Family & All Ages 

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.

School City of Mishawaka's 5th Annual One Day in the Sun

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Outreach (Offsite)
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Family & All Ages
Event Details:

Family & All AgesCome visit the library’s table at the One Day in the Sun mental health fair. We will have crafts, program guides and games! No registration required. ...

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

Family & All Ages

Come visit the library’s table at the One Day in the Sun mental health fair. We will have crafts, program guides and games! 

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.

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.

Staff In-Service

Wednesday, December 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 in-service. MPHPL online resources and digital apps are always open 24/7 to explore free of charg...

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 in-service.

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 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 New Year's Day.