Michiana Clowns!
Michigan City Public Library 100 E. 4th Street, Michigan City, IN, United StatesCelebrate International Clown Week with the entire family and laugh with the clowns as they amaze and delight all!
Celebrate International Clown Week with the entire family and laugh with the clowns as they amaze and delight all!
Celebrate International Clown Week with the entire family and laugh with the clowns as they amaze and delight all!
Needle Arts meets Thursdays at 5:30pm. The club promotes all forms of needle arts. Membership is open to anyone interested in needle arts such as crochet, knitting, needlepoint, cross-stitch, crewel, tatting, and other hand stitching. All skill levels and ages welcome. Sharing of skills and materials is encouraged. Call 219-873-3043 for information.
The Duneland Stamp Club meets the second Thursday of each month. New members are invited.
Needle Arts meets Thursdays at 5:30pm. The club promotes all forms of needle arts. Membership is open to anyone interested in needle arts such as crochet, knitting, needlepoint, cross-stitch, crewel, tatting, and other hand stitching. All skill levels and ages welcome. Sharing of skills and materials is encouraged. Call 219-873-3043 for information.
The Michigan City Parks and Recreation Department and the library join to show Movies in Washington Park every summer. The Super Mario Brothers Movie concludes the 2023 season. With help from Princess Peach, Mario gets ready to square off against the all-powerful Bowser to stop his plans from conquering the world. The movie will be…
Professional photographer Sharon Hoogstraten spent a decade portraying contemporary Potawatomi in regalia, and as an unexpected dividend discovered her own roots. A Michigan native, she traveled to Chicago for graduate study, stayed as a resident having no clue that she was walking in the footsteps of her Potawatomi grandmother, Archange Ouilmette. She will appear at…
Do you like to paint or color? Do you find it relaxing to be creative, but you're worried about it being perfect? We've got the program for you. Bad Art Night is a chance to unwind and create without the expectations of making something beautiful. No pressure- just a fun time with other adults being creative.…
Giving blood at this time of year is so important. You can help save lives! Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org and enter mcplib to schedule an appointment.
Needle Arts meets Thursdays at 5:30pm. The club promotes all forms of needle arts. Membership is open to anyone interested in needle arts such as crochet, knitting, needlepoint, cross-stitch, crewel, tatting, and other hand stitching. All skill levels and ages welcome. Sharing of skills and materials is encouraged. Call 219-873-3043 for information.
The sequel to Book Club with Jane Fonda, Mary Steenbergen, Diane Keaton, and Candace Bergen. Four best friends take their book club to Italy for the fun girls' trip they never had. When things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure. Rated PG-13. Runtime is…
Join us to 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.
The monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, August 23 at 2:00 PM.
Needle Arts meets Thursdays at 5:30pm. The club promotes all forms of needle arts. Membership is open to anyone interested in needle arts such as crochet, knitting, needlepoint, cross-stitch, crewel, tatting, and other hand stitching. All skill levels and ages welcome. Sharing of skills and materials is encouraged. Call 219-873-3043 for information.
Needle Arts meets Thursdays at 5:30pm. The club promotes all forms of needle arts. Membership is open to anyone interested in needle arts such as crochet, knitting, needlepoint, cross-stitch, crewel, tatting, and other hand stitching. All skill levels and ages welcome. Sharing of skills and materials is encouraged. Call 219-873-3043 for information.
Peter Aglinskas has been delighting audiences for more than four decades with his signature blend of popular, classical, world music influences, and has two commercially released CDs featuring his original solo guitar arrangements. Join us for this First Friday performance in the library courtyard!
Needle Arts meets Thursdays at 5:30pm. The club promotes all forms of needle arts. Membership is open to anyone interested in needle arts such as knitting, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, crewel, tatting, and other hand stitching. All skill levels and ages welcome. Sharing of skills and materials is encouraged. Call 219-873-3043 for information.
Lee Bey is architecture critic for the Chicago Sun-Times. He is also a member of the Sun-Times editorial board, where he writes editorials on city governance, neighborhood development, politics and urban planning. Bey is the author of the much-praised book Southern Exposure: The Overlooked Architecture of Chicago’s South Side (Northwestern University Press, 2019), which showcases his architectural photography and…
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 Book Club takes away the “reading together” aspect of a book club, but keeps the conversation going. This is an adult…
Join us to 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.
The Duneland Stamp Club meets the second Thursday of each month. New members are invited.
Needle Arts meets Thursdays at 5:30pm. The club promotes all forms of needle arts. Membership is open to anyone interested in needle arts such as knitting, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, crewel, tatting, and other hand stitching. All skill levels and ages welcome. Sharing of skills and materials is encouraged. Call 219-873-3043 for information.
Do you like to paint or color? Do you find it relaxing to be creative, but you’re worried about it being perfect? We’ve got the program for you. Bad Art Night is a chance to unwind and create without the expectations of making something beautiful. No pressure- just a fun time with other adults being creative.…
Enjoy a delicious meal at Galveston on Thursday, September 21 from 4pm until close for a give-back benefitting the Friends of the Library. No coupon is necessary! Just tell your server you are supporting the Friends of the Library Give-Back. The Friends appreciate your support!
Needle Arts meets Thursdays at 5:30pm. The club promotes all forms of needle arts. Membership is open to anyone interested in needle arts such as knitting, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, crewel, tatting, and other hand stitching. All skill levels and ages welcome. Sharing of skills and materials is encouraged. Call 219-873-3043 for information.
