December 2021

December Programs

Winter 2021 mphpl.org

Get Holiday-Ready!

Book Clubs Crafts and Trivia Winter Wonderfest Plus So Much More!

MPHPL Program Guide |

For Children, Teens & Adults

Sunday

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4:30 p.m. - H Candy Sushi (Grades 6-12)

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7 p.m. - Zoom Twilight Time Tales (Age 7 and under)

10:30 a.m. - B Paint Like Pollock (Grades K-12)

10:30 a.m. - H & Zoom Yak, Snack & Read Year of Yes

by Shonda Rhimes

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6:30 p.m. - Zoom Holidays Around the World Virtual Tour

4:30 p.m. - H Build Newton’s Cradle!

(Grades 3-8)

7 6 p.m. - M Teen Gaming Night (Grades 6-12)

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Tuesday

10:30 a.m. - B Morning Makers: Winter Painting with Linda Pieri

Monday

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4:30 p.m. - B Teen Trivia: Anime Edition (Grades 6-12)

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10 a.m.-5 p.m. - B Deck the Halls - No Reg. Required -

Wednesday

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4:30 p.m. - Zoom Book & Cook @ Home I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906

by Lauren Tarshis (Grades 3-5)

10:15 a.m. - M & Zoom Mug ‘n’ Muffin A Walk in the Woods

by Bill Bryson

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4:30 p.m. - Zoom Book & Cook @ Home I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906

by Lauren Tarshis (Grades 3-5)

10:15 a.m. - H Spider-Man Day (Age 7 and under)

4 p.m. - B DIY Ugly Sweater or Stocking

10:45 a.m. - M Hannukah Storytime (Age 7 & under)

Thursday

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6:30 p.m. - M Holiday Movie Adult Trivia Night

Friday

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10:30 a.m. - H Family Bingo Day

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Visit us at the Mishawaka Parks Winterfest at Merrifield Park from 5-8 p.m.!

Saturday

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6:30 p.m. - Zoom Spice Club: Cardamom

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4:30 p.m. - H Winter Wonderfest (All Ages)

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11:30 a.m. - M Happy Noon Year!

(Age 7 & under)

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11:30 a.m. - B Happy Noon Year!

(Age 7 & under)

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NEW YEAR’S EVE

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CHRISTMAS EVE

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CHRISTMAS DAY

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Note: Some programs have varying age groups. These programs have ages listed below the event. Programs are subject to change without notice.

Should a program be canceled patrons will be notified at least 72 hours prior to the program.

Programs are subject to change. Visit mphpl.org for updates.

Face masks are required during children and teen programs for all attendees (age 2 and older) regardless of vaccination status.

Registration is required unless otherwise noted.

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

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

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Children Birth - 5th Grade

Registration begins Monday, November 22 for December programs that require registration (as noted).

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

MISHAWAKA

Hanukkah Storytime

Thursday, December 2 10:45-11:30 a.m. | Age 7 & under Youth Activity Room Join us for storytime with our special guest from the Jewish Federation! Together we will learn about Hanukkah with stories and songs. Adult caregivers must remain in the room.

Registration required.

BITTERSWEET

Deck the Halls

Wednesday, December 1 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Ages 2-11 Zimmerman Room Deck the halls with boughs of holly ... It’s time to trim the tree! A variety of ornament crafts will be available to choose from while supplies last. Adult caregivers must remain in the room.

No registration required.

Paint Like Pollock

Tuesday, December 14 10:30 a.m.-Noon | Grades K-12 Zimmerman Room Young artists are invited to learn about painter Jackson Pollock and create their own Pollock inspired work of art! This will be a fun, messy time! Adult caregivers must remain in the library for any participant under the age of 12.

Registration required.

Happy Noon Year!

Thursday, December 30 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.| Age 7 & under Zimmerman Room

Happy Noon Year!

Wednesday, December 29 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Age 7 & under Youth Activity Room Is midnight a little past your bedtime? Then come celebrate the new year a little early with us! We’ll throw our own “Noon Year” party with stories, a craft and a special countdown to noon. Adult caregivers must remain in the room.

Registration required.

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Is midnight a little past your bedtime? Then come celebrate the new year a little early with us! We’ll throw our own “Noon Year” party with stories, a craft and a special countdown to noon. Adult caregivers must remain in the room.

