Pop Open a Good Book!
Children's Summer Reading Program 2012
June 1 through July 31

Click here for a printable version of the Children's Services Summer Reading Program Flyer (.pdf)

 

DOWNTOWN MISHAWAKA

SUMMER READING
KICK-OFF PROGRAM
Wednesday, June 6
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
All Ages
No registration is required.

TWIST AND POP WITH BALLOONS
Wednesday, June 13
2:30 p.m.
Entering grades 4-6
Registration: Wed., May 30

FIVE LITTLE MONKEYS STORY TIME
Thursday, June 14
10:30 a.m.
Ages: 2-6
Registration: Thurs., May 31

WALK-IN CRAFT:
FATHER'S DAY CARD
Friday, June 15 and
Saturday, June 16
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
All Ages
No registration is required.

UP, UP, AND AWAY WITH PARACHTUE PLAY
Tuesday, June 19
10:30 a.m. - Entering grades 1-3
2:30 p.m. - Entering grades 4-6
Registration: Tues., June 5

PICTURE POPCORN BINGO
Thursday, June 21
10:30 a.m.
PreK - entering 1st
Registration: Thursday, June 7

CRACKER JACK BINGO
Thursday, June 21
2:30 p.m.
Entering grades 2-6
Registration: Thurs., June 7

EYE-POPPING FABULOUS FASHIONS
Monday, June 25
2:30 p.m.
Entering grades 3-6
Registration: Mon., June 11

POP, ROCK, & ROLL!
Thursday, June 28
2:30 p.m.
Ages: 3 1/2 through entering Kindergarten
Registration: Thurs., June 14

WALK-IN CRAFT:
READING ROCKET
Tuesday, July 3
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
All Ages
No registration is required.


FREE FAMILY MOVIE
(RATED: PG)
Monday, July 9
2:30 p.m.
All Ages
Tickets: Mon., June 25



TOPS AND BOTTOMS
Thursday, July 12
2:30 p.m.
Entering grades 1-4
Registration: Thurs., June 28



MISHAWAKA OLYMPICS
Monday, July 16
2:30 p.m.
Entering grades 4-6
Registration: Mon., July 2



CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Tuesday, July 24
2:30 p.m.
Entering grades 1-3
Registration: Tues., July 10



MINUTE TO WIN IT
Thursday, July 26
2:30 p.m.
Entering grades 3-6
Registration: Thurs., July 12



DIARY OF A WIMPY KID TRIVIA
Thursday, August 2
2:30 p.m.
Entering grades 3-6
Registration: Thurs., July 19

 

BITTERSWEET BRANCH

DISC DOG PROGRAM
Saturday, June 2
11:00 a.m.
All Ages
No registration is required.

PAWS TO READ
Saturday, June 2
2:00 p.m.
Entering grades 2-5
No registration is required.

WALK-IN CRAFT:
POP-UP CARDS
Wednesday, June 6
11:00 a.m.
All Ages
No registration is required.

BEDTIME STORIES
Thursday, June 7
7:00 p.m.
Ages 0-7
No registration is required.

STORYTIME SAMPLER
Monday, June 11
10:30 a.m.
All Ages
No registration is required.

DIGGIN' IN THE DIRT:
KIDS GARDEN CLUB
Tuesday, June 19
11:00 a.m.
Entering grades 1-6
Registration: Tues., June 5

STORYTIME SAMPLER
Monday, June 25
10:30 a.m.
All Ages
No registration is required.

PARACHUTE PLAY!
Wednesday, June 27
2:00 p.m.
PreK - entering 6th
Registration: Wed., June 13

WALK-IN CRAFT:
PATRIOTIC DAY
Tuesday, July 3
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
All Ages
No registration is required.

BEDTIME STORIES
Thursday, July 5
7:00 p.m.
All Ages
No registration is required.

PAWS TO READ
Saturday, July 7
2:00 p.m.
Entering grades 2-5

STORYTIME SAMPLER
Monday, July 9
10:30 a.m.
All Ages
No registration is required.

DIGGIN' IN THE DIRT:
KIDS GARDEN CLUB
Tuesday, July 17
11:00 a.m.
Entering grades 1-6
Registration: Tues., July 3

STORYTIME SAMPLER
Monday, July 23
10:30 a.m.
All Ages
No registration is required.

FREE FAMILY MOVIE:
THE SMURFS
Wednesday, July 25
2:00 p.m.
All Ages
Tickets: Wed., July 11


DIGGIN' IN THE DIRT:
KIDS GARDEN CLUB
Tuesday, August 14
11:00 a.m.
Entering grades 1-6
Registration: Tues., July 31

HARRIS
BRANCH

POP INTO THE LIBRARY
FOR A CRAFT
Monday, June 4
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
All Ages
No registration is required.

WONDERFUL WORLD OF GARDENING
Thursday, June 7
3:30 p.m.
Entering grades 1-6
Registration: Thurs., May 17

READING BUBBLE
Tuesday, June 12
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
and 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
All Ages
No registration is required.

WONDERFUL WORLD OF GARDENING
Thursday, June 14
3:30 p.m.
Entering grades 1-6
Registration: Thurs., May 17

POP INTO THE LIBRARY
FOR A CRAFT
Monday, June 18
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
All Ages
No registration is required.

