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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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Make A Splash - Summer Reading Program
9/1/10   Tickets Available for Popular Movie - Don't be "wimpy!" Free tickets are available beginning today for a movie about a boy who is determined to be the most popular kid in his middle school. The movie, based on Jeff Kinney's book, is Saturday, September 18 at 2:00 p.m.  Downtown Mishawaka Library
9/1/10   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
9/1/10   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
9/1/10   Registration Begins Today for Beginning Computing - Registration for a Beginning Computing class on Wednesday, September 8 at 9:15 a.m. begins today. Patrons who have never used a computer and would like to learn the very basics will benefit from this class.  Downtown Mishawaka Library
9/6/10   Holiday Closing - All MPHPL locations will be closed today to celebrate Labor Day. Normal library hours will resume Tueday. All Branches
9/8/10   Friends' Writing Group - Writers of all genre and experience levels can attend. Downtown Mishawaka Library
9/8/10   Let's Talk...English! - Let's Talk...English! offers women looking for the opportunity to meet and practice English conversation the chance to converse. Harris Branch Library
9/8/10   Beginning Computing - This class is designed for patrons who have never used a computer and would like to learn the very basics will benefit from this class. Downtown Mishawaka Library
9/9/10   Yak, Snack & Read Book Discussion Group - The group will be reading Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow. Harris Branch Library
9/9/10   American Heritage Roundtable - Michael F. Betts, a local Civil War re-enactor will speak. Betts is the chaplain for the 21st Indiana Light Artillery Battery and the Brigade chaplain for the Indiana Brigade. Downtown Mishawaka Library
9/9/10   Back-to-School Immunizations - Rita Cortese, M.D., of Quality Care Pediatrics will discuss back-to-school immunizations. Harris Branch Library
9/11/10   Regular Saturday Library Hours Resume - The downtown Mishawaka Library and the Harris Branch Library resume regular library hours today. They will remain open one hour later, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Bittersweet Branch will continue their regular Saturday hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m All Branches
9/13/10   Percy Jackson Time - Are you a fan of the Percy Jackson books? Students in grades 6-12 can meet to discuss the fourth and fifth books in Rick Riordan's series. Downtown Mishawaka Library
9/13/10   Crockpot Cooking: From Appetizers to Desserts - Learn how to make everything from appetizers to desserts in a crockpot as Edie Sutton from the Purdue Extension Office of St. Joseph County offers a great opportunity to learn great tips on crockpot cooking. Downtown Mishawaka Library
9/13/10   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
9/14/10   Yak, Snack, & Read Book Discussion Group - The group will be reading The Innocent Man by John Grisham. Harris Branch Library
9/15/10   Let's Talk...English! - Let's Talk...English! offers women looking for the opportunity to meet and practice English conversation the chance to converse. Harris Branch Library
9/15/10   Registration Begins Today for Beginning Internet - Registration for a Beginning Internet class on Wednesday, September 22 at 9:15 a.m. begins today. The class will cover basic search techniques to find information on the web. Downtown Mishawaka Library
9/16/10   Mug 'n Muffin Book Discussion Group - Join us to discuss Good Night, Mr. Tom by Michelle Magorian. Books are available at Circulation Services, downtown Mishawaka Library. Downtown Mishawaka Library
9/16/10   Banking 101 for Teens - Teens aged 13 through 16 and their parents are encouraged to attend a special program to learn the best ways to begin saving and banking. Learn information on bank cards, credit cards, saving, and general good money handling practices. Harris Branch Library
9/18/10   Popular Movie Shown at Library - Don't be "wimpy!" Bring your parents to see a movie about a boy determined to become the most popular kid in his middle school. This PG-rated movie is based on the best selling book by Jeff Kinney. Tickets are required. Downtown Mishawaka Library
9/20/10   Resources for People with Vision Issues - Area residents who have someone in their family with vision issues are invited to learn about area resources through a presentation by the Granger Lions Club. Harris Branch Library
9/20/10   Alzheimers: Knowing the 10 Early Detection Signs - Doris Mathew, Community Services Liaison with the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Indiana, will discuss the early signs of Alzheimers. Bittersweet Branch Library
9/21/10   Cooperative Antique Study Group - Barbara Wagle leads a discussion on antiques. Downtown Mishawaka Library
9/21/10   Bookworm Club - Children in grades 1-3 who like to read are invited to join. Registration begins in person Monday, September 13 at 5:30 p.m. Harris Branch Library
9/22/10   Bookworm Club - Children in grades 1-3 who like to read are invited to join. Registration begins in person Monday, September 13 at 5:30 p.m. Harris Branch Library
9/22/10   Let's Talk...English! - Let's Talk...English! offers women looking for the opportunity to meet and practice English conversation the chance to converse. Harris Branch Library
9/22/10   Beginning Internet - This class will cover basic search techniques to find information on the web. Downtown Mishawaka Library
9/25/10   Introduction to Zumba - Licensed instructor Karin Speicher introduces families to the fun movements of Zumba. Bittersweet Branch Library
9/27/10   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
9/29/10   Let's Talk...English! - Let's Talk...English! offers women looking for the opportunity to meet and practice English conversation the chance to converse. Harris Branch Library
10/2/10   Disc-Dog Demonstration - Watch Danny Eggleston and his high-flying border collie Guinan demonstrate their disc championship skills and share dog safety tips. Bittersweet Branch Library
10/4/10   College Essay Seminar for College Applicants - Take the torture out of college application and scholarship essay writing and learn how to distinguish yourself "in 500 words or less". Registration begins Monday, September 13Harris Branch Library
10/4/10   Series and Sequels: Percy Jackson Jamboree - Children in grades 4 and 5 are welcome to test their knowledge of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians book series. Registrations begins Monday, September 13 at 5:30 p.m.Harris Branch Library
10/5/10   Anime Drawing Program - Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to draw anime characters, dress as their favorite one, and sample vegetarian sushi. Basic drawing assistance provided. Registration begins Monday, September 20Bittersweet Branch Library

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