The library renovation project will continue in Fall 2019. Starting September 3 and continuing until mid-October, there will be limited services available in the adult area. Check back for more details!

Michigan City Video Fest is an annual showcase of independent films and videos, including short videos by local filmmakers, videos about the region, and videos by invited professional videomakers. You’ll get a glimpse of Michigan City you hadn’t expected. The Fifth Annual MC Video Fest will be held the first weekend of October.

Film/video makers are invited to submit their work for the MC Video Fest now. Submissions will be accepted until September 17. Go to http://mcvideofest.com to read the complete rules and submit your work.

Friday, September 6, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

The Friends of the Library are holding a First Friday book sale in the library outdoor plaza. In the event of bad weather, the sale will be inside the library. Donations of materials are welcome! Please call 219-873-3049 to arrange book pickup.

Discover more about your family tree with Find My Past, now available within the Michigan City Library! Find My Past includes millions of records that aren’t available elsewhere, with a focus on British, Irish, U.S., and Australian genealogical records. You’ll find parish records, marriage records, newspapers, obituaries, pre-revolutionary records, court records, and much more. It includes a Family Tree maker. You can also import your existing family tree into the site to find record matches. Go to https://www.findmypast.com on any library computer or using library Wi-Fi to check it out today.

Find links to local employers and job search websites, get help with your resume, file for unemployment, and develop work skills.

The Learning Center offers free tutoring for children and adults in reading, math, basic skills, GED preparation, the English language, and college support.

Discover peer-reviewed journal articles, educational sites for kids, legal resources, study guides, and more.

Michigan City Public Library is here to help teachers! We coordinate with you to bring library services and materials to your students. Get access to eBooks and eAudiobooks, library tours, STEAM programs, databases, and more.

Index of obituaries that appeared in the Michigan City News Dispatch and earlier Michigan City newspapers. Covers 1887-present.

Learn about the history of Michigan City and find local history resources, including images, books, audio recordings, and more.

FamilySearch is the largest collection of genealogical and historical records in the world, including records for billions of names. Michigan City Public Library is now a FamilySearch affiliate library, which allows users to access additional FamilySearch content from within the library building. To access FamilySearch within the library, please click on the FamilySearch icon on any of our Internet computers, or ask at the Reference Desk for assistance. FamilySearch is a service provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  Try FamilySearch now!