Frogs have been discovered roaming around Youth Services! See if you can find them through April and win a prize. But look out, they hide in new places every week!
Each week we will have different projects and crafts for kids and teens. Take-home craft kits are still available, but now you may make some of them here in the Makerspace! We have all the supplies you need to be “crafty.” Visit the Youth Services desk to find out more. Crafts and activities change weekly.…
Create some wearable art! Turn your art into buttons or make a button with some premade designs! For kids of all ages.
Each week we will have different projects and crafts for kids and teens. Take-home craft kits are still available, but now you may make some of them here in the Makerspace! We have all the supplies you need to be “crafty.” Visit the Youth Services desk to find out more. Crafts and activities change weekly.…
Need genealogy help? Genealogy volunteer Pat Harris can give you tips and advice on how to research your family tree or find genealogical records. Stop by on Tuesdays between 1:00 – 4:00 pm for help with your genealogical or local history questions.
Create, discover, and tinker with LEGO Spike, Micro:bits, paper circuits, Ozobots, 3D pens, and more! For children ages 6 - 17. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or guardian attend the session with them.
Get ready for the Run for the Roses at this festive celebration for adults! Don your favorite derby hat (optional), sip a mint julep mocktail, and take photos with your friends at the photo booth. Then for the mane event, compete to "rein" supreme in the vintage "Let's Go to the Races" VCR horse-racing game…
Can you find all the Sith, Rebels, and droids hiding in Youth Services during May? Find them all for a prize! Come back each week for more prizes after they travel through hyperspace to change places!
Join Mr. Dave and Miss Dana for stories, activities, songs, and crafts each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.! For children birth through age 5 and accompanied by an adult. And be sure to check out all of our previous story time videos through our YouTube channel, Facebook page, and website.
Learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons with other kids! Work on teambuilding, storytelling, and more while earning cool magical items and loot! For tweens and teens ages 10-17. All supplies are provided, but are first come, first served. No registration needed. Please email Miss Dana with questions at dwolf@mclib.org.
Hello Crafters! Join your fellow artists for some community building through stitching with the needle art of your choice. A variety of crafts are represented and more are welcome. Our club features crocheting, knitting, needlepoint, cross-stitch, hand stitching, and other crafts. All skill levels and ages are welcome, and the sharing of skills is encouraged.…
Celebrate Star Wars Day with us, you should! Enjoy an early May the Fourth Party with games, crafts, and goodie bags! For families and kids of all ages. All supplies are first come, first served.
Each week we will have different projects and crafts for kids and teens. Take-home craft kits are still available, but now you may make some of them here in the Makerspace! We have all the supplies you need to be “crafty.” Visit the Youth Services desk to find out more. Crafts and activities change weekly.…
Local music groups around the country celebrate National Music Week with the theme of Music: Yours, Mine, and Ours from May 5-11. Join Monday Musicale for this lively concert and help recognize the talent in our community!
Enjoy a delicious meal at Holly's and help the Friends of the Library at the same time! Please present this token when ordering and tell your server you are supporting the Friends of the Library Give-Back. The Friends appreciate your support! The Friends of the Library is a non-profit organization that raises money to contribute…
Need genealogy help? Genealogy volunteer Pat Harris can give you tips and advice on how to research your family tree or find genealogical records. Stop by on Tuesdays between 1:00 – 4:00 pm for help with your genealogical or local history questions.
Create, discover, and tinker with LEGO Spike, Micro:bits, paper circuits, Ozobots, 3D pens, and more! For children ages 6 - 17. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or guardian attend the session with them.
Join Mr. Dave and Miss Dana for stories, activities, songs, and crafts each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.! For children birth through age 5 and accompanied by an adult. And be sure to check out all of our previous story time videos through our YouTube channel, Facebook page, and website.
Listen to and share inspiring stories about the presence of angels in our everyday lives.
Enter the lands of Emseapell for adventure! Low pay, extreme danger, and (not) free room and board are guaranteed! This is an in-person 5e D&D campaign for adults ages 18+. All experience levels are welcome.
