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Kids to Parks Day

11:00am - 2:00pm
Outreach (Offsite)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach (Offsite)
Age Group: Family & All Ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

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 activities, including crafts and games!  

Staff Training

12:30pm - 7:00pm
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Mishawaka Library, Bittersweet Branch, Harris Branch, Outreach (Offsite), Virtual (Zoom)
Description:

Mishawaka Library and Bittersweet Branch will be closing at 12:30 p.m. for staff training. The Harris Branch is closed all day, as usual.

Memorial Day

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

Closed in observance of Memorial Day.

This event is in the "Family & All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Kickoff Party

10:00am - 12:00pm
Mishawaka Library
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Spencer Gallery
Age Group: Family & All Ages
Program Type: Education & Information, Family Literacy
Event Details:

Family & All Ages

Families are invited to join us for our Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff Party! Take part in Donut games, Donut decorating, and Donut crafts and stories. 

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 Permission

We often take pictures at library events to use in library publicity materials, on our website, and on social media. If you do not want us to use a picture of you (or your child, where applicable), please tell a librarian prior to the event. For registered events, by selecting 'Yes' under Photo Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given to use photographs as stated.

This event is in the "Family & All Ages" group.

Jeanie B!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Mishawaka Library
Registration
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Family & All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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 Permission

We often take pictures at library events to use in library publicity materials, on our website, and on social media. If you do not want us to use a picture of you (or your child, where applicable), please tell a librarian prior to the event. For registered events, by selecting 'Yes' under Photo Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given to use photographs as stated.

This event is in the "Family & All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Kickoff Party

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mishawaka Library
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Spencer Gallery
Age Group: Family & All Ages
Program Type: Education & Information, Family Literacy
Event Details:

Family & All Ages

Families are invited to join us for our Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff Party! Take part in Donut games, Donut decorating, and Donut crafts and stories. 

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 Permission

We often take pictures at library events to use in library publicity materials, on our website, and on social media. If you do not want us to use a picture of you (or your child, where applicable), please tell a librarian prior to the event. For registered events, by selecting 'Yes' under Photo Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given to use photographs as stated.

This event is in the "Family & All Ages" group.

Jeanie B!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mishawaka Library
Registration
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Family & All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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 Permission

We often take pictures at library events to use in library publicity materials, on our website, and on social media. If you do not want us to use a picture of you (or your child, where applicable), please tell a librarian prior to the event. For registered events, by selecting 'Yes' under Photo Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given to use photographs as stated.

This event is in the "Family & All Ages" group.

Mr. Jim's Magical Adventure

11:00am - 12:00pm
Harris Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Harris Branch
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Family & All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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 Permission

We often take pictures at library events to use in library publicity materials, on our website, and on social media. If you do not want us to use a picture of you (or your child, where applicable), please tell a librarian prior to the event. For registered events, by selecting 'Yes' under Photo Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given to use photographs as stated.

This event is in the "Family & All Ages" group.

Mr. Jim's Magical Adventure

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mishawaka Library
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Family & All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment
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 Permission

We often take pictures at library events to use in library publicity materials, on our website, and on social media. If you do not want us to use a picture of you (or your child, where applicable), please tell a librarian prior to the event. For registered events, by selecting 'Yes' under Photo Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given to use photographs as stated.

Independence Day

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

Closed in observance of Independence Day.

This event is in the "Family & All Ages" group.

Virtual Salty Snack Tasting

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual (Zoom)
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual (Zoom)
Age Group: Family & All Ages
Program Type: Education & Information, Entertainment
Event Details:

Family & All Ages

Enjoy some delicious flavors at our virtual salty snack tasting! Participants will learn the history behind a variety of salty snacks and get to sample them at home. 

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. 

This event is in the "Family & All Ages" group.

UNO™ Tournament

10:30am - 12:30pm
Mishawaka Library
Registration
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Family & All Ages
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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 Permission

We often take pictures at library events to use in library publicity materials, on our website, and on social media. If you do not want us to use a picture of you (or your child, where applicable), please tell a librarian prior to the event. For registered events, by selecting 'Yes' under Photo Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given to use photographs as stated.

This event is in the "Family & All Ages" group.

Storytime at the Mishawaka Market

11:00am - 12:00pm
Outreach (Offsite)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach (Offsite)
Age Group: Family & All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytimes
Event Details:

Come check out the Mishawaka Market! Join us for a storytime and a craft. We will also have a table set up with our program guides. 

No registration required.  

This event is in the "Family & All Ages" group.

Zoo to You

11:00am - 12:00pm
Bittersweet Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Bittersweet Branch
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Family & All Ages
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49
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 Permission

We often take pictures at library events to use in library publicity materials, on our website, and on social media. If you do not want us to use a picture of you (or your child, where applicable), please tell a librarian prior to the event. For registered events, by selecting 'Yes' under Photo Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given to use photographs as stated.

This event is in the "Family & All Ages" group.

Zoo to You

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Harris Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Harris Branch
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Family & All Ages
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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 Permission

We often take pictures at library events to use in library publicity materials, on our website, and on social media. If you do not want us to use a picture of you (or your child, where applicable), please tell a librarian prior to the event. For registered events, by selecting 'Yes' under Photo Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given to use photographs as stated.

This event is in the "Family & All Ages" group.

Zoo to You

11:00am - 12:00pm
Mishawaka Library
Registration
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Family & All Ages
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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 Permission

We often take pictures at library events to use in library publicity materials, on our website, and on social media. If you do not want us to use a picture of you (or your child, where applicable), please tell a librarian prior to the event. For registered events, by selecting 'Yes' under Photo Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given to use photographs as stated.

This event is in the "Family & All Ages" group.

Happee Birthdae Harry!

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Bittersweet Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Bittersweet Branch
Room: Bittersweet Courtyard
Age Group: Family & All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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 Permission

We often take pictures at library events to use in library publicity materials, on our website, and on social media. If you do not want us to use a picture of you (or your child, where applicable), please tell a librarian prior to the event. For registered events, by selecting 'Yes' under Photo Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given to use photographs as stated.

Staff Training

12:30pm - 7:00pm
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Mishawaka Library, Bittersweet Branch, Harris Branch, Outreach (Offsite), Virtual (Zoom)
Description:

Mishawaka Library and Bittersweet Branch will be closing at 12:30 p.m. for staff training. The Harris Branch is closed all day, as usual.

Labor Day

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

Closed in observance of Labor Day.

Thanksgiving Day

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

Closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day.

Staff In-Service

12:30pm - 7:00pm
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Mishawaka Library, Bittersweet Branch, Harris Branch, Outreach (Offsite), Virtual (Zoom)
Description:

Mishawaka Library and Bittersweet Branch will be closing at 12:30 p.m. for staff training. The Harris Branch is closed all day, as usual.

Christmas Eve

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

Closed in observance of Christmas Eve.

Christmas Day

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

Closed in observance of New Year's Eve.