St. Joseph/Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library
Library services include: Books for children and adults in regular or large print, audiobooks, e-books, DVDs, music CDs, magazines, newspapers, tax forms. Programs and interest groups year round. Meeting rooms for community groups. Fax, photocopy, shredding, computer use and printing, and free internet access including wireless.
The richest person in the world - in fact all the riches in the world - couldn't provide you with anything like the endless, incredible loot available at your local library. ~Malcolm Forbes
Upcoming “St. Joseph/Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library” Events
Member Gallery
Drop-in Euchre every Thursday.
Adults & Teens(14 & up) Gather around the table for monthly adventures. See flyer for details.
Teens 14 & up and adults can step into a world of fantasy, magic, and mischief with Dungeon Master Mike on every 2nd Saturday at the Library!
Let your little one grow their reading skills & confidence with this lovely program which allows them to read to an adorable pup.
Ready for a different kind of book club? Try the BYOB Book Group! Bring a book you're reading to share with the group in a literary show and tell. We'll be meeting every month on the first Tuesday. Hope to see you here!
Come on down for the Library's showing of this month's title: "Mon Oncle" starring Jacques Tati, Jean-Pierre Zola, and Adrienne Servantie. Film time starts at 1pm and guests are welcome to bring their own munchies!
Come on down to the library for this great after-school space for teens. Hang out with friends, watch and discuss Anime, and enjoy candy & snacks! This is a monthly program that meets on the first Friday of each month. See you there!
Welcome, Travelers! "Travel Tales" is an inclusive program designed for individuals with Alzheimer's/ Dementia and their caregivers to gently explore the globe and stimulate the senses through folklore, sights, sounds, flavors, and souvenirs. Check our the line-up on the "Travel Tales" page for a complete listing of "travel" dates and locations. All programs are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 11am. This program is grant funded by the Berrien Community Foundation. For Good. For Ever.
All kids are kids! Learn about life as a military child from our peers in Texas as they share letters, videos, and books on their experiences.
Bring in your materials (or use ours) and we'll help you recycle them in a new, practical, and artistic way!
It's time for our Spring Used Book Sale with our Friends of the Library! Looking to restock your bookshelves? Come on down see what's available! This is a great way to support your library and save money on book purchases. Times vary each day: Thursday- 10:30am-7:30pm; Friday- 10:30am- 5:30pm; Saturday (Bag Sale Day!)- 10:30am-2:30pm.
All the fellowship of a book club without the discussion! Bring a book of your own to read silently among a community of readers, and, if you like, stay to socialize & get to know one another!
