Here's what's happening at the

Benton Harbor Public Library in September!

As we say goodbye to Director Kat, the BHPL staff would like to thank her for her years in office, and wish her all the best in her next endeavors!

BHPL News and Updates

The Library will close on September 1st and 2nd in observance of Staff Furlough Days. Hours will resume as normal on Monday September 5th.


The Library will be closed for Labor Day, September 4th.


The entirety of the Junior Department will open late at 12 PM starting September 5th until September 30th.


The fall hours have officially begun! Learn more on our blog.


Good luck on your first month of school!

Read more on the BHPL Blog

Excerpt from the Friday August 18th, 2023 Herald Palladium


"...Library Director Kat Boyer notified trustees at their Tuesday meeting that she is stepping down to "focus on new endeavors." Her last day is [September 8th, 2023].


Read more on the Herold Palladium

Adult Department Programs

Here's a preview of this month's Adult programs. Take a look at our blog for more details.

Adult Dungeons & Dragons club


Friday Sept 8 & 15


5-8 PM

Cafe & Craft


Thursday Sept 7


12-3 PM

Creative Writing Club


Thursday Sept 21


12-3:30 PM

Junior Department/Family Programs

Here's a preview of this month's Junior Department programs. Don't forget to take a look at our blog for more details!

Monthly Movies in the Park

Black Panther


Saturday Sept 16


Starting at 9:30 PM until movie ends.

Benton Harbor Library @ Art Hop


Friday Sept 22


6-9 PM

Friends of the 4-H Club reading with dogs


Tuesday Sept 5


6-7 PM

Family Night with Krasl


Wednesday Sept 13


5-6:30 PM

Benton Harbor Farmer's Market


Wednesday 6 & 13


10 AM-3 PM

“You can get lost in any library, no matter the size. But the more lost you are, the more things you’ll find.”

―Millie Florence

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