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. There is no Creative Tech Activities on February 27th.
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…
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.
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 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.
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.…
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!
Introduce young children to the creative and innovative world of engineering with this hands-on experience! Drop by between 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. for fun activities related to engineering. Suggested for children ages 2-8 accompanied by an adult. This event is free- all materials are provided. #Eweek2024
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.
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…
Po and his fellow martial artist friends are hiding throughout Youth Services this March. Find them all for a prize! Come back each week as they change their locations for another prize.
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…
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.…
Come play our ever growing collection of games! For kids, teens, and families!
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.
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.
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 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…
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 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.
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.
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 necessary. All participants will get a free 3D print of their creations (Printing time is limited…
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!
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 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.
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 needed. Please email Miss Dana with questions at dwolf@mclib.org.
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.
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.
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…
Every Bingo is a winner! Play for small prizes and have fun! For kids and families of all ages!
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.…
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 a cute terrarium using soil, rocks, and little figures. All supplies are provided on a first come, first served basis. For kids ages 10-17. Dress for a mess just in case!
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.
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. PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO Creative Tech Activities on Tuesday, April 2nd.
Join us for a free showing of Peter Rabbit, featuring the stubborn, naughty rabbit as he causes chaos in the home and garden of the irritable Mr. McGregor. Rated PG. Sponsored by the library and the Michigan City Parks and Recreation Dept.
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.
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.
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.…
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.
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.
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.…
Get ready to celebrate the upcoming eclipse with some space themed art! All supplies are provided including canvases, paintable figures, rainbow scratch cards, and more! All supplies will be given on a first come, first served basis. Please dress for mess! This is a family friendly event for kids 0-17.
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…
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.…
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.
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 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!
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.
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.…
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 Mario Kart in real life! Race RC cars as Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, or Princess Peach! For kids ages 9-17.
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.
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.
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 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…
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.
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.…
Barbie and Ken are happy in their colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they discover the joys and perils of living among humans. Rated PG-13. Runtime: 1 hour 54 minutes.
The Friends of the Library’s fundraiser Collector’s Breakfast, originally scheduled for Saturday, April 20, has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding!
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 library is thrilled to have Kennedy’s Kitchen back! Kennedy's Kitchen has been making music and telling stories together since 1998. They released six CDs along the way, including the acclaimed album The Whiskey of Truth. Their modern sound is deeply rooted in traditional Irish music. It’s all about having a good laugh, and if…
The foreign policy discussion program continues its 26th season at the library. The discussion this session is Understanding Indonesia. For more information, call Robin Kohn at (219) 873-3049. Reading material is available at the Circulation Desk.
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…
New computer users will learn how to use internet browsers, search engines, and websites. Join us in the Computer Lab for this guided class.
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.