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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.Our digital apps and online resources are open 24/7.

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.Our digital apps and online resources are open 24/7.

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

Closed in observance of Christmas Eve.

Our digital apps and online resources are open 24/7.

Christmas Day

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

Closed in observance of Christmas Day.Our digital apps and online resources are open 24/7.

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

Closed in observance of Christmas Day.

Our digital apps and online resources are open 24/7.

New Year's Eve

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

Closed in observance of New Year's Day.Our digital apps and online resources are open 24/7.

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

Closed in observance of New Year's Day.

Our digital apps and online resources are open 24/7.

New Year's Day

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

Closed New Year's DayOur digital apps and online resources are open 24/7.

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

Closed New Year's Day

Our digital apps and online resources are open 24/7.

This event is in the "Children" group

Bouncin' Babies

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Corner at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Bouncin' Babies:

Children (Birth-23 months)A structured program that combines books, short rhymes, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to introduce children to the wonder of language. Childr...

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

Children (Birth-23 months)

A structured program that combines books, short rhymes, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to introduce children to the wonder of language. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Caregivers are expected to participate in activities as able.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Li'l Listeners

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Activity Room at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Li'l Listeners:

Children (Ages 2-5)A structured program in which books, story-related activities and crafts provide an enjoyable group experience. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregive...

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

Children (Ages 2-5)

A structured program in which books, story-related activities and crafts provide an enjoyable group experience. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. 

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Bouncin' Babies

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Activity Area at Harris Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Bouncin' Babies:

Children (Birth-23 months)A structured program that combines books, short rhymes, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to introduce children to the wonder of language. Childr...

Library Branch: Harris Branch
Room: Youth Activity Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes

Children (Birth-23 months)

A structured program that combines books, short rhymes, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to introduce children to the wonder of language. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Caregivers are expected to participate in activities as able.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Li'l Listeners

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room A/B at Harris Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Li'l Listeners:

Children (Ages 2-5)A structured program in which books, story-related activities and crafts provide an enjoyable group experience. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregive...

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

Children (Ages 2-5)

A structured program in which books, story-related activities and crafts provide an enjoyable group experience. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. 

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Bouncin' Babies

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Corner at Bittersweet Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Children (Birth-23 months)

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

Children (Birth-23 months)

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Li'l Listeners

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Zimmerman Room at Bittersweet Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Children (Ages 2-5)

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

Children (Ages 2-5)

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Bouncin' Babies

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Corner at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Bouncin' Babies:

Children (Birth-23 months)A structured program that combines books, short rhymes, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to introduce children to the wonder of language. Childr...

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

Children (Birth-23 months)

A structured program that combines books, short rhymes, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to introduce children to the wonder of language. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Caregivers are expected to participate in activities as able.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Li'l Listeners

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Activity Room at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Li'l Listeners:

Children (Ages 2-5)A structured program in which books, story-related activities and crafts provide an enjoyable group experience. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregive...

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

Children (Ages 2-5)

A structured program in which books, story-related activities and crafts provide an enjoyable group experience. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. 

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Bouncin' Babies

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Activity Area at Harris Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Bouncin' Babies:

Children (Birth-23 months)A structured program that combines books, short rhymes, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to introduce children to the wonder of language. Childr...

Library Branch: Harris Branch
Room: Youth Activity Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes

Children (Birth-23 months)

A structured program that combines books, short rhymes, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to introduce children to the wonder of language. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Caregivers are expected to participate in activities as able.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Li'l Listeners

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room A/B at Harris Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Li'l Listeners:

Children (Ages 2-5)A structured program in which books, story-related activities and crafts provide an enjoyable group experience. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregive...

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

Children (Ages 2-5)

A structured program in which books, story-related activities and crafts provide an enjoyable group experience. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. 

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Bouncin' Babies

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Corner at Bittersweet Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Children (Birth-23 months)

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

Children (Birth-23 months)

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Li'l Listeners

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Zimmerman Room at Bittersweet Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Children (Ages 2-5)

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

Children (Ages 2-5)

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.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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

Closed Martin Luther King Jr. DayOur digital apps and online resources are open 24/7.

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

Closed Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Our digital apps and online resources are open 24/7.

This event is in the "Children" group

Bouncin' Babies

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Corner at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Bouncin' Babies:

Children (Birth-23 months)A structured program that combines books, short rhymes, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to introduce children to the wonder of language. Childr...

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

Children (Birth-23 months)

A structured program that combines books, short rhymes, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to introduce children to the wonder of language. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Caregivers are expected to participate in activities as able.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Li'l Listeners

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Activity Room at Mishawaka Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Li'l Listeners:

Children (Ages 2-5)A structured program in which books, story-related activities and crafts provide an enjoyable group experience. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregive...

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

Children (Ages 2-5)

A structured program in which books, story-related activities and crafts provide an enjoyable group experience. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. 

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Bouncin' Babies

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Activity Area at Harris Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Bouncin' Babies:

Children (Birth-23 months)A structured program that combines books, short rhymes, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to introduce children to the wonder of language. Childr...

Library Branch: Harris Branch
Room: Youth Activity Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes

Children (Birth-23 months)

A structured program that combines books, short rhymes, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to introduce children to the wonder of language. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Caregivers are expected to participate in activities as able.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Li'l Listeners

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room A/B at Harris Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Li'l Listeners:

Children (Ages 2-5)A structured program in which books, story-related activities and crafts provide an enjoyable group experience. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregive...

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

Children (Ages 2-5)

A structured program in which books, story-related activities and crafts provide an enjoyable group experience. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. 

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Bouncin' Babies

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Corner at Bittersweet Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Children (Birth-23 months)

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

Children (Birth-23 months)

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Li'l Listeners

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Zimmerman Room at Bittersweet Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Children (Ages 2-5)

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

Children (Ages 2-5)

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.