Here are the latest happenings from the Michigan City Public Library
Winter Reading Challenge
Friday, January 2 – Saturday, February 28
Beginning Friday, January 2, pick up your Winter Reading bookmark at the Reference Desk. Fill in a circle for every 20 minutes you read or listen to a book. Once you’ve filled in all the circles, return your bookmark to the Reference Desk to pick a prize from our prize chest and receive an entry in our drawing! One lucky reader will receive a $50 Barnes & Noble gift card. Limit of five total entries per person. The last day to enter the winter reading challenge is Saturday, February 28. Adults only, please!
Genealogy Help
Tuesday, January 6 1:00pm-4:00pm
Need genealogy help? Stop by the Indiana Room during the designated hours. Genealogy volunteers can give you advice on researching your family tree.
Creative Tech Activities
Tuesday, January 6 & 13 3:30pm
Create, discover, and tinker with LEGO Spike, Micro:bits, paper circuits, Ozobots, 3D pens, and more! This program is for children ages 6 – 17. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or guardian attend the session with them.
Story Time
Wednesday, January 7 & 14 10:00am
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. Be sure to check out all of our previous story time videos through our YouTube channel, Facebook page, and website.
Friends of the Michigan City Public Library
Wednesday, January 7 2:00pm
The bi-monthly meeting of the Friends of the Michigan City Public Library. This meeting is open to the public and welcomes new members! Come support your library.
3-D Pen Workshop
Thursday, January 8 3:30pm
Come hang out in the children’s makerspace and create whatever you can imagine with 3D pens! No experience necessary. Children ages 6-17. Kids under 12 must have a parent or guardian attend with them.
Duneland Stamp Club
Thursday, January 8 4:00pm
The Duneland Stamp Club meets the second Thursday of each month. New members are welcome!
Needle Arts Club
Thursday, Jan 8 & 15 5:30pm
Hello crafters! Join fellow artists for 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.
Great Decisions
Friday, Jan 9 & 16 11:00am
Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. Participants read the Great Decisions Briefing Book on their own, watch the videos at the library, and discuss with members of their community. Meetings are held in the large meeting room. To register and pick up a free booklet, call Katie at (219) 873-3049.