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Downtown Mishawaka Library
209 Lincoln Way East
Mishawaka, IN  46544
Phone: 574-259-5277

Bittersweet Branch Library
602 Bittersweet Road
Mishawaka, IN  46544
Phone: 574-259-0392

Harris Branch Library
51446 Elm Road
Granger, IN  46530
Phone: 574-271-3179

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Inspire
Lori Borgman - Speaking April 19
3/1/10    The Sharing Box - ALL MONTH - The "Sharing Box" is an activity box for a child and an adult caregiver. Just ask for The Sharing Box at the Children's Services Desk. All Branches
3/1/10    Who's Hiding This Month in The Library - ALL MONTH - Each month the Bittersweet Branch hosts "Who's Hiding in the Library?" A drawing is held at the end of the month for two lucky children.  Bittersweet Branch Library
3/1/10    Pot O' Gold Counting Contest - Guess how many gold coins are in the pot. The person who guesses closest to the actual number will win a free book. Continues through Monday, March 15Downtown Mishawaka Library
3/10/10    Beginning Word Computer Class Registration Begins - Registration for a Beginning Word computer class begins today. The class will be held Wednesday, March 17 at 9:15 a.m.  Downtown Mishawaka Library
3/11/10    Yak, Snack & Read Book Discussion Group - The group will be reading Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. Harris Branch Library
3/11/10    Healthy Nutrition Habits for Children - Doctor Rita Cortese of Quality Care Pediatrics will discuss how to keep children eating well. Harris Branch Library
3/11/10    Make and Take Bookmarks - Always looking for a piece of paper to use as a bookmark? Stop by and create a bookmark to take home and one for patrons to pick up at the Circulation Services desk. Downtown Mishawaka Library
3/11/10    American Heritage Roundtable - Lieutenant Brian Linson from the Mishawaka Fire Department will discuss the history of the department. Downtown Mishawaka Library
3/13/10    Michiana Genealogy Fair 2010 - Interested in learning more about your family tree? Attend the South Bend Area Genealogical Society's Michiana Genealogy Fair 2010. Speaker: Curt Witcher from the Allen County Public Library in Ft. Wayne. Downtown Mishawaka Library
3/13/10    Free Tax Assistance - Volunteers from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) will provide tax assistance for seniors. Help is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bittersweet Branch Library
3/15/10    String of Purls - Students in the 6th to 12th grades and adults who would like to knit are invited to String of Purls, a knitting group for beginners to the advanced. Patterns will be provided. Bring your own materials. Bittersweet Branch Library
3/16/10    Cooperative Antique Study Group - A discussion of antiques. Downtown Mishawaka Library
3/16/10    Lucky Leprechaun at the Library - Bring the family and join the Notre Dame Leprechaun as he shares a story and teaches an Irish jig. Bittersweet Branch Library
3/17/10    Beginning Word Computer Class - Patrons will learn how to create, save, and open documents and explore style options. Downtown Mishawaka Library
3/17/10    Let's Talk...English! - If you're a woman looking for the opportunity to meet and practice English conversation, you will be interested in Let's Talk...English! Harris Branch Library
3/17/10    Itsy Bitsy Yoga - Certified instructor Sara Bolen will lead the class. Bring a blanket for baby. Non-crawling babies birth to 9 months only. Registration begins Monday, March 8 Harris Branch Library
3/18/10    Make and Take Bookmarks - Always looking for a piece of paper to use as a bookmark? Stop by and create a bookmark to take home and one for patrons to pick up at the Circulation Services desk. Bittersweet Branch Library
3/18/10    Twilight Time Tales - Bring your "special blankie" and snuggle up to watch Geraldine Pig act out her puppet show. Then, create a colorful quilt to take home. Downtown Mishawaka Library
3/18/10    Mug 'n Muffin Book Discussion Group - March book: Plainsong by Kent Haruf.  Downtown Mishawaka Library
3/19/10    Teen Library Lock-In - Games! Food! A Great Movie! You'll find it all at the Teen Library Lock-In. Registration: March 1-13 at the Reference Services Desk in your favorite library. Limited space. Downtown Mishawaka Library
3/20/10    Let's Speak Spanish - If you have some ability speaking Spanish and want to improve your fluency, join us for this informal conversation group. Experienced speakers will guide the weekly conversations. Registration not necessary. Harris Branch Library
3/20/10    Free Tax Assistance - Volunteers from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) will provide tax assistance for seniors. Help is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bittersweet Branch Library
3/20/10    Free Tax Assistance - Volunteers from Saint Mary's College and the University of Notre Dame will provide tax assistance for unemployed taxpayers or those with a household income under $39,000. Help is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Downtown Mishawaka Library