WONDERFUL WORLD OF GARDENING
Thursday, June 21
3:30 p.m.
Entering grades 1-6
Registration: Thurs., May 17

FREE FAMILY MOVIE
Wednesday, June 27
2:00 p.m.
All Ages
Tickets: Wed., June 13

WONDERFUL WORLD OF GARDENING
Thursday, June 28
3:30 p.m.
Entering grades 1-6
Registration: Thurs., May 17

POP INTO THE LIBRARY
FOR A CRAFT
Monday, July 9
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
All Ages
No registration is required.

WONDERFUL WORLD OF GARDENING
Thursday, July 12
3:30 p.m.
Entering grades 1-6
Registration: Thurs., May 17

WONDERFUL WORLD OF GARDENING
Thursday, July 19
3:30 p.m.
Entering grades 1-6
Registration: Thurs., May 17

POP INTO THE LIBRARY
FOR A CRAFT
Monday, July 23
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
All Ages
No registration is required.

READING BUBBLE
Tuesday, July 24
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
and 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
All Ages
No registration is required.

WONDERFUL WORLD OF GARDENING
Thursday, July 26
3:30 p.m.
Entering grades 1-6
Registration: Thurs., May 17

FREE FAMILY MOVIE
Tuesday, July 31
2:00 p.m.
All Ages
Tickets: Tues., July 17

 

SPECIAL SUMMER FAMILY PROGRAMS - HELD AT ALL THREE LIBRARY LOCATIONS


SNITE MUSEUM OF ART

POP ROCKS!
 Explore how artists use pattern and color in their artwork.  Children will then become the artist by “poppin” some patterns and colors onto rocks they can use to decorate their yards. For Children Entering Grades 2-4.

Bittersweet Branch Library
Wednesday, June 6 at 2:00 p.m.
Registration: Wednesday, May 23

Harris Branch Library
Thursday, June 14 at 2:00 p.m.
Registration: Wednesday, May 30

POPPIN' PRINTS!
 Learn about printmaking, meet famous printmakers, check out cool works of art, and then create custom printed cards of their own. 
For Children Entering Grades 4-6.

Downtown Mishawaka Library
Thursday, June 7 at 2:00 p.m.
Registration: Thursday, May 24

Bittersweet Branch Library
Wednesday, June 13 at 2:00 p.m.
Registration: Wednesday, May 30

RONALD MCDONALD

Families are invited to join the fun with America’s beloved clown, Ronald McDonald.

Downtown Mishawaka Library
Friday, June 8 at 2:30 p.m.
* Tickets are required for this showing and will be available for pick up at the downtown Mishawaka Children's Services desk beginning Friday, May 25.

Harris Branch Library
Wednesday, June 13 at 11:00 a.m.
* Tickets are required for this showing and will be available for pick up at the Harris Children's Services desk beginning Friday, June 1.

Bittersweet Branch Library
Wednesday, July 11 at 11:00 a.m.
* Tickets are required for this showing and will be available for pick up at the Bittersweet Children's Services desk beginning Wednesday, June 27.

 

ABRACADABRA MAGIC
Starring Kevin Wilson

Smiles, wide eyes and little dropped jaws will magically appear on every face as Kevin Wilson delights and entertains using his magic. There are several tricks where eager volunteers will get the chance to assist and become part of the show! As an added highlight, Midnight, a live rabbit, will be on hand to help with the magic and visit with the children after the show. 

Pick up your free tickets at the location you plan to attend. Tickets are required for all showings and will be available starting Tuesday, June 5.

Harris Branch Library
Tuesday, June 19 at 2:30 p.m.

Bittersweet Branch Library
Wednesday, June 20 at 2:30 p.m.

Downtown Mishawaka Library
Wednesday, June 20 at 7:00 p.m.

 

ROZ PUPPETS PRESENT:
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

When a beautiful girl encounters a strange Beast, she is anything but enchanted. But after spending time with him, she finds more than the beastly exterior. Is there a Prince under all that ugliness or something completely different? Find out in this funny retelling of the classic tale.

Pick up your free tickets at the location you plan to attend. Tickets are required for all showings and will be available starting
Tuesday, July 3.

Harris Branch Library
Tuesday, July 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Bittersweet Branch Library
Wednesday, July 18 at 11:00 a.m.

Downtown Mishawaka Library
Wednesday, July 18 at 2:30 p.m.

 


Thank you to our Sponsors:

The Friends of the Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library
Bethel College, Build-a-Bear Workshop, Chick-fil-A, Culvers, Dairy Queen, Explorations! Toy Store, Fazoli’s, Indiana University South Bend, McDonalds, Mishawaka Mayor Dave Wood, Old Country Buffet, Putt-Putt Fun Center, Regal Lanes, Ritter’s Frozen Custard, University of Notre Dame, USA Skate Center, and Wendy’s

 

Downtown Mishawaka Library
209 Lincoln Way East
Mishawaka, IN  46544
574-259-5277, ext. 242
Bittersweet Branch Library
602 Bittersweet Road
Mishawaka, IN  46544
574-259-0392
Harris Branch Library
51446 Elm Road
Granger, IN  46530
574-271-3179