Kung Fu Panda Scavenger Hunt
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.
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April Scavenger Hunt: Frogs!
Frogs have been discovered roaming around Youth Services! See if you can find them through April and win a prize. But look out, they hide in new places every week!
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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EVENT CANCELLED: Any Book Club
EVENT CANCELLED: Any Book Club
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.
3 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.
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 needed. Please email Miss Dana with questions at dwolf@mclib.org.
4 events,
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Family Movie: Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
Family Movie: Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
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…
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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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Sun and Moon Painting Party for Kids & Families
Sun and Moon Painting Party for Kids & Families
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.
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Jewish Mini Film Festival: Love & Hummus and Farewell, Mr. Haffmann
Jewish Mini Film Festival: Love & Hummus and Farewell, Mr. Haffmann
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…
1 event,
4 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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Solar Eclipse Fun
Solar Eclipse Fun
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!
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Great Decisions
Great Decisions
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.
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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EVENT CANCELLED: Board Game Night for Adults
EVENT CANCELLED: Board Game Night for Adults
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!
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.
5 events,
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Duneland Stamp Club
Duneland Stamp Club
The Duneland Stamp Club meets the second Thursday of each month. New members are 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.…
1 event,
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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Mario Kart in Real Life
Mario Kart in Real Life
Play Mario Kart in real life! Race RC cars as Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, or Princess Peach! For kids ages 9-17.
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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Angels Among Us
Angels Among Us
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.
7 events,
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Genealogy Bus Trip to Allen County Public Library
Genealogy Bus Trip to Allen County Public Library
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…
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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 needed. Please email Miss Dana with questions at dwolf@mclib.org.
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Internet Basics Class
Internet Basics Class
New computer users will learn how to use internet browsers, search engines, and websites. Join us in the Computer Lab for this guided class.
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Women in Poetry Event
Women in Poetry Event
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…
4 events,
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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.…
3 events,
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Afternoon Movie: Barbie
Afternoon Movie: Barbie
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.
5 events,
CANCELLED: Friends of the Library Collector’s Breakfast
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!
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Genealogy Help with Colleen Miltenberger
Genealogy Help with Colleen Miltenberger
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.
Kennedy’s Kitchen Music
Kennedy’s Kitchen Music
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…
1 event,
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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Great Decisions
Great Decisions
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.
6 events,
World Book Day
Children who come to the library dressed as a character from their favorite book can pick out a free book. April 23rd only, please see the Youth Department librarians for details. For children under 18 years of age only, please.
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Internet Basics Class
Internet Basics Class
New computer users will learn how to use internet browsers, search engines, and websites. Join us in the Computer Lab for this guided class.
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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.
6 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, April 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 necessary. All participants will get a free 3D print of their creations (Printing time is limited…
4 events,
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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.…
3 events,
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Build a Button
Build a Button
Create some wearable art! Turn your art into buttons or make a button with some premade designs! For kids of all ages.
1 event,
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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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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Let’s Go to the Races Party for Adults
Let’s Go to the Races Party for Adults
Get ready for the Run for the Roses at this festive celebration for adults! Don your favorite derby hat (optional), sip a mint julep mocktail, and take photos with your friends at the photo booth. Then for the mane event, compete to "rein" supreme in the vintage "Let's Go to the Races" VCR horse-racing game…
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.
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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 needed. Please email Miss Dana with questions at dwolf@mclib.org.
2 events,
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May the Fourth Party
May the Fourth Party
Celebrate Star Wars Day with us, you should! Enjoy an early May the Fourth Party with games, crafts, and goodie bags! For families and kids of all ages. All supplies are first come, first served.