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Welcome to the St. Joseph/ Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library! "Creatively serving the community with diverse resources and learning opportunities." www.LibraryByTheLake.org Our Hours: Mon-Thu: 10am- 8pm, Fri: 10am- 6pm, Sat: 10am-5pm, Sun: Closed

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Still frame from an unnamed library horror film in-progress...

12.08.2025 01:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This week at your library:

Travel Tales returns! Tuesday at 11am, join us for a "trip" to Ireland!

Don't miss us at the Berrien County Youth Fair, Thursday from 11am- 3pm at the "Libraries of Berrien County" booth!

Plus regular favorites- there's no card like a Library Card!

10.08.2025 23:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Heading to the Berrien County Youth Fair next week? Meet us there!

Thursday, August 14th, from 11am- 3pm, we'll be at the "Libraries of Berrien County" booth talking about library services, programs, and upcoming events!

#meetusatthefair #LibrariesAreForEveryone

09.08.2025 13:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Do you love using Hoopla? Special thanks to our donor, Judy Felland, for making Hoopla available for Library Patrons!

W/ Hoopla Digital, users can read books, listen to music, & watch movies/ TV series all with a St. Joseph/ Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library Card!

Thank You, Judy Felland!

08.08.2025 22:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Books: busting ignorance and raising awareness since 2100 BCE.

Find some at your library- we have loads to choose from.

#LibrariesAreForEveryone

07.08.2025 22:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Now you can get even MORE books with your library card & the Libby App: by borrowing digital books from our Partner Libraries!
#libbyforlibraries #LibrariesAreForEveryone

04.08.2025 21:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ever used our Library Website: www.librarybythelake.org ?
We Need You!

Help provide feedback by completing this quick, 5 question survey!

Participate using the link below, the QR code, finding the link on our website home page, or linking to it from our newsletter.

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29.07.2025 03:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's our LAST WEEK of 2025 Summer Reading Programs! Get those challenge cards turned in Saturday, & catch these fun events w/ us:

28.07.2025 17:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's National Carousel Day!
Heading down to the Silver Beach Carousel? Stop in on your way back and get a picture with our Library Carousel Horse, and maybe browse some "carousel" themed materials to take home with you!
#CarouselDay #LibrariesAreForEveryone

25.07.2025 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fun begins at your library!
This week's highlights include:
Family Bookend Painting- Tuesday @ 6pm
Hula Hoop Hooray! Dance Party- Thursday @ 6pm
Summer Puzzle Jam Competition- Saturday @ 1pm

Did you know Friday is National Carousel Day? Stop for a visit & photo op with our vintage carousel horse!

21.07.2025 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Travelers: have you been to Ireland, Thailand, Kenya, or Poland? Would you enjoy an opportunity to talk about your trip and share your images with others? Send an email to us at: publiclibrary@sjcity.com to work with us on being a presenter to our "Travel Tales" participants!

17.07.2025 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you ready to have a great time with our friends from the Curious Kids Museum? Join us for party today at 1pm!
Special thanks to our sponsors: Glenn & Kathy Ward!
#summerfun #LibrariesAreForEveryone

15.07.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great Things Happening At The Library This Week:
-Silent Book Club
-Curious Kids Museum Party!
-Block Play!
-Read Against The Machine Book Club
-Spice of the Month Club
-Teen Anime Club Special: Japanese Snack Fest!

Plus our stellar regular clubs- all FREE!

#LibrariesAreForEveryone

14.07.2025 12:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We had a great time at our Children's Department: Bubble Dance Party!

Don't miss the next opportunity for more fun when we host a Curious Kids Museum Party! Join us Tuesday, July 15th at 1pm for another afternoon of kid & family-friendly activity!

10.07.2025 20:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Folk Singer Ben Traverse is joining us tomorrow (July 8th) at 6pm for an evening of ballads and sea shanties. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to hear some great, live music from the comfort of the library!

Due to heat/ humidity, we will be inside our Felland Auditorium.

07.07.2025 23:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The library will be closing early Monday, June 30th, at 6pm- due to low staffing levels.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

30.06.2025 11:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's "Read Against The Machine" Night! In this special partnership with OutCenter of Southwest Michigan, our new book club will be reading and discussing books on social justice, LGBTQ+ topics, and minority stories. Tonight, join us for "Hola, Papi" by John Paul Brammer at the library at 6:30pm.

17.06.2025 14:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us on Wednesday, the 18th, at 6pm for "The Art of Tattooing" with tattoo artist and owner of C.S. Inkworks Chuck Schmidt as he discusses the work involved with creating a design, choosing a design, and demonstrates how a tattoo is applied!

16.06.2025 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Start the week off with a Bubble Dance Party, Monday at 10:30am! Keep the momentum going all week with Block Play on Tuesday, The Art of Tattooing on Wednesday, and loads of clubs to choose from!

#SRP2025 #LibrariesAreForEveryone

15.06.2025 22:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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TEENS: Ready for an extra-special Anime Club event? It's Anime Movie Night! We'll watch "Suzume", play trivia, and eat snacks in this super fun, extended event at 3pm!

#animeclub #LibrariesAreForEveryone

13.06.2025 17:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our summer reading programs start next week with our kick-off: Chalk the Library, Monday, June 9th at 4pm!

03.06.2025 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just like those little free libraries, but bigger and with a lot more variety.

#LibrariesAreForEveryone

03.06.2025 00:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are closed for Memorial Day, but have great things for you to enjoy the rest of this week!

Maud's Makers (last one of the season!): Tuesday at 6pm
BLOCK PLAY! Wednesday at 1pm
Lake Bluff Book Club: Wednesday at 6:30pm

Plus all our fun clubs!

#LibrariesAreForEveryone

26.05.2025 22:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Effected by the storms last night? We have power & internet! Come on down to the library to charge your devices & get work done.

16.05.2025 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Come see us at the 2025 Senior Expo at the Lake Michigan College Grand Upton Hall! We're here and ready to answer your library questions.

09.05.2025 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

RATM is an inclusive space to read/ discuss books on social justice, LGBTQ+ topics, & other minority stories. This group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of ea month, 1st on June 17th @ 6:30pm.
Get the first title, "Hola Papi" by John Paul Brammer, beginning May 23rd!
#bookclubs #LibrariesAreForEveryone

02.05.2025 15:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

02.05.2025 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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IT'S HERE!

We've been gathering your submissions and finally: the Community Cookbook is ready.

Get your copy of the "St. Joseph Community Cookbook" from the St. Joseph/ Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library Today!

01.05.2025 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This Week At Your Library:
Bridge Club returns Mondays & Thursdays at 12pm
BLOCK PLAY For Families EVENT: Wednesday at 10:30am
Family Focused Financial Series: Investments for Retirement: Wednesday at 6pm
Reduce, Recycle, REVENGE- an adult Murder Mystery: Saturday at 2pm

21.04.2025 15:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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So much happening this week at the library, with events and programs for everyone!

14.04.2025 19:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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