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Valerie Wallace

Writing Out Loud Author Series

The 40th season of Writing Out Loud, our annual author series, continues in October. The Friends of the Michigan City Public Library will host a reception following each program.

Poet Valerie Wallace
Saturday, October 12, 7:30 PM

Valerie Wallace is the author of House of McQueen, selected by Vievee Francis for the Four Way Books Intro Prize (Spring 2018), and the chapbook The Dictators’ Guide to Good Housekeeping. Margaret Atwood chose 10 of her poems for the Atty Award and she has received an Illinois Arts Council Literary Award and the San Miguel Writers’ Conference Poetry Award. She is the recipient of grants from the Illinois Arts Council, the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, the Barbara Deming Fund for Women, and fellowships from Midwest Writers, Ragdale Foundation, Squaw Valley Community of Writers, Vermont Studio Center, Writers in the Heartland, and Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts.

Valerie Wallace is also the Barbara Friedman Poet Laureate of La Porte County, Indiana. You can find out more about her work on her website.

We're Hiring - full-time maintenance worker

Now Hiring: Maintenance II

Michigan City Public Library seeks a full-time maintenance employee. 40 hours a week with excellent benefits. Salary Range: $16.00 to $24.00/hour.

Assist in the maintenance of the physical plant, grounds, furnishings and utility systems.  Maintain records of monthly purchases and all pertinent receipts, instruction booklets and warranty information regarding maintenance equipment and services. Find out more at  https://www.mclib.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/. Apply now via Indeed or in person at:

Michigan City Public Library
100 E. 4th Street
Michigan City, IN 46360

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Vox Books - Books that Talk

Now Available: VOX Books!

Looking for a way to make learning fun and engaging for young kids and new readers? Try VOX Books, available now at Michigan City Public Library! VOX Books are the world’s first all-in-one read-along: readers can listen to the book while they read through it. VOX Books don’t require CDs, tapes, batteries, devices, or internet access; just press a button and you’re listening and reading! VOX Books can also be used with or without headphones, making them perfect for both solo and group enjoyment.

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Moon Chairs Return to the Library

The library’s two original moon chairs, present in the building when it opened in 1977, have returned! They have been newly reupholstered and are now available in the Youth and Adult areas.

Diamond Painting

Register Now for Diamond Painting!

Tuesday, November 5
5:00 – 7:00 PM

Sign up now for Diamond Painting for Adults. Try out a great new hobby perfect for calming your mind or continue on your diamond painting journey. This session we will decorate a journal or notebook with sparkling diamonds! Free. Supplies are limited; advance registration is required. Register at https://forms.gle/tqaaH5dTQbYHEWrQ6. Questions? Please email events@mclib.org or call Brenda or Michelle at 219-873-3044.

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

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Free Services for Teachers

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.

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Michigan City Obituary Index

Obituary Index

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

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