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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! 

BINGO

BINGO

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zimmerman Room at Bittersweet Branch
Program Type:
Community, Entertainment, Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adults (18+)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: 6
Event Details:

Adults (18+)

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. 

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.

The People Next Door

The People Next Door: Witnessing the Holocaust

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Youth Activity Room at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Community, Education & Information, Genealogy & History
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Teens and Adults (18+)Contest Awards and Opening Reception Join local students as they showcase their entries in The People Next Door student art, and creative writing contest...

Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Education & Information, Genealogy & History
Event Details:

Teens and Adults (18+)

Ask a Lawyer

Ask a Lawyer

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Spencer Gallery at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Community, Education & Information
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adults (18+)Volunteers from the Volunteer Lawyer Network, Inc. will provide free legal advice to the public on a first come, first served basis. Attendees are encouraged to bring a...

Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Spencer Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Education & Information
Event Details:

Adults (18+)

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.