Learn to code with Scratch by working through projects, sharing ideas, and exploring your creativity. Scratch is a coding platform to create stories, games, and animations. For children ages 7 - 17. For more info, call 219-873-3045 and ask for Dave.
The Duneland Stamp Club meets the second Thursday of each month. New members are welcome!
Hello Crafters! Join your fellow artists for some community building through stitching with the needle art of your choice. A variety of crafts are represented and more are welcome. Our club features crocheting, knitting, needlepoint, cross-stitch, hand stitching, and other crafts. All skill levels and ages are welcome, and the sharing of skills is encouraged.…
Need genealogy help? Genealogy volunteer Colleen Miltenberger can give you tips and advice on how to research your family tree or find genealogical records. Colleen can also help you understand and interpret your Ancestry/genealogical DNA results.
Eunice Trotter hails from a Black family with deep roots in Indiana dating back to the late 1790s. She served as the former owner of The Indianapolis Recorder, one of the oldest African American newspapers in the country. Additionally, she was the first African American editor at The Indianapolis Star and held positions at several…
Each week we will have different projects and crafts for kids and teens. Take-home craft kits are still available, but now you may make some of them here in the Makerspace! We have all the supplies you need to be “crafty.” Visit the Youth Services desk to find out more. Crafts and activities change weekly.…
We want to hear about what you’re currently reading, which books are keeping you awake, which books made you cry, which books you hated. Come discuss your latest reads with us! The Any Book Club takes away the “reading together” aspect of a book club, but keeps the conversation going.
The foreign policy discussion program returns to the library for a 26th season. The discussion this week is High Seas Treaty and on May 28th the topic is Pandemic Preparedness. For more information call Robin at 873-3049.
Need genealogy help? Genealogy volunteer Pat Harris can give you tips and advice on how to research your family tree or find genealogical records. Stop by on Tuesdays between 1:00 – 4:00 pm for help with your genealogical or local history questions.
Create, discover, and tinker with LEGO Spike, Micro:bits, paper circuits, Ozobots, 3D pens, and more! For children ages 6 - 17. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or guardian attend the session with them.
Join us for a drop-in Board Game Night for adults! We'll have a variety of board and card games to play. Try out a new casual game or revisit an old favorite. Free and open to the public. Doors open at 5:00 PM; games begin starting at 5:15 pm. Board Game Night for Adults is…
Join Mr. Dave and Miss Dana for stories, activities, songs, and crafts each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.! For children birth through age 5 and accompanied by an adult. And be sure to check out all of our previous story time videos through our YouTube channel, Facebook page, and website.
Learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons with other kids! Work on teambuilding, storytelling, and more while earning cool magical items and loot! For tweens and teens ages 10-17. All supplies are provided, but are first come, first served. No registration needed. Please email Miss Dana with questions at dwolf@mclib.org.
Do you find it relaxing to paint, but worry too much about it being perfect? Bad Art Night is a chance to create without the expectations of making something beautiful. It’s all about having a good time, being creative, and embracing the silly side of art. All materials are provided and no registration needed. An…
Hello Crafters! Join your fellow artists for some community building through stitching with the needle art of your choice. A variety of crafts are represented and more are welcome. Our club features crocheting, knitting, needlepoint, cross-stitch, hand stitching, and other crafts. All skill levels and ages are welcome, and the sharing of skills is encouraged.…
A struggling hairdresser finds a renewed sense of purpose when she meets a widowed father working hard to care for his two daughters. With his youngest critically ill and waiting for a liver transplant, the fierce woman single-handedly rallies an entire community to help. Starring Hilary Swank. Runtime: 2 hours, 10 minutes. Rated PG.
Each week we will have different projects and crafts for kids and teens. Take-home craft kits are still available, but now you may make some of them here in the Makerspace! We have all the supplies you need to be “crafty.” Visit the Youth Services desk to find out more. Crafts and activities change weekly.…
Do you know if Han Solo shot first? Teens and tweens can take on the challenge solo or in a team to answer trivia questions all about Star Wars! Prizes will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places! This event is for teens and tweens ages 10-17.
Need genealogy help? Genealogy volunteer Pat Harris can give you tips and advice on how to research your family tree or find genealogical records. Stop by on Tuesdays between 1:00 – 4:00 pm for help with your genealogical or local history questions.
