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December-February
Winter 2020
FREE COPY
IN THIS ISSUE
• Battle of the Books Inside Cover
• Winter Reading Program Page 10
• Makerspace Page 23
3-Month Program Guide | For Children, Teens, & Adults
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Wednesday, March 25 - 7 pm
Penn High School Cafeteria - 5th Graders
TEAM SIGN-UP
Beginning Monday, January 6 | All Locations | During Hours of Operation | 5th Graders
Team sign-ups begin Monday, January 6 at all three
Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library locations. Teams may have up to 6 members,
(minimum of 3). All members must be 5th graders.
Team members can all be from the same school, several
different schools, or homeschoolers. Teams are encouraged to think of
a fun name for their group! Team managers must be the one to sign up the team
and attend the team managers’ meeting. Team sign-ups will continue until
Friday, January 31 OR until a limit of 25 teams has been reached.
No phone or email registrations allowed.
BOOK REVEAL & TEAM MANAGERS’ MEETING
Saturday, January 18 | Bittersweet Branch | 10:30-11:30 am
Please join us for this informational meeting regarding the upcoming Battle of the Books. Team
Managers will receive the list of this year’s book titles and be able to checkout a set of the
books for their team. (Snow Date: Saturday, January 25).
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS – LAST DAY OF SIGN-UPS
Friday, January 31 | All Locations | During Hours of Operation | 5th Graders
Last day to sign up unless the 25 team limit has been reached.Program Guide Contents:
December Program Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 5
January Program Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 7
February Program Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 9
Winter Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 10
Children's Storytime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 11
Children's Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 12-18
Teen Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 19-22
Makerspace Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 23
Adult Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 24-28
Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 29
Library Card Sign-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 30
Phone Contact List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 31
Locations, Hours, & Social Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library
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.REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR PROGRAMS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
DECEMBER 2019
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Winter Reading 4-5 pm - H 6-7:30 pm - B 10 am-5 pm - B 10 am-5 pm - H 10:15-11 am - H
Program Begins Today! If You Build It Disney Family Deck the Halls Deck the Halls Peppa Pig Party
(Birth-Grade 5) (Birth-Grade 5) Trivia Night Walk-In Craft Walk-In Craft (Birth-Age 7)
10 am-5 pm - M - No Reg. Required - (All Ages) (Birth-Grade 5) (Birth-Grade 5) Noon-1:30 pm - H
Deck the Halls - No Reg. Required - - No Reg. Required - Teen Game & Grub
Walk-In Craft 6-7:30 pm - M (Grades 6-12)
(Birth-Grade 5) Teen Gaming Night Noon-1 pm - H 3-4:30 pm - H
- No Reg. Required - (Grades 6-12) Aspiring Authors Cupcakes & Canvas:
-No Reg. Required- Holiday Edition
10:30 am-Noon - B
Morning Makers: (Teens 12+ & Adults)
3:30-7:30 pm - M
DIY Candles League of Legends™ 5-8 pm - Merrifield Park
Stop by the library
4-5:45 pm - B (Teens 13+) table at Winterfest!
Dungeons & Dragons™
(Grades 6-12)
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
4-5:45 pm - B 10:30-11:30 am - H STAFF IN-SERVICE Noon-1 pm - H 6:30-8 pm - M 11 am-4:45 pm - M
Dungeons & Dragons™ Yak, Snack & Read Aspiring Authors The Office Dungeons & Dragons™
(Grades 6-12) Jane Eyre by OPENING -No Reg. Required- Adult Trivia Night
Charlotte Brontë
4:30-5:30 pm - B - No Reg. Required - AT 1:30 PM 3:30-7:30 pm - M
Perler Palooza BITTERSWEET BRANCH & League of Legends™
(Grades K-5) 11 am-Noon - Battell MISHAWAKA LIBRARY (Teens 13+)
Community Center
Grandparents & Me: 4:30-5:30 pm - M 4-8 pm - M
DinoDays December Anime & Manga Club Escape the Death Star
(Birth-Age 5) Escape Room
(Grades 6-12) (All Ages)
6-6:30 pm - M
Sensory Shenanigans
(Birth-Age 5)
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
4-5:45 pm - B 10:15-11 am - H 10:15-11 am - M 10:15-11 am - B 4-5 pm - M
Dungeons & Dragons™ Penguin Parade Penguin Parade Penguin Parade Tween Time:
(Grades 6-12) (Birth-Age 7) (Birth-Age 7) (Birth-Age 7) Winter Snow Globes
(Grades 4-7)
6-7 pm - H 6-7:30 pm - M 10:15-11 am - M
DIY Star Wars Crafts Teen Gaming Night Mug 'n' Muffin
(Grades 4-7) (Grades 6-12) The Wife, the Maid,
and the Mistress by
Ariel Lawhon
- No Reg. Required -
Noon-1 pm - H
Aspiring Authors
-No Reg. Required-
3:30-7:30 pm - M
League of Legends™
(Teens 13+)
4-5 pm - B
If You Build It
(Birth-Grade 5)
- No Reg. Required -
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
4-5 pm - M ALL MPHPL LOCATIONS ALL MPHPL LOCATIONS 10:30-11:15 am - M 10:30-11:15 am - H
Minecraft™ Mania
(Grades 3-5) CLOSED CLOSED
CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS DAY
Snow Day with
SpongeBob
(Birth-Grade 5)
Snow Day with
SpongeBob
(Birth-Grade 5)
4-5:45 pm - B
Dungeons & Dragons™ 4:30-5:30 pm - M
(Grades 6-12) Teen Advisory Group
(TAG)
(Grades 6-12)
29 30 31
11:30 am-12:15 pm - B ALL MPHPL LOCATIONS
CLOSED
Happy Noon Year
(Birth-Age 5)
NEW YEAR'S EVE
Winter Reading Begins Monday, December 2 | Birth-Grade 5
Children (Birth- 5th Grade)
Tweens (4th -7th Grade)
Teens (6th -12th Grade)
Teens & Adults
Adults (18+ Years)
Should a program be canceled
Family & All Ages
ST Children’s Storytime
patrons will be notif ied at least
Free Required Tickets
72 hours prior to the program.
- M Mishawaka Library Location Note: Some programs have varying age
groups. These programs have ages listed
- B Bittersweet Branch Location below the event. Programs are subject to
- H Harris Branch Location change without notice.
