The IN List 2026: Apr 6 - Apr 12
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These events are all accurate at the time of posting, but be sure to call ahead or check vendor websites/socials before heading out.
Monday, April 6
Spring Break Boredom Busters: All Day. Crafts, games, challenges and surprises. Cleveland Branch.
Spring Break Children's Craft: All Day. Osolo Branch.
Spring Bunny Scavenger Hunt: All Day. All Week. Discover the hidden bunny characters around our branch from March 16 to April 11 and win a prize. Then, use your creativity to create a bunny in disguise for our wall of fame. Pierre Moran Branch.
Spring Break Hangout: 9:00am-5:00pm. Spend part of your spring break with games, crafts and great books at Dunlap Branch.
Family Movie Marathon: 9:00am-6:00pm. Head to Osolo Branch where the movies start at 9am. Zootopia, Home, Princess Diaries, Honey I Shrunk the Kids, The Parent Trap, and Meet the Robinsons.
Monday Movies: 2:00pm-6:00pm. Join us for free popcorn and a double feature of The Super Mario Bros. and The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. Pierre Moran Branch.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events:
Spring Break Walk-In Craft: 9:00am-7:00pm. 11 and under. Main, Harris and Bittersweet Branches.
Teen Night: 3:00pm-10:00pm. Apex Climbing Gym. Ages 13-19. Every Monday for a $12 day pass! Take a break from the homework and come in to climb!
BLAMMO: 6:00pm. SBFF Local 362. Dyngus Day Celebration!
6/7 Day: 12:00pm-9:00pm. Urban Swirl. Granger. 12oz fill up for $6. Top it for $7.
Spring Break at Raclin Murphy Museum: 11:00am-1:00pm. Every day this week there will be interactive demonstrations with artists. South Bend.
Tuesday, April 7
Storytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5. Francis & Tutt Branches.
Playtime: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 0-5. Main Branch.
Babytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 0-2. Centre Township Branch.
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Teens. Main Branch.
Spring Break Boredom Busters: All Day. Crafts, games, challenges and surprises. Cleveland Branch.
Spring Break Children's Craft: All Day. Osolo Branch.
Storytime with Miss Janell: 9:30am-10:15am. & 11:00am-11:45am. Osolo Branch.
Spring Break Craft: Birdhouse Art: 10:00am-11:00am. Decorate a birdhouse to welcome back birds this spring. Dunlap Branch.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events:
Spring Into STEAM: 10:00am-12:00pm. All ages. Harris Branch.
Teen Gaming: 3:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 6-12. Downtown.
Stem with a Story: 4:00pm-4:45pm. Youth.
Cook the Book: 5:30pm-7:00pm. Adults.
South Bend Farmers Market: 8:00am-2:00pm. Enjoy a wide variety of regional vendors of seasonal produce, baked goods, meat & dairy, coffee, flowers, arts and crafts, and of course, the Market Cafe. Free Admission.
Trivia Night: 6:30pm-9:30pm. Sun King Brewery. Mishawaka. Think you’ve got what it takes? Join us every Tuesday at 6:30 PM for Trivia Night.
6/7 Day: 12:00pm-9:00pm. Urban Swirl. Granger. 12oz fill up for $6. Top it for $7.
Spring Break Playground Party: 1:00pm-4:00pm. Crossroads Community Center. Whether your kids want to run, play, or just hang out with friends, this is a great space to do it. Some snacks provided.
Nature Nuts: Frogs: 9:30am-11:00am. Ox Bow Park. Goshen. Ages 3-5. Have fun with frogs!
Spring Break Art Class: 12:30pm-2:00pm. Midwest Museum of American Art. Elkhart. Make your own silly yarn Monster!
Wednesday, April 8
Bingo: 4:30pm - 5:30pm. Teens. Main Location.
Yoga for EveryBODY: 5:30pm - 6:30pm. Adults. Bring your own mat. Main Location
Babytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 0-2. Main Location.
Storytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5. Centre Township, Francis and Western Branches.
Playtime: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 0-5. German Township Branch.
Willy Wonka: 6:00pm-8:00pm. The Page to Screen Film Series. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)
Spring Break Boredom Busters: All Day. Crafts, games, challenges and surprises. Cleveland Branch.
Spring Break Children's Craft: All Day. Osolo Branch.
9:30am-10:15am. Dunlap Branch
10:30am-11:15am. Dunlap Branch
9:30am-10:15am. 0-24mo. Main Branch
10:30am-11:15am. 0-24mo. Main Branch
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events:
Banzi Balloons Space Show: 10:30am-11:30am. All ages. Main Branch.
Reading Ready Storytime: 10:00am-10:45am. Infant/Toddler.
