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The Harris Branch Youth Courtyard, which borders the Harris Branch Youth Services area, features benches, picnic tables and a freshly manicured landscape.

Harris Branch Youth Courtyard Now Open

The Harris Branch Youth Courtyard is now open! Families with children can access the courtyard from inside the Children’s area. The secure outdoor 4,000-square-foot fenced-in area features free Wi-Fi, benches and picnic tables. Families are welcome to bring a blanket, pack a picnic and make the most of this beautiful area during our Harris Branch operating hours.

The Smartest Card in Your Wallet

A free MPHPL library card is the smartest card in your wallet. This September, in honor of Library Card Sign-Up Month, we encourage you to show your support by using your card in person or online. If you do not have a library card, we invite you to apply for free.

Kanopy Is Now Available for Adult MPHPL Cardholders

Kanopy, a digital app with thousands of quality movies, documentary films and TV series, is now available for free with your MPHPL library card. Explore the diverse video collection available to cardholders on your computer, smart TV, smartphone or tablet.

Quilts on display. ‘20th Annual River Bend Quilt Show Mishawaka Library’

20th Annual River Bend Quilt Show at Mishawaka Library August 15-17

The River Bend Quilt Guild will be hosting their 20th annual Quilt Show at the downtown Mishawaka Library over a three-day period starting Thursday, August 15. The public is invited to attend free of charge during the following days and hours: Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

MPHPL Receives $5,000 Grant to Host Creative Programming for Older Adults

The Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library is proud to announce that it is receiving a $5,000 grant to host creative aging programming for older adults. “We are thrilled to use this grant to host two, five-week Colorful Creations art series for adults in the Michiana community,” said MPHPL Community Engagement Coordinator Stephanie Maggart.

Storytime Aug. 2 with Professional Basketball Player Devin Cannady

The Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library, in partnership with the City of Mishawaka’s Park and Recreation Department, is excited to announce that Mishawaka native Devin Cannady, a professional basketball player and first-time author, will be at the downtown Mishawaka Library on Friday, Aug. 2, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for a special storytime.

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Visit the Library from the Comfort of Your Own Phone

Get the power of Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library anytime, anywhere, by downloading our MPHPL app today. The MPHPL app allows you to access everything the library has to offer from home or while you’re on the go.

MPHPL Discovery Passes

Families and individuals who want to visit a local attraction can do so for free by reserving a Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library Discovery Pass. Current MPHPL pass options can be checked out up to two weeks in advance.

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Downtown MPHPL Third St. Entrance/Exit Closure

The downtown Mishawaka Library’s Third Street parking lot entrance/exit is temporarily close due to a city sewer project. Motorists can enter the MPHPL parking lot from Lincolnway and exit via Race Street. The sewer project is expected to be complete this fall.

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MPHPL Important Notice regarding Phishing/Smishing

As scammers get more sophisticated with phishing and smishing scams, MPHPL reminds patrons that all official MPHPL text reminders will never include a live link. All MPHPL patron email reminders will only include our official Sirsi Catalog library link.