Registration required.

HARRIS

VIRTUAL

Build Newton’s Cradle!

Book & Cook @ Home

Experiment with force by building your own Newton’s Cradle. We’ll provide the supplies, you create the science! Adult caregivers must remain in the library for any participant under the age of 12.

Registration required.

Join Ms. Carolyn and Ms. Kim for this virtual book club just for kids!

This month we will read and discuss I Survived: The San Francisco Earthquake, 1906 by Lauren Tarshis. During our last session, participants and their families are welcome to join us on Zoom for a special cooking demonstration based on the book!

Registration required. Details on when and where to pick up your copy of the selected title will be sent via email to registrants.

Thursdays: December 9 & 16 4:30-5:15 p.m. | Grades 3-5 Live on Zoom

Monday, December 6 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Grades 3-8 Youth Activity Room

Spider-Man Day

Thursday, December 9 10:15-11 a.m. | Age 7 and under Meeting Room A/B Calling all web slingers! Join us for this storytime celebration of everyone’s favorite wall crawler, Spider-Man! We’ll read a story, test your spidey-sense through different superhero training activities and make a unique Spider-Man craft. Adult caregivers must remain in the room.

Registration required.

Twilight Time Tales

Tuesday, December 14 7-7:30 p.m.

Age 7 & under Live on Zoom Let MPHPL bring some pre-bedtime stories to your home with our once-a-month evening storytime. This month is all about snowmen!

Registration required. Details on when and where to pick up program supplies will be sent via email to registrants.

Passport Pals

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Battle of the Books, a book trivia contest for kids in 5th grade, will be held on Saturday, March 26!

Registration will begin on January 3 both online and in person.

More information coming in our January program guide!

Monday, December 20 4:30-5 p.m. | Ages 4-8 Live on Zoom 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 will travel to Norway.

Registration required. Details on when and where to pick up program supplies will be sent via email to registrants. mphpl.org | 5

Teens

6th Grade - 12th Grade

Registration begins Monday, November 22 for December programs that require registration (as noted).

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

MISHAWAKA

BITTERSWEET

Paint Like Pollock

Tuesday, December 14 10:30 a.m.-Noon | Grades K-12 Zimmerman Room Young artists are invited to learn about painter Jackson Pollock and create their own Pollock inspired work of art! This will be a fun, messy time! Adult caregivers must remain in the library for any participant under the age of 12.

Registration required.

Teen Gaming Night

Tuesday, December 7 6-7:30 p.m. | Grades 6-12 Youth Activity Room Join us for teen gaming! Play our Nintendo Switch™ or choose from an assortment of card, dice and board games. Adult caregivers must remain in the library for any participant under the age of 12.

Registration required.

BITTERSWEET

Teen Trivia: Anime Edition

Wednesday, December 8 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Grades 6-12 Zimmerman Room

Study up on all or your favorite anime series and show off your knowledge in this fun competition! You can compete on your own or with a team. Let’s see if you can answer questions about Titans, Pro Heroes and ramen loving ninjas!

Prizes and snacks will be provided. Adult caregivers must remain in the library for any participant under the age of 12.

Registration required.

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HARRIS

Build Newton’s Cradle!

Monday, December 6 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Grades 3-8 Youth Activity Room

Experiment with force by building your own Newton’s Cradle. We’ll provide the supplies, you create the science! Adult caregivers must remain in the library for any participant under the age of 12.

Registration required.

Candy Sushi

Monday, December 13 4:30-5:15 p.m. | Grades 6-12 Makerspace There’s nothing fishy about this kind of sushi! We’ll be making sushi rolls using rice crispy treats, Swedish fish candy, fruit roll ups and more.

Adult caregivers must remain in the library for any participant under the age of 12.

Registration required.

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Adults Age 18+

Registration begins Monday, November 22 for December programs that require registration (as noted).

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

BITTERSWEET

Morning Makers

Monday, December 6 10:30 a.m.-Noon | Adults (18+) Zimmerman Room

Join us this month for cookies & painting with special guest Linda Pieri!

Participants will paint a lantern winter scene. Supplies will be provided.

Registration required and limited to MPHPL cardholders.

MISHAWAKA

Friday, December 10 6:30-8 p.m. | Adults (18+) Youth Activity Room Enjoy an evening of holiday movie trivia!

