Click here for a printable version of the Children's Services Summer Reading Program Flyer (.pdf)
Downtown Mishawaka BUZZ INTO YOUR LIBRARY! Tuesday, June 3 at 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Downtown Mishawaka Library All ages are invited to buzz into the Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library on Tuesday, June 3 at 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. for a presentation of “Bee Movie” and a visit by the Old Country Buffet Bee. Attendees will watch as Barry B. Benson, a bee disillusioned with making honey, befriends a human after she saves his life. No registration is required. SIX-LEGGED SCIENCE! Thursday, June 5 at 2:30 p.m. Downtown Mishawaka Library Park naturalists from the St. Joseph County Parks Outreach Program will present an interactive program on the world of insects. See live specimens, learn about collecting and releasing insects, and make a craft. Registration for children entering grades K – 6 begins Wednesday, May 21. FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY Tuesday, June 17 at 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. Downtown Mishawaka Library Float like butterflies during this preschool program. An interactive version of the story The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle will be performed. Children may try butterfly bowling and the caterpillar crawl! A butterfly-themed movie and craft will round out the program. Registration for children 3 1/2 years old to entering Kindergarten with an adult begins Tuesday, June 3. ZOO TO YOU! Thursday, June 26 at 2:30 p.m. Downtown Mishawaka Library Potawatomi Zoo’s “edzoocators” will be here with a hissing cockroach, a tarantula, and some bug-eating amphibians. Come and discover interesting facts about these fascinating live creatures. No registration required. LET’S GO ON A BUG HUNT Tuesday, July 8 at 2:30 p.m. Downtown Mishawaka Library Go on a bug hunt, hear bug stories, play bug games, and make a craft. Registration for children entering grades 1 - 3 begins Tuesday, June 24. GO BUGGY FOR BALLOONS! Tuesday, July 15 at 2:30 p.m. Downtown Mishawaka Library Go “buggy” as you learn how to twist balloons into shapes with Balloon Artist, Michael Standiford. Pre-inflated balloons will be provided for the children to twist. Registration for children entering grades 4 - 6 begins Tuesday, July 1.	Bittersweet Branch WEB WEAVERS! Tuesday, June 3 at 2:30 p.m. Bittersweet Branch Library A park naturalist from the St. Joseph County Parks Outreach Program will lead us in a fun, interactive introduction to spiders and what makes them unique. We’ll learn about spider web construction and observe live specimens. A craft will be included. Registration for children entering grades K – 6 begins Wednesday, May 21. ZOO TO YOU! Thursday, June 26 at 11:00 a.m. Bittersweet Branch Library Potawatomi Zoo’s “edzoocators” will be here with a hissing cockroach, a tarantula, and some bug-eating amphibians. Come and discover interesting facts about these fascinating live creatures. No registration required. “S’MORE” CAMPFIRE FUN! Thursday, July 17 at 7:00 p.m. Bittersweet Branch Library Join us on the patio for our annual evening of stories and fun around the campfire. Families are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets and their own “S’mores” makings. Marshmallows will be provided. Scouts from Troop 122 of the Osceola United Methodist Church will assist with the marshmallow toasting. No registration required. Alternate rain location: Covered bookdrop drive-thru	Harris Branch SIX-LEGGED SCIENCE! Wednesday, June 4 at 10:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Harris Branch Library Park naturalists from the St. Joseph County Parks Outreach Program will present an interactive program on the world of insects. See live specimens, learn about collecting and releasing insects, and make a craft. Registration for children entering grades K – 6 begins Wednesday, May 21. INSECT-O-MANIA Tuesday, June 24 at 2:00 p.m. Harris Branch Library Do creepy crawly things intrigue you? Then you will want to join us for an afternoon of insect trivia! Registration for children entering grades 4 - 6 begins Tuesday, June 17. ZOO TO YOU! Wednesday, June 25 at 11:00 a.m. Harris Branch Library Potawatomi Zoo’s “edzoocators” will be here with a hissing cockroach, a tarantula, and some bug-eating amphibians. Come and discover interesting facts about these fascinating live creatures. Tickets are required for the Harris Branch Library only and will be available starting Monday, June 16. FLUTTER, BUZZ, ZOOM Wednesday, July 9 at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Harris Branch Library Flutter, buzz, and zoom while you listen to stories and do butterfly, cricket, and firefly activities. Make a bug craft to take home. Registration for children 3 1/2 years old to entering Kindergarten begins Wednesday, July 2. BUSY AS BEES Thursday, July 10 at 2:00 p.m. Harris Branch Library Alex Lesniak, named Young Bee Keeper of the Year, will be presenting the life of a honey bee. Make a bee craft. Registration for children entering grades 1 - 3 begins Thursday, July 3.

STORYTIME PROGRAMS Treetop Tales - Harris Branch Library Mondays, June 2 & 16 and July 7 & 21 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. Storytime Sampler - Bittersweet Branch Library Mondays, June 9 & 23 and July 14 & 28 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. Stories, songs, and fingerplays for all ages. Adult caregivers must attend with children seven years and younger. No registration required.

It's Here! View the movie on the left for the "Catch the Reading Bug!" music video.
Then, click on the bug to the right to view the Children's Summer Reading Program Promo (PowerPoint presentation).