June Scavenger Hunt: Adventure Begins at Your Library!
Find your adventures at the library! Can you spot all the pictures hiding in Youth Services during June? Find them all for a prize! Come back each week for more prizes after they change places!
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Weekly Crafts for Kids & Teens
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.…
July Scavenger Hunt: Inside Out!
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!
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EVENT FULL: Kool-Aid & Kanvas for Adults
EVENT FULL: Kool-Aid & Kanvas for Adults
Our registration is now closed as our event is at capacity. If you'd like to be added to our waitlist please contact us with your name and number. Register now for Kool-Aid and Kanvas for Adults, taking place on Monday, July 1 at 5:00 PM at Michigan City Public Library. We will be walking you…
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Genealogy Help with Pat Harris
Genealogy Help with Pat Harris
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.
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Creative Tech Activities
Creative Tech Activities
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.
4 events,
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Story Time!
Story Time!
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.
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D&D @MCPL For Kids
D&D @MCPL For Kids
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.
3 events,
3 events,
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Among Us In Real Life
Among Us In Real Life
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.
2 events,
3 events,
Weekly Crafts for Kids & Teens
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.…
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Any Book Club
Any Book Club
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.
5 events,
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Genealogy Help with Pat Harris
Genealogy Help with Pat Harris
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.
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Creative Tech Activities
Creative Tech Activities
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.
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Board Game Night for Adults
Board Game Night for Adults
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 at 5:15 PM.
4 events,
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Story Time!
Story Time!
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.
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Dungeons & Dragons for Adults
Dungeons & Dragons for Adults
Sorry, this event is at capacity and registration is now closed. Enter the lands of Emseapell for adventure. This is an in-person D&D campaign for adults ages 18+.
6 events,
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Summer Reading Program Movie: Escape to Witch Mountain
Summer Reading Program Movie: Escape to Witch Mountain
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.…
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Duneland Stamp Club
Duneland Stamp Club
The Duneland Stamp Club meets the second Thursday of each month. New members welcome!
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Scratch Club
Scratch Club
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.
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Needle Arts Club
Needle Arts Club
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.…
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American Red Cross Bloodmobile
American Red Cross Bloodmobile
The need for blood is great during the summer months. The Red Cross will conduct a blood drive on Friday, July 12, from 12:30 - 4:00 PM. You can make an appointment by calling 1-800-GiveLife. Walk-ins are welcome! Give the gift of life.
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CANCELLED: Beginning Genealogy Workshop with the DAR
CANCELLED: Beginning Genealogy Workshop with the DAR
Unfortunately, the Beginning Genealogy Workshop scheduled for Saturday, July 13, has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled in the fall. We apologize for any inconvenience. Interested in future genealogy events? Please contact mburkhart@mclib.org or call Michelle at 219-873-3064 to be added to our contact list. Thank you for your understanding! Are you curious about your…
2 events,
3 events,
Weekly Crafts for Kids & Teens
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.…
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Diamond Art for Kids
Diamond Art for Kids
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.
6 events,
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Gelsosomo’s Pizzeria Giveback for the Friends of the Library
Gelsosomo’s Pizzeria Giveback for the Friends of the Library
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.
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Genealogy Help with Pat Harris
Genealogy Help with Pat Harris
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.
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Creative Tech Activities
Creative Tech Activities
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.
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Diamond Painting for Adults
Diamond Painting for Adults
Would you like to decorate a sparkling bookmark? Join us and make a diamond painting bookmark. Adults only, please. No experience necessary; all supplies are provided. Limited supplies are available, and advance registration is required. To register scan the QR code or click here to sign up online. For more information, call Brenda at 219-873-3064.
4 events,
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Story Time!
Story Time!
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.
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D&D @MCPL For Kids
D&D @MCPL For Kids
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.
5 events,
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Summer Reading Program Movie: Labyrinth
Summer Reading Program Movie: Labyrinth
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.…
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Bad Art Night for Adults
Bad Art Night for Adults
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…
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Needle Arts Club
Needle Arts Club
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.…
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Friday Afternoon Movie: Ordinary Angels
Friday Afternoon Movie: Ordinary Angels
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.…
2 events,
2 events,
Weekly Crafts for Kids & Teens
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.…
5 events,
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CANCELLED: Genealogy Help with Pat Harris
CANCELLED: Genealogy Help with Pat Harris
Pat Harris will not be in today (Tuesday, July 23). We apologize for the inconvenience. 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…
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Angels Among Us
Angels Among Us
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.
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Creative Tech Activities
Creative Tech Activities
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.
5 events,
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Story Time!
Story Time!
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.
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Library Board Meeting
Library Board Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Michigan City Public Library Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, July 24, at 2:00 pm.
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Tinkercad 3D Modeling
Tinkercad 3D Modeling
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…
5 events,
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Summer Reading Program Movie: Spiderman: Across the Spider-Verse
Summer Reading Program Movie: Spiderman: Across the Spider-Verse
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,…
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Scratch Club
Scratch Club
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.
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Needle Arts Club
Needle Arts Club
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.…
4 events,
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Family Puzzle Challenge
Family Puzzle Challenge
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!
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Movies in Washington Park: Wish (RESCHEDULED FROM 7/19)
Movies in Washington Park: Wish (RESCHEDULED FROM 7/19)
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…
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Last Day of the Summer Reading Program
Last Day of the Summer Reading Program
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…
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Bless the Mic Open Mic Event
Bless the Mic Open Mic Event
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…
2 events,
2 events,
Weekly Crafts for Kids & Teens
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.…
4 events,
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CANCELLED: Genealogy Help with Pat Harris
CANCELLED: Genealogy Help with Pat Harris
Genealogy volunteer Pat Harris will not be at the library today (Tuesday, July 30). Please ask at the Reference Desk for assistance with any questions! 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…
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Creative Tech Activities
Creative Tech Activities
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.
3 events,
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Story Time!
Story Time!
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.
4 events,
August Scavenger Hunt: Disney!
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!
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Summer Reading Program Movie: The Goonies
Summer Reading Program Movie: The Goonies
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…
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Needle Arts Club
Needle Arts Club
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.…
3 events,
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Blackout Poetry
Blackout Poetry
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.