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Six people stand as two of them hold a giant rebate check from I&M Power in the amount of $10,745.

MPHPL Earns $10k+ Rebate Check for Harris Branch Lighting Upgrades 

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.
Continue reading “MPHPL Earns $10k+ Rebate Check for Harris Branch Lighting Upgrades ”…
Posted on: January 19, 2024 Last updated on: September 29, 2025 Written by: Judi Lykowski
Computer, calculator, notepad a person’s hand holding a pen and a 2023 1040 tax form. Text image, ‘VITA VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE Get your taxes prepared for free through the IRS VITA program! Call (574) 800-1361 to see if you qualify and/or to schedule your appointment today! Tuesdays: February 6 - April 9 Mishawaka Library 209 Lincolnway East *By Appointment Only’

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.
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Posted on: January 15, 2024 Last updated on: September 17, 2024 Written by: Judi Lykowski
'Local Author Fair'

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.
Continue reading “MPHPL Hosts Second Annual Local Author Fair for Adults Thursday, Nov. 2 ”…
Posted on: October 10, 2023 Last updated on: May 1, 2025 Written by: Judi Lykowski
MPHPL. Harris Branch Reopening. Monday, October 2

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.
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Posted on: September 12, 2023 Last updated on: October 14, 2025 Written by: Judi Lykowski
Photo of NIPSCO Check Presentation - Andrew Regnier, business agent with Heat & Frost Insulators Local 75, Yancy Gradeless, Valley Insulating Co. Inc., Rick Rittenhouse, MPHPL maintenance manager, MPHPL operations manager Dena Wargo, and Kirby Dipert, Michele Abrell and Voskra Darnell all representing NIPSCO

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.
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Posted on: June 9, 2023 Last updated on: September 29, 2025 Written by: Judi Lykowski
'Get the Indiana Library Passport here!'

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.

Continue reading “MPHPL Is Part of the Indiana Library Passport Program”…
Posted on: May 16, 2023 Last updated on: September 14, 2024 Written by: Judi Lykowski
'The People Next Door Witnessing the Holocaust'

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.
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Posted on: March 27, 2023 Last updated on: September 12, 2025 Written by: Judi Lykowski

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.
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Posted on: January 30, 2023 Last updated on: September 17, 2024 Written by: Judi Lykowski
Free Income Tax Assistance at Mishawaka Library

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.
Continue reading “2022 Free Tax Assistance at Mishawaka Library”…
Posted on: January 27, 2023 Last updated on: November 4, 2025 Written by: Judi Lykowski
'New Year, New Youth Cards!

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.
Continue reading “2023 – New Year, New Youth Cards”…
Posted on: January 12, 2023 Last updated on: September 29, 2025 Written by: Judi Lykowski
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