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, 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 library is closed on Wednesday, June 19, for the Juneteenth holiday.
Join us for a free family film every Thursday at 10:00 am during the Summer Reading Program. On June 20 we will show Up. Carl Fredricksen, a 78-year-old balloon salesman, is about to fulfill a lifelong dream. Tying thousands of balloons to his house, he flies away to the South American wilderness. But curmudgeonly Carl’s worst…
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. This club is for children ages 7 – 17. For more info, call 219-873-3045 and ask for Dave.
Make a paper rocket and watch it soar from a launchpad made with PVC pipe and a two-liter plastic bottle! Everyone is encouraged to bring an empty two-liter plastic bottle for launch; however, we will have supplies available. This program is fun for the whole family!
Michigan City Parks and Rec Department and the library joined forces to show their Movies in Washington Park series every summer. This season starts with Migration. A family of ducks decides to leave the safety of a New England pond for an adventurous trip to Jamaica. However, their well-laid plans quickly go awry when they…
The library is closed on Sundays.
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.…
This event has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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 free family film every Thursday at 10:00 am during the Summer Reading Program. On June 27 we will show Under the Boardwalk. Two crabs embark on an epic journey to get home after a storm sweeps them away. Their courage soon unites their families, paving the way for great summers to come.…
Desperate for one last chance to win, Michael Light convinces a sponsor to back him and a team of athletes for the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominican Republic. As the team gets pushed to the outer limits of endurance, a dog named Arthur comes along for the ride, redefining what victory, loyalty and…
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.…
Your favorite characters from Inside Out have snuck themselves into Youth Services and have gotten lost. Can you spot all the pictures hiding in Youth Services during July? Find them all for a prize! Come back each week for more prizes after the characters change places!
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.
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 is needed. Please email Miss Dana with questions at dwolf@mclib.org.
The library is closed on Thursday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday.
Are you an innocent crewmate or a sneaky imposter? Put your observation skills to the test and play Among Us in real life! For kids ages 10-17.
The library is closed on Sundays.
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, 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.
Join us for a free family film every Thursday at 10:00 am during the Summer Reading Program. On July 11 we will show Escape to Witch Mountain. Two mysterious orphan children have extraordinary powers and are chased by a scheming millionaire. But where do these kids really call home? Rated G. Runtime: 1 hour 37 minutes.…
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 library is closed on Sundays.
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.…
Learn how to do this fun and easy craft with all supplies provided! We will have projects for a variety of levels from beginner to advanced. For kids ages 8-17.
Enjoy a wonderful meal from Gelsosomo's Pizzeria in Michigan City on Tuesday, July 16, and benefit the Friends of the Library. Show your token (print or digital) when you pay and the Friends of the Library will receive part of the proceeds! Gelsosomo's is located at 5184 S. Franklin Street in Michigan City.
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.
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 is needed. Please email Miss Dana with questions at dwolf@mclib.org.
Join us for a free family film every Thursday at 10:00 am during the Summer Reading Program. On July 18 we will show Labyrinth. Sixteen-year-old Sarah is given thirteen hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue her baby brother Toby when her wish for him to be taken away is granted by the Goblin King Jareth.…
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. Rated PG, Runtime is 2 hours 10 minutes.…
The library is closed on Sundays.
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, 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.
Design, remix, and explore your creativity with Tinkercad! This session is for children ages 09 -17 and serves as an introduction to anyone that is curious about, or interested in, 3D design, art, and 3D printing. No prior experience is necessary. All participants will get a free 3D print of their creations (Printing time is…
Join us for a free family film every Thursday at 10:00 am during the Summer Reading Program. On July 25 we will show Spiderman: Across the Spider-Verse. After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. However,…
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.
Work together as a family to solve a puzzle in the best time! All competitors will take home their puzzles and the fastest time will win a prize! For families of all ages!
Michigan City Parks and Recreation Department and the library join together to show Movies in Washington Park every summer. July's movie is Wish. A young girl named Asha wishes on a star and gets a more direct answer than she bargained for when a trouble-making star comes down from the sky to join her. Rated…
The last day to record your Summer Reading Program reading hours and enter the prize raffle is Saturday, July 27. The raffle drawing will be held following the end of the program. Winners will be notified by a phone call.The Summer Reading Program is for all ages and 100% free to participate. For every 10 hours…
Carnessa Carnes will host an Open Mic event at the library! All ages are welcome – either as participants or in the audience at the BlessTheMic Open Mic show. Comprised of poetry, rap, and singing, the event is free-flowing, family-friendly and performative. All types of talent are welcome. Join us for refreshments and fun! Carnes…
The library is closed on Sundays.
