Feb.-March 2023

Feb.-March 2023 mphpl.org

Registration begins Tuesday, January 17

Event Highlights: Teen Lock-In Cooking Classes Adult Trivia Night Pi Day Celebration Chicory Café Book Club Storytimes & STEAM Squad

Program Guide | For Children, Teens & Adults

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Program Guide Contents February Program Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 4-5 March Program Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 6-7 All Ages Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 8-9 Storytimes & STEAM Squad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 10-11 Children’s Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 12-15 Teen Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 16-17 Adult Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 18-22 Library Card Sign-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 23 Locations, Hours & Social Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

Our Mission

The Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library inspires and empowers our community by connecting patrons to literature, information, ideas and new experiences for lifelong enrichment.

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Sunday

4:30 p.m. - M Cooking Classics: Homemade Fudge

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4 p.m. - B Teen Tinker Lab (Grades 6-12)

Monday

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

4:30 p.m. - M Candy Heart Party (Grades 3-5)

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

1 p.m. - B & Zoom Yak, Snack and Read

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6:30 p.m. - Zoom Take a Trip: Dominican Republic

4:30 p.m. - M Creatives Club (Grades 3-5)

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

Tuesday

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

10:15 a.m. - M A Wackadoo Bluey™ Party!

(Age 5 & under)

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5:30 p.m. - B Soup-er Bowl

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

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

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

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Wednesday

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6 p.m. - M National Library Lovers Night Out

4:30 p.m. - M Ready, Set, Cook!

(Grades 3-5)

10:15 a.m. - M & Zoom Mug 'n' Muffin

10:15 a.m. - B A Wackadoo Bluey™ Party!

(Age 5 & under)

5:30 p.m. - M Delectable Lit

2 p.m. - B Homeschool Hangout

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

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4:30 p.m. - M Ready, Set, Cook Junior!

(Grades K-2)

Thursday

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6:30 p.m. - M Valentine's Day Teen Lock-In (Grades 6-12)

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7 p.m. - Zoom Sips & Spines: True Crime

Friday

10:30 a.m. - Zoom Virtual Craft Hour

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10:30 a.m. - M & B Valentine's Day Walk-In Craft (Ages 2-11) - No Reg. Required -

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Chicory Café Book Club (See page 22 for details)

Saturday

4:30 p.m. - Zoom Passport Pals: Croatia (Ages 4-11)

10:30 a.m. - B Make With Us: Recycled Card Crafts

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PRESIDENTS DAY

IN OBSERVANCE OF

CLOSED

ALL MPHPL LOCATIONS

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6 p.m. - M The Scroll of Esther: The Heroine's Firsthand Account and Its History

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

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6:30 p.m. - Zoom Indoor Seed Starting with Unity Gardens

5:30 p.m. - M Teen Advisory Group (Grades 6-12) - No Reg. Required -

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

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

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19 6 p.m. - M Date Night with a Book: Black History Month

2 p.m. - B Homeschool Hangout

23 4 p.m. - M Teen Treats (Grades 6-12)

10:30 a.m. - Zoom Snack Attack

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3 p.m. - B Pokémon™ STEAM Day

2 p.m. - M Customize It! Resin Keychains

10:30 a.m. - M Pokémon™ STEAM Day

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10:30 a.m. - B Customize It! Resin Keychains

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VISIT MPHPL.ORG FOR UPDATES.

Programs are subject to change. Should a program be canceled, patrons will be notified at least 72 hours prior to the program.

Some programs have varying age groups. These programs have specific ages listed below the event.

PLEASE NOTE:

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

Registration begins Tues., Jan. 17 for Feb. & March programs.

