Chalk the Library sidewalks with us as we kick-off our 2025 Summer Reading Programs & Color Our World! This event is for ALL ages & families. Join us at 4pm to get chalky and colorfully creative! Generously sponsored by: The Friends of the Library... ...Read Full Story
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Engage in STEM learning through Block Play! Join us to build and build with many different kinds of blocks every Tuesday- all summer long- at 4:30pm! ... ...Read Full Story
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This is our Teen summer reading kickoff party! Come express yourselves with fun messy art activities! Contribute to a paint splatter canvas, tie dye, enjoy a “craft buffet” mix-and-matching fun and silly items we have in our library supplies! Teens can also work on a submission for the Community Canvas project.
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Historian and researcher Amberrose Hammond has been exploring Michigan’s strange and eerie past for more than 10 years. Two years ago, she gave a presentation based on her most recent book, Mysterious Michigan. Back by popular demand, as part of Summer Reading 2025, she’ll share tales about Michigan’s haunted history, spooky legends and long-forgotten crimes. Generously sponsored by: Glenn & Kathy Ward... ...Read Full Story
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n a special extended Anime Club session, teens will come in and enjoy movie snacks and the anime movie “Suzume”(PG)! There will be anime trivia with mini prizes, and tasty movie snacks to enjoy while they watch!... ...Read Full Story
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Let’s celebrate Summer Reading with Bubbles and Music in the Library garden. Joel Tacey brings the fun to this wonderful children’s event! Generously sponsored by: The Friends of the Library... ...Read Full Story
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Are you ready to “Read Against The Machine”?
The St. Joseph/ Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library, in partnership with @theoutcenter of Southwest Michigan, is proud to announce a new book club!
Read Against The Machine is an inclusive space to read & discuss books on social justice, LGBTQ+ topics, and other minority stories. This group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, starting June 17th at 6:30pm.... ...Read Full Story
Chuck Schmidt, owner of CS Ink Works, will be here to talk about the artistry of choosing and designing a tattoo, as well as the process of getting one. He will also give a live tattoo demonstration! Generously sponsored by: Kathy & Gary Cowall... ...Read Full Story
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Join local author Joseth Howell and experience the wonder of the water cycle! Generously sponsored by: The Friends of the Library... ...Read Full Story
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A traveling naturalist from Sarett Nature Center will be visiting with their animal ambassadors to do a presentation about local or Midwestern wildlife, their habitats and diets, and more! Two times to enjoy this fantastic event: 1pm for children; 2:30pm for teens. Generously sponsored by: Glenn & Kathy Ward; Berrien County Democratic Party... ...Read Full Story
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