September Programs Fall 2020
mphpl.org How do I register? To register for events, visit mphpl.org and click Events > Calendar. Note: Players will need a computer, microphone & internet access.
D&D™ for Teens
Mondays: September 14, 21 & 28 4-5:30 pm | Grades 8-12 Adventurers! Ready your sword-arm and prepare your spells! New players are encouraged and we will cover the basics of character creation. E-mail a.russell@mphpl.org to register and for set-up instructions. Huzzah!
League of Legends™
Every Thursday in September 3:30-7:30 pm | (Ages 14-24) Summoners unite! Want to keep your League skills sharp? Add our Programming Gamer Adam (IGN: Shadybug) as a friend on League and ask for an invite to the MPHPL Club. No registration is required.
Paladins™
Every Friday in September 4-5:45 pm | (Ages 14-24) Join us for some games of Paladins: Defenders of the Realm™. The game is FREE TO PLAY and available on both Steam and at www.paladins.com. If you’d like to play or have any questions, please contact a.russell@mphpl.org to get started. No registration is required.
D&D™ Quest Girls
Every Wednesday in September 4-5:30 pm | Grades 8-12 MPHPL will be running a weekly Dungeons and Dragons™ adventure for a group of girls seeking to test their mettle. Beginners are encouraged to join. E-mail a.russell@mphpl.org to join and for set-up instructions. Join the Quest Girls and see what dangers and excitement lie ahead!
Dungeons & Dragons™ for Adults Saturday, September 12 11 am-4:45 pm | Adults (18+)
Desperate to get your Dungeons & Dragons™ fix? We will be hosting a one-shot campaign for five heroes with the sternest of mettle! Attendees will be allowed to prepare a 6th level character in advance using ONLY the 5E Player’s Handbook as a resource. For those registrants unable to do so, a pre-made character will be provided. Beginners are welcome, and everyone will receive an e-mail detailing how to get started before game day. Registration is required.
GAMING
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Virtual Meet-Up Tuesdays: September 1 & 29 5:45-6:30 pm or 6:45-7:30 pm | Teens & Adults
Do you enjoy playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons™? Come hang out with us! This program is intended for teens and adults, but children are welcome to visit with help from a parent. A Dodo code will be e-mailed 15 minutes before each session’s start time. Registration is required.
Mad Lib Challenge Submit your entries from September 1-22 Tuesday, September 29 6:30 pm | All Ages Brush off your thesaurus and participate in our library-themed Mad Lib challenge. Submit your entry via the link posted on our website mphpl.org from September 1-22. We’ll share our favorites live on Facebook on Tuesday, September 29 at 6:30 pm. No registration is required.
Thank You for Being a Friend: Golden Girls Trivia Friday, September 11 7-7:30 pm | Adults (18+)
Think you know all there is to know about Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia? We’ll have five rounds of questions dedicated to these wonderful women. Simply visit crowd.live the evening of the event and enter code PIZYK. A small prize will be awarded to the winner. You may contact k.rhoton@mphpl.org with any questions.
Saturday Night Live Trivia Friday, September 25 7-8 pm | Adults (18+)
Schwing! Show off your SNL knowledge during our 80-question trivia event! Simply visit crowd.live the evening of the event and enter code 2TAPC. A small prize will be awarded to the winner. You may contact k.rhoton@mphpl.org with any questions.
DISCORD
Aspiring Authors
Every Thursday in September Noon-1 pm | Adults (18+) Join MPHPL writer’s group to share your victories and struggles with a gathering of peers. Participants are encouraged to bring their first chapter of an original work for presentation, praise, and critique. E-mail a.russell@mphpl.org to join and for log-in instructions.
Teen Gaming Night with Jackbox Games™
Tuesday, September 22 6-7 pm | Teens (Grades 6-12) Looking for ways to connect with friends? Let’s play a Jackbox Party Pack! Try out games such as Quiplash, Tee K.O., Drawful 2, and more. E-mail j.ludwig@mphpl.org to join and for log-in instructions.
Morning Makers: Mini Autumn Paper Banner Friday, September 4 10:30-11:30 am | Adults (18+) We will be creating a mini Autumn paper banner using paper, twine, and embellishments. Registration is required and limited to MPHPL cardholders. Details on when and where to pick-up program supplies will be sent via e-mail to registrants.