4:30 p.m. - B Cover to Cooking (Grades 3-5)

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

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4:30 p.m. - M Cooking Classics: Homemade Pickles

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4 p.m. - B Teen Tinker Lab (Grades 6-12)

Monday

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

11 a.m. - M STEAM Squad (Ages 6-11)

4 p.m. - M & B Pi Day Celebration 3:30 p.m. - M Teen Gaming (Grades 6-12) - No Reg. Required -

Mishawaka Storytime (See page 10 for details)

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11 a.m. - B STEAM Squad (Ages 6-11)

11 a.m. - M STEAM Squad (Ages 6-11)

11 a.m. - B STEAM Squad (Ages 6-11)

4:30 p.m. - M Junior Extreme Exploring (Grades K-3)

10:15 a.m. - M & Zoom Mug 'n' Muffin

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3:30 p.m. - M MAR10 Day

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10:30 a.m. - Zoom Virtual Craft Hour

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7 p.m. - Zoom Sips & Spines: Historical Fiction

Friday

Bittersweet Storytime (See page 10 for details)

5:30 p.m. - M Delectable Lit

2 p.m. - B Homeschool Hangout

Bittersweet Storytime (See page 10 for details)

Mishawaka Storytime (See page 10 for details)

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4:30 p.m. - M Ready, Set, Cook Junior!

(Grades K-2)

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

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11 a.m. - B STEAM Squad (Ages 6-11)

11 a.m. - M STEAM Squad (Ages 6-11)

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Bittersweet Storytime (See page 10 for details)

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Thursday

Mishawaka Storytime (See page 10 for details)

Wednesday

1 p.m. - B & Zoom Yak, Snack and Read

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6:30 p.m. - Zoom Take a Trip: Bulgaria

4:30 p.m. - M Creatives Club (Grades 3-5)

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

Tuesday

March 2023

10:30 a.m. - B BINGO

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10:30 a.m. - M Furs and Skulls

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Chicory Café Book Club (See page 22 for details)

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Saturday

4:30 p.m. - Zoom Passport Pals: Morocco (Ages 4-11)

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REGISTRATION BEGINS FOR APRIL & MAY PROGRAMS!

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

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5:30 p.m. - M Teen Advisory Group (Grades 6-12) - No Reg. Required -

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

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6:30 p.m. - M Popcorn & Pages (Grades 3-5)

6 p.m. - Zoom Virtual Popcorn Tasting

Children (Birth - 5th Grade) Children & Teens Teens (6th - 12th Grade)

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

2 p.m. - B Homeschool Hangout

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

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Adults (18+) Family & All Ages Storytime Free Tickets Required

4:30 p.m. - B Cover to Cooking (Grades 3-5)

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

10:30 a.m. - M Fresh From the Kitchen: Rolls

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11 a.m. - B STEAM Squad (Ages 6-11)

11 a.m. - M STEAM Squad (Ages 6-11)

10:30 a.m. - B Overwhelmed by the Thought of Moving: Where to Start and What to Expect

4:30 p.m. - M Pastries & Painting (Grades K-5)

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6:30 p.m. - M That's What I Call Music Trivia Night

4 p.m. - M Teen Treats (Grades 6-12)

10:30 a.m. - Zoom Snack Attack

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3 p.m. - M International Waffle Day

10:30 a.m. - M International Waffle Day

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M - Mishawaka Library Location B - Bittersweet Branch Location H - Harris Branch Location

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6 p.m. - M Date Night with a Book: Women's History Month

Bittersweet Storytime (See page 10 for details)

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Mishawaka Storytime (See page 10 for details)

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4:30 p.m. - M Ready, Set, Cook!

(Grades 3-5)

Homeschool Hangout

All Ages

Bittersweet Branch 2nd & 4th Thursdays: Feb. 9 & 23; March 9 & 23 2-4 p.m. | Families

Meet and greet with fellow homeschool families.

Enjoy a place to hang out, share ideas and meet friends. Board games for all ages and assorted building block activities for younger children will be available. Adult caregivers must remain in the room for participants 11 years of age and younger.

Registration required.

Pokémon™ STEAM Day

Mishawaka Library | 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Bittersweet Branch | 3-4 p.m.

Sat., Feb. 25 | Families Do you want to be the very best? Come to the library for a fun STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) event and see if you can catch them all! Adult caregivers must remain in the room for participants 11 years of age and younger.

Registration required.

Pokémon is a trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd. Nintendo is not a sponsor of this free event.

