The library is in Phase 4 of our reopening plan. 

The library building is open with limited hours:    

Monday-Friday  12pm - 6pm

Saturdays:   12pm - 4pm  (closed last Saturday of each month)

We will offer curbside pickup through the end of October:

Curbside pick up hours:    
Monday-Wednesday-Friday: 12:00 - 4:00pm
Tuesday - Thursday:   2:00pm - 6:00pm

You may place holds online in the library's catalog or can call us at (269) 983-7167.  Limit of 10 per card.

 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING:   LIBRARY BOARD MEETING, OCTOBER 27TH, 2020 @ 6:00PM.    MORE DETAILS HERE.

Berrien County Covid dashboard

 

Are you looking for local COVID-19 information?

Berrien County Health Department

Berrien Count Covid-19 Summary dashboard:

https://berriencounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/6d5dbc6f036d4568b4d5668c6e4c287f

 

Adult Program

What you should know before entering the library

What you should know before entering the library:

  •         Patrons over age 5 are required to wear a facial covering in the library at all times.

  •         We ask that you limit your visit to one hour, maximum.

  •         No more than 100 people are allowed in the building at one time (including staff).

  •         No food or beverages are permitted unless medically necessary.

  •         Patrons must practice social distancing at all times.  Remain 6 feet away from others, and follow guidelines in the book stacks throughout the building.

  •         Further questions may be addressed in the Frequently Asked Questions section of our Reopening Plan.

returning books

What you should know about returning books:

  • All items should be returned to our outdoor dropbox, located on the corner of the alley to the east and Market Street 
    All items are being quarantined for at least 5 days upon return before being checked out to anyone else.     
  • The items will be removed from your account at that time. 
  •  Because we are quarantining items for a more than adequate amount of time and are taking every precaution, we ask that you do not use cleaning products on the materials.  Many products may damage the items.
Elections and Voting

www.Vote411.org is a public service by the League of Women Voters.  Before you vote, read how your candidates responded to questions in the online VOTER GUIDE.  Learn How to Register to Vote, How to Check if You Are Registered, and other helpful information.

Libby and the Southwest Michigan Digital Library

"I'm trying to sign up for Libby.  What is my PIN?" 

>>>>  Your PIN is the last four digits of your library barcode. <<<<

Having trouble getting started:  start here   or  specific help for using a Kindle

 

Library Board Meeting

Library Board Meeting -- October 27th @ 6:00pm

In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, the Library Board will be holding the Library Board of Trustees monthly meeting, via Zoom,  at 6:00 p.m. To attend the meeting, the login information for the meeting is below. Thank you!

Topic: Maud Preston Palenske Library Board Meeting

Time: October 27, 2020 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/97356643759?pwd=SEx3UEJjU3pXdTVIN2RUTzB5QzYvUT09

Meeting ID: 973 5664 3759
Password: 500

If you are phoning in to the meeting, please call 415-762-9988.   This is an open meeting and all are welcome to attend remotely.  Should you have any inquiries prior to the meeting, you can email publiclibrary@sjcity.com or leave a voice message at 269-983-7167 and someone will contact you.

 

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