April 2024

Explore Two More FREE Attractions with MPHPL Discovery Passes

Our MPHPL Discovery Pass attraction options are growing!

• MPHPL has partnered with the Potawatomi Zoo and Wellfield Botanic Gardens.
• Both local venues are now part of our MPHPL Discovery Pass service!
• This means you and your family have more Michiana attractions to explore free of charge when you reserve MPHPL Discovery Passes.
• Passes are available for Unlimited Adult, Adult Digital, Educator or Non-Resident cardholders on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Use your MPHPL library card today to reserve a Discovery Pass!

Consumer Reports Announces Its Top 2024 Vehicle List

The Consumer Reports 2024 Annual Vehicle Report on performance, reliability, satisfaction and safety is free to review with your MPHPL library card.

• All MPHPL library cardholders can access ratings and reviews for 8,500+ products and services.
• Save time and money by using expert ratings and reviews when shopping for a new or used vehicle, appliances, electronics, computers and grills.
• Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization with no advertising or fake reviews that is powered by consumers.
• Explore reliability ratings, check for recalls and track maintenance on products you own.
• Get started today with Consumer Reports for free with your MPHPL library card 24/7 on a computer or smart device.

MPHPL Cardholders Can Sign Up for Author Alerts

Get notified by text or email when new books by your favorite authors arrive!

• Our Author Alerts service allows you to get automatic notifications whenever your favorite authors or actors have a new item added to our MPHPL collection.
• You can create an account and sign up to receive as many alerts as you like—there is no limit.
• Choose the format(s) you prefer such as book, eBook, eAudiobook, large print, etc.
• Discover new authors by reading others’ reviews.
• Author Alerts is a free service provided to all MPHPL cardholders.

Local Author Brings the History of His Hometown to Life

Author Aaron Helman presents Michiana's Forgotten Characters at the downtown Mishawaka Library Thursday, April 18 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

• Helman is a lifelong resident of the South Bend area.
• He is the author of several books, including An Incomplete History of St. Joseph County, Indiana, and Ride the Jack Rabbit.
• Helman will discuss three fascinating Michiana historical biographies that you won't want to miss.
• Learn more about Helman at aaronhelman.com/books.
• Registration is required.

Ignite the Curiosity in Your Little One by Attending Early Explorers

Early Explorers sessions are offered in April at all MPHPL locations.

• The 45 minute program is for children age 5 and under.
• April's Theme: Participants are welcome to bring a miniature toy car or truck from home or use one of ours to visit Tape Town! We'll use painter's tape to create streets to access places such as the car wash, post office and grocery store.
• This program helps develop early literacy skills through playtime activities.
• Early Explorers is offered at the downtown Mishawaka Library, Harris Branch and Bittersweet
• Branch in February, April, June, August, October and December.
• No registration is needed – just show up with your little one(s).

April sessions will be held at 10:15-11 a.m. at the following locations:

• Tuesday, April 16 – Harris Branch
• Wednesday, April 17 – Mishawaka Library
• Thursday, April 18 – Bittersweet Branch

Registration Is Open for MPHPL April & May Programs

Please visit mphpl.org for the most up-to-date information regarding events.