Furs and Skulls Mishawaka Library Sat., March 4 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Families/All Ages

Coyotes, Raccoons and Mink! Oh My! Discover more about some of the mammals that call Indiana home in this interactive program. Join Ally Pudlo from the St. Joseph County Soil and Water Conservation District as she talks about some of Indiana’s mammals, using real furs and skulls. Participants will also learn about carnivores, herbivores and omnivores.

Adult caregivers must remain in the room.

Tickets (free upon request) are required and will be available at the Mishawaka Youth Services desk beginning Mon., Feb. 13. Limit 10 tickets per adult.

DON'T FORGET!

Stop by one of our service desks to redeem your Winter Reading Challenge card by Tuesday, February 28!

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MAR10 Day

Mishawaka Library | Fri., March 10 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Families/All Ages

All Ages

Celebrate with Mario™ and all of his friends and nemeses! Come dressed as your favorite character from the Mushroom Kingdom, get in on the action with the Nintendo Switch™ and enjoy a variety of other activities commemorating Mario Day! Adult caregivers must remain in the room for participants 11 years of age and younger.

Registration required.

Mario is a trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd. Nintendo is not a sponsor of this free event.

Pi Day Celebration Mishawaka Library & Bittersweet Branch Tues., March 14 4-5 p.m. | Families

Celebrate Pi Day (3.14) with us at the library. Whether you calculate it or eat it, Pi (and pie) bring joy to many!

Adult caregivers must remain in the room.

Registration required.

International Waffle Day Mishawaka Library Sat., March 25 10:30-11:30 a.m. or 3-4 p.m.

Families

Join us for a breakfast-themed storytime celebrating our favorite morning foods including waffles! Partake in the waffle bar with a variety of toppings for you to enjoy.

Adult caregivers must remain in the room.

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Registration required for the monthly storytime session.

Caregivers are expected to participate as able. Groups may contact the Youth Services Coordinator at (574) 259-5277, ext. 3101 to inquire about special accommodations.

BOOKS & BABIES

TODDLER TIME

PRESCHOOL PALS

Birth-23 Months

Ages 2 & 3

Ages 4 & 5

Books & Babies is a structured 20 minute program that combines books, short rhymes, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to introduce children to the wonder of language.

Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Sessions are limited to 15 participants.

Toddler Time is a structured 30 minute program in which books, story-related activities and take-home crafts provide an enjoyable group experience.

Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Sessions are limited to 30 participants.

Preschool Pals is a structured 30 minute program in which books, story-related activities and take-home crafts are used to increase early literacy skills and kindergarten readiness.

Children are encouraged to interact socially with other children and attend sessions independently. Caregivers must remain in the library. Sessions are limited to 30 participants.

Mishawaka Library

Mishawaka Library

Mishawaka Library

Bittersweet Branch

Bittersweet Branch

Bittersweet Branch

Wednesdays: March 1, 8, 15 & 22 10:15-10:45 a.m.

Thursdays: March 2, 9, 16 & 23 10:15-10:45 a.m.

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Wednesdays: March 1, 8, 15 & 22 11-11:30 a.m.

Thursdays: March 2, 9, 16 & 23 11-11:30 a.m.

Wednesdays: March 1, 8, 15 & 22 10:15-10:45 a.m.

Thursdays: March 2, 9, 16 & 23 10:15-10:45 a.m.

Mishawaka Library

Wednesdays: March 1, 8, 15 & 22 11-11:30 a.m. | Ages 6-11

Bittersweet Branch

Thursdays: March 2, 9, 16 & 23 11-11:30 a.m. | Ages 6-11

During each 30 minute session, children will explore hands-on projects that incorporate multiple STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) skills. Children are encouraged to interact socially with other children and attend sessions independently. Caregivers must remain in the library. Sessions are limited to 30 participants.

Registration required.

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Ready, Set, Cook Junior!

Children

Mishawaka Library 1st Thursdays: Feb. 2 & March 2 4:30-5 p.m.

Grades K-2

Enjoy an afternoon filled with learning new cooking skills and recipes. The best part is that everyone gets to sample their creation. Adult caregivers must remain in the library.

