April

What's new at the library

Nuevos Libros en Español!

We've started up a new Spanish-language book section for adults! Whether you're learning or it's your first language, enjoy a variety of fiction and non-fiction adult titles in Spanish.

Suggestions for additional titles can be submitted here

Seed Library is BACK!

It's that time of year again! Stop in to pick up a variety of seeds for your garden, from cucumbers to cilantro, zucchini to zinnias. "Check them out" for free, and then--if your plant thrives--you can return some seeds at the end of the season. Happy Planting!

April Special Programs

Check our event calendar for the complete schedule.

BrainFIT Wellness for Seniors

Every Wednesday in April, 2p-3:30p

Seniors, join us for a 5-week program on improving cognition! This class is all about taking control of your brain health through nutrition, sleep, exercise, and stress reduction. It will be run by staff from Waterford Crossing in Goshen, and anyone is welcome!

Spring Family Photos

Thursday, April 3rd, 4:30p-6:30p

Join us in the backyard of the library (weather permitting) for light refreshments and a FREE spring-themed mini photo session, courtesy of Carrie Norris Photography.

Please note that each session will take 10-15 minutes and is first-come, first-serve. All size family groups, individuals, and couples are welcome!

Spring Break Movie Matinees

April 7th-11th, 2p

Happy Spring Break 2025! All this week, we'll be showing recently released family movies in the afternoons, with popcorn and drinks provided!

Monday - Dog Man (PG)

Tuesday - Moana 2 (PG)

Wednesday - The Wild Robot (PG)

Thursday - Mufasa (PG)

Friday - Wicked (PG)

Cookies & Canvas for Teens

Thursday, April 24th, 5:30p

Our guest artist Linda Pieri is back this month to lead a painting class, JUST for tweens and teens!

Anyone ages 11-17 may register for this program. We'll paint our cherry blossoms for awhile and enjoy spring cookies.

Trout Day at Bonneyville Mill

Saturday, April 26th, 8a-10a

We're kicking off our third annual series of programs with Bonneyville Mill by joining them on the opening day for trout fishing in the Little Elkhart River! Stop by our table, and check out more info on Trout Day here.

Fuse Bead Fridays

April 25th, 3p

Fuse Bead Fridays from summer 2024 is BACK! We'll spend some time after school on the fourth Friday of every month for fuse bead creations.

Repair Fair

April 26th, 10a-12p

To celebrate Earth Day, we're hosting a repair fair! Instead of throwing away and buying new, bring your old or broken items to the library to be repaired!

Learn more here

Remembering a

Colleague and Friend

Tech Services Librarian Becky McDole

3/24/78 - 3/01/25

Library staff grieve our coworker Becky McDole, who died on March 1st after almost 3 years of serving as the Technical Services Librarian here. In addition to her dry sense of humor and her deep knowledge of books and authors, Becky contributed so much behind the scenes to the library:

She selected and ordered our adult fiction collection, consulting a long list of sources to find the books our patrons would most enjoy. If you’ve read an adult fiction book from MPL, you’ve probably read something Becky chose!
She oversaw and cleaned up our catalog. If you’ve ever searched for a book or topic in our catalog, Becky’s work helped you find it.
She fixed every broken computer and helped troubleshoot any tech issue that ever went wrong at the library. If you’ve used a library computer, it was Becky who made sure it worked.
She used her coding skills to update our website, allowing you to sign up for programs and find information about library services.
She planned and orchestrated our library floor move in 2023 to help reorganize our adult and young adult collections to make books easier to find.

Becky was always finding ways to make library operations better and more efficient. But more than any of this, we will miss Becky’s quick wit, love of learning, and compassion. She was an amazing librarian and friend.