Little Wonders Storytime: 10:30am-11:30am. 2-4yrs.
Singo Night: 6:00pm-7:00pm. SunKing Brewery. Mishawaka. Singo is a fun and interactive musical twist on classic bingo—instead of numbers, you’re listening to your favorite songs. Free to play. Family friendly.
illusionist Rick Thomas: 7:00pm. Blue Gate Theater. Shipshewana. Doors open at 6:00pm.
Bingo with Cats: 12:00pm. Cat Lady Cafe. South Bend.
B.A.R. Trio: 7:00pm-9:00pm. Goshen Brewing Company. Jazz in the Beerhall.
Thursday, April 9
Storytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5. Lakeville, Main and River Park Branches.
Babytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 0-2. Francis Branch.
Fire Truck Visit: 3:30pm-4:30pm. A fire truck and ambulance are coming to our library! Take a tour of both vehicles. North Liberty Branch.
Spring Break Staycation: 4:00pm-6:00pm. All Ages. Stuck at home over spring break? Join us at the German Township Branch for a vacation in your imagination!
Spring Break Boredom Busters: All Day. Crafts, games, challenges and surprises. Cleveland Branch.
Spring Break Children's Craft: All Day. Osolo Branch.
Little Explorers: 10:00am-11:00am. Downtown Branch.
Teen Lock In: 7:00pm-9:00pm. Come in comfy clothes to hangout with friends, crafts, games and snacks. Downtown Branch.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events:
Teens in the Kitchen: 5:00pm-5:45pm. Grades 6-12. Main Branch.
Unicorn Sparkle Storytime: 6:00pm-6:45pm. 11 and under. Harris Branch.
Shimmy and Shake: 10:00am-10:30am. Wiggle, giggle, and get moving.
Teen Crafting Cloud Lights: 5:30pm-6:30pm. Teens.
Teen Cafe: Board Games: 3:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 7-12.
South Bend Farmers Market: 8:00am-2:00pm. Enjoy a wide variety of regional vendors of seasonal produce, baked goods, meat & dairy, coffee, flowers, arts and crafts, and of course, the Market Cafe. Free Admission.
Martinis and Music: 5:00pm-7:00pm. Goshen Theater. Free music and delicious drinks served by a local bartender.
Music Bingo: 6:30pm-8:30pm. Cat Lady Cafe. South Bend.
Artful Yoga: 5:30pm-6:30pm. Raclin Murphy Museum. Notre Dame. Free.
Friday, April 10
Babytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 0-2. Main Branch.
Spring Break Boredom Busters: All Day. Crafts, games, challenges and surprises. Cleveland Branch.
Spring Break Children's Craft: All Day. Osolo Branch.
All Ages Movie: 2:00pm-4:30pm. Zootopia 2. Downtown Branch.
Friday Night Bingo: 5:00pm-6:00pm. Bring the family for a fun night of ’80s-themed bingo. Osolo Branch.
Baby & Me: 10:30am-11:30am. Join us every Friday morning in the auditorium for a time of rhymes, fingerplays, and stories, followed by free play.
Mini Pottery: 6:00pm-7:30pm. Make South Bend.
Saturday, April 11
Pokemon Lunch Bunch: 11:00am-1:00pm. Ages 6-11. Centre Township Branch.
K-Pop Dance Party: 1:00pm-2:30pm. Ages 6-12. Main Branch.
Spring Break Boredom Busters: All Day. Crafts, games, challenges and surprises. Cleveland Branch.
Spring Break Children's Craft: All Day. Osolo Branch.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events:
Picture Book Picture Bingo: 10:15am-11:00am. 11 and under. Main Branch.
Picture Book Picture Bingo: 2:00pm-2:45pm. 11 and under. Harris Branch.
South Bend Farmers Market: 7:00am-3:00pm. Enjoy a wide variety of regional vendors of seasonal produce, baked goods, meat & dairy, coffee, flowers, arts and crafts, and of course, the Market Cafe. Free Admission.
Enchanted Tea: 2:00pm. The History Museum. South Bend.
Pinch Pop Ceramic Turtle: 4:00pm-5:30pm. Make South Bend.
Artful Storytime: 1:00pm-2:00pm. Raclin Murphy Museum. Notre Dame. Ages 4-6.
Sunday, April 12
Trivia at Manny's: 8:00pm-11:00pm. Manny’s. South Bend
Elkhart Farmers Market Indoors: 9:00am-1:00pm. High Dive Pavillion. Elkhart.
Besties Brunch: 11:00am. Ironhand Vineyard. South Bend.
Jake Miller: 5:00pm-7:00pm. Goshen Brewing Company. Sunday Tunes!