Early Literacy Café

Mishawaka Library | Wed., Feb. 8 Bittersweet Branch | Thurs., Feb. 9 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 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.

Registration required for each session.

A MPHPL library card is required when registering for this program.

Creatives Club

Mishawaka Library Tuesdays: Feb. 7 & March 7 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Grades 3-5 Join us each month for a different project where we stretch our imaginations and get creative.

Feb. 7: Mini loom weaving and finger knitting March 7: Perler beads and modeling clay Sixth graders welcome as space allows. Adult caregivers must remain in the library.

Registration required for each session.

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Mishawaka Library & Bittersweet Branch Sat., Feb. 11 10:30 a.m.-Noon Ages 2-11 Make a valentine craft for someone special.

A variety of Valentine’s Day crafts will be available to choose from while supplies last.

Adult caregivers must remain in the room.

No registration required.

Ready, Set, Cook!

Mishawaka Library 3rd Thursdays: Feb. 16 & March 16 4:30-5:15 p.m.

Grades 3-5

Mishawaka Library Tues., Feb. 14 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Grades 3-5

Join us for a fun filled hour of valentinethemed activities and snacks. Answer trivia about famous literary duos while listening to music and eating yummy treats! Adult caregivers must remain in the library.

Registration required.

Children

Candy Heart Party

Enjoy an afternoon filled with learning new cooking skills and recipes. The best part is that everyone gets to sample their creation.

Adult caregivers must remain in the library.

Registration required for each session.

A MPHPL library card is required when registering for this program.

Cover to Cooking Bittersweet Branch Wednesdays: Feb. 22 & March 29 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Grades 3-5

Young foodies welcome! Participants and their families are welcome to join us to learn a new recipe based on a book. No need to read the entire book beforehand. Each month a different book will be sampled, so participants will be able to decide if this is a book appetizing to their reading palate.

A Wackadoo Bluey™ Party!

Mishawaka Library | Wed., Feb. 15 Bittersweet Branch | Thurs., Feb. 16 10:15-11:15 a.m. | Age 5 & under It’s a wackadoo party featuring Bluey, Bingo and the rest of the family! Celebrate our favorite blue heeler puppy with Bluey stories

by Penguin Young Readers, a craft, games and other fun activities. Adult caregivers must remain in the room.

Registration required.

Bluey is a trademark of Ludo Studio Pty Ltd. Ludo Studio is not a sponsor of this free event.

Feb. 22: Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

by Judy Blume March 29: The Chocolate Touch

by Patrick Skene Catling Books can be picked up a month in advance at a Youth Services desk.

Sixth graders welcome as space allows. Adult caregivers must remain in the library.

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Passport Pals

Popcorn & Pages

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.

Join us for this book club where we take our artistry and appetite to the next level! After reading the book on our own, we will meet at the library to discuss and devour our way through the pages and popcorn. We will get creative with crafts and activities, answer trivia and discuss what made us giggle and what made us laugh out loud!

This month's selection is Roll with It by Jamie Sumner. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at each Youth Services desk beginning Feb. 20. Sixth graders welcome as space allows.

Adult caregivers must remain in the library.

Children

Live on Zoom 4th Mondays: Feb. 27 & March 27 4:30-5:15 p.m. | Ages 4-11

Feb. 27: Croatia March 27: Morocco Registration required for each session. Details on when and where to pick up program supplies will be emailed to registrants.

Junior Extreme Exploring Mishawaka Library Fri., March 17 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Grades K-3

In honor of Saint Patrick’s Day, try your hand at a variety of fun and engaging STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) activities.

Adult caregivers must remain in the library.

Registration required.

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Mishawaka Library Tues., March 28 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Grades 3-5

Registration required.

Pastries & Painting

Mishawaka Library | Fri., March 31 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Grades K-5 Calling all artists, or anyone who likes pastries!

Join us to create a masterpiece using your creativity and imagination. Express yourself with a one-of-a-kind piece of watercolor art.

Adult caregivers must remain in the library.

Registration required.

TO OUR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS!

Build closeness and early literacy skills with your child by participating in the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program.