Page 5REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR PROGRAMS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
JANUARY 2020
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 10 am-1 pm - M
4
ALL MPHPL LOCATIONS Noon-1 pm - H
CLOSED Aspiring Authors First Look
-No Reg. Required- Free Practice SAT Test
NEW YEARS DAY (Grades 7-9)
2O2O 3:30-7:30 pm - M
League of Legends™
(Teens 13+) 10 am-1 pm - H
Family Snow
Spectacular
(All Ages)
- No Reg. Required -
3-4:30 pm - H
Adult Crafting:
DIY Rolled Flower
Shadowbox
5TH GRADERS | MARCH 25
5 6 ST 7 ST 8 ST
9 10 11
Battle of the Books Harris Storytime Mishawaka Storytime Bittersweet Storytime 4-5 pm - H 11 am-4:45 pm - M
Team (Birth-Age 5) (Birth-Age 5) (Birth-Age 5) Marble Maze Makers Dungeons & Dragons™
Sign-up Begins Today! (See pg. 11 for details) (See pg. 11 for details) (See pg. 11 for details) (Grades 2-5)
(Grade 5)
4-5 pm - H 4:30-5:30 pm - M 11-11:30 am - B
10:30 am-Noon - B If You Build It Anime & Manga Club STEAM Squad
Morning Makers: (Birth-Grade 5) (Grades 6-12) (Ages 5-11)
Decorative Wooden - No Reg. Required -
Blocks Noon-1 pm - H
6-7:30 pm - M Aspiring Authors
4-5:45 pm - B Teen Gaming Night -No Reg. Required-
Dungeons & Dragons™ (Grades 6-12)
(Grades 6-12) 3:30-7:30 pm - M
5:30-7:30 pm - M League of Legends™
e-Fight Club (Teens 13+)
12 13
10:30-11:15 am - M
ST 14
Harris Storytime
ST 15 ST 16
Bittersweet Storytime
17 18
Mishawaka Storytime (Birth-Age 5) 4-5 pm - M 10 am-1 pm - M
Rubber Ducky Day (Birth-Age 5) (Birth-Age 5) Books &
(See pg. 11 for details) Tween Time:
(Birth-Age 5) (See pg. 11 for details) (See pg. 11 for details) Board Games Club
11-11:30 am - B DIY Beady Buddy
STEAM Squad (Grades 4-7)
4-5:45 pm - B 10:30-11:30 am - H (Ages 5-11) 10:30-11:30 am - B
Dungeons & Dragons™ Yak, Snack & Read 10:15-11 am - M Battle of the Books
(Grades 6-12) Vanessa and Her Sister Mug 'n' Muffin Book Reveal &
by Priya Parmar Defending Jacob by
William Landay Managers' Meeting
6-7:30 pm - H - No Reg. Required - (Snow Date:
- No Reg. Required -
Wintry Button Art January 25)
4-5 pm - H Noon-1 pm - H
Upcycle 101: Tie Pillows Aspiring Authors
(Grades 4-7) -No Reg. Required-
3:30-7:30 pm - M
6:30-7:30 pm - M League of Legends™
American Heritage (Teens 13+)
Roundtable 4-5 pm - B
- No Reg. Required - If You Build It
(Birth-Grade 5)
-No Reg. Required-
19 20 ST 21 ST 22 ST 23 24 25
4-5:45 pm - B Harris Storytime Mishawaka Storytime Bittersweet Storytime 4-5 pm - H
Dungeons & Dragons™ (Birth-Age 5) (Birth-Age 5) (Birth-Age 5) Squishy Circuits®
(See pg. 11 for details) Science: Part 2
(Grades 6-12) (See pg. 11 for details) (See pg. 11 for details)
11-11:30 am - B (Grades 1-3)
6-7:30 pm - M STEAM Squad
Teen Gaming Night (Ages 5-11) 4:30-5:30 pm - M
(Grades 6-12) Noon-1 pm - H Teen Advisory Group
Aspiring Authors (TAG)
-No Reg. Required- (Grades 6-12)
3:30-7:30 pm - M
League of Legends™
(Teens 13+)
4-5 pm - H
Squishy Circuits®
Science: Part 1
(Grades 1-3)
6:30-7:30 pm - M
Genealogy Roundtable
- No Reg. Required -
26 27 ST 28 ST 29 ST 30 31
2-3 pm - B Harris Storytime Mishawaka Storytime Bittersweet Storytime Battle of the Books -
Advance Care (Birth-Age 5) (Birth-Age 5) (See pg. 11 for details) Last Day to Register
Planning with Honoring (See pg. 11 for details) (See pg. 11 for details) (Grade 5)
Choices Indiana® 11-11:30 am - B
- No Reg. Required - 6:30-7:15 pm - M 6-6:45 pm - B STEAM Squad
Chip Challenge Tom's Vintage Toys (Ages 5-11)
4-5:45 pm - B (Teens 12+ & Adults) Presents: Toy
Dungeons & Dragons™ Collecting 101 Noon-1 pm - H
(Grades 6-12) (Teens 12+ & Adults) Aspiring Authors
-No Reg. Required-
3:30-7:30 pm - M
League of Legends™
(Teens 13+)
Children (Birth- 5th Grade)
Tweens (4th -7th Grade)
Teens (6th -12th Grade)
Teens & Adults
Adults (18+ Years)
Should a program be canceled
Family & All Ages
ST Children’s Storytime
patrons will be notif ied at least
Free Required Tickets
72 hours prior to the program.
- M Mishawaka Library Location Note: Some programs have varying age
groups. These programs have ages listed
- B Bittersweet Branch Location below the event. Programs are subject to
- H Harris Branch Location change without notice.
Page 7REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR PROGRAMS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
FEBRUARY 2020
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
LAST DAY FOR WINTER
READING PROGRAM!
(Birth-Grade 5)
10:30 am-Noon - H
Cricut 101:
T-Shirt Design
2:30-4 pm - H
Cricut 101:
T-Shirt Design
2 3 4 5 ST
6 7 8
10:30 am-Noon - B ST ST 6:30-8:30 pm - M 11 am-4:45 pm - M
Morning Makers: Glow in the Dark Dungeons & Dragons™
Floral Yarn Wreath Harris Storytime Mishawaka Storytime Bittersweet Storytime Teen Lock-In
(See pg. 11 for details) (See pg. 11 for details) (See pg. 11 for details) (Grades 6-12)
4-5:45 pm - B
Dungeons & Dragons™ 4-5 pm - H 11-11:30 am - B
(Grades 6-12) If You Build It STEAM Squad
(Birth-Grade 5) (Ages 5-11)
- No Reg. Required -
Noon-1 pm - H
6-7:30 pm - M Aspiring Authors
Teen Gaming Night - No Reg. Required -
(Grades 6-12)
3:30-7:30 pm - M
5:30-7:30 pm - M League of Legends™
e-Fight Club (Teens 13+)
9 10 ST 11 ST 12 ST 13 14 15
10:15-11 am - B Harris Storytime Mishawaka Storytime Bittersweet Storytime 10:15-11 am - M
Happy Warm (See pg. 11 for details) (See pg. 11 for details) (See pg. 11 for details) Happy Warm Hearts Day
Hearts Day (Birth-Age 7)
(Birth-Age 7) 10:30-11:30 am - H 4:30-5:30 pm - M 11-11:30 am - B
Yak, Snack & Read Anime & Manga Club STEAM Squad
4-5:45 pm - B The Magnificent (Grades 6-12) (Ages 5-11)
Dungeons & Dragons™ Ambersons by
(Grades 6-12) Booth Tarkington Noon-1 pm - H
- No Reg. Required - Aspiring Authors
6-7 pm - H -No Reg. Required-
Chocolate School 4-5 pm - H
Snazzy Nail Art 3:30-7:30 pm - M
(Grades 4-7) League of Legends™
(Teens 13+)
6:30-7:30 pm - M 6-7:30 pm - H
American Heritage Galentine's Night Out
Roundtable
- No Reg. Required -
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
ALL MPHPL LOCATIONS 2-4 pm - H
!
