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Library Hours

​Monday-Friday, 10 am-6 pm
Saturday, 10 am-2 pm
Sunday, Closed
WiFi available 24-7.

891 Michigan Ave., PO Box 445
Benzonia, MI 49616
benzonialibraryconnect@gmail.com
231-882-4111

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September 2023
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Transparent Language
ENDOWMENT FUND

BPL Activities and Info.
Details on Activities and Youth pages
SHARE THE GENIUS!
Please consider contributing to our display wall

of Benzie County local innovators during the
Smithsonian Museum on Main Street exhibit
Oct. 14 through Nov. 25

Library of Things
Check out our Library of Things you may borrow.
Watch it grow over the coming months.


Smithsonian Museum on Main Street:
Spark! Places of Innovation

Coming to BPL Oct. 14-Nov 25, 2023

Exhibits - Programs - Displays
Local Partnerships
Local Innovator Display
Volunteer Opportunities

Details on our Museum on Main Street Page>

MI Activity Passes: MAP
Provides Michigan library cardholders the opportunity to discover and explore participating cultural destinations, parks, campgrounds and recreation areas in the state at a discounted rate.
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BPL Services and Activities
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Benzonia Public Library
Endowment Fund 

An endowment fund for the BPL has been set up at the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation.  Contributions to this fund will help provide ongoing support to the Benzonia Public Library now and in the future. 

GIFTS OF CASH: A cash gift is the simplest way to give. You are eligible for a charitable tax deduction that will provide you with savings on this year’s tax return to the extent allowed by the law. Check with your tax prepared or www.irs.gov for current details.
  • DONATE ONLINE:  Make a secure online gift to the Benzonia Public Library Endowment Fund here.
  • MAIL A CHECK: Community Foundation, 233 Lake Avenue, Suite B, Traverse City, MI 49684. Make your check payable to the Community Foundation with the Benzonia Public Library Endowment Fund noted in the memo line.​
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HotSpots now available at BPL:
Benzonia Public Library is excited to offer HotSpots that may be borrowed.

To borrow a HotSpot you must be at least 18 years old and have a valid BPL library card. You must also read and sign a BPL Library of Things Lending Guidelines and Agreement at the time of checkout.  A valid Government issued ID with picture and current address must be presented at checkout. The address on the ID and in the library records must match.

BPL has received funding from the federal Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) to purchase several HotSpots. Any ECF supported equipment and services can only be provided to patrons who declare they do NOT have access to the equipment or services sufficient to access the internet.

BPL Earns 2016 
State Librarian's ​​Excellence Award

​​It was an incredible honor and we are so proud! ​We are grateful for our staff, volunteers, Friends group, board, community members and local businesses that support us, inspire us, and now...  ​Celebrate with us! ​​​Thank you all, for a truly amazing year!  ​ ​​Click here for details>
Picture of BPL Board and Staff receiving the State Librarians Award in 2016
​BPL Board, Staff, and Friends at  Library of Michigan Awards Presentation in Lansing, MI.

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Activities and Events:

October 2023
  5 Friends of BPL meeting
18 Trustee Meeting

MUSEUM ON MAIN STREET EXHIBIT
Details including locations  on our Museum on Mainstreet Programs Page>


14 Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
15 SUDS and Civilization
18 Royal Honeybee Tour
20 Making and Repurposing at the Fiber Shed
25 Archangel Tree School
25 Michigan Heritage Home Workshop
26 Origin of Archangle Ancient Tree Archive
28 Zonta Sewing Bee: Matsectomy pillows
28 Kids Craft Fest
29 Thompsonville: Past and Future

November 2023
  3 Holiday Book, Puzzle and Craft Sale
  4 Holiday Book, Puzzle and Craft Sale

MUSEUM ON MAIN STREET EXHIBIT
Details including locations  on our Museum on Mainstreet Programs Page>


 2  From Plant Nursery to Community Center
 5 VR and STEM play
10 Making and Repurposing at the Fiber Shed
11 Gyotaku Fish Printing
12 Benzonia Maker Fest 2023
15 40 Years of Neighbors Helping Neighbors
16 Treat and Tour
17 Planetarium: Tour the solar system
18 Scandinavian Star and Iris Folding Workshop
22 CLOSE AT 4:00 pm
23  CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
24 Festival of Trees
25 Festival of Trees
25 FINAL DAY OF SMITHSONIAN EXHIBIT

Calendar of Events

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About Us:

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Board of Trustees
Contributions & donations
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​Donations-Books and puzzles.
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Services:

Picture
Benzie County Logging Tapes
Catalog -Library
Catalog -Kids'
​Computers and Internet
Copies & Faxes
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Endowment Fund
Ice Skate Lending
Library of Things
​MeL Interlibrary Loan
Mentor Program
​Mich eLibrary
Newspaper Archives
Remembering Benzie: An Oral History Project
Transparent Language
Up North Digital Collection-Overdrive
WiFi 24/7
YouTube Channel for BPL

Resources:

Books and Reading
Community Information
Genealogical Research
MeL Interlibrary Loan
Mich eLibrary Databases
Logging Audio Tapes
​OverDrive-Up North Digital

Contact Us:

231-882-4111
benzonialibraryconnect@gmail.com
891 Michigan Ave. (US-31)
P.O. Box 445
Benzonia, MI 49616-0445

HOURS: 
​Monday-Friday, 10 am-6 pm
Saturday, 10 am-2 pm
Sunday, Closed

WiFi available 24-7
 
Drop box is available for returns  EXCLUDING STEM Kits, Library of Things Equipment, and Ice Skates. 


Donations: 
​​Friends of Benzonia Public Library
PO Box 445, Benzonia, MI 49616
501(c)(3) organization

Tax ID (EIN): 56-2542168
​Benzonia Public Library
PO Box 445, Benzonia, MI 49616
Section 170(c)(I) Governmental  Unit
Tax ID (EIN): 38-2493013
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Drawing of Mills Community House
by Ruth Forrest, Beulah, MI