Judi Lykowski, Author at Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library

MPHPL to Host Groundbreaking Black Hoosiers Traveling Exhibit

In celebration of Juneteenth, MPHPL will honor the resilience and achievements of African Americans by hosting the Groundbreaking Black Hoosiers traveling exhibit. The exhibit will be on display from June 16 to June 21 in the Heritage Room of the downtown Mishawaka Library.

Photo of Indiana Author Rebecca McKanna and the book she authored, Don’t Forget the Girl by Rebecca McKanna.

MPHPL to Host Indiana Author Rebecca McKanna

MPHPL is excited to announce that author Rebecca McKanna will speak at the downtown Mishawaka Library on Thursday, June 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. Her debut novel, Don’t Forget the Girl, was awarded the 2024 Indiana Authors Award for Genre Fiction. MPHPL received a grant from Indiana Humanities through the Indiana Authors Awards Speaker Program to host McKanna.

‘Summer Reading Challenge Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library.’

MPHPL 2025 Summer Reading Challenge Details

The Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library (MPHPL) is excited to announce the launch of the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge. This year’s challenge will run from Monday, June 2, to Monday, August 4. Challenge cards are available at any MPHPL location or can be downloaded right here online.

A man in a chair at the library reads the newspaper. A library employee types on a computer. A woman and child put a bingo chip on a bingo card at the library. ‘National Library Week April 6-12'

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

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.

Sarah Holmes and Mary Nicolini Appointed to the MPHPL Board of Trustees

The Mishawaka Penn-Harris Public Library is excited to officially welcome Sarah Holmes and Mary Nicolini to the MPHPL Board of Trustees! Holmes was appointed by the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners, and the Penn-Harris-Madison School Board appointed Nicolini.

‘Join the St. Joseph County Radon-Free Homes Initiative’

Free Radon Kits Available at MPHPL for St. Joseph County Residents

MPHPL has partnered with the St. Joseph County Department of Health to help spread the word about their important Radon-Free Homes Initiative. Residents can visit any MPHPL location during operating hours to pick up a free radon test kit at the front desk, courtesy of the St. Joseph County Department of Health.

Free Income Tax Assistance at Downtown Mishawaka Library

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers will be available at the downtown Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library, 209 Lincolnway East, on Tuesdays from February 4 to April 15. Through the VITA Program, individuals and families with an annual household income of $64,000 or less can file their 2024 taxes for free.

Mishawaka Memories Digital Archive

The Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library is pleased to offer access to the revamped Mishawaka Memories Digital Archive.

Mishawaka Memories Digital Archive offers photographs, letters and other digitized media related to Mishawaka’s history and beyond. Anyone, anywhere – anytime can explore the MPHPL Mishawaka Memories Digital Archive by visiting the website.

‘MPHPL Promoted Jennifer Bowman Maintenance Manager’

MPHPL Is Excited to Announce the Promotion of Jennifer Bowman

The Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library is pleased to announce the promotion of Jennifer Bowman to the position of Maintenance Manager. Bowman began her career at the Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library in August 2024 as a Maintenance Technician.