10-10:30 am - M 10:15-11 am - M 4-5 pm - M
CLOSED
PRESIDENTS' DAY Registration
Messy Munchkins
(Birth-Age 5)
Mug 'n' Muffin
The Reading Promise:
My Father and the
Tween Time:
Suminagashi Dyed
Pillowcases
Dungeons & Dragons™
Miniature Painting
(Teens 12+ & Adults)
begins today for Books We Shared by (Grades 4-7)
March - May Alice Ozma
programs! - No Reg. Required -
Noon-1 pm - H
Aspiring Authors
10-10:30 am - B - No Reg. Required -
Messy Munchkins
(Birth-Age 5) 3:30-7:30 pm - M
League of Legends™
6-7:30 pm - M (Teens 13+)
Teen Gaming Night
(Grades 6-12) 4-5 pm - B
If You Build It
(Birth-Grade 5)
- No Reg. Required -
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
10:30-11 am - B 10:30 am-Noon - H 10:30-11 am - M 10:30-11 am - H 4:30-5:30 pm - M 10:30-11:30 am - H
Move 'n' Groove Morning Makers: Move 'n' Groove Move 'n' Groove Teen Advisory Group The Impossible Day:
(Birth-Age 3) DIY Coasters (Birth-Age 3) (Birth-Age 3) (TAG) Leap Year STEAM
(Grades 6-12) (Grades K-2)
4-5:45 pm - B 6-7:30 pm - M 5:30-6:30 pm - B Noon-1 pm - H
Dungeons & Dragons™ Family Game Night Volunteer Day Aspiring Authors 3-4 pm - M
(Grades 6-12) (All Ages) (Teens 12+ & Adults) - No Reg. Required - The Impossible Day:
- No Reg. Required - Leap Year STEAM
3:30-7:30 pm - M (Grades K-2)
League of Legends
(Teens 13+)
6:30-7:30 pm - M
Genealogy Roundtable
- No Reg. Required -
Children (Birth- 5th Grade)
Tweens (4th -7th Grade)
Teens (6th -12th Grade)
Teens & Adults
Adults (18+ Years)
Should a program be canceled
Family & All Ages
ST Children’s Storytime
patrons will be notif ied at least
Free Required Tickets
72 hours prior to the program.
- M Mishawaka Library Location Note: Some programs have varying age
groups. These programs have ages listed
- B Bittersweet Branch Location below the event. Programs are subject to
- H Harris Branch Location change without notice.
Page 9Winter Reading Program
December 2-February 1 | All Locations | Birth-Grade 5
Join our Winter Reading Program at MPHPL by playing BINGO! Visit
any MPHPL Youth Services location between Monday, December 2
and Saturday, February 1 to receive a BINGO card. Participating is
easy - just mark one square for each unique reading (or listening)
activity you complete. Five squares in a row, column, or diagonal
make a BINGO! Bring your card back to the Youth Services Desk
each time you complete a BINGO to receive a prize.
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10 | Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public LibraryJANUARY-FEBRUARY 2020 SCHEDULE
LAPSIT PROGRAM TODDLER TIME PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Birth-23 Months Old 2-3 Years Old 3½-5 Years Old
For children birth to 23 months For children 2 & 3 years old For children 3½ to 5 years old.
old with an adult caregiver. with an adult caregiver. Kindergartners are welcome.
Preschool Storytime is a
Lapsit combines short rhymes, Toddler Time is a structured
structured 30-minute program in
songs, fingerplays, and books 30-minute program in which
which books, story-related
to introduce children to the books, story-related activities,
activities, and take-home crafts are
wonder of language, as well as and take-home crafts provide an
used to increase early literacy skills
sensory play to improve enjoyable experience.
motor skills. and Kindergarten readiness.
Harris Branch Harris Branch Harris Branch
Tuesdays: 10:15-10:40 am Tuesdays: 11-11:30 am Tuesdays: 10:15-10:45 am
January 7, 14, 21, & 28 January 7, 14, 21, & 28 January 7, 14, 21, & 28
February 4 & 11 February 4 & 11 February 4 & 11
Mishawaka Library Mishawaka Library Mishawaka Library
Wednesdays: 10:15-10:40 am Wednesdays: 11-11:30 am Wednesdays: 10:15-10:45 am
January 8, 15, 22, & 29 January 8, 15, 22, & 29 January 8, 15, 22, & 29
February 5 & 12 February 5 & 12 February 5 & 12
Bittersweet Branch Bittersweet Branch Bittersweet Branch
Thursdays: 10:15-10:40 am Thursdays: 9:30-10 am or Thursdays: 10:15-10:45 am
January 9, 16, 23, & 30 11-11:30 am January 9, 16, 23, & 30
February 6 & 13 January 9, 16, 23, & 30 February 6 & 13
February 6 & 13
(Children are encouraged to interact
socially with other children and attend
sessions independently.)
STEAM Squad
Thursday Mornings: 11-11:30 am
January 9, 16, 23, 30 & February 6, 13 | Ages 5-11 | Bittersweet Branch
STEAM Squad is a semi-structured 30-minute weekly STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Music)
inspired program. During this time children will be exploring hands-on projects that build weekly to
encompass some or all STEAM areas. We will focus on electricity and circuits and how they work together
in simple and more complex ways.
Children are encouraged to interact socially with other children and
attend sessions independently. Caregivers must remain in the library.
No registration is required for storytime. Please note that we will close to additional attendees 15 minutes
into our Toddler and Preschool sessions to help reduce distractions to our young audience members.
Caregivers are expected to participate in activities as able.
Groups may contact the Programming Coordinator at x1701 to inquire about special accommodations.
Questions? Call us!
Harris Branch - (574) 259-5277 x3400 | Mishawaka Library - (574) 259-5277 x1400
Bittersweet Branch - (574) 259-5277 x2400
December - February Programming | 11Children Birth - Grade 5
& Tweens Grades 4-7
At-A-Glance
Registration begins
Monday, November 18
for December-February programs
that require registration (as noted).
Register online at mphpl.org,
Escape the Death Star
by calling (574) 259-5277, or in person. Escape Room
Thursday, December 12
4-8 pm
All Ages
Mishawaka Library Youth Activity Room
Can you escape the Death Star and f lee from the
pull of the Dark Side before time runs out? Only true
Questions? Call (574) 259-5277 x 1400
Jedis will succeed. Make sure to bring help; teams
must have at least three members. Teams will register
Deck the Halls: Walk-In Craft for a 20-minute time slot; time preferences will be
given on a first-come, first-served basis. Children ages
Monday, December 2 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
10 am-5 pm Registration is required.
Birth-Grade 5
Youth Activity Room
Deck the halls with boughs of holly... it's time to trim the
Penguin Parade
tree! A variety of ornament crafts will be available to Wednesday, December 18
choose from while supplies last. Adult caregivers must 10:15-11 am
remain in the room. No registration is required. Birth-Age 7
Youth Activity Room
Sensory Shenanigans Playful penguins are parading to the library! You're
invited to join in on the fun with stories, silly songs,
Tuesday, December 10 games, activities, and a craft. Adult caregivers must
6-6:30 pm remain in the room. Registration is required.