Other milestone achievements: • Olivia L. - 200 books • Lilly F. - 400 books • Leona R. - 600 books • Maeve L. - 800 books

TO LEARN MORE, VISIT MPHPL.ORG/1000BOOKS

Coming Soon...Youth Local Author Fair on Thursday, April 6.

If you are a local children's author, please contact a.britton@mphpl.org to reserve your free table and find out more information.

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MPHPL encourages families and caregivers to read 1000 books with their children before they enter kindergarten.

Lucy B. recently completed the program by reading 1000 books!

Teen Gaming

Teens

Mishawaka Library | Tuesdays Bittersweet Branch | Wednesdays (No session on Wed., March 8) 3:30–5:30 p.m. | 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.

Teen Tinker Lab

Bittersweet Branch Mondays: Feb. 6 & March 6 4-5 p.m. | Grades 6-12 Join us each month for a different project where we stretch our imaginations and get creative.

Feb. 6: Squeegee Painting March 6: Chalk Pastel Galaxy Registration required for each session.

Borrow magazines, ebooks & audiobooks, all in one app!

Read on Libby.

The one-tap reading app from our library.

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Teens

Mishawaka Library | Fri., Feb. 17 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Grades 6-12

Join us for our Valentine’s Day Lock-In. No matter your relationship status, you will have fun with our sappy love song karaoke, famous couple trivia and cookie heart decorating. Bring a friend and enjoy some snacks at this after-hours lovesick event.

Registration required.

Teen Advisory Group

Mishawaka Library 3rd Tuesdays: Feb. 21 & March 21 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Grades 6-12 Teens 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. We will also provide opportunities to earn volunteer hours!

No registration required.

Teen Treats

Mishawaka Library 4th Fridays: Feb. 24 & March 24 4-4:45 p.m. | Grades 6-12 Have you ever wanted to learn a new skill in the kitchen? Now is your chance! Enjoy an afternoon filled with learning new cooking skills and recipes, then sample your delicious creations.

Registration required.

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Sips & Spines

Adults

Live on Zoom 1st Fridays: Feb. 3 & March 3 7-8 p.m. | Adults Looking for a book club with a little more flexibility? Then join us for Sips & Spines, an afterhours virtual book club where, instead of reading a specific book, we choose a topic or genre and you get to select the book that works best for you!

Book suggestions will be emailed to participants upon registration in case you need help deciding what to read. During the meeting, participants can share what they read as we share drink recipes related to that session’s theme.

Feb. theme: True Crime March theme: Historical Fiction Registration required for each session.

Take a Trip

Live on Zoom 1st Tuesdays: Feb. 7 & March 7 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Adults Eager to travel the world but aren’t sure where to start? Don’t have the resources to travel right now? (Hey, travel is expensive!) Then join us for this entertaining and educational exploration of the countries of the world! Each month, we’ll focus on a different country, virtually exploring the sights and sounds of each location while also learning about each country’s history and culture.

Feb. 7: Dominican Republic March 7: Bulgaria Registration required for each session.

Soup-er Bowl

Bittersweet Branch | Wed., Feb. 8 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Adults Getting ready for the big game, but don’t know what to make yet? Join us as we sample some soup and prepare a take and make version to be used at a future date.

Registration required.

Delectable Lit

Mishawaka Library 2nd Thursdays: Feb. 9 & March 9 5:30-7 p.m.

Adults Nothing beats a good book and a good snack. In this unique book and food club, we get the chance to combine the two! Come join us as we discuss novels and learn to make delicious dishes. Books can be picked up a month in advance at the front desk.

Feb. 9: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle

by Barbara Kingsolver March 9: True Grit by Charles Portis Registration required for each session.

Cooking Classics

Mishawaka Library 2nd Mondays: Feb. 13 & March 13 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Adults Want to try your hand at easy culinary creations?

Join us as we experiment with different flavors to make irresistibly delicious goodies!

Feb. 13: Homemade Fudge March 13: Homemade Pickles Registration required for each session.

