April 2022

APRIL 2022 mphpl.org

Registration begins on Monday, March 21 for April programs!

Spotlight Events:

Break into Magic with Kevin Wilson Earth Day Celebration Teen Gaming

Monthly Program Guide | For Children, Teens & Adults

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

10

3

11

11 a.m. - M National Library Week Storytime (Age 7 & under)

10:30 a.m. - B & Zoom Morning Makers: Morse Code Jewelry

4

6:30 p.m. - M American Heritage Spotlight - No Reg. Required -

3:30 p.m. - M Teen Gaming (Grades 6-12) - No Reg. Required -

10:30 a.m. - Zoom Yak, Snack & Read: Grandma Gatewood's Walk

by Ben Montgomery

5:30 p.m. - M Adult Make & Take - No Reg. Required 3:30 p.m. - B Teen Gaming (Grades 6-12) - No Reg. Required -

7 p.m. - Zoom Insider's Guide on the College Planning Process (Teens & Adults)

10:15 a.m. - B Early Literacy Café (Age 5 & under) - No Reg. Required -

14

10:15 a.m. - M Early Literacy Café (Age 5 & under) - No Reg. Required -

13

6:30 p.m. - M Lighthouse Primer with Marie A. Blunt

3:30 p.m. - B Teen Gaming (Grades 6-12) - No Reg. Required -

3:30 p.m. - M Teen Gaming (Grades 6-12) - No Reg. Required -

12

1 p.m. - M Break into Magic with Magician Kevin Wilson (All Ages)

10:15 a.m. - M "Egg"-streme Explorers (Ages 6-11)

10:15 a.m. - B "Egg"-streme Explorers (Ages 6-11)

10:30 a.m. - B Break into Magic with Magician Kevin Wilson (All Ages)

7

10:15 a.m. - M Spring "Egg"-stravaganza (Age 5 & under)

6

10:15 a.m. - B Spring "Egg"-stravaganza (Age 5 & under)

5

Register online at mphpl.org, by calling (574) 259-5277 or in person.

Registration begins on Monday, March 21 for all April programs that require registration (as noted).

Sunday

April 2022

15

8

1

10:30 a.m. - M Morning Makers: Tea Towels

Friday

9

2

16

10:30 a.m. - B Mix 'n' Make Mocktails

Saturday

5:30 p.m. - B Felt Roses Walk-in Craft - No Reg. Required -

4:30 p.m. - Zoom Passport Pals: New Zealand (Ages 4-8)

25

2 p.m. - B A Little Bit of Everything Book Club: Poppy by Avi (Grades K-8)

18

19

6:30 p.m. - M & Zoom Fabulous Foodies: Meal Prepping

3:30 p.m. - M Teen Gaming (Grades 6-12) - No Reg. Required -

26

3:30 p.m. - M Teen Gaming (Grades 6-12) - No Reg. Required -

Children (Birth - 5th Grade) Children & Teens Teens (6th - 12th Grade) Teens (12+) & Adults Adults (18+) Family & All Ages Required free tickets M - Mishawaka Library Location B - Bittersweet Branch Location H - Harris Branch Location

24

17

29

22

PLEASE NOTE:

6:30 p.m. - M An Incomplete History of St. Joseph County with Aaron Helman - No Reg. Required -

4:30 p.m. - B Teen Advisory Group (Grades 6-12) - No Reg. Required -

4:30 p.m. - B Superhero STEAM (Grades K-5)

28

10:30 a.m. - M Passover Storytime (Age 7 & under)

10:15 a.m. - M & Zoom Mug 'n' Muffin: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

by Rachel Joyce

21

23

VISIT MPHPL.ORG FOR UPDATES.

Due to the unpredictable nature of COVID-19, programs are subject to change without notice.

30

10:30 a.m. - B Earth Day Celebration (All Ages)

Some programs have varying age groups.

These programs have specific ages listed below the event.

3:30 p.m. - B Teen Gaming (Grades 6-12) - No Reg. Required -

27

5:30 p.m. - B Mindful Moments: DIY Skincare

3:30 p.m. - B Teen Gaming (Grades 6-12) - No Reg. Required -

20

Children Birth - 5th Grade

National Library Week Storytime Mishawaka Library | Mon., April 4 11-11:45 a.m. | Age 7 & under We’re celebrating National Library Week! Join us for a library-themed storytime with songs and activities, and then choose from a variety of bookmark crafts so you can keep reading when the fun is done. Adult caregivers must remain in the room.

Registration required.

Spring “Egg”-stravaganza Bittersweet Branch | Tues., April 5 Mishawaka Library | Wed., April 6 10:15-11 a.m. | Age 5 & under Hop over to the library for some spring fun! Enjoy stories, egg-citing musical activities and a craft.

Afterward, join in the egg hunt for a small prize. Adult caregivers must remain in the room.

Registration required.