Birth-Age 5
Youth Activity Room
Hurray for snow! Join us for an evening of
Tween Time:
winter-themed sensory play fun. Things could Winter Snow Globes
get a little messy and cold, so bring your play
clothes and gloves! Adult caregivers must remain
Friday, December 20
in the room, and are expected to participate. 4-5 pm
Registration is required. Grades 4-7
Youth Activity Room
Join us for an afternoon creating your very own
hand-held winter wonderland! Keep your snow
globe for yourself or give it as a gift. Supplies will be
provided. Adult caregivers must remain in the library
for any participant under the age of 12.
Registration is required.
12 | Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public LibraryMinecraft™Mania Happy Warm Hearts Day
Monday, December 23 Friday, February 14
4-5 pm 10:15 -11 am
Grades 3-5 Birth-Age 7
Friends Learning Center Youth Activity Room
Join us to play Minecraft™ on the library’s server. Celebrate the friends in your life! Make a craft to
New and experienced players are welcome. share and enjoy activities, games, and silly songs.
Children may come into the room independently; Adult caregivers must remain in the room.
adult caregivers must remain in the library. Registration is required.
Registration is required.
Messy Munchkins
Snow Day with SpongeBob™ Wednesday, February 19
Thursday, December 26 10-10:30 am
10:30-11:15 am Birth-Age 5
Birth-Grade 5 Youth Activity Room
Youth Activity Room It’s time to get MESSY! Let your imagination run
Come enjoy a snow day in a pineapple under the wild as you create with different types of dough!
sea! (We’ll still celebrate, even if there’s no snow on Roll, knead, mix, mash, and mold a fantastic
the ground.) We’ll have books, games, activities, creation. Adult caregivers must remain in the room
and crafts based on your favorite underwater and participate. Registration is required.
sponge and all of his quirky friends. Caregivers must
remain in the room. Registration is required.
Tween Time: Suminagashi
Rubber Ducky Day Dyed Pillowcases
Monday, January 13 Friday, February 21
10:30-11:15 am 4-5 pm
Birth-Age 5 Grades 4-7
Youth Activity Room Youth Activity Room
Rubber ducky, you’re the one…you make the Suminagashi is the ancient Japanese art of water
library so much fun! Grab your duckies and head marbling. Bring a white or light-color pillowcase and
to the library for silly songs, games, activities, and be ready to experiment with this ancient art in new
a craft. Adult caregivers must remain in the room. and unique ways. Adult caregivers must remain in
Registration is required. the library for any participant under the age of 12.
Registration is required.
Tween Time: Family Game Night
DIY Beady Buddy Tuesday, February 25
Friday, January 17 6-7:30 pm
4-5 pm All Ages
Grades 4-7 Youth Activity Room
Youth Activity Room Game on! We’ll have a variety of family-friendly
Come to the library and create a lizard beady tabletop board and card games, as well as our
buddy. Supplies will be provided. Adult caregivers Nintendo Switch™ consoles. Come solo or bring
must remain in the library for any participant under the whole family! Adult caregivers must remain in
the age of 12. Registration is required. the room for any participant under the age of 10
and must remain in the library for any participant
under 12. No registration is required.
December - February Programming | 13Children’s Programs
Bittersweet Branch
Questions? Call (574) 259-5277 x 2400
Disney® Family Trivia Night
Wednesday, December 4
6-7:30 pm
All Ages
Move 'n' Groove Zimmerman Room
Wednesday, February 26 Bring the whole family (or a group of friends) for a
10:30-11 am fun-filled night of magical Disney trivia! Questions
Birth-Age 3 will cover all movies, from Snow White to Toy Story 4.
Youth Activity Room Teams must have between 3-8 members. Make sure
to register fast; space is limited to 15 teams! Children
Come to the library and get in motion! Enjoy moving ages 11 and younger must be accompanied by an
and grooving with fun and silly songs. Dance time will be
adult. Registration is required.
followed by simple cool-down stretches. Adult caregivers
must remain in the room. Registration is required.
Deck the Halls:
The Impossible Day: Walk-In Craft
Leap Year STEAM Thursday, December 5
Saturday, February 29 10 am-5 pm
3-4 pm Birth-Grade 5
Grades K-2 Zimmerman Room
Youth Activity Room Deck the halls with boughs of holly…it’s time to trim
Leap year comes and then disappears once every four the tree! A variety of ornament crafts will be available
years. This program will impress you with STEAM projects to choose from while supplies last. Adult caregivers
that, like Leap Year Day, disappear. Join us at the library must remain in the room. No registration is required.
for stories, bubble-making, and disappearing snowmen!
Adult caregivers must remain in the room.
Registration is required. Perler Palooza
Monday, December 9
4:30-5:30 pm
Grades K-5
Zimmerman Room
This is your chance for some Perler Bead™ action!
Want to make a superhero, an earbud holder, or
game character? Fuse together any creation you
can think of and transform them into magnets,
keychains, or bookmarks! Perler Bead Biggies™
will be available for children in grades K-2. Adult
caregivers must remain in the room for grades K-3.
Children in grades 4-5 may come into the room
independently; adult caregivers must remain in the
library. Registration is required.
14 | Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public LibraryPenguin Parade STEAM Squad
Thursday, December 19 Thursdays:
10:15-11 am January 9, 16, 23, 30 & February 6, 13
Birth-Age 7 11-11:30 am
Zimmerman Room Ages 5-11
Playful penguins are parading Zimmerman Room
to the library! You're invited
STEAM Squad is a semi-structured weekly STEAM
to join the fun with stories,
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and
silly songs, games, activities,
Music) inspired program. During this time children
and a craft. Adult caregivers
must remain in the room. will be exploring hands-on projects that build
Registration is required. weekly to encompass some or all STEAM areas.
We will focus on electricity and circuits, and
how they work together in simple and more
complex ways. Children are encouraged to
If You Build It interact socially with other children and attend
the sessions independently. Adult caregivers must
3rd Thursdays: remain in the library. No registration is required.
December 19, January 16, February 20
4-5 pm
Birth-Grade 5 Happy Warm Hearts Day
Zimmerman Room Monday, February 10
Join us for this building block program where the 10:15-11 am
only limit is your imagination! Create a unique Birth-Age 7
masterpiece with Legos®, Duplos®, Keva® planks, Zimmerman Room
Interstar Rings®, and more. Adult caregivers must
Celebrate the friends in your life! Make a craft
remain in the room with children up to grade 2.
to share and enjoy activities, games, and silly
Grades 3-5 may come into the room independently;
songs. Adult caregivers must remain in the room.
adult caregivers must remain in the library.
Registration is required.
Register for an email reminder.
Happy Noon Year! Messy Munchkins
Monday, December 30 Tuesday, February 18
11:30 am-12:15 pm 10-10:30 am
Birth-Age 5 Birth-Age 5
Zimmerman Room Zimmerman Room
It’s time to get MESSY! Let your imagination run
Is midnight a little past your bedtime? Then come in
wild as you create with different types of dough!
and celebrate the New Year early with us! We’ll throw
Roll, knead, mix, mash, and mold a fantastic
our own “Noon Year” party with games, crafts, and
creation. Adult caregivers must remain in the
a special countdown to noon. Adult caregivers must
remain in the room. Registration is required. room and participate. Registration is required.
