Here's what's happening at the

Benton Harbor Public Library in October!

BHPL News and Updates

The Library will close on October 6th and 7th in observance of Staff Furlough Days. Hours will resume as normal on Monday October 9th.

The Junior Department will resume normal hours of operation, starting October 2nd. Please see Hours & Holidays on our website for more information.

Adult Department Programs

Play the BHPL Halloween Game

Come in to the Adult Dept and find Jack Skellington, and you can enter a drawing to win a $10 gift card!

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

Adult Dungeons & Dragons club

Tuesday Oct 5

Friday Oct 13, 20 & 27

5-8 PM

Cafe & Craft

Thursday Oct 12

12-3 PM

Game Day

Saturday Oct 14

11 AM-2 PM

Book discussion group

Thursday Oct 19

6-7 PM

Naruto Trivia Night

Wednesday Oct 25

6-7 PM

Movie Night - The Mummy: Resurrection

Tuesday Oct 24

5-7 PM

Popcorn and water provided. BYO snacks. Showing in the 2nd floor Auditorium.

Junior Department/Family Programs

Guess the pumpkin weight

Can you guess how much this cute lil pumpkin weight just by looking at it? Stop by and make your guess! Closest guess wins a Halloween Fun Pack.

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

Join the BHPL at the Free Fall Family Event, in collaboration with the Great Start Parent Coalition!

Saturday Oct 7

12-2 PM

Sommerfeldts Farm

Family Halloween and Harvest Party

Come make crafts, play games, win prizes, and so much more with your friends at the BHPL! Costumes are welcome, but not required. There will be snacks provided, but we will be handing out candy at the Downtown Tick o' Treat with St. Joe Today!

Saturday Oct 21

11 AM-2 PM

Downtown Trick 'o' Treat with St. Joe Today

Come trick or treat in a safe environment, all while seeing amazing sights! Find the BHPL table (and many more!) in the Arts District on

Tuesday Oct 31st

4:30-6:00 PM

Friends of the 4-H Club reading with dogs

Tuesday Oct 3

5-6 PM

Family Night with Krasl

Wednesday Oct 11

5-6:30 PM

Please! Parents and Guardians, pre-register for this event!

https://canvas.krasl.org/classes/1433

Melty Bead Monday

Monday Oct 9 & 23

3-5 PM

Coloring Club

Every Wednesday

Wednesday Oct 11th excluded

5-6:30 PM

Wake Up, Shake Up Storytime

Wednesday Oct 4 & 18

11 AM

Friday Family Nights

Friday Oct 20

4-5:30 PM

Steam Saturday

Saturday Oct 28

12-2 PM

Family Halloween Movie Night - The Nightmare Before Christmas

Monday Oct 30th

4-6 PM

Popcorn and water provided. BYO snacks. Showing in the 2nd floor Auditorium.

"I chose to speak truth. Even when it's uncomfortable. Even when it leaves people feeling uneasy. When you speak truth, people won't always walk away feeling good—and sometimes you won't feel so great about the reaction you receive. But at least all parties will walk away knowing it was an honest conversation."

— Kamala Harris, The Truths We Hold