William Hessel Library - Lake Michigan College

William Hessel Library - Lake Michigan College We are open to students, faculty, staff and the community. Come in to relax, check out a book, use our computers or study spaces, or do some research.

If you have any questions please give us a call or email. The library is open
Monday-Thursday
8am - 4pm
Friday
Closed

Planned closures:
May 6th: open 8am - 12pm
May 26th: Memorial Day
June 19th: Juneteenth
July 3rd: Fourth of July Holiday

📚✨ Take a look at these updated photos! 👀✨📚We've made a few updates, moved some things around, and continued working to ...
06/24/2026

📚✨ Take a look at these updated photos! 👀✨📚

We've made a few updates, moved some things around, and continued working to make the library an inviting space for studying, learning, and connecting.

If you haven't visited us in a while, we'd love to welcome you back. Stop in, explore the space, browse the shelves, and see what's new. You might be surprised by how much has changed! 😊

Whether you're looking for a quiet place to study, your next great read, or just want to say hello, we're here for you all summer long.

📍 Summer Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8 AM–4 PM

💰📚 Summer Student Success Tip 📚💰✨ Get Ahead Financially This Summer ~ Future You will thank Present You. ✨Summer is a gr...
06/23/2026

💰📚 Summer Student Success Tip 📚💰

✨ Get Ahead Financially This Summer ~ Future You will thank Present You. ✨

Summer is a great time to build healthy financial habits and prepare for the fall semester. Consider:

✅ Creating a budget
📖 Saving for textbooks
🎓 Applying for scholarships
💵 Setting aside a little money each paycheck

You don't have to do everything at once—even small steps now can make a big difference later. 🌱

What's one financial goal you're working toward this summer? 👇

📚 Library Fun Fact! 🤯Ever wonder what the longest novel ever written is?🏆 The title goes to "In Search of Lost Time" by ...
06/22/2026

📚 Library Fun Fact! 🤯

Ever wonder what the longest novel ever written is?

🏆 The title goes to "In Search of Lost Time" by Marcel Proust, clocking in at an incredible 1.2 million words!!!

That's roughly...

📖 3,000 pages
☕ Over 9,000 cups of coffee (probably 😄)
⏳ And enough reading material to keep you busy for quite a while!

Would you tackle a book this long, or is this a little too ambitious for your TBR list?

👇 Let us know in the comments: What's the longest book you've ever read?

🎶✨ Decades Battle: Which Era Had the Best Music? ✨🎶From disco and classic rock to pop anthems and viral hits, every deca...
06/18/2026

🎶✨ Decades Battle: Which Era Had the Best Music? ✨🎶

From disco and classic rock to pop anthems and viral hits, every decade has its own iconic sound. 🎧

Which decade gets your vote? 👇

🕺 70s
🎸 80s
🎤 90s
💿 2000s
📱 2010s
✨ 2020s

Tell us your pick in the comments—and don't be afraid to defend it! 😄🎵

💼☀️ Summer Student Success Tip ☀️💼~Build Your Resume This Summer~Summer is a great time to gain experience and invest in...
06/16/2026

💼☀️ Summer Student Success Tip ☀️💼

~Build Your Resume This Summer~

Summer is a great time to gain experience and invest in yourself! 🌱

Here are a few ideas to get started:
🤝 Volunteer in your community
💼 Work a part-time job
📜 Complete a certification or online course
🌟 Join a club or community organization

Every experience teaches you something valuable—and you never know which opportunity might open the next door. 🚪✨

Small steps today can lead to big opportunities tomorrow! 💛

🎶☀️ What does the soundtrack of your summer sound like? ☀️🎶Stop by and check out our Soundtrack of Your Summer display! ...
06/15/2026

🎶☀️ What does the soundtrack of your summer sound like? ☀️🎶

Stop by and check out our Soundtrack of Your Summer display! 🎧📚

Explore books about music, artists, musical history, songwriting, technique, and more. Whether you're a lifelong music lover or just looking for your next favorite artist, there's something for everyone. 🎸🎹🎤

And don't forget—we've created a William Hessel Library Summer Playlist on Spotify, and we'd love your help building it!
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/08FonUaLankqDrgsNg0CmP?si=fqCRBDjBTBaxjQWzcYHEAQ

🎵 What songs are on repeat for you this summer?
🎵 Who are your favorite artists?
🎵 What song instantly feels like summer?

Drop your recommendations in the comments and help us create the ultimate summer soundtrack! 👇☀️🎶

🏰😈 The votes are in! 😈🏰Thank you to everyone who participated in our Favorite Disney Villain poll! Here are the final re...
06/11/2026

🏰😈 The votes are in! 😈🏰

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Favorite Disney Villain poll! Here are the final results:

🦌 Gaston – 1 vote
🍎 Evil Queen – 2 votes
⛪ Frollo – 4 votes
🐉 Maleficent – 5 votes
🐙 Ursula – 8 votes
🦁 Scar – 11 votes

👑 And our winner is... SCAR! 👑

It looks like the Pride Lands' most infamous villain has claimed the throne! 🦁😏

Thanks for voting and keep an eye out for more fun displays, polls, and activities at the library! 📚✨

What Are You Currently Reading?📚🙂Whether it's a page-turning thriller, a fascinating nonfiction book, a summer beach rea...
06/11/2026

What Are You Currently Reading?📚🙂

Whether it's a page-turning thriller, a fascinating nonfiction book, a summer beach read, or even a textbook for class—we want to know!

👇 Tell us what you're currently reading in the comments.

You might just inspire someone's next great read! 📖✨

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2755 E Napier Avenue L-170
Benton Harbor, MI
49022

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+12699278605

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