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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.

Nature Nuts

10:30am - 11:00am
Bittersweet Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Bittersweet Branch
Room: Bittersweet Courtyard
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education & Information, Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Children (Age 5 & 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 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.

Nature Nuts

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Bittersweet Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Bittersweet Branch
Room: Bittersweet Courtyard
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education & Information, Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Children (Entering 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 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.

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.

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.

Greenhouse Storytime

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Outreach (Offsite)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach (Offsite)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community, Education & Information, Storytimes
Event Details:

MPHPL is once again partnering with the Mishawaka Parks Department to co-host a greenhouse storytime!

Early Explorers

10:15am - 11:00am
Harris Branch
Library Branch: Harris Branch
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education & Information, Entertainment
Event Details:

Children (Age 5 & under)

Additional Information

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.

Early Explorers

10:15am - 11:00am
Mishawaka Library
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education & Information, Entertainment
Event Details:

Children (Age 5 & under)

Additional Information

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.

Early Explorers

10:15am - 11:00am
Bittersweet Branch
Library Branch: Bittersweet Branch
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education & Information, Entertainment
Event Details:

Children (Age 5 & under)

Additional Information

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.

Around the World

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

Children (Entering 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 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.

Nature Nuts

10:30am - 11:00am
Bittersweet Branch
Library Branch: Bittersweet Branch
Room: Bittersweet Courtyard
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education & Information, Entertainment
Event Details:

Children (Age 5 & 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 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.

Nature Nuts

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Bittersweet Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Bittersweet Branch
Room: Bittersweet Courtyard
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education & Information, Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Children (Entering 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 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.

Greenhouse Storytime

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Outreach (Offsite)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach (Offsite)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community, Education & Information, Storytimes
Event Details:

MPHPL is once again partnering with the Mishawaka Parks Department to co-host a greenhouse storytime!

What I.F.F.

10:15am - 10:45am
Harris Branch
Library Branch: Harris Branch
Room: Treehouse
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education & Information
Event Details:

Children (Ages 6-11)
 

Additional Information

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.

What I.F.F.

11:00am - 11:30am
Harris Branch
Library Branch: Harris Branch
Room: Treehouse
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education & Information
Event Details:

Children (Ages 6-11)
 

Additional Information

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.

What I.F.F.

10:15am - 10:45am
Mishawaka Library
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education & Information
Event Details:

Children (Ages 6-11)
 

Additional Information

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.

What I.F.F.

11:00am - 11:30am
Mishawaka Library
Library Branch: Mishawaka Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education & Information
Event Details:

Children (Ages 6-11)
 

Additional Information

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.

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. 

What I.F.F.

10:15am - 10:45am
Bittersweet Branch
Library Branch: Bittersweet Branch
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education & Information
Event Details:

Children (Ages 6-11)
 

Additional Information

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.

What I.F.F.

11:00am - 11:30am
Bittersweet Branch
Library Branch: Bittersweet Branch
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education & Information
Event Details:

Children (Ages 6-11)
 

Additional Information

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.

What I.F.F.

10:15am - 10:45am
Harris Branch
Library Branch: Harris Branch
Room: Treehouse
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education & Information
Event Details:

Children (Ages 6-11)
 

Additional Information

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.

What I.F.F.

11:00am - 11:30am
Harris Branch
Library Branch: Harris Branch
Room: Treehouse
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education & Information
Event Details:

Children (Ages 6-11)
 

Additional Information

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.