We’ll have a festive time with questions covering classics, modern films and animated favorites! Don’t leave home alone; bring some friends along! Teams must have between 2-6 members.

Registration required and limited to 15 teams.

Mug ‘n’ Muffin

Thursday, December 16 10:15-11 a.m.

Adults (18+) Friends Room/ Virtual via Zoom Enjoy a morning of coffee, conversation, and muffins! This month’s book is A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson. Books can be picked up a month in advance at the front desk. Registration required if attending via Zoom; no registration required for in person attendance.

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HARRIS

Yak, Snack & Read

Tuesday, December 14 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Adults (18+) Makerspace/ Virtual via Zoom Join one of our longest running morning book clubs! This month’s selection is Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes. Books can be picked up a month in advance at the Harris Branch front desk.

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

VIRTUAL

Holidays Around the World Virtual Tour Tuesday, December 7 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Adults (18+) Live on Zoom

Interested in learning about how the winter holidays are celebrated in different countries? Then join us for this virtual tour, where we’ll discuss various holidays and traditions from around the world as well as take a virtual tour through famous landmarks, holiday markets and wintry landscapes.

Registration required.

Spice Club

Tuesday, December 28 6:30-7 p.m.

Adults (18+) Live on Zoom Want to spice up your meals? Registrants will receive a sample pack of the spice of the month, a brief historical background and a couple of recipes that highlight the spice’s taste. This month’s spice is Cardamom.

Registration required. Details on when and where to pick up program supplies will be sent via email to registrants.

Winter Reading is Coming Soon!

The Winter Reading Challenge will take place from January 3 – February 28 for all ages!

Earn a free book of choice and an entry in the prize drawing when you complete an activity sheet.

Pick up your activity sheets in mid-December to begin reading in early January.

For more information visit mphpl.org/winter-reading

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All Ages Registration begins Monday, November 22 for December programs that require registration (as noted).

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

BITTERSWEET

DIY Ugly Sweater or Stocking Thursday, December 2 4-6:45 p.m. | All Ages Zimmerman Room

You bring the sweater or stocking, we’ll provide the ugly! Customize your own ugly sweater or stocking with provided supplies. Let us take a picture for our online ugly sweater/stocking contest for a chance to win a prize! Contest will run December 6-11 on Facebook, winner announced Monday, December 13.

Registration required. Register for one 30 minute session (one registration form per family). Please select your first and second time slot choice; you will receive an email confirming your time slot. Preference is given to library card holders. All others will be placed on a waiting list.

HARRIS

Family Bingo

Saturday, December 11 10:30 a.m.-Noon | All Ages Meeting Room A/B Come join us for a fun day of BINGO! We will have a hot chocolate bar, cookies, candy canes and prizes. Winners will get to choose from a selection of new books!

Registration required.

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Harris Branch Special Event!

Winter Wonderfest Tuesday, December 21 4:30-7:15 p.m. | All Ages Courtyard/Makerspace/ Youth Activity Room It’s the first day of winter and we’re kicking it off with a celebration!

Families are invited to join us for a take-n-make craft (also great for gift-giving), get a family photo taken, and maybe even have a snowball fight!

Registration required. Register for one 45 minute session (one registration form per family). Please select your first and second time slot choice; you will receive an email confirming your time slot.

Preference is given to library card holders. All others will be placed on a waiting list.

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IMPORTANT DATES MISHAWAKA LIBRARY 209 Lincolnway East Mishawaka, IN 46544 (574) 259-5277 Circulation Desk x 1200 Reference Services x 1300 Youth Services x 1400

Monday

9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Tuesday

9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Wednesday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Thursday

9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Friday

9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday

10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday CLOSED

Wednesday, December 15 CLOSING at 1 p.m. - Staff Training (Mishawaka Library & Bittersweet Branch)

Friday, December 24

CLOSED in observance of Christmas Eve

Saturday, December 25

CLOSED in observance of Christmas Day

Friday, December 31

Beginning Monday 12/6 opening at 10 a.m.

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

Monday

10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Tuesday

10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Wednesday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Thursday Friday Saturday

CLOSED in observance of New Year’s Eve

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Monday

10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Tuesday

10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Wednesday CLOSED Thursday

10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Friday

10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday

10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday CLOSED

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