Move 'n' Groove
Monday, February 24
10:30-11 am
Birth-Age 3
Zimmerman Room
Come to the library and get in motion! Enjoy
moving and grooving with fun and silly songs.
Dance time will be followed by simple cool-down
stretches. Adult caregivers must remain in the
room. Registration is required.
December - February Programming | 15Children’s Programs
DIY Star Wars Craft
Monday, December 16
6-7 pm
Grades 4-7
Makerspace
Harris Branch Join us for an evening of crafts all based on your
favorite sci-fi movie franchise! There will be a variety of
crafts to choose from, so there’s sure to be something
Questions? Call (574) 259-5277 x 3400 for everyone - whether you’re a die-hard fan or you’re
new to the Star Wars universe. Adult caregivers must
If You Build It remain in the library for any participant under 12.
Registration is required.
1st Tuesdays:
December 3, January 7, & February 4
4-5 pm
Penguin Parade
Birth-Grade 5 Tuesday, December 17
Children's Activity Room 10:15-11 am
Join us for this building block program where the Birth-Age 7
only limit is your imagination! Create a unique Meeting Room A/B
masterpiece with Legos®, Duplos®, Keva® planks, Playful penguins are parading to the library! You're
Interstar Rings®, and more. Adult caregivers invited to come join the fun with stories, silly songs,
must remain in the room with children up to games, activities, and a craft. Adult caregivers must
grade 2. Grades 3-5 may come into the room remain in the room. Registration is required.
independently; adult caregivers must remain in
the library. Register for an email reminder.
Snow Day with SpongeBob™
Deck the Halls: Friday, December 27
Walk-In Craft 10:30-11:15 am
Birth-Grade 5
Friday, December 6
Meeting Room A/B
10 am-5 pm
Come enjoy a snow day in a pineapple under the
Birth-Grade 5 sea! (We’ll still celebrate, even if there’s no snow on
Children's Activity Room the ground.) We’ll have books, games, activities, and
Deck the halls with boughs of holly…it’s time to crafts based on your favorite underwater sponge and
trim the tree! A variety of ornament crafts will all of his quirky friends. Caregivers must remain in the
be available to choose from while supplies last. room. Registration is required.
Adult caregivers must remain in the room.
No registration is required.
Family Snow Spectacular
Peppa Pig ® Party Saturday, January 4
10 am-1 pm
Saturday, December 7 All Ages
10:15-11 am
Meeting Room A/B
Birth-Age 7
Join us for a fun-filled snow spectacular for the whole
Meeting Room A/B family! We’ll have family-friendly snowball fights
Join us for a morning of stories about Peppa, little at 10:30 and 11:30 am (don’t worry – we’ll have
brother George, and all of their friends. Dancing, a backup plan if there’s no snow on the ground!)
activities, and a craft will round out the morning. Afterwards, warm up with some hot chocolate while
Adult caregivers must remain in the room. we enjoy a wintry short movie and crafts. Adult
Registration is required. caregivers must remain in the room for those under
the age of 12. No registration is required.
16 | Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public LibraryMarble Maze Makers Squishy Circuits® Science
Friday, January 10 Thursday, January 23 & Friday, January 24
4-5 pm 4-5 pm
Grades 2-5 Grades 1-3
Makerspace Makerspace
Do you like to build mazes and towers? Do you like Do you LOVE Squishy Circuits®? Never heard of them,
to race your friends to see who’s the fastest? Join us but want to learn how they work? Join us for a truly
for an hour full of fun building mazes and racing your electrifying two-part program. On day one, we will
marbles! Will your maze be the biggest, the longest, or be discussing the science behind Squishy Circuits®
the fastest? Put your building skills to the test and find while making a batch of our own dough! So bring your
out! Participants may enter the room independently; thinking cap and come ready to mix, measure, and
adult caregivers must remain in the library. get your hands messy. On day two, we will be using
Registration is required. our homemade dough for a build off! You bring the
imagination, and we’ll bring the rest! Adult caregivers
may leave the room, but must remain in the library.
Upcycle 101: Tie Pillows Registration is required; attendance is expected for
both sessions.
Tuesday, January 14
4-5 pm
Grades 4-7
Makerspace
How would you like to design and create the perfect
pillow to put in your bedroom? In this program, you’ll
learn how to turn your favorite t-shirt into that perfect
piece of décor! Participants are encouraged to bring
an adult size large or larger t-shirt to turn into their
upcycled pillow. All other supplies will be provided.
Adult caregivers must remain in the library for
participants under 12. Registration is required.
UNATTENDED CHILD POLICY
The Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library strives to provide an environment conducive to
lifelong learning and the personal development of its users. The MPHPL staff is committed
to helping children with activities related to the library. Library staff cannot, nor is it their
responsibility to serve as babysitters, teachers, or disciplinarians.
Parents are responsible for the behavior of their
children while they are in the library.
11 Children 11 years
of age and younger
must be accompanied and
12 Children 12 years
of age and older
may use the library unattended
directly supervised at all times by subject to the library rules and
a parent or other responsible policies concerning behavior,
person age 14 or older. conduct, and demeanor.
Policy approved October 13, 2005 by the Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library Board of Trustees. Amended November 19, 2015.
December - February Programming | 17Children’s Programs
Snazzy Nail Art
Monday, February 11
4-5 pm
Grades 4-7
Makerspace
Come to the library and get away from it all with a little
spa treatment. You will learn a basic design you can
do at home. Nail polish, tools, and other supplies will
be provided, however, you are welcome to bring a
favorite color with you. Adult caregivers must remain
in the library for any participant under the age of 12.
Registration is required.
Move ‘n’ Groove
Thursday, February 27
10:30–11 am
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Birth-Age 3
Meeting Room A/B Winterfest
Come to the library and get in motion! Enjoy moving
and grooving with fun and silly songs. Dance time will Saturday, December 7
be followed by simple cool-down stretches. 5-8 pm
Adult caregivers must remain in the room. All Ages
Registration is required. Merrifield Park
Come see us at the Mishawaka Parks and
Recreation’s annual Winterfest! We’ll have a craft
and activity for you to enjoy along with the other
fun activities happening at the festival including
ice skating, hot cocoa, horse-drawn carriage
rides, and more! No registration is required.
Day: Grandparents & Me:
DinoDays December
The Impossible Day: Tuesday, December 10
11 am-Noon
Leap Year STEAM Birth-Age 5
Saturday, February 29 Battell Community Center
10:30-11:30 am (904 N. Main St., Mishawaka)
Grades K-2 Attention grandparents! Come make memories
Youth Activity Room with your grandchild during an hour of themed
Leap year comes and then disappears once every four learning with crafts, games, and activities. We’ll
years. This program will impress you with STEAM projects be helping Mishawaka Parks & Recreation this
that, like Leap Year Day, disappear. Join us at the library month talk about everyone’s favorite prehistoric
for stories, bubble-making, and disappearing snowmen! creature: Dinosaurs! Registration is required and
Adult caregivers must remain in the room. can be done by calling (574) 258-1664 or visiting
Registration is required. www.mishawaka.in.gov/parksandrecreation.