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Yak, Snack and Read

Bittersweet Branch/Live on Zoom 2nd Tuesdays Feb. 14 & March 14 1- 2 p.m | Adults

Feb. 14: A Train in Winter

by Caroline Moorehead March 14: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

by Betty Smith Registration required for each session if attending via Zoom; no registration required for in person attendance.

American Heritage Spotlight

Mishawaka Library 2nd Tuesdays: Feb. 14 & March 14 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Adults Join us as our guest speakers discuss a variety of topics of local interest.

Feb. 14: Speaker Greta Fisher will present Stage Struck: A History of Mishawaka Theaters. She is a local history author, County Genealogist, previously worked in the Local & Family History Department of the SJCPL and has been published in various historical magazines. Join us as we learn about spaces that served as venues for movies and live theater from the mid-19th century to the present.

March 14: Speaker Mark Doddington will present on his book Haunted Elkhart County.

Mark was the technology manager for The Northern Indiana Paranormal Society and served as the lead investigator for Stateline Paranormal Exploration and Research. Join us to learn about the ghostly history behind the locations featured in his book.

No registration required.

Mishawaka Library/ Live on Zoom 3rd Thursdays: Feb. 16 & March 16 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.

Feb. 16: My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante March 16: The Bonesetter’s Daughter by Amy Tan Registration required for each session if attending via Zoom; no registration required for in person attendance.

National Library Lovers Night Out Mishawaka Library Thurs., Feb. 16 6-7:30 p.m. | Adults

Show your love for the library and join us as we celebrate National Library Lovers Month with a variety of bookish activities! We’ll have crafts, cooking, games and book recommendations!

Registration required.

Virtual Craft Hour

Live on Zoom 3rd Fridays: Feb. 17 & March 17 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Adults Join us virtually for a morning of creation! In each session, a staff member will walk you through the creation of a craft project. Details on when and where to pick up program supplies will be sent via email to registrants.

Feb. 17: Flower painting with cotton swabs March 17: Embroidered notebooks Registration required for each session. mphpl.org | 19

Adults

Join one of our longest running book clubs!

Books can be picked up a month in advance at the front desk.

Mug ‘n’ Muffin

Indoor Seed Starting

Adults

Live on Zoom | Tues., Feb. 21 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Adults Want to get an early start on your spring garden this year?

Join us for a presentation about indoor seed starting!

Learn about the basics of indoor seed starting, planting dates and general growing tips. This virtual event will be hosted by Mitch Yaciw, the director of operations from Unity Gardens.

Snack Attack

Live on Zoom 4th Fridays: Feb. 24 & March 24 10:30-11:15 a.m. | Adults Sick of the same old store-bought snack? Ready to try a new simple recipe, but don’t know where to start? During this monthly virtual cooking demonstration session, learn to create a new snack that will satisfy all the cravings in your household.

Feb. 24: Crackers March 24: Pinwheels

Registration required.

Registration required for each session.

Date Night with a Book

Customize It!: Resin Keychains

Mishawaka Library 4th Thursdays: Feb. 23 & March 23 6-7 p.m. | Adults Looking for new reading recommendations?

Each month we’ll select books based on a particular theme and gather them for your perusal. We’ll also have themed activities and light refreshments. Librarians will be on hand to discuss the books and to make additional recommendations!

Feb. theme: Black History Month March theme: Women’s History Month Registration required for each session.

Bittersweet Branch | 10:30 a.m.-Noon Mishawaka Library | 2-3:30 p.m.

Sat., Feb. 25 | Adults We’d all be lost without our keys. Come join us as we design and create personalized keychains that will make your ring of keys stand out.

Registration required.

Make with Us: Recycled Card Crafts

Bittersweet Branch Mon., Feb. 27 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Adults Join us for a morning of crafting and conversation!

At the end of each session, participants will walk away with a product based on that day’s theme.

This session, we're making recycled card crafts.

Do you have stacks of old greeting cards lying around? Put them to use at this program where you can turn cards into new crafts to brighten up your home! Participants are encouraged to bring their own cards but some will also be provided, while supplies last.

Registration required.

