July 17, 2024
Update: The Mishawaka Library’s Heritage Room is back open after LED lighting upgrades. Due to its overall beauty and tranquil atmosphere, the space has become a favorite spot for many. ️Visit our Heritage Room webpage to learn more about the rich history of the room.
May 20, 2024
Update: The Mishawaka Library’s Heritage Room is temporarily closed for LED lighting upgrades and will reopen on Friday, June 14. Newspapers have been temporarily moved to the atrium. Magazines will be unavailable during this time. Stay current on the MPHPL LED lighting project by bookmarking this article, which will be updated as needed.
May 13, 2024
Notice: On May 20, the Heritage Room at the downtown Mishawaka Library will temporarily close for LED lighting upgrades. The room will reopen on Friday, June 14. Newspapers will temporarily be relocated in the atrium. Magazines will be unavailable during this time. Follow along with LED lighting upgrades progress by bookmarking this article. We will provide updates as warranted.
March 13, 2024
Update: Downtown Mishawaka Library LED lighting upgrades in our Youth Study Rooms are complete. Rooms can once again be reserved for your study needs.
February 20, 2024
Update: Great news to share! The Children’s area at our downtown Mishawaka Library will officially reopen tomorrow, Wednesday, February 21, after undergoing a significant LED lighting transformation. Please note that work continues in our Youth Study Rooms; therefore, they are currently unavailable for booking. Make sure to continue to bookmark this MPHPL article. We will continue to post updates on progress right here as our lighting project continues.
January 31, 2024
Notice: Beginning Monday, February 5, the MPHPL Children’s area at the downtown Mishawaka Library will be closed for LED energy-efficient lighting upgrades. We have temporarily moved some books from our Children’s area to the Youth Activity Room so that patrons can browse the books while the area is closed. The Teen area will be accessible during this time.
MPHPL patrons are always welcome to visit the Children’s areas of our Harris and Bittersweet branches. Make sure to continue to bookmark this MPHPL article. We will post updates on progress as our lighting project continues.
January 24, 2024
Update: The Media area at our downtown Mishawaka Library is back open after undergoing a significant LED lighting transformation. The new energy-efficient lighting makes browsing the area for DVDs, CDs and audiobooks easier. Stop by and see the improvements for yourself! We will continue to post updates on progress right here as our lighting project continues.
January 18, 2024
Update: The Adult Fiction area at the downtown Mishawaka Library is back open for you to peruse! Enjoy the LED energy-efficient lighting technology as you browse the collection. LED lights use about 50 percent less electricity than traditional incandescent, fluorescent and halogen options, resulting in substantial energy cost savings. Make sure to continue to bookmark this MPHPL article. We will post updates on progress as our lighting project moves forward.
January 11, 2024
Notice: LED energy-efficient lighting upgrades at the downtown Mishawaka Library will move to the Media area next week. On Tuesday, January 16, replacement lighting will begin in this area. Please note DVDs, CDs and audiobooks will be temporarily unavailable. MPHPL patrons are always welcome to visit the media areas of our Harris and Bittersweet branches, and all library cardholders have free access to movies and TV shows via hoopla 24/7. The Freegal app offers cardholders free access to music and music videos and the Libby app provides free eAudiobooks and eBooks. Make sure to continue to bookmark this MPHPL article. We will post updates on progress as our lighting project continues.
December 27, 2023
Notice: Our MPHPL LED energy-efficient lighting upgrades at the downtown Mishawaka Library continue to move forward. On Tuesday, January 2, replacement lighting will begin in the Adult Fiction area. During this time, patrons cannot access materials in this area until the replacement lighting is complete. MPHPL patrons are always welcome to visit the Fiction areas of our Harris and Bittersweet branches, and all library card holders have free access to eAudiobooks and eBooks via the Libby app 24/7. Make sure to continue to bookmark this MPHPL article. We will post updates on progress as our lighting project progresses.
December 6, 2023
Notice: Exciting news! Our LED energy-efficient lighting upgrades at the downtown Mishawaka Library are moving into phase three. On Monday, December 11, replacement lighting will begin on the lower level in our Adult Non-Fiction area. During this time, patrons cannot access materials in this area until the replacement lighting is complete; however, the computer lab will remain open. The new LED lighting will increase the library’s energy efficiency and provide everyone with improved lighting. Make sure to continue to bookmark this MPHPL article. We will post updates on progress as our lighting project continues.
November 17, 2023
Notice: LED energy-efficient lighting upgrades are complete in our lower level Meeting Rooms at the downtown at our Mishawaka Library; therefore, meeting rooms are available for booking at this time. We are currently accepting meeting room reservations through January 31. Beginning December 1, reservations will also be accepted for February and March. Make sure to continue to bookmark this MPHPL article. We will post updates on progress as our lighting project continues!
August 29, 2023
MPHPL is excited to announce a significant upgrade to lighting at the Mishawaka Library is coming soon! New LED energy-efficient lighting will replace outdated fluorescent lighting. The project will begin Monday, September 18, and is slated to continue for several months. The upgrades will start in the lower level Meeting Rooms; therefore, meeting rooms are unavailable for booking at this time.
“This project aims to improve the library’s lighting with the latest LED technology. Replacing outdated lighting will impact long-term electrical costs, decrease our environmental footprint and enhance sustainability efforts,” says MPHPL Director Donna Meeks.
The new LED lighting will increase Mishawaka Library’s energy efficiency and brighten library spaces for visitors, patrons and staff!