Story Time
Wednesdays, October 14 & 21 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. And be sure to check out all of our previous story time videos through our YouTube channel, Facebook page, and website.
A Song for Everything: Pokagon Band of Potawatomi –PBS Michiana WNIT Documentary
Wednesday, October 14 5:00pm-6:30pm
Join us at MCPL for a PBS Documentary and Discussion of A Song For Everything: Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, produced by WNIT. This documentary explores how the culture and language of the Pokagon Band have survived through colonialism, government oppression, and modern life.
3D Pen Workshop
Thursday, October 15 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.
Bad Art Night for Adults
Thursday, October 15 5:00pm
Do you find it relaxing to paint, but worry too much about it being perfect? Bad Art Night allows you to create without expectations. Bad Art Night is every third Thursday of the month.
Needle Arts Club
Thursday, September Oct 15 & 22 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.
Pumpkin Painting
Friday, October 16 1:00-4:30pm
Free for all ages at Michigan City Public Library! Real pumpkins! Supplies provided! Please RSVP to events@mclib.org or call 219-873-3049
Genealogy Help with Colleen
Saturday, October 17 9:30am-1:00pm
Need genealogy help? Genealogy volunteer Colleen has tips and advice on how to research your family tree. Stop by the Indiana Room for help. Reserve a 30-minute session with Colleen at the link below: https://calendar.app.google/cUmSztk8LckvRV6aA
Author Michael Koryta
Sunday, October 18 2:00pm
Author Michael Koryta visits the library to talk about his newest novel, DIE FAMOUS. This exhilarating 1930s historical crime thriller about a woman tracking down her outlaw partner across America is sure to be unforgettable. Don’t miss the chance to see Michael live and be one of the first to get his new novel!
Genealogy Help with Pat
Tuesday, October 20 1:00-4:00pm
Need genealogy help? Volunteer Pat offers advice on researching your family tree. Stop by the Indiana Room for help.
Creative Tech Activities
Tuesday, October 20 3:30pm
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 with them.
Tinkercad 3D Modeling
Wednesday, October 21 4:00pm
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 to 5 hours per participant). MCPL 3D printing rules apply.
For more info, call 219-873-3045 and ask for Dave.
Zombie Art Bots!!
Thursday, October 22 3:30pm
Make your own zombie art bot that scribbles and draws! This event is fun for the whole family. For more info, call Youth Services at 219-873-3045 and ask for Dave.
Carving and Canvas
Thursday, October 22 5:00pm
Do you want to paint cute pumpkins with a friend? Join our adult guided-painting event, Carving and Canvas! We will walk you through how to paint a still-life trio of pumpkins. Registration for each ADULT is required. Light refreshments will be served. Please call Sydney at 219-873-3044 or Jennifer at 219-873-3042 with any questions. You can also email us at events@mclib.org.
Music for Littles
Friday, October 23 10:00am
Sing and tap! Dance and clap! Ms. Nicole returns to lead a music and movement program. Birth to age five.
Family Puzzle Challenge
Friday, October 23 4:00pm
Work together as a family to solve a 300-piece puzzle as quickly as you can! All families get to keep their puzzle! For families with kids of all ages.
October Spooky Scary Scavenger Hunt!
Youth Services is in for quite a scare. Find all the pictures if you dare! A spooky prize awaits at the end of the haunted hunt. Pictures change weekly. For all ages.
Book Suggestion Jar at Reference Desk
All of October
Looking for a new book to read? In October, we will have a “suggested reads” book jar at the Reference Desk. Stop by and draw out the mini book jacket of your choice–and if you choose, check out the actual book from the library. You might discover your new favorite read! Have a book suggestion for other patrons? Let us know at the Reference desk, and we can add it to the suggestion jar!
Illustrators, Authors, Poets, and more!
Join us for our 42nd season of Writing Out Loud at Michigan City Public Library. All events start at 2:00pm on the specified date and are free to attend! Writing Out Loud is brought to you by the Michigan City Public Library Endowment Fund, the Friends of the Library, and Patrons of Writing Out Loud.
· Sunday October 18, Michael Koryta visits the library on his book tour to discuss his newest historical thriller, DIE FAMOUS.
· Sunday, November 1, Mitchell L.H. Douglas shares his most recent poetry collection, UNIVERSAL CORNER.
You can never have too many Friends!
Meet new friends and make a difference by joining the Friends of the Michigan City Public Library for only $10 a year. Your $10 directly funds library programs like Writing Out Loud and provides needed items, like 3D pens in Youth Services and library flags
Welcome Jamie! Meet our new Learning Center Coordinator
The Learning Center at Michigan City Public Library is excited to introduce our new coordinator, Jamie. Jamie has taught for over 20 years at Rensselaer Central Middle School. Her degree is in Severe Emotional Disabilities with an additional certification in Mild/Learning Disabilities, and an endorsement in Middle Level Mathematics. Our Learning Center offers tutoring for school-aged children and adults. We also offer teaching resources in math, reading, ESL, GED, leveled readers, and much more. For information on becoming a volunteer tutor, borrowing teaching resources, or to sign up for tutoring, call Jamie or her assistant, Becky, at 219-873-3043.
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