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Mishawaka Library Tues., Feb. 28 6-7 p.m. | Adults Dan Ravitch, Program and Camp Director of the Jewish Federation, will be joining us to discuss Purim. The holiday of Purim falls in the month of Adar in the Hebrew calendar, roughly February or March in the Gregorian calendar. This celebration is rich in history and tradition that dates back to the period of Jewish persecution under Persian rule, and historically is a time that requires a deeper look to understand the tales relevant today.

Registration required.

Adults

The Scroll of Esther: The Heroine's Firsthand Account and Its History

That’s What I Call Music Trivia Night Mishawaka Library Fri., March 24 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Adults Attention music lovers! Grab some friends and show off just how many songs you know during this musical evening of trivia. We’ll cover music throughout the decades, from the 1950s through today. The winning team will receive a small prize.

Teams must have 2-6 members.

Registration required and limited to 15 teams.

BINGO Bittersweet Branch Sat., March 18 10:30 a.m.-Noon Adults Join us for a morning of Bingo and beverages!

Winners will receive small prizes and raffle tickets for a chance to win a door prize.

Registration required.

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Virtual Popcorn Tasting

Adults

Live on Zoom | Tues., March 28 6-7 p.m. | Adults Join us for a virtual pop-luck!

Learn some fun facts about popcorn as you sample different flavors of the popular treat.

Registration required.

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

Fresh from the Kitchen Mishawaka Library Wed., March 29 10:30-11:15 a.m. | Adults

Overwhelmed by the Thought of Moving: Where to Start and What to Expect Bittersweet Branch Thurs., March 30 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Adults

Did you know that March is National Flour Month!?

Come celebrate with us as we make delicious homemade rolls that are sure to impress.

Are you overwhelmed by the thought of moving?

Learn where to start and what to expect from local realtor, Kirsten Sharpe, the REALTOR for SENIORS™. In this program, participants will learn about the preparations needed in order to move and sell their house.

Registration required.

Registration required.

114 W. First St., Mishawaka 1st Saturdays: Feb. 4 & March 4 10-11 a.m. | Adults

Join us at the locally owned Chicory Café of Mishawaka for a fa-“brew”-lous time discussing that month’s book.

Books can be picked up a month in advance at the front desk of the Mishawaka Library.

Feb. 4: Portrait of a Thief by Grace Li March 4: Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie Registration required for each session.

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*Members must live in Penn or Harris township or in a reciprocal library district and provide a photo ID with proof of current address (utility or phone bill, car registration, etc.).

Lending Limits: What do I need for a Library card?

To obtain your Library card you must:

1. Live in Penn or Harris township, or have a home Library card from a Library system which is reciprocal with MPHPL (some restrictions may apply).

2. Provide required documentation: (1) a valid photo ID with current address OR (2) a valid photo ID and proof of current address

if ID address is not current OR (3) a valid photo ID and a valid resident home

Library card for reciprocal applicants 3. A parent/legal guardian's signature is required for any minor under the age of 18 wishing to register for or renew a Library card. *Non-residents may purchase a fee card. Contact Circulation Services for prices.

If your card has been lost or stolen, please call Circulation Services at any MPHPL location. You are financially responsible for material that is checked out until you report your card lost or stolen.

- Books & Audiobooks - No Limit - Magazines, Music CDs, & Playaways - No Limit - New Release DVDs - 3 per card - Entertainment DVDs - 20 per card - TV Series & Non-Fiction DVDs - 20 per card

Fees and Fines:

- New Release DVDs - $1 per day - All other items - 25¢ per day

Loan Periods:

- Books & Audiobooks - 21 days - Magazines, Music CDs & Playaways - 21 days - New Release DVDs - 7 days - Entertainment DVDs - 7 days - TV Series & Non-Fiction DVDs - 21 days

Renewals:

- All DVDs - No renewals - All other items - 3 renewals, as long as no one else has placed a hold on the item.

- Eligible items will be automatically renewed 4 days before their due date if there is not a hold on the item. You will receive a courtesy notice if your items have been renewed.

Holds:

Placing a hold is free and available for all materials, excluding new release DVDs.

Get Reminders Before Materials are Due:

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