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National Library Week

Collage of three MPHPL library scenes, a man reading, a woman using a computer and a woman helping a child. 'National Library Week.'

Whether you are a regular visitor or new to the library, now is a great time to explore what MPHPL offers. Discover the history of National Library Week, how our staff is celebrating and how you can show appreciation for our library workers!

Learn about the Holocaust through Students’ Artwork and Creative Writing

A collage of six headshots of adults next to a historic image of shoes memorializing Holocaust victims. 'The People Next Door: Witnessing the Holocaust.'

MPHPL is proud to partner with The Kurt and Tessye Simon Fund for Holocaust Remembrance to host The People Next Door: Witnessing the Holocaust, a student art and creative writing contest. An Exhibition Opening and Awards Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, from 5 to 6:45 p.m. at the downtown Mishawaka Library.

All MPHPL Locations Are National Safe Place Stations

Save Place logo over an aerial view of a suburban neighborhood.

The Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library is proud that all of our library locations are Youth Service Bureau (YSB) of St. Joseph County Safe Stations! Currently there are 22,097 Safe Place Stations across the country.