18 | Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public LibraryTeen Programs
At-A-Glance
Grades 6-12
ESCAPE
THE DEATH STAR
Escape room
Registration begins
Monday, November 18 Escape the Death Star
for December-February programs
that require registration (as noted). Escape Room
Register online at mphpl.org, Thursday, December 12
by calling (574) 259-5277, or in person. 4-8 pm
All Ages
Youth Activity Room
Can you escape the Death Star and f lee from the
Mishawaka Library
pull of the Dark Side before time runs out? Only true
Jedis will succeed. Make sure to bring help; teams must
have at least three members. Teams will register for a
20-minute time slot; time preferences will be given on a
Questions? Call (574) 259-5277 x 1400 first-come, first-served basis. Children 11 and under must
be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.
Teen Gaming Night
1st & 3rd Tuesdays: Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
December 3 & 17, January 7 & 21, 4th Fridays:
February 4 & 18 December 27, January 24, & February 28
6-7:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm
Grades 6-12 Grades 6-12
Youth Activity Room Youth Activity Room
Join us for teen gaming! Play our Nintendo Switch™,
Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG)! Teen volunteers
or choose from an assortment of card, dice, and
help create teen programs, advise on the collection,
board games to play. Adult caregivers must remain
and help with other library projects. Check out a
in the library for any participant 11 years of age.
meeting to learn more. Adult caregivers must remain
Registration is required.
in the library for any participant under 11 years of age.
Registration is required.
League of Legends™
Every Thursday (No session 12/26)
Anime & Manga Club
3:30-7:30 pm 2nd Wednesdays:
Teens 13+ December 11, January 8, February 12
Friends Learning Center 4:30-5:30 pm
Summoners unite! Stop by to play League of Legends™ Grades 6-12
in the Friends Learning Center. Space is limited to Youth Activity Room
10 players. Registration for this season’s league is
Calling all anime and manga fans! Come to the
required. Register once (found under the 12/5/19
library to discuss your favorite series and shows.
date) to enroll for the entire December-February
Meet new people and make new friends. Adult
season. If a registered player misses two consecutive caregivers must remain in the library for any participant
sessions without notifying the library, their spot will be
under 11 years of age. Registration is required.
open for a new registrant.
December - February Programming | 19Teen Programs
Family Game Night
Tuesday, February 25
6-7:30 pm
All Ages
First Look Free Practice Youth Activity Room
SAT Test Game on! We’ll have a variety of family-friendly
tabletop board and card games as well as our
Saturday, January 4 Nintendo Switch™ consoles. Come solo or bring the
10 am-1 pm whole family! Adult caregivers must remain in the room
Grades 7-9 for any participant under the age of 10 and must
Youth Activity Room remain in the library for any participant under 12.
No registration is required.
MPHPL and Sylvan Learning Center are teaming
up to provide middle school students with an
opportunity to take a free SAT practice test.
The assessment will be proctored at the library,
courtesy of Sylvan Learning Center.
Space is limited. Registration is required.
Students should bring a #2 pencil and
Bittersweet Branch
a calculator. Questions? Call (574) 259-5277 x 2400
After the test, teens and their parents can
contact Sylvan at (574) 254-1055 to receive their
personalized results.
Dungeons & Dragons™
Every Monday
(No session 12/30 or 2/17)
Chip Challenge 4-5:45 pm
Grades 6-12
Tuesday, January 28
6:30-7:15 pm Conference Room
Teens (12+) & Adults Adventurers, ready your sword arm and prepare your
Youth Activity Room spells! The library is looking for 5 aspiring heroes to join us
Think you’re the chip master? Put your taste buds every Monday for Dungeons & Dragons™. New players
to the test at our Chip Challenge! A small prize will are encouraged, and the first meeting will handle the
be given to the person who successfully guesses basics of character creation. Huzzah! Registration is
the most chip f lavors. Registration is required. required and is limited to MPHPL cardholders. Register
once (found under the 12/2/19 date) to enroll for the
entire December-February season. If a registered player
misses two consecutive sessions without notifying the
Glow in the Dark library, their spot will be open to another player.
Teen Lock-In
Friday, February 7 Disney® Family Trivia Night
6:30-8:30 pm Wednesday, December 4
Grades 6-12 6-7:30 pm
Youth Activity Room All Ages
Join us as we turn off the lights and brighten Zimmerman Room
the night with glow sticks! Activities will include Bring the whole family (or a group of friends) for a
glow art, glow dancing, Pictionary™, and fun-filled night of magical Disney® trivia! Questions
classic games with a glow twist. Participants will cover all movies, from Snow White to Toy Story 4.
are encouraged to bring an old white t-shirt. Teams must have between 3-8 members. Make sure
Registration is required. to register fast; space is limited to 15 teams! Children 11
and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration is required.
20 | Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public LibraryHarris Branch
Questions? Call (574) 259-5277 x 3400
Teen Game & Grub
Presents: To
Toy Collecting 101 Saturday, December 7
Noon-1:30 pm
Grades 6-12
Tom's Vintage Toys Presents: Children's Activity Room
Toy Collecting 101 Who will take home the most wins? Play Super Smash
Bros.™ Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch™ or enjoy
Wednesday, January 29 a variety of popular teen board and card games
6-6:45 pm including OrganATTACK!™, Exploding Kittens™,
Teen (12+) & Adults Sushi Go!™, and more. Pizza, water, and soda will be
Zimmerman Room provided. A caregiver must remain in the library
Do you love toys as much as we do? Or maybe you for any participant under the age of 12.
just love things that make you feel nostalgic? Then Registration is required.
join us for this fun event! Tom’s Vintage Toys will be
joining us to discuss toy collecting and answer any
questions you may have about this nostalgic hobby.
Registration is required. Cupcakes & Canvas:
Holiday Edition
Saturday, December 7
Volunteer Day 3-4:30 pm
Wednesday, February 26
5:30-6:30 pm Teen (12+) & Adults
Teen (12+) & Adults Makerspace
Zimmerman Room Join us to create a messy canvas while enjoying
cupcakes and hot chocolate! Supplies will be
You might not believe it, but spring is on its way!
provided. Registration is required and limited
Join us for preparing crafts and stuffing goodie
to MPHPL cardholders.
bags for our annual Spring Egg-stravaganza.
Registration is required.
December - February Programming | 21Teen Programs
Upcycle 101: Tie Pillows
Tuesday, January 14
4-5 pm
Grades 4-7
Makerspace
DIY Star Wars Crafts
Monday, December 16 How would you like to design and create the
perfect pillow to put in your bedroom? In this
6-7 pm program, you’ll learn how to turn your favorite
Grades 4-7 t-shirt into that perfect piece of décor! Participants
Makerspace are encouraged to bring an adult size large or
larger t-shirt to turn into their upcycled pillow. All
Join us for an evening of crafts, all based on your other supplies will be provided. Adult caregivers
favorite sci-fi movie franchise! There will be a variety of must remain in the library for participants under 12.
crafts to choose from, so there’s sure to be something Registration is required.
for everyone - whether you’re a diehard fan or you’re
new to the Star Wars universe. Adult caregivers must
remain in the library for any participant under 12.
Registration is required.
Dungeons & Dragons ™
Miniature Painting
Saturday, February 22
2-4 pm
Teens (12+) & Adults
Makerspace
Bring your heroes to life in full color! Come and
paint your very own miniature to use in your D&D
game. Paints and a selection of minis will be
provided. Registration is required.
