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Saturday Morning Book Club

10:15am - 11:15am
Adults
Mishawaka Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Eisen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Adults

Join us at our Mishawaka Library to discuss the month’s book selection. Books can be picked up a month in advance at the front desk of the Mishawaka Library.  

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.

Winterfest

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Family & All Ages
Outreach (Offsite)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach (Offsite)
Age Group: Family & All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Event Details:

Family & All Ages

The Mishawaka Parks and Rec Department will be hosting their annual Winterfest event. The library will have a crafting table with a variety of projects!  

Around the World

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Bittersweet Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bittersweet Branch
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education & Information
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Children (Grades 1-5)

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.

Flavors of the Season Virtual Tasting

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

Come explore popular flavors of the winter season with us at our virtual tasting! Participants will receive goodies to try and learn the history of those classic flavors. 

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. 

Early Explorers

10:15am - 11:00am
Children
Harris Branch
Library Branch: Harris Branch
Room: Meeting Room A/B
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.

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.

Mishawaka High School Jazz Ensemble Holiday Performance

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Family & All Ages
Mishawaka Library
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Family & All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Listen to the sounds of the season with the Mishawaka High School Jazz Ensemble!   

Early Explorers

10:15am - 11:00am
Children
Mishawaka Library
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Youth Activity 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.

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.

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
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Harris Branch
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Adults

Join us at our Harris Branch to chat about each month’s book selection. Books can be picked up a month in advance at the front desk of the Harris Branch. 

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.

Movie Trivia Night

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Mishawaka Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Trivia
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Adults

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.

Make with Us: Needle Felted Ornaments

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Bittersweet Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bittersweet Branch
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Adults

Join us for a morning of crafting and conversation. Participants will be given all the supplies needed to create a needle felted ornament, which could be a great gift or decor for a tree! 

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. 

Cooking Classics: Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Mishawaka Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Friends Learning Lab (Makerspace)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Want to try your hand at easy culinary creations? Join us as we experiment with different flavors to make irresistibly delicious goodies! 

December 16: Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

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
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bittersweet Branch
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Children (Age 11 & under)

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.

Winter Wonderfest

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Family & All Ages
Harris Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Harris Branch
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Family & All Ages
Program Type: Community, Entertainment, Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Families are invited to join us for crafts (also great for gift-giving), games, a family photo and a snowball fight!  Enjoy some hot cocoa while enjoying the festivities.

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 Wonderfest

5:15pm - 6:00pm
Family & All Ages
Harris Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Harris Branch
Age Group: Family & All Ages
Program Type: Community, Entertainment, Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Families are invited to join us for crafts (also great for gift-giving), games, a family photo and a snowball fight!  Enjoy some hot cocoa while enjoying the festivities.

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 Wonderfest

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Family & All Ages
Harris Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Harris Branch
Age Group: Family & All Ages
Program Type: Community, Entertainment, Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Families are invited to join us for crafts (also great for gift-giving), games, a family photo and a snowball fight!  Enjoy some hot cocoa while enjoying the festivities.

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
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bittersweet Branch
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Entertainment, Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

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

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.

Board Meeting

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

Delectable Lit

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Mishawaka Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Friends Learning Lab (Makerspace)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Nothing beats a good book and a good snack. In this unique book and food club, we can combine the two! Join us for a genre study where we’ll discuss and learn about different book genres. This month we’ll be discussing cozy mysteries!

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.

Ho-Ho-Ho Holiday Lock-In

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens
Harris Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Harris Branch
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.