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.…
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. Book club meetings are every…
Pat Harris will not be at the library on Tuesday, August 20, as previously scheduled. Need assistance? Please ask at the Reference Desk. Thank you for your understanding!
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.
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.
The public hearing regarding the Library's proposed 2025 budget will be held on Tuesday, August 20, at 6:30 pm in the Michigan City Council Chambers.
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.
Come hang out in the children's makerspace and create whatever you can imagine with 3D pens! No experience necessary. This event is for children 6-17 years old. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or guardian attend the session with them.
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.…
Join us as we learn how to macrame, tie new knots, string pretty beads, and weave fun patterns. We’re going to be listening to music and making (and exchanging) cute bracelets. Bring your bestie or find new pals- we’re just here for a good time! All skill levels are welcome. Supplies are free but limited…
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 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.…
Play a giant version of this classic game. Make your way through the candy world picking up small prizes! This family-friendly event is for kids of all ages and their adults.
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. Book club meetings are every…
Unfortunately, volunteer Pat Harris will not be at the library today, Tuesday August 27. If you have questions regarding genealogy or local history, please ask at the Reference Desk. Thank you for your understanding! Need genealogy help? Genealogy volunteer Pat Harris can give you tips and advice on how to research your family tree or…
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.
Edit: This event is now full. Thank you for your interest! Put your knowledge to the test for a chance to win a prize! Join us for trivia night with a team of your adult wizard family and friends! Free to play. Prizes will be given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place team. Registration…
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.
The monthly meeting of the Michigan City Public Library Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, August 28, at 2:00 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+. Please call Max or Molly for more information at 219-873-3042.
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!
The library is closed on Sundays.
Your favorite characters from Minecraft have snuck themselves into Youth Services and have gotten lost. Can you spot all the pictures hiding in Youth Services during September? Find them all for a prize! Come back each week for more prizes after the characters change places!
The library is closed on Monday, September 2, for the Labor Day holiday.
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.…
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.
Create, discover, and tinker with LEGO Spike, Micro:bits, paper circuits, Ozobots, 3D pens, and more! This event is for children ages 6 - 17. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or guardian attend the session with them.
EDIT: This event is now full and we are no longer accepting registrations. Interested in future diamond painting events? Please call Michelle at 219-873-3044 or email refdesk@mclib.org to be added to our Diamond Painting contact list. Thank you for your interest! Register now for Adult Diamond Painting on Tuesday, September 3, at 5 p.m. to add…
Join Mr. Dave and Miss Dana for stories, activities, songs, and crafts each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.! This program is 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.
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.
Come hang out in the children's makerspace and create whatever you can imagine with 3D pens! No experience is necessary. For children ages 6 - 17. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or guardian attend the session with them.
Hello crafters! Join your fellow artists for some community building through stitching with the needle art of your choice. A variety of crafts are included. All skill levels and ages welcome, and the sharing of skills is encouraged. For information, call 219-873-3043.
Can you taste the difference between a Ruffles or a Lays chip? Do you know all the Pringles flavors? Can you pick out Skittles in a sea of M&M's? Put your tongue to the challenge and taste several snacks and guess which is which! The best guesser will win a small prize! For tweens and…
David Hoppe and Martin Buechley will offer an evening of jazz and prose. Martin’s jazz performance will open the program, followed by David’s reading from his satirical novel, Mondo POTUS: An American Love Story. David was the founder of Writing Out Loud in 1984.
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 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.…
This easy craft makes cute pixelated images from beads! Learn how to make some cool projects or come and use our supplies to craft incredible pixel art! For children ages 8 to 17.
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 club takes away the “reading together” aspect of a book club, but keeps the conversation going. Book Club meetings are every Monday from…
Edit: Pat may be late on Tuesday, September 10. Please ask at the Reference Desk for assistance if she is not here when you arrive. 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 Spike, Micro:bits, paper circuits, Ozobots, 3D pens, and more! This event is for children ages 6 - 17. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or guardian attend the session with them.
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. Board Game Night for Adults is held…
Join Mr. Dave and Miss Dana for stories, activities, songs, and crafts each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.! This program is 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.
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+. Please email for more information at dndmcpl@mclib.org
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 included. All skill levels and ages welcome, and the sharing of skills is encouraged. For information, call 219-873-3043.
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 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 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.…
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 to reflect and share inspiring stories about the presence of angels in our everyday lives. Ange Benz will guide you to connect with your angel.
Create, discover, and tinker with LEGO Spike, Micro:bits, paper circuits, Ozobots, 3D pens, and more! This event is for children ages 6 - 17. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or guardian attend the session with them.
Join Mr. Dave and Miss Dana for stories, activities, songs, and crafts each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.! This program is 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.
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.
Come hang out in the children's makerspace and create whatever you can imagine with 3D pens! No experience is necessary. For children ages 6 - 17. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or guardian attend the session with them.
Do you find it relaxing to paint, but worry too much about it being perfect? Bad Art Night is a chance to create without expectations. It’s all about having a good time, being creative, and embracing the silly side of art. All materials are provided and no registration is needed. An ~awful~ award will be…
Hello crafters! Join your fellow artists for some community building through stitching with the needle art of your choice. A variety of crafts are included. All skill levels and ages welcome, and the sharing of skills is encouraged. For information, call 219-873-3043.
