Happy Birthday, Michigan City Public Library!
Michigan City Public Library 100 E. 4th Street, Michigan City, IN, United StatesThe library is celebrating 126 years in the community. Join us for cider and donuts to celebrate!
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…
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…
Create, discover, and tinker with LEGO WeDo, Micro:bits, paper circuits, Ozobots, 3D pens, and more! For children ages 6 - 17. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or…
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…
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…
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,…
Join us to paint a spooky or cute fake pumpkin! All supplies are provided, but first come, first served. Make sure you dress for paint! For kids ages 5-17.
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…
The library is closed on Sundays.
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…
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…
Create, discover, and tinker with LEGO WeDo, Micro:bits, paper circuits, Ozobots, 3D pens, and more! For children ages 6 - 17. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or…
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…
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…
Join us to have a fantastical adventure with other kids who love Dungeons and Dragons! All supplies are provided but first come, first served. For kids ages 10 to 17.…
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…
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!…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Play bingo for fun, small prizes. Every bingo is a winner! For children of all ages, no registration needed.
Create, discover, and tinker with LEGO WeDo, Micro:bits, paper circuits, Ozobots, 3D pens, and more! For children ages 6 - 17. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or…
We will tell stories and then parade through the library collecting treats! Wear your favorite costume and bring a treat bag to collect the goodies. For ages birth through 5…
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…
The monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, October 25, at 2:00 PM.
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,…
Discover how circuits work as you create a paper Halloween design that lights up with LEDs and copper tape! For children ages 8 - 17. For more information, call 219-873-3045…
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…
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…
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…
Can you find all the characters hiding in Youth Services during November? Find them all for a prize! Come back each week for more prizes after they sneak away to…
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…
Join us for cooperative adventure and fantasy storytelling! All supplies are provided on a first come, first served basis. For tweens and teens ages 10 to 17.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Create, discover, and tinker with LEGO WeDo, Micro:bits, paper circuits, Ozobots, 3D pens, and more! For children ages 6 - 17. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Create, discover, and tinker with LEGO WeDo, Micro:bits, paper circuits, Ozobots, 3D pens, and more! For children ages 6 - 17. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or…
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…
The monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held on November 15th at 2:00 pm.
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Classical accordionist Stephen Kowalczyk will perform a concert of international classical music. Join us for this fun and entertaining event.
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…
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…
Create, discover, and tinker with LEGO WeDo, Micro:bits, paper circuits, Ozobots, 3D pens, and more! For children ages 6 - 17. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or…
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…
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…
Join us for cooperative adventure and fantasy storytelling! All supplies are provided on a first come, first served basis. For tweens and teens ages 10 to 17.
The library is closed on Thursday, November 23rd, in observance of Thanksgiving.
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…
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…
Create, discover, and tinker with LEGO WeDo, Micro:bits, paper circuits, Ozobots, 3D pens, and more! For children ages 6 - 17. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or…
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…
Celebrate the end of National Novel Writing Month by sharing your project or learning more tips and tricks to write more stories! Notebooks, pencils, and other goodies will be provided…
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…
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…
Visit Youth Services, find all the holiday characters hiding in the department, and win a prize! You can come back every week when they move around. For kids and teens…
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…
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…
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…
Update: Pat Harris will not be at the library today (Tuesday, December 5). Thank you for your understanding!
Create, discover, and tinker with LEGO WeDo, Micro:bits, paper circuits, Ozobots, 3D pens, and more! For children ages 6 - 17. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or…
Santa will be making an overnight stop at the library the first week of December to drop off goodies for the little ones aged 0 to 5. He tells us…
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…
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. Please…
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…
Unfortunately, this event has been CANCELED. We thank you for your understanding, and will reschedule as soon as possible.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Unfortunately, this event has been CANCELED. We thank you for your understanding. Create, discover, and tinker with LEGO WeDo, Micro:bits, paper circuits, Ozobots, 3D pens, and more! For children ages…
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.…
Find out what your stuffed animals do when you're not around! They celebrate the holidays just like you! Drop off your stuffed friend at the Youth Services desk for the…
Unfortunately, this event has been CANCELED. We thank you for your understanding. Join Mr. Dave and Miss Dana for stories, activities, songs, and crafts each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.! For…