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Bouncin' Babies

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Corner at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

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

Children (Birth-23 months)

Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

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.

Storytime

Li'l Listeners

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Activity Room at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children (Ages 2-5) Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Li'l Listeners is a structured 30 minute program in which books, story-related activities and craf...

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

Children (Ages 2-5) 

Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. 

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.

Teen Gaming

Teen Gaming

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Area at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Gaming:

Teens (Grades 6-12) Join us in the teen department for gaming! Play our Nintendo Switch™ or choose from an assortment of card, dice and board games. Stop in and p...

Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming

Teens (Grades 6-12)

Join us in the teen department for gaming! Play our Nintendo Switch™ or choose from an assortment of card, dice and board games. Stop in and play for a few minutes or join us for the full two hours. 

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.

American Heritage Spotlight

American Heritage Spotlight

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eisen Room at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adults (18+)May: Travis Childs, Archivist and St. Joseph County Historian, will present on Freshwater Fury: Great Lakes Shipwrecks. The Great Lakes are the largest collection of fr...

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

Adults (18+)

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.

Storytime

Bouncin' Babies

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Treehouse at Harris Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

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

Children (Birth-23 months)

Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

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.

Storytime

Li'l Listeners

Wednesday, May 14, 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) Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Li'l Listeners is a structured 30 minute program in which books, story-related activities and craf...

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

Children (Ages 2-5) 

Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. 

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.

Watercolor Painting

Watercolor Painting: Seasonal Landscapes

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Spencer Gallery at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a three-week watercolor painting series, led by Marge Burkholder. Marge will teach patrons how to create seasonal landscapes. Patrons will walk away with a finished pai...

Registration
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Spencer Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for a three-week watercolor painting series, led by Marge Burkholder. Marge will teach patrons how to create seasonal landscapes.

Teen Gaming

Teen Gaming

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Area at Bittersweet Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Gaming:

Teens (Grades 6-12) Join us in the teen department for gaming! Play our Nintendo Switch™ or choose from an assortment of card, dice and board games. Stop in and p...

Library Branch: Bittersweet Branch
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming

Teens (Grades 6-12)

Join us in the teen department for gaming! Play our Nintendo Switch™ or choose from an assortment of card, dice and board games. Stop in and play for a few minutes or join us for the full two hours. 

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.

Storytime

Bouncin' Babies

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Corner at Bittersweet Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

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

Children (Birth-23 months)

Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

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.

Storytime

Li'l Listeners

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

Children (Ages 2-5) Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Li'l Listeners is a structured 30 minute program in which books, story-related activities and craf...

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

Children (Ages 2-5) 

Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. 

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.

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

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 

Cupcakes and Canvas

Cupcakes and Canvas

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace at Harris Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens (Grades 6-12)Create a fake neon light painting using a black canvas while enjoying cupcakes and beverages! Supplies will be provided. Adult caregiver must sign a permission s...

Registration
Library Branch: Harris Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Teens (Grades 6-12)

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.

Cooking Classics

Cooking Classics: Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocados

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Friends Learning Lab (Makerspace) at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Want to try your hand at easy culinary creations? Join us as we experiment with different flavors to make irresistibly delicious goodies! May: Chicken Salad Stuffed AvocadosRe...

Registration
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Friends Learning Lab (Makerspace)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Want to try your hand at easy culinary creations? Join us as we experiment with different flavors to make irresistibly delicious goodies! 

May: Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocados

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.

Storytime

Bouncin' Babies

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Corner at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

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

Children (Birth-23 months)

Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

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.

Storytime

Li'l Listeners

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Activity Room at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children (Ages 2-5) Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Li'l Listeners is a structured 30 minute program in which books, story-related activities and craf...

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

Children (Ages 2-5) 

Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. 

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.

Teen Gaming

Teen Gaming

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Area at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Gaming:

Teens (Grades 6-12) Join us in the teen department for gaming! Play our Nintendo Switch™ or choose from an assortment of card, dice and board games. Stop in and p...

Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming

Teens (Grades 6-12)

Join us in the teen department for gaming! Play our Nintendo Switch™ or choose from an assortment of card, dice and board games. Stop in and play for a few minutes or join us for the full two hours. 

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.

Storytime

Bouncin' Babies

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Treehouse at Harris Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

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

Children (Birth-23 months)

Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

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.

Storytime

Li'l Listeners

Wednesday, May 21, 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) Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Li'l Listeners is a structured 30 minute program in which books, story-related activities and craf...

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

Children (Ages 2-5) 

Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. 

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.

Watercolor Painting

Watercolor Painting: Seasonal Landscapes

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Spencer Gallery at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adults (18+)Join us for a three-week watercolor painting series, led by Marge Burkholder. Marge will teach patrons how to create seasonal landscapes. Patrons will walk away with a ...

Registration
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Spencer Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Adults (18+)

Homeschool Hour

Homeschool Hour

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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 remain in the libra...

Registration
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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.

Homeschool Hour

Homeschool Hour

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens (Grades 6-12)Homeschool students are invited to join us each month at the library to learn a new skill. Supplies will be provided. Adult caregivers must remain in the library...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Teens (Grades 6-12)

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.

Teen Gaming

Teen Gaming

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Area at Bittersweet Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Gaming:

Teens (Grades 6-12) Join us in the teen department for gaming! Play our Nintendo Switch™ or choose from an assortment of card, dice and board games. Stop in and p...

Library Branch: Bittersweet Branch
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming

Teens (Grades 6-12)

Join us in the teen department for gaming! Play our Nintendo Switch™ or choose from an assortment of card, dice and board games. Stop in and play for a few minutes or join us for the full two hours. 

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.