BPL will be closed on Tuesday, October 15th
for Staff Training

Library Catalog
Library Catalog
Kids Catalog
Kids' Catalog
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Digital Collection
Mel Interlobrary Loan
Interlibrary Loan
October 2024
Transparent Language
Transparent Language
BPL Activities and Info.
Details on Activities and Youth pages
Jan Van Eyck:
Middle Ages Court Painter
presented by Maureen Esther, HistoryTeller
at Benzonia Public Library
Thursday, September 26th
6:30pm-8:00pm


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TAX FORMS NOW AVAILABLE AT BPL
FEDERAL: 2023 tax year
IRS1040 and 1040-SR
​Forms and Instructions
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MICHIGAN: 2023 tax year
MI1040 Forms and Instructions
MI Home Heating Credit Form
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HOTSPOTS at BPL: 
 
We are excited the Friends of Benzonia Public Library have agreed to fund HotSpots for another year! While this is great news, it is important to note that the HotSpot program has changed.
 
The new HotSpots, powered by Mobile Beacon will be active by next week. Mobile Beacon states it offers the nation’s largest 5G network and lightning-fast 4G network exclusively to community organizations, schools, libraries, and non-profits across the country. Visit their coverage page for details www.mobilebeacon.org/coverage
 
At BPL we believe this program will offer excellent coverage to most of our users. As with all HotSpot providers there may be areas that are not covered and BPL is subject to these limitations.
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.
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.
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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>
​BPL Board, Staff, and Friends at  Library of Michigan Awards Presentation in Lansing, MI.