Homemade Cream Puffs
Adults (18+) Every gathering needs a simple sweet treat to share. These cream puffs will be perfect for giving to loved ones and no one has to know how easy they are to make. Registration is required and limited to MPHPL cardholders.
Art Explorers
Children (Entering Grades K-2) Let your creativity fly while you paint rocks! Adult caregivers must remain in the library. Registration Required
Art Explorers
Children (Entering Grades 3-5) Let your creativity fly while you paint rocks! Adult caregivers must remain in the library. Registration Required
Swingin’ with Spider-Man™
Family & All Ages Save the day like your friendly neighborhood superhero through games, activities and crafts. Adult caregivers must remain in the room. Spider-Man is a registered trademark of Marvel Characters, Inc. Marvel Characters, Inc. is not a sponsor of this free event. No Registration
Shark Attack
Children (Entering Grades 3-5) Dive into activities, games and crafts themed around the most feared (and beloved) toothy fish. Adult caregivers must remain in the library. Registration Required
Crazy for Cryptids
Children (Entering Grades 3-5) Become a cryptozoologist and investigate your favorite mysterious creatures. Adult caregivers must remain in the library. Registration Required
Family Bingo
Family & All Ages Celebrate National Bingo Day with the whole family and win prizes! Adult caregivers must remain in the room. Registration Required
Nature Nuts
Children (Age 11 & Under) Venture outdoors with stories, sensory play and crafts. If inclement weather occurs, this event will be moved indoors. Adult caregivers must directly supervise participants 5 years of age and younger; caregivers must remain in the library for participants 6-11 years of age. Registration Required
Drive-In Cars
Family & All Ages Design your retro cardboard car and pull up to the drive-in for snacks and short videos. Adult caregivers must remain in the room. Registration Required
Intro to Theatre with South Bend Civic Theatre
Teens (Grades 6-12) Week 4: Sound Design Learn the art of theatrical sound design in this hands-on workshop that explores how sound shapes storytelling on stage. Begin with practically foley techniques to create organic effects, then move into digital recording. Learn to manipulate sound using Garageband as a teaching tool. No prior experience required! No Registration
Intro to Theatre with South Bend Civic Theatre
Teens (Grades 6-12) Week 3: Character Design Jump into the exciting world of cartoon drawing and character design with local author, cartoonist, and professor John Thompson. Learn the basics of design, composition, and character development as you create your very own original cartoon character. Then, with help from teaching artists from the South Bend Civic […]
Intro to Theatre with South Bend Civic Theatre
Teens (Grades 6-12) Week 2: Mask Making Create a brand-new character in this imaginative mask-making workshop! Participants will explore the basics of shape, form, texture, and color while designing and crafting their own unique mask. Will your character be a fearsome monster, a mischievous troll, a fairy princess, or even a mysterious creature from outer […]