Yellow-tinted image of a building with two flagpoles, overlaid by black-and-yellow caution stripes and large text reading 'Bittersweet Branch Construction.'

June 22, 2026

The Bittersweet Branch is temporarily closed while HVAC and LED lighting upgrades are completed. Work is expected to be completed by mid-fall.

Book-drop access for returning materials will remain open during the closure. You can continue to access library services by visiting mphpl.org or one of our other library locations.

Mishawaka Library
209 Lincolnway East 
Mishawaka, IN 46544

Harris Branch
51446 Elm Road
Granger, IN 46530

For hours of operation, visit our Locations & Hours webpage.

We will continue to update this article as construction progresses.


May 26, 2026

The Bittersweet Branch is about to undergo mechanical upgrades. HVAC and LED lighting upgrades are slated to begin on (or around) Monday, June 22. 

Book-drop access for returning materials will remain open during the closure. You can continue to access library services by visiting mphpl.org or one of our other library locations. 

Mishawaka Library 
209 Lincolnway East 
Mishawaka, IN 46544 

Harris Branch 
51446 Elm Road 
Granger, IN 46530 

For hours of operation, visit our Locations & Hours webpage.  

We will continue to update this article as construction progresses. 

Simplified Summary

The Bittersweet Branch is temporarily closed while HVAC and lighting upgrades are completed. The outside book return will remain open during construction. During the closure, patrons can use online library services and visit the Mishawaka Library and Harris Branch. Updates on the project will be shared in this article.