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MPHPL Changes for St. Joe County Public Library Reciprocal Borrowers

In January 2022, St. Joe County Public Library (SJCPL) established an annual charge of $50 to our Mishawaka patrons. In response, on January 20, 2022, the Board of Trustees of the Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library moved to reciprocate St. Joe County Public Library’s decision to introduce a $50 fee to MPHPL patrons.

VITA 2022 Services Available 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.

MPHPL Promotes Stephanie Maggart to Community Engagement Coordinator

The Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library is pleased to announce the promotion of Stephanie Maggart to the position of Community Engagement Coordinator.

Beloved Rabbit is Back on Display at Mishawaka Library

When renovations finished in 2018, MPHPL Director Donna Meeks recalls that Roland Morin, a longtime serving board member, insisted that the bunny statue return and be part of the new children’s area. “It was important to him that the tradition be continued and we were more than happy to honor his wishes,” said Meeks.

MPHPL Hosts Peter De Kever’s Book-Signing Event

On Saturday, December 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., MPHPL will host a book-signing event for author Peter De Kever in the atrium of the downtown Mishawaka Library.

South Bend Area Genealogical Society Scan-a-Thon

MPHPL Partners with South Bend Area Genealogical Society for Scan-a-Thon

The downtown Mishawaka Library is partnering with the South Bend Area Genealogical Society to host a first-ever Scan-a-Thon on Saturday, November 13, 2021.

MPHPL Promotes Jennifer Ludwig to Director of Patron Services

The Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library is pleased to announce veteran employee Jennifer Ludwig has been promoted to Director of Patron Services.

Join Author and Historian Robert Mueller Live on Veterans Day

Veterans Day is a special day to remember and thank veterans who served honorably during war or peacetime. This Veterans Day 2021, we invite the community to come together online via Zoom as we welcome author and historian Robert Mueller as our special Veterans Day MPHPL guest speaker.

Heritage Room at Mishawaka Library Opens Monday, October 25

The Heritage Room at the downtown Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library will open on Monday, October 25, 2021. The doors were closed to the room in March of 2020, and Monday will be the first time that library-goers will be able to step foot back in the room, which has a new name and a new purpose.

Renovated Common Area at Mishawaka Library Reopens

The Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library is excited to announce renovations to the Common Area inside the downtown Mishawaka Library are complete. The area will reopen to the public Monday, Sept. 13.