An Indiana Michigan Power representative was on hand at Thursday night’s MPHPL board meeting to deliver a $10,745 rebate check for recent energy-efficient lighting upgrades that were implemented at the Harris Branch.
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Free Income Tax Assistance at the Downtown Mishawaka Library
Individuals and families with an annual household income of $64,000 or less can file for free through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, sponsored by Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. VITA volunteers will be at the downtown Mishawaka Library on Tuesdays, starting Tuesday, February 6, through Tuesday, April 9.
MPHPL Hosts Second Annual Local Author Fair for Adults Thursday, Nov. 2
The second annual Local Author Fair will take place at the downtown Mishawaka Library from 4 to 7 p.m. and is designed to give writers and readers of adult fiction and non-fiction an opportunity to connect. The public will be able to meet and greet local authors.
Harris Branch to Reopen October 2
MPHPL is excited to announce that regular hours of operation will resume at the Harris Branch Monday, October 2. Doors will open to the Harris Branch October 2 at 10 a.m. Light refreshments, family-friendly festivities and crafts for children will be available throughout the day.
MPHPL Receives NIPSCO Energy Efficiency Incentive Rebate
The Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library received an energy efficiency incentive rebate from Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) for energy-efficient projects recently conducted at the library’s three locations.
MPHPL Is Part of the Indiana Library Passport Program
The Indiana Library Passport (ILP) is a free, mobile-friendly literacy program that enters library visitors into prize drawings when they use the program’s geo-location check-in service.
The program is sponsored by the Indiana State Library and encourages people to visit Indiana libraries and learn historical facts about libraries across the state.
The People Next Door – Witnessing the Holocaust
The Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library is honored to host the exhibition for this year’s The People Next Door student art and creative writing contest. This annual contest provides Michiana high school students an opportunity to hear the stories of Michiana’s own Holocaust survivors, then creatively respond to their experiences in an original work of art or creative writing.
MPHPL 2023 Local Youth Author Fair
Calling all Michiana Youth Authors! The Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library is looking for Michiana authors to participate in the upcoming Youth Local Author Fair. The event is designed to give youth writers and readers in the area an opportunity to connect.
2022 Free Tax Assistance at Mishawaka Library
Individuals and families with an annual household income of $64,000 or less can file for free through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, sponsored by Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. The program is a grant-based IRS initiative designed to support free tax preparation service for the underserved through various partner organizations.
2023 – New Year, New Youth Cards
Adults may now choose between Child, Teen or Unlimited access when registering their minor for a Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library card. Current MPHPL cardholders may visit the library to review or change their minor’s access level at any time.