Fri-DIY!: Light-Up Jewelry & Keychains Friday, September 4 4:30-5 pm | Children (Grades 3-5)
Do you enjoy creating your own custom accessories? We’ll explore simple circuits in order to make a light-up bracelet and keychain. Registration is required. Details on when and where to pick-up program supplies will be sent via e-mail to registrants.
Yak, Snack & Read Teen Crafternoon
Tuesdays: September 1 & September 15 4:30-5:30 pm | Teens (Grades 6-12) Get your craft on with us during teen crafternoons! On September 1, we will be doing an easy-sew felt taco pin/magnet. On September 15, we will be designing animation flipbooks. Registration is required for each session and is limited to MPHPL cardholders. Details on when and where to pick-up program supplies will be sent via e-mail to registrants.
Move ‘n’ Groove
Wednesday, September 2 10:15-10:40 am | Children (Ages 2-5) Move and groove with us on Zoom! This program is perfect for you and your little one to get your bodies in motion while having fun with silly songs. Registration is required.
The Met: Celebrating 150 Years Thursday, September 3 6:30-7:15 pm | Adults (18+)
We’re celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Metropolitan Museum of Art with a virtual tour! We’ll explore 360° views of various spaces throughout the museum and learn about the art on display. Registration is required.
Book & Cook @ Home
Every Thursday in September 4:30-5:15 pm | Children (Grades 3-5) Selected title: Save Me a Seat by Sarah Weeks This month, we will be reading and discussing Save Me a Seat by Sarah Weeks. During our last session, join us on Zoom for a special cooking demonstration based on the book! Registration is required. Details on when and where to pick up your copy of the selected title will be sent via e-mail to registrants.
Tuesday, September 8 10:30-11:30 am | Adults (18+) Interested in joining our morning book club? E-mail c.eskander@mphpl.org for information on the program and to register.
Twilight Time Tales
Tuesday, September 8 7-7:30 pm | Children (Ages 5 and Under) Let MPHPL bring some pre-bedtime stories to your home! This month we’re learning all about one of the most well-known nocturnal creatures: the owl. Registration is required. Details on when and where to pick-up program supplies will be sent via e-mail to registrants.
Rosh Hashanah Storytime
Thursday, September 10 10:30-11 am | Children (Ages 2-5) Learn about Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) with stories and more with a special guest storyteller, Shani Kramer, Director of Programming for The Jewish Federtion of St. Joseph Valley. Registration is required.
American Heritage Roundtable Thursday, September 10 6:30-7:30 pm | Adults (18+)
Learn about important moments and figures in area history. This month, speaker Dan Dosmann will be presenting ‘A Postcard History of South Bend.’ Registration is required.
Roald Dahl Day
Friday, September 11 4:30-5:15 pm | Children (Ages 6-11) Come join us for a Scrumdiddlyumptious celebration of the works of Roald Dahl! You’ll hear short readings, share your own favorite story, and make a dreamcatcher inspired by The BFG. Registration is required. Details on when and where to pick up program supplies will be sent via e-mail to registrants.
Morning Makers: Sunflower Clothespin Wreath Monday, September 14 10:30-11:30 am | Adults (18+)
We will be creating a cheery sunflower clothespin wreath. Registration is required and limited to MPHPL cardholders. Details on when and where to pick-up program supplies will be sent via e-mail to registrants.
Show & Tell Monday: All About Toys Monday, September 14 4:30-5 pm | Children (Ages 4-8)
This month, each child will get 2-3 minutes to speak and answer questions about their favorite toy. Don’t be late – Ms. Kim will kick off the program by showing off one of her favorite toys. Registration is required.
Fall Storytime Tuesdays: September 15, 22 & 29 10:15-10:45 am Wednesdays: September 16, 23 & 30 10:15-10:45 am Children (Ages 2-5) Join us for storytime! This is a great chance to get your wiggles out. During weeks 1-3, topics covered will include music, the farm, and things that go! Registration is required. Details on when and where to pick up program supplies will be sent via e-mail to registrants. Register now for weeks 1-3; Registration for weeks 4-6 will begin September 21.
STEAM Squad Tuesdays: September 15, 22 & 29 11-11:45 am: Wednesdays: September 16, 23 & 30 4:30-5:15 pm: Children (Ages 6-11) STEAM Participants will create a balloon-powered car, explore music and sound with a homemade straw pan flute, and create their own bristle bot. Registration is required. Details on when and where to pick-up program supplies will be sent via e-mail to registrants. Register now for weeks 1-3; Registration for weeks 4-6 will begin September 21.
Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Tuesday, September 15 @ 7-7:30 pm Friday, September 25 @ 4:45-5:15 pm Teens (Grades 6-12) Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG)! Teen volunteers help create teen programs, advise on the collection, and help with other library projects. Check out one or both virtual meetings to learn more. Registration is required for each session.
Yarn Yearners
Thursday, September 17 10:30-11:30 am | Adults (18+) Join us for a morning of crafting together via Zoom. Bring your own knit, crochet, needle point, embroidery, or any other craft project and we will relax and craft together even when we need to be apart. Registration is required.
Baby Storytime
Fridays: September 18 & 25, October 2 9:45-10:05 am | Children (Birth-23 months) Join Miss Kate for rhymes and stories perfect for the littlest of learners. This short program is perfect for you and baby to share a special morning literacy moment. Registration is required. Register once for all three sessions.
Talk Like a Pirate
Friday, September 18 11-11:30 am | Children (Ages 2-5) Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day with the library! We will have pirate books to read together, songs, and a pirate craft for you to make at home. Registration is required. Details on when and where to pick up program supplies will be sent via e-mail to registrants.
Walk the Plank: Pirate STEAM Day Friday, September 18 4:30-5:15 pm | Children (Ages 6-11)
ARRR you ready to talk like a pirate and explore pirate-themed STEAM activities? Create a message in a bottle, explore a Cartesian plane treasure map, and make canons! Registration is required. Details on when and where to pick-up program supplies will be sent via e-mail to registrants.
Genealogy Roundtable Thursday, September 24 6:30-7:30 pm | Adults (18+)
Join us as we work together to discover our family stories. Come with your questions, and share your knowledge. All family history researchers are welcome. Registration is required.
Passport Pals: France
Monday, September 28 4:30-5 pm | Children (Grades K-2) Ready to travel the world? During this fun and informative session, you’ll learn all about countries from around the world. This month we’re visiting France! Registration is required. Details on when and where to pick-up program supplies will be sent via e-mail to registrants.
Libraries Transform Book Discussion: Book of The Little Axe by Lauren Francis-Sharma Monday, September 28 7-7:30 pm | Adults (18+) Join us for a discussion of the ALA’s Libraries Transform Book Pick Book of The Little Axe by Lauren FrancisSharma. There will be unlimited copies of this title available on Overdrive starting Monday, September 14. Registration is required.
SEPTEMBER 2020 Sunday
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Tuesday
Registration is required unless otherwise noted. Programs are subject to change. Visit mphpl.org for updates.
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Wednesday
4:30 pm - Zoom Teen Crafternoon (Grades 6-12)
10:15 am - Zoom Move ‘n’ Groove (Ages 2-5)
5:45 or 6:45 pm Animal Crossing Virtual Meet-Up (Teens & Adults)
4 pm - Roll20 D&D Quest Girls (Grades 8-12)
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Submit your form to join our Mad Lib Challenge! Visit mphpl.org for details by Tuesday, Sept. 22!
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Library Closed for Labor Day
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Libraries Transform Book Pick available today via Overdrive 10:30 am - Zoom Morning Makers 4 pm - Roll20 D&D™ for Teens (Grades 8-12) 4:30 pm - Zoom Show & Tell Monday (Ages 4-8)
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4 pm - Roll20 D&D for Teens (Grades 8-12)
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4 pm - Roll20 D&D for Teens (Grades 8-12)
4:30 pm - Zoom Passport Pals: France (Grades K-2) 7 pm - Zoom Libraries Transform Book Discussion Book of The Little Axe by Lauren Francis-Sharma
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10:30 - Zoom Yak, Snack & Read
7 pm - Zoom Twilight Time Tales (Ages 5 and under)
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Staff In-Service Opening at 1:30 pm (Mishawaka Library) 4 pm - Roll20 D&D Quest Girls (Grades 8-12)
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10:15 am - Zoom Fall Storytime (Ages 2-5)
10:15 am - Zoom Fall Storytime (Ages 2-5)
11 am - Zoom STEAM Squad (Ages 6-11)
4 pm - Roll20 D&D Quest Girls (Grades 8-12)
4:30 pm - Zoom Teen Crafternoon (Grades 6-12) 7 pm - Zoom Teen Advisory Group (TAG) (Grades 6-12)
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10:15 am - Zoom Fall Storytime (Ages 2-5) 11 am - Zoom STEAM Squad (Ages 6-11) 6 pm - Discord Teen Gaming Night w/Jackbox Games (Grades 6-12) Mad Lib Challenge entries due by midnight tonight!