“Egg”-streme Explorers Bittersweet Branch | Tues., April 5 Mishawaka Library | Wed., April 6 10:15-11 a.m. | Ages 6-11 Get hands-on with “egg-stremely” fun STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities. Afterward, join in the egg hunt for a small prize! Adult caregivers must remain in the library.

Registration required.

Early Literacy Café Mishawaka Library | Wed., April 13 Bittersweet Branch | Thurs., April 14 10:15-10:45 a.m. | Age 5 & under Join us for a morning of early literacy fun! We’ll have a variety of play and sensory stations set up for little ones to practice important early literacy skills.

Tips will also be provided to families to ensure the learning can continue at home. Adult caregivers must remain in the room. No registration required.

4 | Mishawaka-Penn Harris Public Library

A Little Bit of Everything Book Club Bittersweet Branch | Mon., April 18 2-3 p.m. | Grades K-8 Join us for a new homeschool book club with a plethora of activities ranging from book trivia to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) and everything in between. Each month will include different activities. The book for April is Poppy by Avi. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at each Youth Services desk beginning on March 21. One copy per family. Your child can read the book alone or share the book as a family read aloud. Adult caregivers must remain in the library for participants 11 years of age and younger.

Registration required.

Passover Storytime Mishawaka Library | Thurs., April 21 10:30-11 a.m. | Age 7 & under Join us as we welcome a guest speaker from the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley for this special storytime! We will listen to a story about Passover and learn about the traditions surrounding this special holiday. Adult caregivers must remain in the room. Registration required.

Passport Pals Virtual via Zoom | Mon., April 25 4:30-5 p.m. | Ages 4-8 Ready to travel the world? During this fun and informative session, you’ll learn all about countries from around the world. Craft, activity and recipe resources will be provided so you can experience a little bit of the country from home. This month we’re visiting New Zealand! Registration required. Details on when and where to pick up program supplies will be sent via email to registrants.

Superhero STEAM Bittersweet Branch | Thurs., April 28 4:30-5:15 p.m. | Grades K-5 Celebrate National Superhero Day by sharpening your superpowers with various superhero-themed STEAM activities. Adult caregivers must remain in the library for participants 11 years of age and younger.

Registration required.

Teens

6 Grade - 12th Grade th

My College Planning Team: Insider’s Guide on the College Planning Process Virtual via Zoom | Thurs. April 14 7-8 p.m. | Teens & Adults MPHPL is partnering once again with My College Planning Team. This workshop focuses on the financial strategies that families can use to afford college and how the new FAFSA® rules will impact them. Families will learn how to compare the net price of college instead of the sticker price and other important college planning techniques. Registration required.

A Little Bit of Everything Book Club Bittersweet Branch Mon., April 18 | 2-3 p.m.

Grades K-8 Join us for a new homeschool book club with a plethora of activities ranging from book trivia to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) and everything in between. Each month will include different activities. The book for April is Poppy by Avi. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at each Youth Services desk beginning on March 21. One copy per family. Your child can read the book alone or share the book as a family read aloud. Adult caregivers must remain in the library for participants 11 years of age and younger. Registration required.

Teen Advisory Group Bittersweet Branch | Thurs., April 28 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Grades 6-12

Teen Gaming 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Grades 6-12 Tuesdays at Mishawaka Library: April 5, 12, 19 & 26

Wednesdays at Bittersweet Branch: April 6, 13, 20 & 27 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.

Adult caregivers must remain in the library for participants 11 years of age and younger. No registration required.

Teens in grades six to 12 are invited to share their ideas, opinions and skills with the Teen Advisory Group.

MPHPL wants your input on events, services and books for teens in the community. Become a member of TAG to share. We will also provide opportunities to earn volunteer hours! Adult caregivers must remain in the library for participants 11 years of age and younger.

No registration required. mphpl.org | 5

Adults Age 18+

Morning Makers Bittersweet Branch & Zoom | Mon., April 4 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Adults Join us for a morning of conversation and crafting! This session, we’re making Morse code jewelry. Registration required and limited to MPHPL cardholders.

Adult Make & Take Mishawaka Library | Thurs., April 14 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Adults Did you know that the library has sewing machines? Have you always wanted to try using a Cricut® machine but haven’t had the chance?

Come to this walk-in crafting program where you can try your hand at some unique forms of making! No registration required.

Lighthouse Primer Mishawaka Library | Thurs., April 7 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Adults

Lighthouses have served as beacons in the past.

Learn about the towering beauties of our Great Lakes and coastlines in this interactive presentation with Pharologist Marie A. Blunt. Registration required.

Mix ‘n’ Make Mocktails Bittersweet Branch | Sat., April 9 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Adults

Who says that the kids should get to have all the fun?

Leave the kids at home and get together at the end of spring break to make mocktails, relax and enjoy some grown-up company. You deserve it! Registration required.

