Library Words of Wisdom: A lost or forgotten library card will reappear only after you've requested a replacement...which is why we're always okay with you borrowing books if you've only got your ID with you instead.
St. Joseph/ Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library
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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
To those who might be reading through the fireworks, we salute you. (but remember to sit back from the sparks). #happy4thofjuly #LibrariesAreForEveryone
Summer Reading at the Library Begins This Week! Kick-off SRP wJurassic Jamboree, Monday 2pm- 6pm Children's Story Time returns Wednesday at 10:30am with a BUBBLE PARTY! Friday is our LAST scheduled move matinee of the season at 1pm with a showing of "Life of Pi." This and more at your Library!
No scary dinos here- just playing a little hide and seek!
Come to our Summer Reading Kick-Off: Jurassic Jamboree on Monday, June 1st, from 2pm- 6pm to sign up for our reading challenges, play games, win prizes (while supplies last), AND meet our Dino Friends! #summerreading2026 #LibrariesAreForEveryone
We're getting so excited for June 1st and our Kick-Off to Summer Reading- even our dino friend is rocking out! Unearth a Story (or several) with us this summer! #SummerReading2026 #LibrariesAreForEveryone
Looking for an easier way to find myriad resources? Our NEW Website tackles the search with ease! On May 26th, our website, www.librarybythelake.org, will launch its glow-up with a wide range of filters to help you explore all the possibilities of the Library. #LibrariesAreForEveryone
A BIG improvement from our current old website comes by way of easier navigation! Users can navigate the entire website with just one mega-menu on our home screen. Our New Website goes live for the community on May 26th!
Our New Website is Coming! And with it, a brand new calendar system. Launching to the public on May 26th, at the same address: www.librarybythelake.org, the community will be able to filter event results by age group or program type, and even be able to request to reserve space online.
We're ready to meet you at the 2026 Senior Expo! Find us in Lake Michigan College's Grand Upton Hall at booth #26 to talk all things LIBRARY. Get news on upcoming events AND a demo of our New Website- launching to the public on May 26th.
Please return yourself to the circulation desk. Happy National Twilight Zone Day! #nationaltwilightzoneday #LibrariesAreForEveryone
Just a reminder that the Library will be CLOSED all day on Saturday, May 9th for the Blossomtime Grand Floral Parade. Please use our exterior bin along the east parking alley of our building for material returns. #blossomtimegrandfloralparade #LibrariesAreForEveryone
May the 4th draw you to the Library: 500 Market St St. Joseph, MI 49085. #starwarshumor #maythe4thbewithyou #LibrariesAreForEveryone
The Michigan Anti-Trafficking Project & Southwest Michigan Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force are at the Library today from 12:30pm - 4:30pm to present "End Exploitation: An Immersive Experience" - an interactive exhibit on the practices of labor trafficking throughout the purchase cycle.
Dear Albert, We are at: 500 Market St, St. Joseph, MI 49085. Come see us soon! Sincerely, SJ/ MPPM Library #LibrariesAreForEveryone
The St. Joseph/ Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library is the proud recipient of a $10,000 Carnegie Grant in honor of America's 250th Anniversary! Do you have memories of our original Carnegie library in St. Joseph? Share them at carnegielibraries.org. #carnegiegrant #LibrariesAreForEveryone
Grab an umbrella & take a stroll through town as we kick-off our Inaugural Downtown Poetry Walk! All April long, poems will be displayed in participating business windows and at the library in celebration of National Poetry Month. Location & poem info is on our website: www.librarybythelake.org.
The struggle is real. High-five if you make it in this week.
Even with the rain, it was a great night for March Mannequins! Thanks to all who came out to support the movie scenes. Don't forget to vote for your favorite at stjoetoday.com/vote !
LIBRARY CLOSED- Friday, March 6th 2026 The lower level seepage/ flooding is getting fixed this Friday and we will be closed for the day. Starting Thursday, the elevator will be unavailable for the duration of work. Our exterior return bin will still be accessible for bringing back materials.
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one [that led to the Library], and that has made all the difference. Based on the poem, “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost. #librariesareforeveryone
Does "bad" weather get you excited? Join us on Monday, February 9th, when Meteorologist Joel Fritsma of @mistormchasers will geek out with us at 5pm; about Michigan Storm Chasers, storm chasing, and wild Michigan weather! Open to ALL AGES; no registration.
⚠️ In today's AI age, confirmation bias & motivated reasoning are dangerous cognitive biases. For instance: 👍🏽 See a video that you agree with? That must be legit. 🤔 See a video that you disagree with? That has to be AI! 🔗 Download the infographic: go.newslit.org/ConfBiasPoster #NewsLiteracy
Our Rotary Club grant-funded automatic bathroom doors are being installed today! Special thanks Automatic Door Services, Inc. of Grand Rapids, MI for doing the install! Please note they will not be fully operational until the electricity has been added sometime next week.
The '25-'26 Michigan Humanities Great Michigan Read title, "Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant," by Curtis Chin is here with Book Club Kits! Each kit has 10 books and a discussion guide to get your book club talking. Get your kit by visiting us at our main circulation desk.
While the weather is doing it's typical Michigan thing, we're here for you! Get some work done, charge your devices, or just relax and read in our warm spaces. #WinterWeather #LibrariesAreForEveryone
Due to inclement weather, the Library is closed today, Friday, January 23rd. Stay safe & warm!