In 1950s London, a widowed cleaning lady falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, deciding she must have one of her own. After working to raise the funds to pursue her dream, she embarks on an adventure to Paris that will change not only her own outlook -but the very future of the…
Jonas Friddle is a singer, songwriter and Old-Time banjo player whose songs have received The John Lennon Songwriting Award, First Place in the Great American Song Contest and a nomination for Album of the Year in the Independent Music Awards. His tunes bear the marks of a musician who has done his time in pub…
The monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held on Monday, September 25 at 2:00 pm.
Edit: This event is now full. Thank you for your interest. Would you like a new, sparkling bookmark? Join us and make a Diamond Painting Bookmark for adults! No experience necessary, all supplies will be provided. Register here! Limited space available, for more information, call Brenda at (219) 873-3064.
Needle Arts meets Thursdays at 5:30pm. The club promotes all forms of needle arts. Membership is open to anyone interested in needle arts such as knitting, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, crewel, tatting, and other hand stitching. All skill levels and ages welcome. Sharing of skills and materials is encouraged. Call 219-873-3043 for information.
Chris Cecil Jr. currently serves at Visit Indy, where he works bring events to Indianapolis. In addition, Chris is actively involved in various community initiatives including as a Board Member for the prestigious Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library. With his interpersonal skills, education, and diverse range of community involvements, he will present a program as…
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.
Needle Arts meets Thursdays at 5:30pm. The club promotes all forms of needle arts. Membership is open to anyone interested in needle arts such as crochet, knitting, needlepoint, cross-stitch, crewel, tatting, and other hand stitching. All skill levels and ages welcome. Sharing of skills and materials is encouraged. Call 219-873-3043 for information.
We’ll be creating some OUT OF THIS WORLD astronomical-themed art together! Bad Art Events are for embracing your creative side, experimenting, and having fun. This is a free family-friendly event for ALL ages! All materials are provided. Craft projects will be available in addition to canvases and art supplies.
The library is celebrating 126 years in the community. Join us for cider and donuts to celebrate!
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.
This event is ALL FULL! Thank you for your interest. Come join us in rock painting! This is a FREE event with all supplies included. Pre-registration is required as there are limited spots available.
The Duneland Stamp Club meets the second Thursday of each month. New members are invited.
Needle Arts meets Thursdays at 5:30pm. The club promotes all forms of needle arts. Membership is open to anyone interested in needle arts such as crochet, knitting, needlepoint, cross-stitch, crewel, tatting, and other hand stitching. All skill levels and ages welcome. Sharing of skills and materials is encouraged. Call 219-873-3043 for information.
Sarah Layden is the author of Imagine Your Life Like This, stories; Trip Through Your Wires, a novel; and The Story I Tell Myself About Myself, winner of the Sonder Press Chapbook Competition. Her short fiction appears in Boston Review, Blackbird, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, Best Microfiction 2020, and elsewhere. She is co-author with Bryan Furuness of The Invisible Art of Literary Editing. Her recent essays, interviews…
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.
Celebrate autumn and join us to 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 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…
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Have you ever wondered what having dyslexia is like? MCPL is hosting a dyslexia simulation! Participants will work through five simulations that are similar to what a student with dyslexia deals with daily. Understanding begins with empathy! Seating is limited; please call (219) 873-3043 or email jhoffmaster@mclib.org to reserve your…
Enjoy a delicious meal at Swingbelly's on Thursday, October 19 for a giveback benefitting the Friends of the Library. Please present this coupon when ordering. The Friends appreciate your support! Swingbelly's is located at 3101 U.S. 12 (Highway 12 & Karwick), Michigan City, IN 46360.
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…
After more than 30 years of service as one of the Navy's top aviators, Pete "Maverick" Mitchell is still pushing the envelope. Training a detachment of graduates for a special assignment, Maverick must confront the ghosts of his past and his deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who…
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.
The monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, October 25, 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 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…
Unfortunately, genealogy volunteer Pat Harris will not be at the library on Tuesday, November 7. Please ask at the Reference Desk if you have any genealogy questions. We apologize for the inconvenience!
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…
When we live in the spirit of gratitude, we are freed from the fear of scarcity. Join us to create scenes and experiences of gratitude with visual imaging and sharing your Thanksgiving philosophy. For more information, call Ange Benz at 219-874-3754.
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.
Put your knowledge to the test for a chance to win a prize! Join us for trivia night with a team of your family and friends! Free to play. Prizes will be given to the 1st and 2nd place team. Registration is required as there are limited spots available. Click here to register! Only one…
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…
Military veteran and interviewer Barry J. Veden has published a moving collection of stories as told by veterans of the Southeast Asian conflict. These remembrances of war are firsthand accounts of the conflicts, decisions, lifestyles, and experiences that shaped the culture of the American military during the Southeast Asian conflict. It also focuses on what…
Inspired by the classic theme park attraction, the newest version of Haunted Mansion features an all-star cast, and tells the story of a woman and her son who enlist a motley crew of so-called spiritual experts to help rid their home of supernatural squatters. Rated PG-13, runtime 2 hours 3 minutes.
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.
Classical accordionist Stephen Kowalczyk will perform a concert of international classical music. Join us for this fun and entertaining event.
Play any of our board games with your family! Sorry, Trouble, Uno, Candyland, and so many more! Try a new game or play your favorite! For families and kids of all ages.
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…
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…
Our community needs your help. Bring in your donations and help us fill our boxes! Items can be dropped off anytime during library open hours and benefit the Stepping Stone Shelter for Women. Stepping Stone's mission is "To empower our community to live without violence. We achieve this through advocacy, research, education, and community engagement."…
Cocoa and Canvas is now full. Thank you for your interest! Do you want to paint a cozy winter canvas with friends? We will be showing you how to paint the cabin winter scene pictured above. Registration for each person is required, as supplies are limited. Registrations are now full. Light refreshments will be served.…
Update: Pat Harris will not be at the library today (Tuesday, December 5). 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…
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…