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: 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.”

🎒 Tuesday Student Success Tip: Pack a “Success Kit”Before heading to campus, make sure your backpack has more than just ...
08/18/2026

🎒 Tuesday Student Success Tip: Pack a “Success Kit”

Before heading to campus, make sure your backpack has more than just your class materials! A well-stocked “success kit” can help you stay focused and prepared instead of scrambling when you need something.

Consider packing:

💧 Water bottle
🔋 Phone charger
📓 Notebook
✏️ Pens and highlighters
🍎 Healthy snack
🎧 Headphones, if helpful
💻 Laptop and charger

💡 **Pro tip:** Take five minutes to check and repack your backpack the night before. Your future, less-stressed morning self will thank you!

📚 New Arrival SpotlightNeed help saying no, asking for what you need, or protecting your time without feeling guilty?The...
08/17/2026

📚 New Arrival Spotlight

Need help saying no, asking for what you need, or protecting your time without feeling guilty?

The Book of Boundaries by Melissa Urban offers practical guidance and ready-to-use language for setting clearer boundaries at work, at home, in friendships, and beyond.

Whether you are balancing classes, work, family, or relationships, healthy boundaries can help you protect your time, energy, and well-being.

Stop by the library and check out this new arrival! 💛

What is one area of your life where you would like to set a healthier boundary?

📚 It’s Just for Fun Thursday! 📚Think back to your childhood reading days: "What book character did you want to be growin...
08/13/2026

📚 It’s Just for Fun Thursday! 📚

Think back to your childhood reading days: "What book character did you want to be growing up?"

Vote by reacting:

❤️ A student at Hogwarts
👍 A mystery-solving detective
😂 A mischievous troublemaker
😮 A superhero or magical adventurer
🥰 A character who lived in an amazing fantasy world
🤔 Someone completely different!

Tell us the specific character—and what made you want to be them—in the comments! 👇

☀️ Before Summer Ends… Take a Moment to ReflectAs one season comes to a close and another begins, pause and give yoursel...
08/11/2026

☀️ Before Summer Ends… Take a Moment to Reflect

As one season comes to a close and another begins, pause and give yourself credit for the summer you’ve had—whether it was productive, restful, adventurous, challenging, or a little bit of everything.

Ask yourself:

🌻 What went well this summer?
💛 What were my favorite moments?
🌱 What did I learn about myself?
✨ What do I want to carry into the next season?
🍂 What can I do now to help make this fall a good one?

You don’t need to have everything figured out. A little reflection—and one small next step—can help you begin the new semester with greater clarity and intention.

Address

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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