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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 ...

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Harris Branch
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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...

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Spencer Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

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.

Storytime

Bouncin' Babies

Tuesday, January 28, 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, fin...

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, January 28, 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 ...

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, January 28, 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, January 29, 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, fin...

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, January 29, 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 ...

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.

Teen Gaming

Teen Gaming

Wednesday, January 29, 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, January 30, 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, fin...

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, January 30, 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 ...

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.

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

Floral Wall Art

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Spencer Gallery at Mishawaka Library
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Spencer Gallery

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

Floral Wall Art

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A/B at Harris Branch
Library Branch: Harris Branch
Room: Meeting Room A/B

Saturday Morning Book Club

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Eisen Room at Mishawaka Library
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Eisen Room

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

Craft the Magic!

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Spencer Gallery at Mishawaka Library
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Spencer Gallery

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