Learn how to apply for a free MPHPL library card by visiting the MPHPL website.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Offered at Mishawaka Library
VITA offers free income tax preparation to individuals with low-to-moderate income, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English speakers.
VITA is an Internal Revenue Service initiative that supports free tax preparation services for the underserved through partner organizations.
Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. is the proud local sponsor of the VITA program for the fourth year in a row.
VITA services are a reliable and trusted source for preparing tax returns.
All VITA volunteers who prepare returns must pass a tax law training course that meets or exceeds IRS standards.
Taxpayers with an income level of $64,000 or less qualify for the program.
VITA assistance will be available at MPHPL every Tuesday, February 6 through April 9.
To learn more about VITA services at MPHPL this year, visit our short article.
MPHPL Winter Reading Challenge Wraps Up Thursday, February 29
You still have the whole month of February to complete the challenge!
Reading Challenge cards are available at any MPHPL service desk, or you can download the card by visiting our website.
All ages can participate.
When you complete the five challenge squares with a snowflake, you can bring your challenge card to the library for a small prize!
Mark off each unique reading or listening activity square you complete on the card.
Once all challenges are met, return your challenge card by Thursday, February 29, to any MPHPL location to receive a new book from a list of pre-selected titles.
Book title selections are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
You are automatically entered into special prize drawings when you turn in your completed card!
Limit one reading challenge card per person.
Whether You Took Part or Not – We Would Love Your Feedback
Please take a moment to let us know your thoughts on our 2024 MPHPL Winter Reading Challenge!
Your feedback will help provide us with invaluable insight that we can use to improve future MPHPL Reading Challenges.
Thank you for your time and feedback.
Book a Librarian Is a Free Service for MPHPL Cardholders
Whether you need help downloading an eBook or using Microsoft software, our MPHPL skilled librarians can help!
Book a Librarian provides a 30 minute personalized session with a MPHPL librarian.
Sessions are tailored to meet the specific needs of an individual.
Appointments occur during operating hours at any library location or virtually via Zoom.
Book your Book a Librarian session today.
Free Genealogy Research Starts with HeritageQuest® Online
Discover your family’s history anytime by exploring billions of records dating back to the 1700s.
This popular online database includes:
Records on birth, marriage, death, immigration and military service
City Directories
Census Map Guide
U.S. Indian Census Rolls
Mortality Schedules
Agricultural and Industrial Schedules
U.S. Freedman’s Bank Record, 1861-1875
New records are added regularly. All you need is your MPHPL library card to get started!
Test Your Skills against the Heroes of Mythology
Calling all third through fifth grade gods, demigods, heroes and mortals to the Harris Branch on Thursday, February 29, from 5:30-6:16 p.m.!
You are invited to enjoy activities and games to see if you can survive on Mount Olympus.
Adult caregivers must remain in the library.
Registration is required.
Registration is Open for MPHPL February & March Programs
Please visit mphpl.org for the most up-to-date information regarding events.