Create, discover, and tinker with LEGO Spike, Micro:bits, paper circuits, Ozobots, 3D pens, and more! For children ages 6 - 17. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or guardian attend the session with them.
Put your knowledge to the test for a chance to win a prize! Join us for sports trivia night with a team of your adult family and friends! Free to play. Prizes will be given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place team. Registration (click here!) is required as space is limited. Only one registration…
The monthly meeting of the Michigan City Public Library Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, May 22, at 2:00 pm.
Design, remix, and explore your creativity with Tinkercad! This session is for children ages 9 -17 and serves as an introduction to anyone that is curious about, or interested in, 3D design, art, and 3D printing. No prior experience necessary. All participants will get a free 3D print of their creations (Printing time is limited…
The library will open at 10:00 AM on Thursday, May 23, due to a staff meeting. Thank you for your understanding!
Learn to code with Scratch by working through projects, sharing ideas, and exploring your creativity. Scratch is a coding platform to create stories, games, and animations. For children ages 7 - 17. For more info, call 219-873-3045 and ask for Dave.
Hello Crafters! Join your fellow artists for some community building through stitching with the needle art of your choice. A variety of crafts are represented and more are welcome. Our club features crocheting, knitting, needlepoint, cross-stitch, hand stitching, and other crafts. All skill levels and ages are welcome, and the sharing of skills is encouraged.…
Are you a Mario master? Put your skills to the test and race for prizes! Please arrive within 10 minutes to be entered into the tournament. The first place winner gets a GameStop gift card and runner ups will get Pokemon cards! For kids ages 10-17.
The library is closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.
Each week we will have different projects and crafts for kids and teens. Take-home craft kits are still available, but now you may make some of them here in the Makerspace! We have all the supplies you need to be “crafty.” Visit the Youth Services desk to find out more. Crafts and activities change weekly.…
Need genealogy help? Genealogy volunteer Pat Harris can give you tips and advice on how to research your family tree or find genealogical records. Stop by on Tuesdays between 1:00 – 4:00 pm for help with your genealogical or local history questions.
Create, discover, and tinker with LEGO Spike, Micro:bits, paper circuits, Ozobots, 3D pens, and more! For children ages 6 - 17. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or guardian attend the session with them.
The foreign policy discussion program returns to the library for a 26th season. The discussion this week is Pandemic Preparedness. For more information call Robin at 873-3049.
Do you want to paint a bright beachy summer canvas with friends and you're not sure how to do it? Please join us Monday, May 29th, for our adult event, Coffee and Canvas. We will walk you through how to paint a summer beach scene. Space is limited, so please register ahead of time here.…
Kick off the Summer Reading Program with the very entertaining Leonardo! This family friendly music program is sure to be a hit.
Hello Crafters! Join your fellow artists for some community building through stitching with the needle art of your choice. A variety of crafts are represented and more are welcome. Our club features crocheting, knitting, needlepoint, cross-stitch, hand stitching, and other crafts. All skill levels and ages are welcome, and the sharing of skills is encouraged.…
The library is closed on Wednesday, June 19, for the Juneteenth holiday.
The monthly meeting of the Michigan City Public Library Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, June 26, at 2:00 pm.
The library is closed on Thursday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday.
The monthly meeting of the Michigan City Public Library Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, July 24, at 2:00 pm.
The monthly meeting of the Michigan City Public Library Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, August 28, at 2:00 pm.
The library is closed on Monday, September 2, for the Labor Day holiday.
The monthly meeting of the Michigan City Public Library Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, September 25, at 2:00 pm.
The monthly meeting of the Michigan City Public Library Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, October 23, at 2:00 pm.
The monthly meeting of the Michigan City Public Library Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, November 20, at 2:00 pm.
The library is closed on Thursday, November 28, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
The monthly meeting of the Michigan City Public Library Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, December 18, at 2:00 pm.
The library will close at 12:00 PM on Monday, December 23, for a staff event.
The library is closed on Tuesday, December 24.
The library is closed on Wednesday, December 25.
The library is closed on Tuesday, December 31, for the New Year's Eve holiday.