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BPL Service Hours Winter 2020
CURBSIDE SERVICES
231-882-4111
Monday, 11-2
Tuesday, 2-5
Wednesday, 4-7
Thursday, 2-5
Friday, 11-2
DIGITAL SERVICES 24-7
Via OverDrive-Up North Digital Collection
FREE WI-FI 24-7
Available from parking lot
and porch
Questions? Call 231-882-4111 or email benzonialibraryconnect@gmail.com
Building remains closed to the public.
Online Pre-School Story Time with Miss Désirée
Videos drop Fridays at ​10:30 am
Stories, crafts, and activities!
Visit our Story Time page for links and information>
Good news for charities & donors!
Special tax deduction helps most people give to charity–
even if they don’t itemize.

The tax package, signed into law on December 27, includes enhanced charitable tax breaks for 2021.
The tax deduction is for gifts of cash to charity. Joint filers who don’t itemize deductions on their tax returns may be able to take an above-the-line deduction for up to $600 in cash contributions to charity starting in 2021. That’s up from $300. The amount for individuals is $300. It’s basically an extension and enhancement of the new one-year tax break Congress put in for 2020 under the pandemic relief CARES Act. Gifts to donor-advised funds and private foundations do not count. Donations must be to a qualifying organization.
Check with your tax preparer or www.irs.gov for details.
 
Yes, the Friends of Benzonia Public Library qualifies.
Read more about the Friends of BPL>
CURBSIDE ONLY SERVICES:
Benzonia Public Library has transitioned to Curbside Only Services.
The building will be closed to the public.
Visit our Curbside page for details.
For the safety of Patrons and Staff
  • ALL Returned items must be placed in the library drop box for special handling.
  • Returned items will be cleaned and quarantined for 72 hours before being made available for check-out.
  • Curbside Pick-up will be No contact.
  • Staff will follow guidelines for appropriate social distancing and PPE use.
  • Staff will follow guidelines for sanitation of hands and work areas.
  • Library building will remain closed for general use until further notice.
LIBRARY CARD RENEWALS
If you received a notice your BPL card needs to be renewed, please email benzonialibraryconnect@gmail.com or call 231-882-4111.  We will need to verify your phone number and address to complete the update.
NOTE: Your library card number will remain the same.
Thank you for your cooperation. We update accounts every year, it's just a bit more challenging this year.
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>
​BPL Board, Staff, and Friends at  Library of Michigan Awards Presentation in Lansing, MI.