Family Snow Spectacular
Saturday, January 4
10 am-1 pm
All Ages
Meeting Room A/B
Join us for a fun-filled snow spectacular for the whole
family! We’ll have family-friendly snowball fights at
10:30 and 11:30 am (don’t worry – we’ll have a backup
plan if there’s no snow on the ground!) Afterwards,
warm up with some hot chocolate while we enjoy a
wintry short movie and crafts. Adult caregivers must
remain in the library for those under 12.
No registration is required.
22 | Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public LibraryMakerspace at Harris Branch
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Cupcakes & Canvas: Cricut 101: T-Shirt Design
Holiday Edition Saturday, February 1
Saturday, December 7 10:30 am-Noon or 2:30-4 pm | Adults 18+
3-4:30 pm | Teen (12+) & Adults Participants will receive an overview of
Cricut Design Space™ and use the program
Join us to create a messy canvas while enjoying
to create a vinyl transfer for a t-shirt.
cupcakes and hot chocolate! Supplies will be
Participants should bring a new cotton t-shirt.
provided. Registration is required and limited to MPHPL Registration is required and limited
cardholders. to MPHPL cardholders.
DIY Star Wars Crafts Chocolate School
Monday, December 16 Monday, February 10
6-7 pm | Grades 4-7
6-7 pm | Adults 18+
Join us for an evening of crafts, all based on your Just in time for Valentine’s Day! Come celebrate the
favorite sci-fi movie franchise! There will be a variety of holiday by making chocolates treats to give
crafts to choose from, so there’s sure to be something to your valentine – or keep them all for yourself!
for everyone - whether you’re a diehard fan or you’re Be prepared to get a little messy.
new to the Star Wars universe. Registration is required. Registration is required.
Adult Crafting: DIY Rolled Galentine's Night Out
Flower Shadowbox Thursday, February 13
Saturday, January 4 6-7:30 pm | Adults 18+
3-4:30 pm | Adults 18+ What’s Galentine’s Day? Only the best day of
Learn how to roll paper f lowers to create a unique the year! Come celebrate this day of friendship
5" x 7" shadowbox art piece. Supplies will be provided. with us as we decorate cupcakes and make a
Registration is required and limited simply lovely craft. Materials will be provided.
to MPHPL cardholders. Registration is required and limited to
MPHPL cardholders.
Wintry Button Art Dungeons & Dragons™
Monday, January 13
6-7:30 pm | Adults 18+ Miniature Painting
Join us for an evening of crafting where we’ll make Saturday, February 22
wintry works of art with just buttons and some glue! 2-4 pm | Teens (12+) & Adults
Supplies will be provided. Registration is required and Bring your heroes to life in full color! Come and paint
limited to MPHPL cardholders. your very own miniature to use in your D&D game.
Paints and a selection of minis will be provided.
Registration is required.
Upcycle 101: Tie Pillows
Tuesday, January 14
4-5 pm | Grades 4-7 Morning Makers:
How would you like to design and create the perfect DIY Coasters
pillow to put in your bedroom? In this program, you’ll
learn how to turn your favorite t-shirt into that perfect Tuesday, February 25
piece of décor! Participants are encouraged to bring 10:30 am-Noon | Adults 18+
an adult size large or larger t-shirt to turn into their Join us for a morning of muffins, coffee, and a DIY
upcycled pillow. All other supplies will be provided. masterpiece. Using the acrylic pour painting method,
Adult caregivers must remain in the library for participants will create a set of four coasters.
participants under 12. Registration is required. Registration is required and limited to MPHPL cardholders.
December - February Programming | 23Adult Programs
Dungeons & Dragons™
At-A-Glance 2nd Saturdays:
December 14, January 11, & February 8
Adults 18+ 11 am-4:45 pm
Adults 18+
Friends Room
Registration begins Desperate to get your Dungeons & Dragons™ fix? We
Monday, November 18 understand that adulthood can make finding a group
for December - February programs difficult, so we will be hosting a one-shot campaign
for five heroes with the sternest of mettle! Attendees
that require registration (as noted). will be allowed to prepare a 6th level character in
Register online at mphpl.org, advance using ONLY the 5E Player’s Handbook as
a resource. For those registrants unable to do so, a
by calling (574) 259-5277, or in person.
pre-made character will be provided. Beginners are
welcome. Registration is required for each individual
session and limited to MPHPL cardholders.
Mishawaka Library
Questions? Call (574) 259-5277 x 1300
Escape the Death Star
Escape Room
Thursday, December 12
4-8 pm Mug 'n' Muffin
All Ages
Youth Activity Room 3 Thursdays:
rd
Can you escape the Death Star and f lee from the
December 19, January 16, February 20
pull of the Dark Side before time runs out? Only true 10:15-11 am
Jedis will succeed. Make sure to bring help; teams must Adults 18+
have at least three members. Teams will register for a Friends Room
20-minute time slot; time preferences will be given on a
first-come, first-served basis. Children 11 and under must Enjoy coffee and a muffin as we discuss the book
be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. of the month. Books can be picked up a month
in advance at the front desk. Register for an
email reminder.
The Office Adult Trivia Night December 19: The Wife, The Maid, and the Mistress
Friday, December 13 by Ariel Lawhon
6:30-8 pm January 16: Defending Jacob by William Landay
Adults 18+ February 20: The Reading Promise: My Father and the
Youth Activity Room Books We Shared by Alice Ozma
Do you spend most of your free time binge-watching
The Office on Netf lix™? Do you have a Michael Scott
quote for every situation? Then join us for a night of trivia
based on your favorite workplace comedy! We’ll cover
everything from bears to beets to Battlestar Galactica.
Teams must have between 3-6 members.
Registration is required and limited to 15 teams.
24 | Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Librarye-Fight Club
1st Tuesdays:
January 7 & February 4
(No session 12/3)
5:30-7:30 pm
Adults 18+
Genealogy Roundtable
Friends Room 4th Thursdays:
Love fighting games like Mortal Kombat XI®, Street
January 23 & February 27 (No meeting 12/26)
Fighter V™, or UNIST? Come to the library to fight and 6:30-7:30 pm
put your skills to the test! Both veteran players and Adults 18+
newcomers are welcome. Registration is required. Heritage Center
Join us as we work together to discover our family
stories. Come with your questions, and share your
American Heritage knowledge. All family history researchers welcome.
No registration is required.
Roundtable
2nd Tuesdays: January 14 & February 11
(No meeting 12/10)
Chip Challenge
6:30-7:30 pm Tuesday, January 28
Adults 18+ 6:30-7:15 pm
Eisen Meeting Room Teens (12+) & Adults
Join us as our guest speakers discuss a variety of topics Youth Activity Room
of local interest. No registration is required. Think you’re the chip master? Put your taste buds
January 14: "A Postcard History of the to the test at our Chip Challenge! A small prize will
University of Notre Dame" be given to the person who successfully guesses the
presented by Dan Dosmann most chip f lavors. Registration is required.
February 11: "James Lewis Casaday: A Costumer,
a Collection, and a Community"
presented by Greta Fisher
Books & Board Games Club
Saturday, January 18
10 am-1 pm
Adults 18+
Friends Room
Join us for a book club with an interactive twist.
