Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library offers programs for adults

Below is the MPHPL August calendar of events for adults. All reservations for in-person or Zoom attendance may be secured at (574) 259-5277 or mphpl.org.

Check mphpl.org for the most up-to-date information regarding events. Registration is required for most programs as well as a library card.

In The Community Events

“Chicory Cafe Book Club,” 1011 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5. MPHPL continues to host a monthly book club at the Chicory Café, 114 W. First St., Mishawaka. Adults are welcome to join the club and discuss the book of the month.

“The Stationery Shop” by Marjan Kamali can be picked up in advance at the front desk of the

Mishawaka library.

Bittersweet Branch Events

“Yak, Snack and Read: Book Club,” 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8.

“Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand” by Helen Simonson, can be picked up in advance at the front desk.

“Make with Us: Plant Specimen Frames,” 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Monday, Aug. 14. Spend an hour in this engaging class creating crafts. Each participant will leave with a unique plant specimen frame.

“Bingo,” 10:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 26. Winners will receive small prizes and raffle tickets for a chance to win a door prize.

Mishawaka Library Events

“Fresh from the Kitchen:

Pancakes,” 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8. Learn a new spin on this breakfast favorite in the Friends Learning Lab Makerspace; must have a MPHPL library card to register for this program.

“Customize It: Make an Aromatherapy Eye Mask,” 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11.

“Mug ‘n’ Muffin Monthly Book Club,” 10:15-11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17. “A Gentleman in Moscow” by Amor Towles can be picked up in advance at the front desk.

“Dine with a Book,” 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22. Enjoy a night out with dinner and a book. “The Circle” by Dave Eggers can be picked up in advance from the

Mishawaka library front desk.

“Copycat Cooking: Oatmeal Cookie Sandwich,” 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24. This fun cooking program explores popular foods, and you learn to recreate the recipe; must have a library card to register for this program.

“Cooking Classics: Summer Sides,” 4:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28. Try your hand at creating easy to follow summer recipes; must have a library card to register for this program.

Zoom Only Events

“Take a Trip to Japan on Zoom,” 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1.

“Virtual Craft Hour: Mini Canvas Painting” 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18. A library staff member will walk patrons through the creation of this craft project from beginning to end. Details on when and where to pick up program supplies will be sent via email to registrants.

The MPHPL summer reading challenge wraps up Saturday, Aug. 5. Challenge cards can be picked up at any MPHPL location or can be downloaded online by visiting mphpl.org/summer-reading. All ages can take part. Adult participants must have a library card. All participants completing the challenge can turn in their cards to earn a free book from a pre-selected list. Turning in completed cards also qualifies patrons automatically for an entry to win one of the end-of-summer prizes.