3/22/10    Storytime Sampler - Storytime Sampler provides a sampling of the reading materials and activities used in the library's preschool and toddler programs. Bittersweet Branch Library
3/24/10    Let's Talk...English! - If you're a woman looking for the opportunity to meet and practice English conversation, you will be interested in Let's Talk...English! Harris Branch Library
3/25/10    Make and Take Bookmarks - Always looking for a piece of paper to use as a bookmark? Stop by and create a bookmark to take home and one for patrons to pick up at the Circulation Services desk. Harris Branch Library
3/27/10    Free Tax Assistance - Volunteers from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) will provide tax assistance for seniors. Help is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bittersweet Branch Library
3/27/10    Free Tax Assistance - Volunteers from Saint Mary's College and the University of Notre Dame will provide tax assistance for unemployed taxpayers or those with a household income under $39,000. Help is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Downtown Mishawaka Library
3/27/10    Let's Speak Spanish - If you have some ability speaking Spanish and want to improve your fluency, join us for this informal conversation group. Experienced speakers will guide the weekly conversations. Registration not necessary. Harris Branch Library
3/31/10    Let's Talk English - If you're a woman looking for the opportunity to meet and practice English conversation, you will be interested in Let's Talk...English! Harris Branch Library
3/31/10    Battle of the Books - Battle of the Books, a reading competition for 5th graders, is tonight. Penn High School
4/1/10    39 Clues Book Club: A Continuation - Registration begins today! Come explore the mystery and history surrounding the 39 Clues Series.  Harris Branch Library
4/1/10    Manga Book Discussion Group - Students in grades 6-12 will discuss classic literature graphic novels. Downtown Mishawaka Library
4/3/10    Free Tax Assistance - Volunteers from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) will provide tax assistance for seniors. Help is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bittersweet Branch Library
4/3/10    Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party - Enjoy a morning of fun and celebrate the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books by Jeff Kinney. Contests, crafts, and more. Registration begins Monday, March 22Downtown Mishawaka Library
4/5/10    Perler Bead Blast - Children aged six years and up and an adult caregiver will have a blast creating colorful designs with plastic beads using four simple steps  Harris Branch Library
4/6/10    What's Cooking in the Cafe? - Students in grades 1-3 can enjoy a hands-on cooking experience with Martha from the Book Nook Cafe. Registration begins Wednesday, March 24Harris Branch Library
4/7/10    Let's Talk...English! - If you're a woman looking for the opportunity to meet and practice English conversation, you will be interested in Let's Talk...English! Harris Branch Library
4/7/10    Make It and Shape It Playdough - Use your imagination and have a great time making and shaping playdough! Harris Branch Library
4/8/10    Spring Into Shape! - Get your kids off the couch this Spring Break and bring your entire family to the Children's Activity Room to join in a work-out. Harris Branch Library
4/10/10    Free Tax Assistance - Volunteers from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) will provide tax assistance for seniors. Help is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bittersweet Branch Library
4/10/10    Teen Read-A-Thon - Teens are invited to read their favorite books in the Young Adult Room. Special prizes and snacks will also be available. All Branches
4/10/10    Free Tax Assistance - Volunteers from Saint Mary's College and the University of Notre Dame will provide tax assistance for unemployed taxpayers or those with a household income under $39,000. Help is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Downtown Mishawaka Library
4/12/10    Storytime Sampler - Storytime Sampler provides a sampling of the reading materials and activities used in the library's preschool and toddler programs. Bittersweet Branch Library
4/13/10    Yak, Snack & Read Book Discussion Group - The group will be reading Markus Zusak's book The Book ThiefHarris Branch Library
4/14/10    Friends' Writing Group - Writers of all genre and experience levels can attend. Downtown Mishawaka Library
4/14/10    Let's Talk...English! - If you're a woman looking for the opportunity to meet and practice English conversation, you will be interested in Let's Talk...English! Harris Branch Library
4/22/10    Kids Garden Club - What's growing at the library? Have fun planting flowers from seeds and watch them grow throughout the spring and summer. Harris Branch Library
4/24/10    Resources for Caregivers - Sarah Ressler, Family Caregiver Coordinator for REAL Services, will discuss Home Sweet Home. Barbara Dzikowski, Program Director for Alzheimers Services, will cover Understanding Alzheimers Disease.  Bittersweet Branch Library

 



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