Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library

Latest News From The Library - Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library

Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library


Search Catalog Search Site
Locations & Hours
Get a Card - Open a Library Account
My Account Login - Access My Account
  • Skip to main navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer
Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library
  • Books, Movies & More
    • Catalog by Age Group
      • Adults
      • Teens
      • Kids
    • We Recommend
      • Author Alerts
      • Book Bundles
      • Recommended Reads
      • What Should I Read Next?
    • Digital Apps
      • eBooks, eAudio and Magazines
      • Magazines and Newspapers
      • Movies and TV Shows
      • Music to Download and Stream
      • MPHPL App
  • Learning & Research
    • Online Resources
      • South Bend Tribune (NewsBank)
      • Value Line
      • View All
    • Local & Family History
      • Getting Started
      • Family Search
      • Local & Family History Resources
      • Local Yearbooks
      • Mishawaka Memories Archive
    • For Students
      • Inspire
      • ABCmouse
    • For Educators
      • Books for Book Clubs
      • Book a Tour
  • Programs & Events
    • Literacy Initiatives
      • Storytimes
      • Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
      • 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
      • 200 Books Before Middle School
      • 60 Books Before High School
      • 50 Books Before Graduation
      • Reading Challenge
    • Program GuideCover for the MPHPL December 2025 to January 2026 Program Guide.
    • Calendar of Events
  • Services & Spaces
    • Services
      • Mobile Printing
      • Technology
      • Discovery Passes
      • Tech Assistance
      • Books by Mail
      • Books for Book Clubs
      • Book Sale
      • Curbside Services
    • Spaces
      • Meeting Rooms
      • Study Rooms
      • Common Area
      • Courtyards
      • Heritage Room
      • Quiet Spaces
      • Shiojiri Room
  • Skip to menu toggle button
  • Get a Card
  • Skip to menu toggle button

Latest News From The Library

A man reads with a young girl sitting in a chair at the Harris Branch. "Support Literacy, Support MPHPL, December 2, 2025, Giving Tuesday."

Support Literacy at MPHPL

October 30, 2025
GivingTuesday offers the chance to support community literacy. Your donation funds family programs, outreach services and prize books for reading challenge participants.
Continue reading “Support Literacy at MPHPL”…
Magnifying glass and Image text, ’DISCOVERY PASSES’

MPHPL Discovery Passes

October 13, 2025
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.
Continue reading “MPHPL Discovery Passes”…
Consumer Reports Logo

Cardholders Have Free Access to Consumer Reports

October 7, 2025
Not only does Consumer Reports provide unbiased ratings and reviews for 8500+ products and services, their team of reporters write articles that include trusted advice and in-depth reporting on subjects that matters most to you and your family. 
Continue reading “Cardholders Have Free Access to Consumer Reports”…
A fishing hook going into an envelope on a computer screen monitor. 

MPHPL Important Notice regarding Scams

October 1, 2025
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.
Continue reading “MPHPL Important Notice regarding Scams”…
Hoopla Logo

Digital hoopla is Available FREE to Cardholders

September 29, 2025
Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library offers cardholders the ability to access thousands of movies, television programs, comics and graphic novels through the hoopla digital app for free. With hoopla and a valid MPHPL library card, patrons can borrow or download dynamic content via hoopla’s mobile app or www.hoopladigital.com. 
Continue reading “Digital hoopla is Available FREE to Cardholders”…
mphpl logo. A person holding a Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library card near a wallet. ’The smartest card in your wallet’

The Smartest Card in Your Wallet

September 1, 2025
A free MPHPL library card is the smartest card in your wallet. The value of a library card extends far beyond checking out books; it also offers opportunities for at-home learning and adventures at local attractions. If you do not already have a MPHPL card, we invite you to apply for one today.
Continue reading “The Smartest Card in Your Wallet”…
‘Books Before’

New MPHPL Books Before… Program

August 4, 2025
MPHPL is excited to introduce a new initiative aimed at motivating readers. Beginning in September, students will have the opportunity to participate in our year-round Books Before… challenges.
Continue reading “New MPHPL Books Before… Program”…

ABCmouse Available to Cardholders 

July 14, 2025
Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library cardholders can access the award-winning ABCmouse.com® Early Learning Academy free by having a MPHPL library card! Designed to help young children (ages 2-8+) build a strong foundation for future academic success, ABCmouse is 100% educational and features more than 10,000 learning activities across all major subject areas: reading, math, science, social studies, art and music. More than 2,000 activities are offered in Spanish. 
Continue reading “ABCmouse Available to Cardholders ”…
Reflective traffic cones on the street and image text, ’ROAD CLOSED’

Downtown MPHPL Third St. Entrance/Exit Closure

July 7, 2025
The downtown Mishawaka Library’s Third Street parking lot entrance/exit will temporarily close due to an ongoing city sewer project. Motorists can enter the MPHPL parking lot from Lincolnway and exit via Race Street. The sewer project is expected to be completed this fall.
Continue reading “Downtown MPHPL Third St. Entrance/Exit Closure”…
Various video content available on Kanopy. 'k logo for Kanopy'

Kanopy Is Available for MPHPL Cardholders

June 23, 2025
Kanopy, a digital app with thousands of quality movies, documentary films and TV series, is now available for free with your MPHPL card. Explore the diverse video collection available to cardholders on your computer, smart TV, smartphone or tablet.
Continue reading “Kanopy Is Available for MPHPL Cardholders”…
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • Next »
Skip back to main navigation
The Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library inspires and empowers our community by connecting patrons
to literature, information, ideas and new experiences for lifelong enrichment.
  • (574) 259-5277
  • Contact Us
  • Locations
  • My Account
  • Get a Card
  • Employment
  • Volunteer
  • DONATE
  • Board of Trustees
  • Policies
  • History
  • Long Range Plan
  • IN Gateway
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • LinkedIn
  • Back to top ↑
© 2025 Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library |
  • Search
  • Locations
  • Account
  • Calendar Icon Events