Harris Branch Construction Updates:
June 7, 2023
Phase two of renovations is expected to be completed around July 1. Phase three will begin shortly thereafter. Due to the scope of the work, including replacing the front entrance doors and slight modifications to our public restrooms, the Harris Branch will be closed beginning Monday, July 3.
Access to the outside book return will remain available during the closure.
We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing you as soon as we can!
For full access to all of our services, you may also visit one of our other MPHPL locations:
Mishawaka Library
209 Lincolnway East
Mishawaka, IN 46544
Bittersweet Branch
602 Bittersweet Road
Mishawaka, IN 46544
May 18, 2023
Construction at the Harris Branch continues on schedule. We are excited to report renovations have entered the second phase and are expected to continue throughout June.
Changes to expect on your next visit:
- Adult fiction and media shelves are located in front of the fireplace.
- Adult nonfiction is located in the Children’s area through the archway.
- Study rooms are unavailable.
- Adult computers (2) are located next to the service desk.
- Bathrooms are accessible off of the lobby.
All programming is suspended at the Harris Branch during this time. Meeting rooms are unavailable for booking. Teen and children’s materials are located in Meeting Room A/B.
Drop box access for returned materials is available inside at the front desk as well as at our external drive-through return. We will update you if the location of return changes in the future.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
January 16, 2023
Construction at the Harris Branch has officially started. The first phase of renovations kicked off Monday, January 16. During construction the Harris Branch will be browse-and-borrow only until further notice. Hours of operation at the location will remain the same.
Changes to expect on your next visit:
- The teen area and children’s materials are now in Meeting Room A/B.
- Youth DVDs are available in the lobby.
- All other media materials are available near the adult fiction/nonfiction area.
All programming is suspended at the Harris Branch during this time. Meeting rooms are unavailable for booking. Study room availability is extremely limited and may soon be unavailable. Limited computer access will be available for adults.
Dropbox access for returned materials is available inside at the front desk as well as at our external drive-through return. We will update you if the location of return changes in the future.
We apologize for the inconvenience. For full access to all of our services, you may also visit one of our other MPHPL locations:
Mishawaka Library
209 Lincolnway East
Mishawaka, IN 46544
Bittersweet Branch
602 Bittersweet Road
Mishawaka, IN 46544
We will continue to use this article for construction updates as the phases progresses. A closer look at the construction blueprint pictured above is available here. (Note: The area marked ‘Cafe’ is our Makerspace)
Harris Branch Construction Begins
January 6, 2023
Exciting news! Harris Branch renovations will begin Monday, January 16. To prepare for construction, the location will be browse-and-borrow only until further notice. Hours of operation at the Harris Branch will remain the same.
Here are some changes to expect on your next visit:
- The teen area and children’s materials have been moved into Meeting Room A/B.
- Youth DVDs are available in the lobby.
- All other media materials are available near the adult fiction/nonfiction.
All programming will be suspended at the Harris Branch during this time. Meeting rooms are unavailable for booking. Study room availability is extremely limited and may soon be unavailable. Limited computer access will be available for adults.
Dropbox access for returned materials will remain available inside at the front desk as well as at our external drive-through return. We will update you if the location of return changes in the future.
We apologize for the inconvenience. For full access to all of our services, you may also visit one of our other MPHPL locations.
We will continue to use this article for updates as the construction phases progresses.