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Early Explorers

10:15am - 11:00am
Children
Bittersweet Branch
Library Branch: Bittersweet Branch
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Literacy
Event Details:

Children (Age 5 & under)

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.

Chapter Chats

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Harris Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Harris Branch
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Adults (18+)

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.

Bluey™ Picture Bingo

10:30am - 11:30am
Family & All Ages
Bittersweet Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Bittersweet Branch
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Family & All Ages
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Family & All Ages

Copycat Cooking: Sweet Drinks

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Mishawaka Library
Registration
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Friends Learning Lab (Makerspace)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Do you have a favorite restaurant dish or name-brand treat? Join us for a fun cooking program where we explore popular foods and learn to recreate them.  

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.

Pokémon™ Painting

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children
Harris Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Harris Branch
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Children (Grades 2-5)

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.

Flavor Feud: Chips Edition

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens
Harris Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Harris Branch
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Presidents Day

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

Closed in observance of Presidents Day.

Teen Gaming

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Mishawaka Library
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.

Air Fryer Fest

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Harris Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Harris Branch
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Adults (18+)

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

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children
Mishawaka Library
Registration
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education & Information
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

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens
Mishawaka Library
Registration
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Information
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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 sign permission slip on-site.

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

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Bittersweet Branch
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.

Virtual Chocolate Tasting

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

Board Meeting

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Mishawaka Library
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Spencer Gallery
Age Group: Adults

Sour Candy Lock-In

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Harris Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Harris Branch
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
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.

Floral Wall Art

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Harris Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Harris Branch
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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.

John Dudley Magic Show

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Family & All Ages
Bittersweet Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Bittersweet Branch
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Family & All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

John Dudley Magic Show

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.

Winter Reading Wrap-Up Party

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Family & All Ages
Bittersweet Branch
Library Branch: Bittersweet Branch
Age Group: Family & All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Entertainment
Event Details:

Come join us for our Winter Reading Wrap-Up Party 

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. 

John Dudley Magic Show

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Family & All Ages
Bittersweet Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Bittersweet Branch
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Family & All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

John Dudley Magic Show

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.

Cooking Classics: Red Blossom Cookies

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Adults
Mishawaka Library
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! 

February 24: Red Blossom Cookies

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.

Night Owl Storytime

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children
Bittersweet Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Bittersweet Branch
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Children (Ages 11 & under)

Everyone enjoys one bedtime story, but what about three? Join us for our evening storytime with books, songs and a take-home craft. Adult caregivers must remain in the room.

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

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Mishawaka Library
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.

Teen Gaming

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Bittersweet Branch
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.

BINGO

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Bittersweet Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Bittersweet Branch
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
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.