Updates this month at the Library
General Updates
The Library will close on February 2nd and 3rd in observance of Staff Furlough Days. Hours will resume as normal on Monday February 5th.
Departmental Updates
Junior Department-
New Displays in the YA Department:
Black History Month
Learn about all about African American and Black history with this informative collection. This display will be up until February 29th
Valentine’s Day
Read one of many love stories in this romantical collection. This display will be up until February 29th
International Friends Month
This display will be up until January 31st.
New Displays in the Children Department:
Seasonal Display - Winter
Find your favorite winter read with these cute picture books. This display will be up all season long.
Black History Month
This display will be up until February 29th
Valentine’s Day
This display will be up until February 29th
Black Women in the Arts Month
This display will be up until February 29th
Make-a-Take-a Valentine!
Make a Valentine’s Day card to leave for another library friend, and take one for yourself! This passive program will be up until 29th
Adult Department-
New Displays in the Adult Department:
Valentine Cooking
Tasty treats for that special day!
Authors Born in February Display: James Joyce, Charles Dickens, John Grisham, Alice Walker, Judy Blume, Toni Morrison, Amy Tan, Anthony Burgess, Victor Hugo, & John Steinbeck
Celebrating the Black History Month, also featuring topical crossword and word search for you to take home
Upcoming Programs and Event Dates
Adult Department-
Frequent Movie Flyer Club: Get a punch card from our staff, and after 7 checkouts you get to check out a rental movie for free!!
Find the Groundhog raffle: Find the groundhog and get a ticket in our raffle for a $10 gift card. Enter daily!
Cafe and Craft: Thursdays February 8th & 22nd, drop in from noon to 3 p.m. to make an air dry clay project
D&D club - Fridays February 9th & 23rd
Join a group of adventurers as they travel the realm. Lead by a library staff DM. Held in the Reference Room, located on the first floor. Snacks will be served. Running from 4-8 PM
Adult Gaming Saturday, February 10th, noon to 2 p.m. in the auditorium. Free and all are welcome!
Marvel Trivia Contest: Thursday, February 22nd from 5-6 p.m. Test your knowledge and win a prize!
Let’s Rap About It Thursday, February 29th at The Livery. Details TBA.
Silent Book Club - Thursday, February 29th
No talking, just reading. Bring a book to read, and even your favorite blanket to snuggle in. Held in the Reference Room, located on the first floor. Coffee and tea will be served. Running from 4-6 p.m. Free!
Junior/Family Department-
Make-a-Take-A Valentine! - All month long
Make a Valentine’s Day card for the next library friend, and take one of the other cards to keep!
STEAM Saturday - Saturday 24th
Participate in several STEAM-related activities and games, including a themed project, where you can have the chance of earning a take-home prize! Presented by the Sunrise Rotary Club of Benton Harbor, Rotary District 6360. Thank you for the $2,500 grant! Running from 12-2 PM
Family Night with Krasl - February 14th
Have fun and make an amazing craft with the whole family. Held in the Auditorium. Running from 5-6:30PM.
Wake Up, Shake Up Storytime - Every Wednesday
11AM -12PM.
Family Night - February 16th
Running from 4-5:30
Coloring Club - February 7th, 21st, 28th
Running from 5-6:30PM
Melty beads - February 5th & 19th
Running from 3-5PM
Teen Craft - February 12th & 26th
Running from 3-5PM
Kids’ Gaming - 6th & 20th
Running from 4-6PM
Teen Gaming - 13th
Running from 4-6PM
For any more information on these programs, please contact the library.