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

🎶 Thursday Fun Day! 🎶If your life had a theme song right now, what would it be? 👀Are you in your:🎵 “I’ve got this” era🎵 ...
09/03/2026

🎶 Thursday Fun Day! 🎶

If your life had a theme song right now, what would it be? 👀

Are you in your:
🎵 “I’ve got this” era
🎵 “Please don’t talk to me before coffee” era
🎵 “Everything is happening all at once” era
🎵 “New semester, new playlist” era
🎵 Or something completely different?

Drop your current theme song in the comments! 🎧👇

📚 Tuesday Student Success Tip: Start with a “Week Zero” PlanThe first week of classes is not just about showing up—it is...
09/01/2026

📚 Tuesday Student Success Tip: Start with a “Week Zero” Plan

The first week of classes is not just about showing up—it is also the perfect time to get organized for the semester ahead.

Take a little time to:

✔️ Add your class times to your calendar
✔️ Review each syllabus
✔️ Write down major due dates
✔️ Find your classrooms before the first day
✔️ Set reminders for important deadlines

💡 Pro tip: Spending even one hour getting organized now can save you hours of stress later.

A strong semester starts with a strong plan. You’ve got this! 🗓✨

📚 Fall Semester Library Hours 🍂Starting September 8, the library will begin our fall semester schedule!🕗 Monday–Thursday...
08/31/2026

📚 Fall Semester Library Hours 🍂

Starting September 8, the library will begin our fall semester schedule!

🕗 Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
🕗 Friday: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Whether you need a quiet place to study, help finding resources, access to technology, or just a place to recharge between classes, we’ll be here to help throughout the semester.

We look forward to seeing you this fall! 📖✨

☀️📚 Thursday Fun Day: End-of-Summer Poll! 📚☀️Summer is almost over, so we have to know…What are you going to miss MOST a...
08/27/2026

☀️📚 Thursday Fun Day: End-of-Summer Poll! 📚☀️

Summer is almost over, so we have to know…

What are you going to miss MOST about summer?

👍 Longer days
❤️ Summer trips & adventures
😂 Sleeping in
😮 Fewer deadlines
🥰 Extra time to read, relax, or be outside

Vote with a reaction or tell us your answer in the comments!

And if your answer is “absolutely nothing, bring on fall” 🍂… we want to hear that too. 😄

🐾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐶📚There’s still a little time to visit our "Dog Days of Summer" display before it heads out fo...
08/26/2026

🐾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐶📚

There’s still a little time to visit our "Dog Days of Summer" display before it heads out for the season!

Throughout August, we’ve been celebrating our four-legged friends with dog-themed books, fun picks, and plenty of puppy appreciation. 🐕☀️

If you haven’t checked it out yet, today is the perfect excuse. Stop by the library, browse the display, and celebrate National Dog Day with us before the Dog Days of Summer officially come to an end!

📚🐾 Come fetch your next great read!

📚 Interim Library Hours 📚As we transition into the fall semester, the William Hessel Library will have special interim h...
08/25/2026

📚 Interim Library Hours 📚

As we transition into the fall semester, the William Hessel Library will have special interim hours from August 31–September 4:

🕗 Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Please also note:

🇺🇸 Monday, September 7 — CLOSED for Labor Day

We’ll transition to the regular fall schedule after the holiday. Stop in during interim week for a quiet place to study, library resources, or help getting ready for the semester ahead!

🧠 Tuesday Student Success Tip: Introduce Yourself!One of the easiest ways to make college feel a little smaller and more...
08/25/2026

🧠 Tuesday Student Success Tip: Introduce Yourself!

One of the easiest ways to make college feel a little smaller and more comfortable? Introduce yourself. 👋

Say hello to a professor.
📚 Meet a librarian.
💬 Talk to a classmate.
🎓 Visit your advisor.

Having even one familiar face on campus can make it much easier to ask questions, find support, or know where to turn later in the semester.

You don’t have to meet everyone at once—start with one simple hello!

💡 Pro tip: Connections are one of the best campus resources you can have.

💬 Resource Spotlight: Ask a LibrarianHave a question and aren’t sure where to start? Ask a Librarian! 📚We can help with:...
08/24/2026

💬 Resource Spotlight: Ask a Librarian

Have a question and aren’t sure where to start? Ask a Librarian! 📚

We can help with:

🔎 Finding books, articles, and trustworthy information
🖨️ Printing, scanning, and using library technology
💻 Accessing databases, e-books, and online resources
📍 Locating materials, services, and places on campus
📝 Citations, assignments, and research questions
📚 Renewals, library accounts, and borrowing help
❓ General questions—or figuring out who on campus can best assist you

You do not need to know exactly what to ask. Stop by, call, email, or use Ask a Librarian, and we’ll help you find your next step.

⚔️ THE SEMESTER IS COMING. ⚔️Somewhere in the distance… syllabi are being uploaded.Due dates are gathering.Alarm clocks ...
08/20/2026

⚔️ THE SEMESTER IS COMING. ⚔️

Somewhere in the distance… syllabi are being uploaded.
Due dates are gathering.
Alarm clocks are stirring.
Backpacks are awakening. 🎒

The countdown to fall semester has begun. Are you ready—or are you still enjoying the final chapter of summer? 👀📚

React with your current status:

👍 I’m ready!
😅 Almost ready…
😮 Wait, already?!
😭 Please don’t say “syllabus.”

Address

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

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+12699278605

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