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.
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. This is an adult event.…
Pat Harris will not be at the library on Tuesday, Dec. 12. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please ask at the Reference Desk if you need assistance! Thank you for your understanding.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL. Thank you for your interest! Would you like to make your sparkling ornament or keychain for the holidays? Join us for diamond painting. Items are double-sided, hanging art, and can be sealed for longevity. There are multiple designs available, and patrons can choose two ornaments to diamond paint.…
As we move into the holiday season, join Ange Benz on a journey of sharing the wonder of our Christmas Angels. For more information, call Ange Benz at 219-874-3754.
The Duneland Stamp Club meets the second Thursday of each month. New members are invited.
Hello Crafters! Join your fellow artists for some community building through stitching with the needle art of your choice. A variety of crafts will be represented and more are always 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…
Ten-year-old Gloria and her recently widowed grandfather Bud befriend a mysterious reindeer when the family gathers for Christmas. Bud comes to believe that Prancer may actually be magical, but Gloria fears his theory will send him straight to a retirement home. They try to keep the secret while figuring out why the reindeer has appeared,…
Debra Sawyer will be gracing the Michigan City Library with beautiful holiday harp music played on her electric lever harp. Sing along with the most popular Christmas melodies.
Monday Musicale will perform a holiday concert. Join them for a festive musical extravaganza and support local musical talent. A donation of non-perishable food is welcome.
Genealogy volunteer Pat Harris will not be at the library on Tuesday, December 19, or Tuesday, December 26. Thank you for your understanding!
Do you find it relaxing to be creative, but worry about it being perfect? Bad Art Night is a chance to create without the expectations of making something beautiful. No pressure, just fun with other adults being creative. Materials are provided; all you bring is the passion. An award will be given to the piece…
Needle Arts Club will not meet on Thursday, December 21. Thank you for your understanding!
Giving blood is so important, especially during the holiday season. You can help save lives! Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org to schedule an appointment
Genealogy volunteer Pat Harris will not be at the library on Tuesday, December 26. Thank you for your understanding!
Hello Crafters! Join your fellow artists for some community building through stitching with the needle art of your choice. A variety of crafts will be represented and more are always 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…
The library is closed on Monday, January 1, for the New Year's Day holiday.
Adults, stop by the Reference Desk to pick up your Winter Reading Bingo sheet in January & February. Complete five fun reading-related activities in a row--up, down, across, or diagonal--and turn in your bingo to the Reference Desk. You'll get a cool sticker and a free entry in our drawing for a $25 Amazon gift…
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.
Hello Crafters! Join your fellow artists for some community building through stitching with the needle art of your choice. A variety of crafts will be represented and more are always 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…
Chris Allen, Executive Director of the Lincoln Special project, will give a special presentation celebrating Abraham Lincoln’s boyhood in Indiana and the funeral train that carried his body to rest in Springfield, IL. This program will take place on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 2:00 pm (CST) at the Michigan City Public Library, 100 E…
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. This is an adult event.…
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.
Join us for our first monthly 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 5:00pm; games begin at 5:15pm. Board Game Night for Adults will be held the second Tuesday of…
Duneland Stamp Club meets the second Thursday of each month. New Members are invited.
Hello Crafters! Join your fellow artists for some community building through stitching with the needle art of your choice. A variety of crafts will be represented and more are always 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…
Pat Harris will not be at the library today, Tuesday, January 16. Thank you for your understanding!
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 will be represented and more are always 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…
A Haunting in Venice is set in eerie post-WW II Venice on All Hallows Eve and is a terrifying mystery featuring the return of the celebrated sleuth, Hercule Poirot. Now retired and living in self-imposed exile in the world’s most glamourous city, Poirot reluctantly attends a séance at a decaying haunted palazzo. When one of…
Rescheduled to Saturday, January 20. 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.
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.
The monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, January 24, at 2:00 pm.
Hello Crafters! Join your fellow artists for some community building through stitching with the needle art of your choice. A variety of crafts will be represented and more are always 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…
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.
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 always 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…
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.
The Duneland Stamp Club meets the second Thursday of every month. New members are invited.
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 always 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…
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. This is an adult event.…
The foreign policy discussion program Great Decisions returns to the library for a 26th season. The discussions this month will be Mideast Realignment and Climate Technology & Competition. For more information, call Robin Kohn at (219) 873-3049. Reading material is available at the circulation desk.
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.
For this special Valentine's Day edition, listen to and share inspiring stories about the presence of angels in our everyday lives. Ange Benz will guide you to connect with your angel.
Join us for our monthly 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 5:00pm; games begin at 5:15pm. Board Game Nights for Adults will be held…
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…
This session of Needle Arts has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience. 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 always welcome. Our club features crocheting, knitting, needlepoint, cross-stitch, hand stitching, and other crafts.…
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.
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.
This event is now full and we cannot accept any additional registrations. Thank you for your interest in attending! It's SHOWTIME! Register now for Adult MOVIE Trivia Night, taking place on Tuesday, February 20th at 5:30 PM at Michigan City Public Library. Are you a movie buff? Put your knowledge to the test for a…
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 always 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…
From writer and director Nia Vardalos, the worldwide phenomenon My Big Fat Greek Wedding, is back with a brand-new adventure. Join the Portokalos family as they travel to a family reunion in Greece for a heartwarming and hilarious trip full of love, twists, and turns. Rating: PG-13 Runtime is 1h 32m.
