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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
Summer Reading ProgramDriven to Read -
Summer Reading Program 2009

June 1 - July 31, 2009  :  For Adults, Teens and Children!
7/1/09    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
7/1/09    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
7/4/09    July 4th Closing - All Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library locations will be closed today to celebrate Independence Day. All Branches
7/6/09    Driven to Create - Participate in a walk-in-craft and be driven to create a variety of crafts this summer.  Harris Branch Library
7/8/09    Friends' Writing Group - Writers of all genre and experience levels can attend. Downtown Mishawaka Library
7/8/09    Let's Talk...English - The Harris Branch Library is offering the opportunity for women to meet and practice English conversation. The program is free and open to all women who want to improve their ability to converse in English. Participants must register.  Harris Branch Library
7/8/09    The Case of the Amazing Race Car: A Family Movie - Families are invited to join Detective Encyclopedia Brown and side-kick Sally as they find who stole the race car in this 30-minute movie. Bittersweet Branch Library
7/9/09    Yak, Snack & Read Book Discussion Group - The group will be reading Edwin O'Connor's book The Last HurrahHarris Branch Library
7/9/09    Rookie Riders - Sing along with the book The Wheels on the Race Car, make a racing car dashboard, and participate in race car activities. Downtown Mishawaka Library
7/9/09    Preventing the Spread of Germs - Doctor Rita Cortese of Quality Care Pediatrics will discuss ways to prevent the spread of germs. Harris Branch Library
7/9/09    Friends' Craft Group - Join the group and make a creative sign for your garden. Downtown Mishawaka Library
7/10/09    Sock Hop - Enjoy a blast from the past from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The dance will begin with Halana Hattery from Dance the Nite Away in Mishawaka providing an East Coast swing lesson from 7:00 to 7:30. Kevin Guy, The DJ Guy, will be on hand to spin songs from the 1950s.  Downtown Mishawaka Library
7/11/09    Summer Saturday Hours - All MPHPL locations will be open Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through September 5. Weekday hours will remain the same. All Branches
7/14/09    Yak, Snack & Read Book Discussion Group - The group will be reading Dorothy Gilman's book Mrs. Pollifax UnveiledHarris Branch Library
7/14/09    Beginner's Crewel Embroidery Class - Participants will learn stitches by working on a single project. Harris Branch Library
7/15/09    The Case of the Amazing Race Car: A Family Movie - Families are invited to join Detective Encyclopedia Brown and side-kick Sally find who stole the race car in this 30-minute movie. Tickets (which are free) are required for these showings. Harris Branch Library
7/15/09    Let's Talk...English - The Harris Branch Library is offering the opportunity for women to meet and practice English conversation. The program is free and open to all women who want to improve their ability to converse in English.  Harris Branch Library
7/15/09    Child Car Seat Safety Check - Bring your car seat for inspection by St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department officers. Harris Branch Library
7/20/09    Driven to Create - Participate in a walk-in-craft and be driven to create a variety of crafts this summer.  Harris Branch Library
7/21/09    Cooperative Antique Study Group - Barbara Wagle leads a discussion on antiques. This month the group will discuss coins and paper money. Downtown Mishawaka Library
7/22/09    Let's Talk...English - The Harris Branch Library is offering the opportunity for women to meet and practice English conversation. The program is free and open to all women who want to improve their ability to converse in English.  Harris Branch Library
7/23/09    Let's Build a Rain Barrel - Learn the benefits of a rain barrel, how they are constructed, and how to use it. Each participant will make a rain barrel to take home. There is a charge for supplies. Harris Branch Library
7/23/09    The Case of the Amazing Race Car: A Family Movie - Families are invited to join Detective Encyclopedia Brown and side-kick Sally find who stole the race car in this 30-minute movie. Downtown Mishawaka Library
7/27/09    Beginning Juggling - Learn the art of juggling balls, clubs, rings, Diablo, and flower sticks.  Bittersweet Branch Library
7/28/09    ROZ Puppets: Spinning Wheels with Rumpelstiltskin - What roles do Rufus and Pete play in the Rumpelstiltskin surprise ending? Find out when you bring your family to this enjoyable puppet show. Tickets (which are free) are required for these showings. Harris Branch Library
7/29/09    ROZ Puppets: Spinning Wheels with Rumpelstiltskin - What roles do Rufus and Pete play in the Rumpelstiltskin surprise ending? Find out when you bring your family to this enjoyable puppet show. Tickets (which are free) are required for this showing. Bittersweet Branch Library
7/29/09    Let's Talk...English - The Harris Branch Library is offering the opportunity for women to meet and practice English conversation. The program is free and open to all women who want to improve their ability to converse in English. Participants must register.  Harris Branch Library
7/29/09    ROZ Puppets: Spinning Wheels with Rumpelstiltskin - What roles do Rufus and Pete play in the Rumpelstiltskin surprise ending? Find out when you bring your family to this enjoyable puppet show. Downtown Mishawaka Library
8/7/09    Great Books Discussion Group Registration Deadline - Today is the last day to register for the 2009-2010 Great Books program. Click on this link to download a registration form. All Branches

 



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