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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Folksinger, balladeer, educator, songwriter, and Earthwork Music Collective member Ben Traverse commands a wide array of instruments in their mission to bring the finest traditional folk music into the 21st century. With deep roots in the Great Lakes State, they travel Michigan and beyond telling stories and truths as old as the hills. Ben will provide a broad snapshot of old time, the music that it came from, and the music it influenced. Includes Appalachian music, play parties, British and Celtic balladry, sea shanties, children’s music, and local Great Lakes region traditional music. Traditional music also provides a uniquely raw lens to view culture, both that of the past and how that interfaces with the present.... ...Read Full Story
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Have fun in a relaxed teen board gaming night, playing multiple games at once at different tables, making new friends, & enjoying refreshments!Volunteers from Michiana Board Gamery will be supplying games and volunteers to help teens learn unfamiliar games! Refreshments provided.... ...Read Full Story
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Face paint, crafts, and games from our very own local Curious Kids Museum. Join us for a fun time you won’t want to miss!... ...Read Full Story
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In a special Anime Club event, teens will enjoy cultural Japanese snacks and teas such as: canned boba tea, mochi, Japanese chips and candies, different types of iced & hot teas, Japanese sodas, and more! The usual anime club session will also be expanded to give everyone more time to enjoy sampling the tasty treats!... ...Read Full Story
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Come Color Our World by helping us to add some extra personality to the shelves of our Library! Patrons of all ages are invited to come paint one of the library’s metal bookends. Once dry, the bookends will be placed back on the shelves throughout the library- check back to find your colorfully painted bookend in our stacks!... ...Read Full Story
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This is a fascinating, interactive program designed to spread the joys of the hula hoop. A variety of topics featuring hula hoops and club juggling are available to delight and entertain audiences of all ages.... ...Read Full Story
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Puzzlers- are you ready to up the ante on your speed puzzle completing? We’re back for this fantastic summer puzzle competition but raising the stakes with a 1000 piece puzzle! Who will complete the puzzle first? On your marks, get set, register! for this super-fun summer puzzle competition.... ...Read Full Story
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Join Roz Puppets for this fun, original story about a happy little cow who turned purple because of her love of grape soda. Through some silly mishaps she finds fame just by being herself.
Experiencing a Roz Puppets performance is always fun, furry, and unforgettable!... ...Read Full Story
In an awesome end of summer reward event for completing tier 2 of Teen Summer Reading, teens can come in and “Light up the Night” with a fun glow-in-the-dark themed lock-in! Teens can “take over” the library after hours (6pm – Midnight) and enjoy movies, music, games, and more!... ...Read Full Story
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