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Upcoming Events

October 2025
FREE

The Art of Henna

October 25 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Maud Preston Palenske Memorial St. Joseph Library,
500 Market Street, Saint Joseph, MI 49085 United States

Free, interactive workshop led by Hemi of Henna Design House. Learn the history and significance of Henna Art, the basics of henna designs and howto draw with a henna cone. Appropriate for all ages. Space is limited and registration is required. Children must be accompaniedby an adult. Use the link or call the library to register.... ...Read Full Story

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Maud’s Makers: Dia de Los Muertos Ofrenda Frames

October 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Maud Preston Palenske Memorial St. Joseph Library,
500 Market Street, Saint Joseph, MI 49085 United States

Join us for our “Arts, Crafts, & Mindfulness” Club! This all ages (13 and up) program meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month for a session of something arty, something crafty, something mindful, or all three! ... ...Read Full Story

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American Experience: War of the Worlds

October 30 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Maud Preston Palenske Memorial St. Joseph Library,
500 Market Street, Saint Joseph, MI 49085 United States

On October 30, 1938, Orson Welles and CBS Radio aired the radio drama The War of the Worlds. Have you ever wondered why? On October 30, 2025, we will air American Experience: The War of the Worlds, the PBS documentary on the most famous invasion that never happened and then ask ourselves: what if there were no cell phones, no Google, no 24-hour news stations, and we trusted radio for news of world events and tragedies? What might we believe? ... ...Read Full Story

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November 2025
FREE

Movie Matinne at the Library: “Fences”

November 7 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Maud Preston Palenske Memorial St. Joseph Library,
500 Market Street, Saint Joseph, MI 49085 United States

Come on down for the Library’s showing of: “Fences,” starring Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, and Stephen McKiley Henderson (PG-13).
Film time starts at 1pm and guests are welcome to bring their own munchies!
Find more about our line-up on our website.... ...Read Full Story

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FREE

Travel Tales: Poland!

November 11 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Maud Preston Palenske Memorial St. Joseph Library,
500 Market Street, Saint Joseph, MI 49085 United States

Come with us on an adventure to explore the sights, sounds, flavors, and folklore in this last “Travel Tales” of the season as we head to Poland! This program, for individuals with Alzheimer’s/ dementia & their caregivers, is grant-funded by the Berrien Community Foundation and Steve & Pam Klyn.... ...Read Full Story

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It’s Elementary: National Sundae/ Veteran’s Day

November 11 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Maud Preston Palenske Memorial St. Joseph Library,
500 Market Street, Saint Joseph, MI 49085 United States

Come and make your own sundaes! Bring a veteran and serve them sundaes, too.
It’s Elementary programming is for children in 1st-3rd grades.... ...Read Full Story

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Teens: Mix-It-Up with Cocoa!

November 12 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Maud Preston Palenske Memorial St. Joseph Library,
500 Market Street, Saint Joseph, MI 49085 United States

Teens: create your very own custom cocoa blend with our supplies and flavors to get you into cozy season.... ...Read Full Story

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FREE

Friends of the Library: Used Book Sale!

November 13 @ 10:30 am - November 15 @ 2:30 pm
Maud Preston Palenske Memorial St. Joseph Library,
500 Market Street, Saint Joseph, MI 49085 United States

It’s BOOK SALE time with our Friends of the Library! Looking to restock your bookshelves? Come on down see what’s available! This is a great way to support your library and save money on book purchases.... ...Read Full Story

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Dragon Egg Craft for Tweens

November 13 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Maud Preston Palenske Memorial St. Joseph Library,
500 Market Street, Saint Joseph, MI 49085 United States

Tweens: meet us in the Library Norris room to make your very own mystical and shiny dragon egg!... ...Read Full Story

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FREE

Michigan Secretary of State Mobile Unit at the St. Joseph/ Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library

November 14 @ 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
Maud Preston Palenske Memorial St. Joseph Library,
500 Market Street, Saint Joseph, MI 49085 United States

Need to get to the Secretary of State Office but worry about the lines? Schedule an appointment here at the library! For 1 day, the Mobile Secretary of State unit will be with us to help folks get licenses renewed, get a first-time Michigan ID, transfer a title, and apply for or renew disability placards. Usual payments to the Secretary of State will apply. ... ...Read Full Story

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