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10:15 am - Zoom Fall Storytime (Ages 2-5) 11 am - Zoom STEAM Squad (Ages 6-11)
6:30 pm - Facebook Mad Lib Challenge Results (All Ages) - No Reg. Required - 5:45 or 6:45 pm Animal Crossing Virtual Meet-Up (Teens & Adults)
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4:30 pm - Zoom STEAM Squad (Ages 6-11)
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10:15 am - Zoom Fall Storytime (Ages 2-5) 4 pm - Roll20 D&D Quest Girls (Grades 8-12) 4:30 pm - Zoom STEAM Squad (Ages 6-11)
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Children (Birth- 5th Grade) Tweens (4th -7th Grade) Teens (6th -12th Grade)
Thursday
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Noon - Discord Aspiring Authors 3:30 pm - Virtual League of Legends™ (Ages 14-24) - No Reg. Required 4:30 pm - Zoom Book & Cook @ Home (Grades 3-5) 6:30 pm - Zoom The Met: Celebrating 150 Years
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10:30 am - Zoom Rosh Hashanah Storytime (Ages 2-5) Noon - Discord Aspiring Authors 3:30 pm - Virtual League of Legends™ (Ages 14-24) - No Reg. Required 4:30 pm - Zoom Book & Cook @ Home (Grades 3-5) 6:30 pm - Zoom American Heritage Roundtable
Friday
Noon - Discord Aspiring Authors 3:30 pm - Virtual League of Legends™ (Ages 14-24) - No Reg. Required 4:30 pm - Zoom Book & Cook @ Home (Grades 3-5)
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Noon - Discord Aspiring Authors
3:30 pm - Virtual League of Legends™ (Ages 14-24) - No Reg. Required 4:30 pm - Zoom Book & Cook @ Home (Grades 3-5) 6:30 pm - Zoom Genealogy Roundtable
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10:30 am - Zoom Morning Makers
Saturday
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4 pm - Virtual Paladins™ (Ages 14-24) - No Reg. Required 4:30 pm - Zoom Fri-DIY! Light-Up Jewelry & Keychains (Grades 3-5)
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4 pm - Virtual Paladins™ (Ages 14-24) - No Reg. Required -
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11 am - Roll20 Dungeons & Dragons™
4:30 pm - Zoom Roald Dahl Day (Ages 6-11) 7 pm - Crowdpurr Thank You for Being a Friend: Golden Girls Trivia
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Teens & Adults Adults (18+ Years) Family & All Ages
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9:45 am - Zoom Baby Storytime (Birth-23 months) 11 am - Zoom Talk Like a Pirate (Ages 2-5) 4 pm - Virtual Paladins™ (Ages 14-24) - No Reg. Required 4:30 pm - Zoom Walk the Plank: Pirate STEAM Day (Ages 6-11)
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9:45 am - Zoom Baby Storytime (Birth-23 months) 4 pm - Virtual Paladins™ (Ages 14-24) - No Reg. Required 4:45 pm - Zoom Teen Advisory Group (TAG) (Grades 6-12) 7 pm - Crowdpurr Saturday Night Live Adult Trivia Night
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HOURS
HOURS Mishawaka Library
Harris Branch
209 Linconway East Mishawaka, IN 46544
51446 Elm Road Granger, IN 46530
Monday - 10 am - 6 pm Tuesday - 10 am - 8 pm Wednesday - 10 am - 6 pm Thursday - 10 am - 8 pm Friday -10 am - 6 pm Saturday - 10 am - 5 pm Sunday - Closed
Monday - 10 am - 8 pm Tuesday - 10 am - 8 pm Wednesday - Closed Thursday - 10 am - 8 pm Friday -10 am - 6 pm Saturday - 10 am - 5 pm Sunday - Closed
* NOTE * Bittersweet Branch will be closed for renovations effective Aug. 3 - Nov. 2, 2020