The foreign policy discussion program Great Decisions returns to the library for a 26th season. The discussions this month will be Mideast Realignment and Climate Technology & Competition. For more information, call Robin Kohn at (219) 873-3049. Reading material is available at the circulation desk.
Genealogy volunteer Pat Harris will not be in today (Tuesday, February 27). Thank you for your understanding!
The monthly meeting of the Michigan City Public Library Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, February 28, at 2:00 pm.
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. Please register here as supplies are provided but are first come, first served. Please email questions to mguncheon@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 always 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…
Join local historian Bruce Johnson in examining a notorious part of our county’s history! The Gunness Mystery is a documentary detailing the life of one of the most prolific female serial killers in history. In the late 1800s, Belle Gunness emigrated from a small town in Norway to the bustling city of Chicago. Following the…
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.
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 always 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…
A Haunting in Venice is set in eerie post-WW II Venice on All Hallows Eve and is a terrifying mystery featuring the return of the celebrated sleuth, Hercule Poirot. Now retired and living in self-imposed exile in the world’s most glamourous city, Poirot reluctantly attends a séance at a decaying haunted palazzo. When one of…
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 Great Decisions returns to the library for a 26th season. The discussions this month are Science Across Borders and U. S.-China Trade Rivalry. For more information, call 873-3049. Reading material is available at the circulation desk.
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.
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…
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Wednesday, March 13 session of Adult Dungeons & Dragons has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience!
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 always 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…
Celebrate LIVE Irish music and the wearing of the green at the Michigan City Public Library! To celebrate St. Patrick's Day we will be entertained by the Celtic music and stories of "For Pete's Sake" and "Debra Plays Harp". It's about the good luck charms that Spring can bring, begorra!
Matt Kalita returns for his annual magic show following the Michigan City St. Patrick's Day parade. This is amazing magical fun for all ages!
THIS EVENT IS FULL, THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST! Look out for our next painting event this summer. Do you want to paint a heartwarming spring canvas with friends? We will be showing you how to paint the “Buggy” scene pictured above. Registration for each person is required, as supplies are limited. Register online here!…
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.
Listen to and share inspiring stories about the presence of angels in our everyday lives. Ange Benz will guide you to connect with your angel.
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 always 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…
Today is the final day to register for the genealogy bus trip to the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center in Fort Wayne taking place on Wednesday, April 17. The center has an extensive collection of North American genealogy resources, and all books are available in open stacks. The cost is just $35 per person.…
The foreign policy discussion program Great Decisions returns to the library for a 26th season. The discussions this month are Science Across Borders and U. S.-China Trade Rivalry. For more information, call 873-3049. Reading material is available at the circulation desk.
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.
The monthly meeting of the Michigan City Public Library Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, March 27, at 2:00 pm.
Enter the lands of Emseapell for adventure! Low pay, extreme danger, and (not) free room and board are guaranteed! This is an in-person D&D campaign for adults ages 18+. All experience levels 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 always 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…
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.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the April edition of Any Book Club has been cancelled. Thank you for your understanding! We look forward to meeting with you in May to hear about what you're currently reading.
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.
Sweet and awkward 16-year-old Ruby Gillman is desperate to fit in at school, but she mostly just feels invisible. She's prevented from hanging out with the cool kids at the beach because her over-protective mom forbids her from getting in the water. When she breaks her mom's rule, Ruby discovers that she is a descendant…
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.…
Free and open to all! A documentary about an iconic Middle Eastern food and a drama about the occupation of France during World War 2 will highlight this year’s Jewish Mini Film Festival. Film selections include Life & Hummus (documentary/not rated, 40 minutes), and Farewell, Mr. Haffmann (R, 1 hour 56 minutes). The film festival features a coffee cake…
Ninety-three percent of the Solar Eclipse will be seen locally. If it's overcast, the library will broadcast the event. Stop in for snacks! We'll also have free safe solar glasses on a first-come, first-served basis!
The foreign policy discussion program continues its 26th season at the library. The discussion this session is NATO's future. For more information, call Robin Kohn at (219) 873-3049. Reading material is available at the Circulation Desk.
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.
The April session of Board Game Night for Adults, originally scheduled for Tuesday, April 9, has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you at May's Board Game Night!
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.
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 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.
Listen to and share inspiring stories about the presence of angels in our everyday lives. Ange Benz will guide you to connect with your angel.
Join us for the genealogy bus trip to the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center in Fort Wayne taking place on Wednesday, April 17. The center has an extensive collection of North American genealogy resources, and all books are available in open stacks. The cost is just $35 per person. Please send the signed reservation form and…
New computer users will learn how to use internet browsers, search engines, and websites. Join us in the Computer Lab for this guided class.
This event will be a light dinner followed by performances by five published poets. The special program is part of Northwest Indiana’s celebration of World Creativity & Innovation Week, April 15-21. Featured poets include Carnessa Carnes, Carmen Navarro, Kayla Vasilko, Jamie Wendt, and Valerie Wallace. The evening will begin with a light dinner at 5:30…
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.…