Make a paper rocket and watch it soar from a launchpad made with PVD pipe and a two-liter plastic bottle! Everyone is encouraged to bring an empty two-liter bottle for launch; however, we will have supplies available. This program is fun for the whole family!
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 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.…
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 club takes away the “reading together” aspect of a book club, but keeps the conversation going. Book Club meetings are every Monday from…
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- we will call if a spot opens up. Call Sydney or Anastasia at 219-873-3044 or Jennifer at 219-873-3042 with questions. Register now for Adult Cider and Canvas,…
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.
Create, discover, and tinker with LEGO Spike, Micro:bits, paper circuits, Ozobots, 3D pens, and more! This event is for children ages 6 - 17. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or guardian attend the session with them.
Let's relax, unwind, and play Jackbox party games together! Adults only, please. Drop in to play party games such as Drawful, Fibbage, Quiplash, and more. Bring your phone or tablet to use as your controller--we'll host the game on our projector screen. Come with your friends and/or make some new friends. Questions? Please email events@mclib.org…
Join Mr. Dave and Miss Dana for stories, activities, songs, and crafts each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.! This program is 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.
The monthly meeting of the Michigan City Public Library Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, September 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, 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…
Hello crafters! Join your fellow artists for some community building through stitching with the needle art of your choice. A variety of crafts are included. All skill levels and ages welcome, and the sharing of skills is encouraged. For information, call 219-873-3043.
Do you know everything about Fortnite? Or Minecraft or Mario? Put your video game knowledge to the test for prizes! For tweens and teens ages 10 to 17.
Jonita Davis is a local news reporter for Colorado Community Media, film and culture critic, author, and freelance writer. She has been writing for 16 years on topics exploring the intersection of pop culture, identity, education, parenting, and how those relationships affect our lives as parents, women, black women, nerds, and people of this planet. Davis…
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 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.…
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 club takes away the “reading together” aspect of a book club, but keeps the conversation going. Book Club meetings are every Monday from…
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.
Create, discover, and tinker with LEGO Spike, Micro:bits, paper circuits, Ozobots, 3D pens, and more! This event is for children ages 6 - 17. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or guardian attend the session with them.
Escape the daily grind and drop by the library for a serene jigsaw puzzle experience paired with relaxing audio. Whether you're a seasoned puzzler or a beginner, this is a great opportunity to unwind, de-stress, and focus on the present while experiencing the joy of completing a puzzle. Adults only, please.
Join Mr. Dave and Miss Dana for stories, activities, songs, and crafts each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.! This event is 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.
Come hang out in the children's makerspace and create whatever you can imagine with 3D pens! No experience is necessary. This event is for children ages 6 - 17. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or guardian attend the session with them.
Hello crafters! Join your fellow artists for some community building through stitching with the needle art of your choice. A variety of crafts are included. All skill levels and ages welcome, and the sharing of skills is encouraged. For information, call 219-873-3043.
Sudden Productions of Northwest Indiana has transformed the new musical by Dan Schaaf, Belle!, to a full length animation. The local premier of the animated feature film, Belle! The Murder Musical. Belle Gunness is the infamous murderer who operated in La Porte County, Indiana, luring mainly Norwegian bachelors with romantic letters and then killing them to gain their…
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 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.…
Come play some bingo for small prizes! Every bingo is a winner. This event is for kids of all ages.
We want to hear about what you're currently reading, which books are keeping you awake, which books made you cry, and which books you hated. For October we’ll be reading Dracula and Dracula-adjacent books. If you don't have a copy we've got you covered. We'll also be consulting our annotated copy to bring new life…
Literally thousands of books will be for sale to benefit the Friends of the Library. The 3 day sale will be located at the LaPorte County Convention & Visitors Bureau at 4073 South Franklin Street. Come support your local library!
Pat Harris will not be at the library on Tuesday, October 8. If you need assistance, please ask at the Reference Desk. Thank you!
Create, discover, and tinker with LEGO Spike, Micro:bits, paper circuits, Ozobots, 3D pens, and more! This event is for children ages 6 - 17. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or guardian attend the session with them.
Join us for a drop-in Board Game Night for adults! Whether you're an experienced board gamer or just looking for a fun night out, enjoy a variety of classic and modern board games. Meet new people, challenge your friends, and discover new favorites. Play from our collection or bring your own games. Snacks and beverages…
Join Mr. Dave and Miss Dana for stories, activities, songs, and crafts each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.! This event is 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.
The library is celebrating 127 years in the community. Join us for cider and donuts to celebrate!
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+. Please email for more information at dndmcpl@mclib.org
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 included. All skill levels and ages welcome, and the sharing of skills is encouraged. For information, call 219-873-3043.
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.
Valerie Wallace is the author of House of McQueen, selected by Vievee Francis for the Four Way Books Intro Prize (Spring 2018), and the chapbook The Dictators’ Guide to Good Housekeeping. Margaret Atwood chose 10 of her poems for the Atty Award and she has received an Illinois Arts Council Literary Award and the San Miguel Writers’ Conference Poetry Award.…
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, and which books you hated. For October we’ll be reading Dracula and Dracula-adjacent books. If you don't have a copy we've got you covered. We'll also be consulting our annotated copy to bring new life…
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.
Create, discover, and tinker with LEGO Spike, Micro:bits, paper circuits, Ozobots, 3D pens, and more! This event is for children ages 6 - 17. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or guardian attend the session with them.
