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!
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.
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.…
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.
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…
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.
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.
The monthly meeting of the Michigan City Public Library Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 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.
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.…
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.
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…
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.…
Local music groups around the country celebrate National Music Week with the theme of Music: Yours, Mine, and Ours from May 5-11. Join Monday Musicale for this lively concert and help recognize the talent in our community!
Enjoy a delicious meal at Holly's and help the Friends of the Library at the same time! Please present this token when ordering and tell your server you are supporting the Friends of the Library Give-Back. The Friends appreciate your support! The Friends of the Library is a non-profit organization that raises money to contribute…
Genealogy Help with Pat Harris is cancelled for Tuesday, May 7. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Listen to and share inspiring stories about the presence of angels in our everyday lives.
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.
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.…
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.
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…
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 returns to the library for a 26th season. The discussion this week is High Seas Treaty and on May 28th the topic is Pandemic Preparedness. For more information call Robin at 873-3049.
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 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…
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.…
UPDATE: The Ordinary Angels film showing has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience. The film was delayed in shipment and has not yet arrived. Thank you for your understanding!
Pat Harris will not be at the library today (Tuesday, May 21). We apologize for the inconvenience.
Put your knowledge to the test for a chance to win a prize! Join us for sports trivia night with a team of your adult family and friends! Free to play. Prizes will be given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place team. Registration (click here!) is required as space is limited. Only one registration…
The monthly meeting of the Michigan City Public Library Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, May 22, at 2:00 pm.
The library will open at 10:00 AM on Thursday, May 23, due to a staff meeting. Thank you for your understanding!
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.…
The library is closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.
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.
EDIT: Registration is now full. Thank you for your interest! If you would like to receive email notifications about future canvas events or other library events, sign up here or call 219-873-3044 to be added to our email list (please ask for Michelle). Do you want to paint a bright beachy summer canvas with friends…
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.…
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 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…
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.…
The library is closed on Sundays.
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 returns to the library for a 26th season. The discussion this week is Pandemic Preparedness and it is the final topic of the season. For more information call Robin at 873-3049.
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.
Our apologies, but this event has been canceled for the month of June. We welcome you back July 10th for our next session of Dungeons & Dragons. 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…
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.…
The library is closed on Sundays.
This event has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The library is closed on Wednesday, June 19, for the Juneteenth holiday.
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.…
Make a paper rocket and watch it soar from a launchpad made with PVC pipe and a two-liter plastic bottle! Everyone is encouraged to bring an empty two-liter plastic bottle for launch; however, we will have supplies available. This program is fun for the whole family!
Michigan City Parks and Rec Department and the library joined forces to show their Movies in Washington Park series every summer. This season starts with Migration. A family of ducks decides to leave the safety of a New England pond for an adventurous trip to Jamaica. However, their well-laid plans quickly go awry when they…
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 – 4:00 pm for help with your genealogical or local history questions.
The monthly meeting of the Michigan City Public Library Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, June 26, at 2:00 pm.
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.…
Desperate for one last chance to win, Michael Light convinces a sponsor to back him and a team of athletes for the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominican Republic. As the team gets pushed to the outer limits of endurance, a dog named Arthur comes along for the ride, redefining what victory, loyalty and…
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…
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.
The library is closed on Thursday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday.
The library is closed on Sundays.
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.
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 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.
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+.
The Duneland Stamp Club meets the second Thursday of each month. New members 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.…
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.
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…
The library is closed on Sundays.
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.
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.
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.
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.…
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.…
The library is closed on Sundays.
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…
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.
The monthly meeting of the Michigan City Public Library Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, July 24, at 2:00 pm.
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.…
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!
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…
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…
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…
The library is closed on Sundays.
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…