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, 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.
Your favorite characters from classic Disney films have snuck themselves into Youth Services and have gotten lost. Can you spot all the pictures hiding in Youth Services during August? Find them all for a prize! Come back each week for more prizes after the characters change places!
Join us for a free family film every Thursday at 10:00 am during the Summer Reading Program. On August 1st we will show The Goonies. Rated PG, runtime 1 hour 51 minutes. When two brothers find out they might lose their house they are desperate to find a way to keep their home. They find 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 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.…
Learn how to make cool poems with pages of old books! Use markers to "black out" the pages except for the words of your poem. For tweens and teens ages 10-17 years old.
The library is closed on Sundays.
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, 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 Michiana Clowns return with two shows to entertain all ages with their wild and wacky humor and magic. This event promises tons of fun for the whole family!
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 is needed. Please email Miss Dana with questions at dwolf@mclib.org.
Are you moving or downsizing and have beautiful craft supplies that need a new home? Do you want to try a new craft at no cost until you know if you enjoy it? Michigan City Library's Needle Arts Group is ready to help you with this. We are hosting a Craft Exchange on August 9…
Come hang out in the children's makerspace and create whatever you can imagine with 3D pens! No experience necessary. This event is for children 6-17 years old. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or guardian attend the session with them.
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 moving or downsizing and have beautiful craft supplies that need a new home? Do you want to try a new craft at no cost until you know if you enjoy it? Michigan City Library's Needle Arts Group is ready to help you with this. We are hosting a Craft Exchange on August 9…
Are you moving or downsizing and have beautiful craft supplies that need a new home? Do you want to try a new craft at no cost until you know if you enjoy it? Michigan City Library's Needle Arts Group is ready to help you with this. We are hosting a Craft Exchange on August 9…
The library is closed on Sundays.
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, 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.
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 is necessary. All participants will get a free 3D print of their creations (Printing time is…
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.…
Do you like to dance with BUBBLES? Come get groovy and have fun surrounded by bubbles. This family-friendly event is for all ages.
Michigan City Parks and Rec Department and the library collaborate on this last Movie in Washington Park of the summer. After three death-defying adventures defeating world-class villains with his unmatched courage and mad martial arts skills, Po, the Dragon Warrior (Golden Globe nominee Jack Black), is called upon by destiny to... give it a rest…
The library is closed on Sundays.
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, 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.
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 is needed. Please email Miss Dana with questions at dwolf@mclib.org.
Come hang out in the children's makerspace and create whatever you can imagine with 3D pens! No experience necessary. This event is for children 6-17 years old. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or guardian attend the session with them.
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 Sundays.
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.…
Play a giant version of this classic game. Make your way through the candy world picking up small prizes! This family-friendly event is for kids of all ages and their adults.
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.
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.…
Make a paper rocket and watch it soar from a launchpad made with PVC pipe and a two-liter plastic bottle! Everyone is encouraged to bring an empty two-liter plastic bottle for launch; however, we will have supplies available. This program is fun for the whole family!
The library is closed on Sundays.
The library is closed on Monday, September 2, for the Labor Day holiday.
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, discover, and tinker with LEGO Spike, Micro:bits, paper circuits, Ozobots, 3D pens, and more! This event is 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.! This program is 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 is needed. Please email Miss Dana with questions at dwolf@mclib.org.
Come hang out in the children's makerspace and create whatever you can imagine with 3D pens! No experience is necessary. For children ages 6 - 17. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or guardian attend the session with them.
Can you taste the difference between a Ruffles or a Lays chip? Do you know all the Pringles flavors? Can you pick out Skittles in a sea of M&M's? Put your tongue to the challenge and taste several snacks and guess which is which! The best guesser will win a small prize! For tweens and…
The library is closed on Sundays.
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.…
This easy craft makes cute pixelated images from beads! Learn how to make some cool projects or come and use our supplies to craft incredible pixel art! For children ages 8 to 17.
Create, discover, and tinker with LEGO Spike, Micro:bits, paper circuits, Ozobots, 3D pens, and more! This event is 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.! This program is 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.
The library is closed on Sundays.
Create, discover, and tinker with LEGO Spike, Micro:bits, paper circuits, Ozobots, 3D pens, and more! This event is 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.! This program is 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 is needed. Please email Miss Dana with questions at dwolf@mclib.org.
