Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Public Library

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500 Market Street
St. Joseph, MI

269-983-7167

We provide books, CDs, DVDs, audio books, computer access, meeting rooms, and a variety of programs for people of all ages. We serve southwest Michigan, primarily St. Joseph, Benton Harbor and Stevensville areas.

WiFi access and a garden for weddings is also available.

Wheelchair accessible.

Member's Events

Adult Programming

St. Joseph Public/ Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library
St. Joseph

Things That Go Bump In The Night: Urban Legends

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Wed, Oct 23

Discussion, watching Anime, and eating Japanese snacks for teens!

St. Joseph/ Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library
St. Joseph

Teen Anime Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fri, Nov 01

Come on down for the Library

St. Joseph/ Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library
St. Joseph

Movie Matinee at the Library: "On The Basis of Sex"

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fri, Nov 01

Car seat safety technicians will be on site to check children’s car seats to ensure they are installed properly and educate parents on how to safely install them in the future.

St. Joseph/ Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library
St. Joseph

Car Seat Safety!

11:30am - 1:00pm
Wed, Nov 06

For teen & adult players, spend an entire afternoon with Dungeon Master Mike as you go on adventures filled with magic, mischief, and fantasy.

St. Joseph/ Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library
St. Joseph

Teen & Adult Dungeons & Dragons

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Sat, Nov 09

Meditate, make lavender sleep masks to help with relaxation, read some good books, and engage in acts of kindness with this cozy-time Elementary program designed to feed the soul!

St. Joseph/ Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library
St. Joseph

It's Elementary: Chicken Soup For Your Soul!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tue, Nov 12

Cozy up and learn to crochet while enjoying a warm cup of cocoa!

St. Joseph/ Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library
St. Joseph

Teens: Crochet & Cocoa

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wed, Nov 13

St. Joseph/ Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library
St. Joseph

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale!

10:30am - 7:00pm
Thu, Nov 14

St. Joseph/ Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library
St. Joseph

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale!

10:30am - 5:00pm
Fri, Nov 15

St. Joseph/ Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library
St. Joseph

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale!

10:30am - 2:30pm
Sat, Nov 16

Are you a writer with aspirations to publish? Join us as we hear from Author Marcy Blesy as she discussing the processes involved with independent publishing.

St. Joseph/ Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library
St. Joseph

Author Marcy Blesy Talks: Independent Publishing

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tue, Nov 19

Adults, are you ready for the Book Fair? Join us at the Community Taproom in the Main St. Market for the return of this fantastic throwback to those school Scholastic book fairs we enjoyed as kids- this time for adults!

The Community Taproom
St. Joseph

2nd Annual Book Fair For Adults!

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wed, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 21

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Discussion, watching Anime, and eating Japanese snacks for teens!

Come on down for the Library

Explore the globe from the comfort of the library with this inclusive, NEW, monthly program for Alzheimer’s/ Dementia individuals and their caregivers.

Decorate your own custom mug while enjoying some Halloween treats!

Invoke some Halloween spirit with spells, potion, and tasty treats!

Pages & Paws- emerging readers can grow in skills and confidence as they read to a friendly pup.

Learn to play or learn new skills with Michigan

For teen & adult players, spend an entire afternoon with Dungeon Master Mike as you go on adventures filled with magic, mischief, and fantasy.

Come on down for the Library

Meditate, make lavender sleep masks to help with relaxation, read some good books, and engage in acts of kindness with this cozy-time Elementary program designed to feed the soul!

Cozy up and learn to crochet while enjoying a warm cup of cocoa!

Are you a writer with aspirations to publish? Join us as we hear from Author Marcy Blesy as she discussing the processes involved with independent publishing.

Tweens: enjoy games, a pinata, and silly challenges with balloons!

Adults, are you ready for the Book Fair? Join us at the Community Taproom in the Main St. Market for the return of this fantastic throwback to those school Scholastic book fairs we enjoyed as kids- this time for adults!

Car seat safety technicians will be on site to check children’s car seats to ensure they are installed properly and educate parents on how to safely install them in the future.

Discussion, watching Anime, and eating Japanese snacks for teens!

Come on down for the Library

Explore the globe from the comfort of the library with this inclusive, NEW, monthly program for Alzheimer’s/ Dementia individuals and their caregivers.

Decorate your own custom mug while enjoying some Halloween treats!

Invoke some Halloween spirit with spells, potion, and tasty treats!

Pages & Paws- emerging readers can grow in skills and confidence as they read to a friendly pup.

Learn to play or learn new skills with Michigan

For teen & adult players, spend an entire afternoon with Dungeon Master Mike as you go on adventures filled with magic, mischief, and fantasy.

Come on down for the Library

Meditate, make lavender sleep masks to help with relaxation, read some good books, and engage in acts of kindness with this cozy-time Elementary program designed to feed the soul!

Cozy up and learn to crochet while enjoying a warm cup of cocoa!

Are you a writer with aspirations to publish? Join us as we hear from Author Marcy Blesy as she discussing the processes involved with independent publishing.

Tweens: enjoy games, a pinata, and silly challenges with balloons!

Adults, are you ready for the Book Fair? Join us at the Community Taproom in the Main St. Market for the return of this fantastic throwback to those school Scholastic book fairs we enjoyed as kids- this time for adults!

Car seat safety technicians will be on site to check children’s car seats to ensure they are installed properly and educate parents on how to safely install them in the future.

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