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2023 Free Tax Assistance at Mishawaka Library

Individuals and families with an annual household income of $64,000 or less can file for free through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, sponsored by Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. The program is a grant-based IRS initiative designed to support free tax preparation service for the underserved through various partner organizations.

2023 – New Year, New Youth Cards

Adults may now choose between Child, Teen or Unlimited access when registering their minor for a Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library card. Current MPHPL cardholders may visit the library to review or change their minor’s access level at any time.

Harris Branch Construction Updates

Exciting News! The Harris Branch is undergoing construction this year. Follow the changes and construction progress in this MPHPL article dedicated to the ongoing renovations!

SAMS Technical Publishing Free for MPHPL Cardholders

Since 1946 SAMS Technical Publishing manuals have been the standard that repair technicians have insisted upon having to provide professional repairs for their customers. Now MPHPL cardholders have free access to thousands of manuals and schematics via the SAMS Technical Publishing database.

MPHPL Hosts Inaugural Local Author Fair for Adults

The event will take place at the Mishawaka Library from 4 to 7 p.m. and is designed to give writers and readers of adult fiction and non-fiction an opportunity to connect.

VetNow – Free Online Resources for Veterans

The VetNow™ database supports our community’s veterans and their families with navigating the VA bureaucracy, providing academic tutoring and employment transition assistance. VetNow live navigators are available free to all MPHPL patrons from any computer or mobile device seven days a week from 2-11 p.m.

Plan, Organize, Protect. Gale LegalForms

Cardholders Have Free Access to Gale LegalForms

Everyone needs legal assistance at one time or another. Rest assured MPHPL has Gale LegalForms resources ready for library card holders. Gale LegalForms is relevant to Indiana laws. There are categories like divorce, bankruptcy, power of attorney, and incorporation, among others.

MPHPL Partners with Ivy Tech Community College to Host Job Fair

The Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library is partnering with Ivy Tech Community College to host a Job Fair on Wednesday, October 5, from 1-4 p.m. at the Mishawaka Library. Several local employers from various industries will be available to discuss employment opportunities.

Aging & Wellness Resource Fair

The Aging & Wellness Resource Fair will be held at the Mishawaka Library from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24! Aging Connections is a nonprofit grassroots cooperative that provides quality educational programs and community resources.

Michiana Company Restores Harris Branch Patio Furniture

Anyone who owns outdoor patio furniture knows how real the challenge can be when trying to preserve its longevity after a few outdoor seasons in Michiana. We know the struggle all too well with having patio furniture in our beautiful courtyard areas at two of our libraries.