This month’s book selection will be Pride and Prejudice
Family Game Night
by Jane Austen. Copies will be available for checkout Tuesday, February 25
at the Mishawaka Circulation desk beginning Monday, 6-7:30 pm
December 9. After discussing the book, try your hand
All Ages
at the game Marrying Mr. Darcy - “a single man in
possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a Youth Activity Room
wife.” Registration is required and limited to MPHPL Game on! We’ll have a variety of family-friendly
cardholders. tabletop board and card games, as well as our
Nintendo Switch™ consoles. Come solo or bring the
whole family! Adult caregivers must remain in the
room for any participant under the age of 10 and
must remain in the library for any participant under
12. No registration is required.
December - February Programming | 25Adult Programs
Advance Care Planning with
Honoring Choices Indiana ®
Monday, January 27
Bittersweet Branch 2-3 pm
Adults 18+
Questions? Call (574) 259-5277 x 2300 Zimmerman Room
Everyone over the age of 18 is encouraged to have
an advance directive, or at least have someone
designated to speak for you in the event – even
Morning Makers: DIY Candles temporarily – that you cannot speak for yourself.
Monday, December 2 Come and learn more about why advance care
planning is important and how to complete an
10:30 am-Noon
advance directive document to let your loved ones
Adults 18+ and your medical caregivers know exactly what
Zimmerman Room your wishes are so they can be honored.
Would you like to learn how to make your own candles No registration is required.
to light up your home this cold winter season? Then
join us for a morning of muffins, coffee, and some DIY!
Supplies will be provided. Registration is required and
limited to MPHPL cardholders. Tom's Vintage Toys Presents:
Toy Collecting 101
Disney® Family Trivia Night Wednesday, January 29
Wednesday, December 4 6-6:45 pm
6-7:30 pm Teen (12+) & Adults
Zimmerman Room
All Ages
Do you love toys as much as we do? Or maybe
Zimmerman Room you just love things that make you feel nostalgic?
Bring the whole family (or a group of friends) for a Then join us for this fun event! Tom’s Vintage Toys will
fun-filled night of magical Disney® trivia! Questions will cover be joining us to discuss toy collecting and answer any
all movies, from Snow White to Toy Story 4. Teams must have questions you may have about this nostalgic hobby.
between 3-8 members. Make sure to register fast; space Registration is required.
is limited to 15 teams! Children 11 and younger must be
accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.
Morning Makers:
Morning Makers: Floral Yarn Wreath
Decorative Wooden Blocks Monday, February 3
Monday, January 6 10:30 am-Noon
10:30 am-Noon Adults (18+)
Adults 18+ Zimmerman Room
Join us for a morning of muffins, coffee, and a
Zimmerman Room DIY masterpiece. Regardless of whether the
Join us for a morning of muffins, coffee, and a DIY groundhog predicted an early spring, we will get
masterpiece. Paint, distress, and apply vinyl lettering ready for better weather by creating a f loral yarn
and designs to wooden blocks to create a great piece wreath that looks perfect on a door. Supplies will be
of home décor. Supplies will be provided. Registration provided. Registration is required and limited
is required and limited to MPHPL cardholders.
to MPHPL cardholders.
26 | Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public LibraryVolunteer Day
Wednesday, February 26
5:30-6:30 pm
Teens (12+) and Adults
Zimmerman Room
You might not believe it, but spring is on its way! Join
us for preparing crafts and stuffing goodie bags for our
annual Spring Egg-stravaganza. Registration is required.
Yak, Snack & Read
Harris Branch 2nd Tuesdays:
December 10, January 14, February 11
Questions? Call (574) 259-5277 x 3300 10:30-11:30 am
Adults 18+
Meeting Room C
Aspiring Authors New members are welcome to join Harris’ morning
book club! Books can be picked up a month in
Every Thursday (No session 12/26) advance at the front desk. Register for an email
Noon-1 pm reminder.
Adults 18+ December 10: Jane Eyre
Meeting Room C by Charlotte Brontë
Attention aspiring authors: Weary of toiling alone? January 14: Vanessa and Her Sister
Join the MPHPL writers' group to share your victories by Priya Parmar
and struggles with a gathering of peers. Participants are
February 11: The Magnificent Ambersons
encouraged to bring the first chapter of an original work
by Booth Tarkington
for presentation, praise, and critique.
No registration is required.
Family Snow Spectacular
Cupcakes & Canvas: Saturday, January 4
Holiday Edition 10 am-1 pm
All Ages
Saturday, December 7 Meeting Room A/B
3-4:30 pm Join us for a fun-filled snow spectacular for the
Teens (12+) & Adults whole family! We’ll have family-friendly snowball
Makerspace fights at 10:30 and 11:30 am (don’t worry – we’ll
Join us to create a messy canvas while enjoying cupcakes have a backup plan if there’s no snow on the
and hot chocolate! Supplies will be provided. Registration ground!) Afterwards, warm up with some hot
is required and limited to MPHPL cardholders. chocolate while we enjoy a wintry short movie
and crafts. No registration is required.
December - February Programming | 27Adult Programs
Adult Crafting: DIY Rolled Galentine's Night Out
Flower Shadowbox Thursday, February 13
Saturday, January 4 6-7:30 pm
3-4:30 pm Adults 18+
Adults 18+ Makerspace
What’s Galentine’s Day? Only the best day of the
Makerspace
year! Come celebrate this day of friendship with
Learn how to roll paper flowers to create a unique us as we decorate cupcakes and make a simply
5" x 7" shadowbox art piece. Supplies will be provided. lovely craft. Materials will be provided. Registration is
Registration is required and limited to required and limited to MPHPL cardholders.
MPHPL cardholders.
Wintry Button Art Dungeons & Dragons™
Monday, January 13 Miniature Painting
6-7:30 pm Saturday, February 22
Adults 18+ 2-4 pm
Makerspace Teens (12+) & Adults
Join us for an evening of crafting where we’ll Makerspace
make wintry works of art with just buttons and Bring your heroes to life in full color! Come and
some glue! Supplies will be provided. Registration paint your very own miniature to use in your D&D
is required and is limited to MPHPL cardholders. game. Paints and a selection of minis will be provided.
Registration is required.
Cricut 101: T-Shirt Design
Saturday, February 1 Morning Makers:
10:30 am-Noon or 2:30-4 pm DIY Coasters
Adults 18+
Tuesday, February 25
Makerspace
10:30 am-Noon
Participants will receive an overview of Cricut Adults 18+
Design Space™ and use the program to create
a vinyl transfer for a t-shirt. Participants should Makerspace
bring a new cotton t-shirt. Registration is required Join us for a morning of muffins, coffee, and a
and limited to MPHPL cardholders. DIY masterpiece. Using the acrylic pour painting
method, participants will create a set of
four coasters. Registration is required and limited
Chocolate School to MPHPL cardholders,
Monday, February 10
6-7 pm
Adults 18+
Makerspace
Just in time for Valentine’s Day! Come celebrate
the holiday by making chocolates treats to give
to your valentine – or keep them all for yourself!
Be prepared to get a little messy.
Registration is required.
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