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Get in Your Element This Fall with a Library Card

This September, the Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library joins the American Library Association (ALA) to remind everyone about the valuable resources available with a library card. A library card allows you to borrow books in person, read digital eBooks, listen to eAudiobooks and so much more.

MPHPL Promoted Thomas Vorenkamp IT Manager

MPHPL Is Excited To Announce the Promotion of Thomas Vorenkamp

The Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library is pleased to announce the promotion of Thomas Vorenkamp to the position of Information Technology Manager. Vorenkamp began his career with Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library in February 2022 as a System Support Specialist. Since February 2023, he has served as the Interim IT Manager.

19th Annual, River Bend Quilt Show Aug. 24-26

19th Annual River Bend Quilt Show at Mishawaka Library Aug. 24-26

The River Bend Quilt Guild will be hosting their 19th annual Quilt Show at the downtown Mishawaka Library over a three-day period starting Thursday, Aug. 24. The public is invited to attend free of charge during the following days and hours: Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Photo of NIPSCO Check Presentation - Andrew Regnier, business agent with Heat & Frost Insulators Local 75, Yancy Gradeless, Valley Insulating Co. Inc., Rick Rittenhouse, MPHPL maintenance manager, MPHPL operations manager Dena Wargo, and Kirby Dipert, Michele Abrell and Voskra Darnell all representing NIPSCO

MPHPL Receives NIPSCO Energy Efficiency Incentive Rebate

The Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library received an energy efficiency incentive rebate from Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) for energy-efficient projects recently conducted at the library’s three locations.

MPHPL Is Part of the Indiana Library Passport Program

The Indiana Library Passport (ILP) is a free, mobile-friendly literacy program that enters library visitors into prize drawings when they use the program’s geo-location check-in service.

The program is sponsored by the Indiana State Library and encourages people to visit Indiana libraries and learn historical facts about libraries across the state.

The People Next Door – Witnessing the Holocaust

The Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library is honored to host the exhibition for this year’s The People Next Door student art and creative writing contest. This annual contest provides Michiana high school students an opportunity to hear the stories of Michiana’s own Holocaust survivors, then creatively respond to their experiences in an original work of art or creative writing.

All MPHPL Locations Are National Safe Place Stations

The Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library is proud that all of our library locations are Youth Service Bureau (YSB) of St. Joseph County Safe Stations! Currently there are 22,097 Safe Place Stations across the country.

MPHPL Staff Changes

Anne Britton now serves the Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library as the Collection Services Coordinator, and Karen Palmer serves as the Youth Services Coordinator. Please join us in congratulating both of our employees on their new roles at the Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library!

Libby / OverDrive App Updates

Now is the time to get get the Libby app! April 2023, the OverDrive app will be discontinued. MPHPL encourages you to make the switch to Libby, our newer reading app immediately. Libby is made by the same company, with the same goal of connecting you to our library and to your favorite eBooks, eAudiobooks and magazines.

MPHPL 2023 Local Youth Author Fair

Calling all Michiana Youth Authors! The Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library is looking for Michiana authors to participate in the upcoming Youth Local Author Fair. The event is designed to give youth writers and readers in the area an opportunity to connect.