Yak, Snack and Read Virtual via Zoom | Tues., April 12 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Adults

Join one of our longest running morning book clubs! Books can be picked up a month in advance at the Harris Branch front desk. This month’s selection is Grandma Gatewood’s Walk by Ben Montgomery. Registration required if attending via Zoom; no registration required for in person attendance.

American Heritage Spotlight Mishawaka Library | Tues., April 12 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Adults

Join us as guest speaker Ray Boomhower presents his new biography on “the bravest of the brave war correspondents,” Richard Tregaskis: Reporting under Fire from Guadalcanal to Vietnam. No registration required.

6 | Mishawaka-Penn Harris Public Library

My College Planning Team: Insider’s Guide on the College Planning Process Virtual via Zoom | Thurs. April 14 7-8 p.m. | Teens & Adults MPHPL is partnering once again with My College Planning Team. This workshop focuses on the financial strategies that families can use to afford college and how the new FAFSA® rules will impact them. Families will learn how to compare the net price of college instead of the sticker price and other important college planning techniques. Registration required.

Morning Makers Mishawaka Library | Fri., April 15 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Adults Join us for a morning of conversation and crafting! This session, we’re making tea towels.

Registration required and limited to MPHPL cardholders.

Mindful Moments Bittersweet Branch | Wed., April 20 5:30-6:15 p.m. | Adults Take some time for yourself! Come enjoy an evening of socializing while discovering different methods for relaxation. This session, we’ll create a DIY skincare product. Registration required.

Mug ‘n’ Muffin Mishawaka Library & Virtual via Zoom Thurs., April 21 10:15-11 a.m. | Adults Enjoy a morning of coffee, conversation and muffins!

Books can be picked up a month in advance at the front desk. This month’s selection is The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce.

Registration required if attending via Zoom; no registration required for in person attendance.

Felt Roses Walk-in Craft Bittersweet Branch Mon., April 25 5:30-6:15 p.m. | Adults

All Ages Earth Day Celebration Bittersweet Branch | Sat., April 23 10:30 a.m.-Noon | All Ages Help us celebrate our wonderful planet! Have some fun recycling, reducing and reusing while helping the Earth to be beautiful. Adult caregivers must remain in the room for participants 11 years of age and younger. Registration required.

Are you in need of some time to unwind and craft?

Join us to create a beautiful felt rose that can be used as a gift, everyday decor, or even an accessory!

No registration required.

Fabulous Foodies Mishawaka Library/Virtual via Zoom Tues., April 26 | 6:30-7:15 p.m. | Adults Looking for new dishes to try or looking to add to your weekly meal rotation? Join us to talk all things food and swap recipes. Participants will be given a recipe organizer, learn about different dishes and receive new recipes. We encourage all participants to bring recipes to share! This month’s topic is “Meal Prepping Ideas”. Registration required. Details on when and where to pick up program supplies will be sent via email to registrants.

An Incomplete History of St. Joseph County Mishawaka Library | Thurs., April 28 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Adults We will welcome guest speaker and local author, cyclist and adventurer, Aaron Helman to tell his story of 12 epic bike rides spanning over 500 miles.

Together, we will learn the history of the towns, cities, rivers, industries, and commerce that have made St. Joseph County what it is today.

No registration required.

Thursday, April 7

at Bittersweet Branch from 10:30-11:15 a.m. or at Mishawaka Library from 1-1:45 p.m.

Do you enjoy magic and mystery?

Join us for illusions and more with Kevin Wilson of Abracadabra Magic. Children will also get to meet his special helper, Oreo the rabbit.

Free tickets are required and will be available at the Youth Services Desk of the location that you wish to attend beginning Monday, March 21.

Due to the popularity of this show, the last 50 tickets of each show will be held for MPHPL cardholders.

Limit ten tickets per adult. mphpl.org | 7

209 Lincolnway East Mishawaka, IN 46544 (574) 259-5277 Circulation Desk Ext. 1200 Reference Services Ext. 1300 Youth Services Ext. 1400

BITTERSWEET BRANCH 602 Bittersweet Road Mishawaka, IN 46544 (574) 259-5277 Circulation Desk Ext. 2200 Reference Services Ext. 2300 Youth Services Ext. 2400

51446 Elm Road Granger, IN 46530 (574) 259-5277 Circulation Desk Ext. 3200 Reference Services Ext. 3300 Youth Services Ext. 3400

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

CLOSED 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

CLOSED

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

CLOSED 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

CLOSED

SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us @ MPHPL Follow us

Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library

Subscribe

Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library

PHOTO POLICY We often take pictures at library events to use in library marketing materials and on our website. If you do not want us to use a picture of you or your child, please tell a librarian prior to the event.

va

bl ila

e to cardho

ld

Be

e

rs

HARRIS BRANCH

9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

CLOSED

A

MISHAWAKA LIBRARY

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

ginn

ri i n g o n Ap

l1