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Augsut 2020
BPL is offering CURBSIDE Pick-up.
For health and safety concerns the building remains closed to the public until further notice.
Visit our Curbside page for details.
  • Your current BPL account will work for Curbside Pick-up.
  • Place reserves via the catalog.
  • OR email your requests to benzonialibraryconnect@gmail.com
  • OR call the library to place reserves at 231-882-4111.
  • Staff will contact you to schedule your pick-up. Only scheduled pick-ups will be filled.
Curbside pick-up is offered
       Mondays 11am-2pm,
       Wednesdays 4pm-7pm
       Fridays 11am-2pm.
       WIFI is available 24/7 from parking lot
No printing, fax, or computer services available at this time.
Questions? Please email benzonialibrary@gmail.com
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​Summer Reading at BPL
Deadline for Challenge forms is August 15th.
Program links are still available on our
Summer Reading Page>

Hope everyone has had a summer filled with fun and learning! 
Face Masks for sale by Repurposeful Librarians
The Repurposeful Librarians are busy creating beautiful fabric face masks which will be for sale soon. Cost will be $5.00 each.
 Visit our Faces masks Page> to see photos of available masks and for details on how to order, pay, and schedule pick up.  Sorry, we do not ship. Proceeds benefit Benzonia Public Library.
We are looking at creative ways to generate income since book sales had to be cancelled this summer. Donations of clean, good quality cotton, batik, & muslin fabric is appreciated for masks & other craft projects. Call 231-383-3597 to schedule donations.
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.
  • In library visits are by appointment only.
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Oral History Project turns focus to present amid pandemic
Updated 4:20 pm EDT, Monday, June 1, 2020
Benzie County Record Patriot
BENZIE COUNTY — Four student interns from Benzie Central High School began their school year by interviewing individuals who had played a role in Benzie County's past, but now they are finishing their school year by turning their focus to history in the making. Full article at Benzie county Record Patriot>
Watch the videos on our History In The Making Page>
​Don’t have an account at Benzonia Public Library?
If  you already have an account at BPL, it will work for Curbside Pick-up. 
No Account? No problem, you can now apply online for a card that allows borrowing privileges at the library. You'll have access to BPL materials with our curbside Pick-up. Benzie County residents and landowners will also have access to e-books and other electronic resources as soon as the account is activated. In library access currently available by appointment only. Building remains closed for general use.
Fill out the online application and upload a copy of your driver’s license. If your driver’s license doesn’t show your local address, we can discuss other options for proving local address. Questions? Email benzonialibraryconnect@gmail.com

NOTE: If you recently received a Digital Card, you can upgrade to full services by emailing a copy of your driver’s license* to benzonialibraryconnect@gmail.com. We’ll let you know as soon as your account is updated, your account number will remain the same.
NO BOOK DONATIONS AT THIS TIME: Unfortunately, we are unable to accept donations for our book sales while the library is closed. USED JIGSAW PUZZLE donations would be appreciated. Call 231-383-3597 to schedule puzzle donations.
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.
Community members 
​ages 50 & up,
please take a moment to fill out a brief survey regarding library services and YOUR needs.
We are looking for input to help us understand how best to serve YOU!
 Click here to take survey www.benzielibrarysurvey.com

A joint project by Benzie Shores District Library & Benzonia Public Library.
Survey link posted on both Libraries websites. 
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