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Local Youth Author Fair Thursday, April 6, at the Downtown Mishawaka Library
Join us for our first Local Youth Author Fair from 4-7 p.m. at the Mishawaka Library Thursday, April 6!
A variety of Michiana authors who have published books for children will be present to showcase, autograph and sell their work.
The public is welcome to meet and greet authors; an adult caregiver must accompany children who plan to attend.
Many local authors who have written books for preschoolers will be sharing their books in a storytime setting.
Snacks will be provided.
A Kids Book Tasting event geared primarily for kindergarten through fifth-grade readers will occur in the Teen Area during the author fair.
A book tasting is simply an opportunity for participants to learn about and sample new books, genres or authors that they might not consider otherwise.
Registration is not required for either event.
Teens Welcome to Attend Bittersweet Branch Flashlight Egg Hunt Lock-In
Students in grades six through 12 are invited to bring a flashlight and join the two-hour quest Friday, April 7, to find hidden eggs filled with small prizes or candy!
The egg-citment begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Teen Area at the Bittersweet Branch located at 602 Bittersweet Road in Mishawaka.
Over 100 plastic eggs containing candy or a small surprise will be hidden throughout the library, allowing teens to get plenty of egg-ercise while having fun.
A handful of glow-in-the-dark plastic eggs will contain special prizes!
Before the event concludes at 8:30 p.m., one lucky teen will win the grand prize if they find the supersized egg hidden at the library!
Pizza and cookies will be provided.
Registration is required!
Help Beautify the Bittersweet Branch Courtyard on Earth Day
The Bittersweet Branch Courtyard needs your help from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Earth Day - Saturday, April 22!
Billions of people around the globe have celebrated Earth Day for over 50 years!
Give back this Earth Day by joining MPHPL for a morning of light outdoor yardwork to help beautify the Bittersweet Branch Courtyard.
Please dress for the weather; gardening gloves are encouraged.
Volunteer hours will be provided upon request.
Light refreshments will be served.
Registration is required.
Learn About the Holocaust Through Artwork Designed by Michiana Students
MPHPL is honored to be the host site for this year’s The People Next Door: Witnessing the Holocaust, Student Art Contest Awards Reception and Exhibition Opening.
Experience the artistic talents of local high school students as they showcase their entries in The People Next Door student art, video and creative writing contest Thursday, April 27 at 5 p.m. in the Spencer Gallery at the downtown Mishawaka Library.
Each piece on display is inspired by the personal stories of Holocaust survivors who rebuilt their lives right here in Michiana.
The artwork will be displayed at the downtown Mishawaka Library May 1-8, during regular library hours on the lower level.