BENZONIA PUBLIC LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON
JULY 4TH & 5TH IN CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE DAY!
We will reopen on Monday, July 7th at 10:00am.
JULY 4TH & 5TH IN CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE DAY!
We will reopen on Monday, July 7th at 10:00am.
UPCOMING LIBRARY EVENTS - JOIN US!
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SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Register NOW at BPL Details available HERE Plant Diagnostic Clinic Second Tuesday April - September 11:00am-2:00pm Mills Front Porch Tween Club Hangout Friday, July 18th 1:00-2:30pm Mills Lower Level Register Here |
Friends of BPL Summer Book and Puzzle Sale
Saturday, July 19th 10:00am-2:00pm Mills Lower Level PoWeR! Book Bags Event Saturday, July 19th 10:00-11:30am Mills Front Yard & Academy Park Pavilion Stories & Art in the Park Saturday, August 9th 10:00-11:30am Legacy Art Park at Crystal Mountain Resort |
Upcoming Centennial Events
Stay Tuned for dates and times for monthly events throughout the year!
Stay Tuned for dates and times for monthly events throughout the year!
Library Catalog
Kids' Catalog
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Digital Collection
Interlibrary Loan
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Transparent Language
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YOUR BPL - SO MUCH MORE THAN "JUST" A LIBRARY!
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BPL Services and Activities Click the topic for more information. |
Other BPL Resources Board and Friends Info Other Resources |
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2024 TAX FORMS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!
FEDERAL: 2024 tax year
IRS1040 and 1040-SR
Forms and Instructions
MICHIGAN: 2024 tax year
MI1040 Forms and Instructions
MI Home Heating Credit Form
We do still have 2023 forms available if needed. Just ask your librarian!
FEDERAL: 2024 tax year
IRS1040 and 1040-SR
Forms and Instructions
MICHIGAN: 2024 tax year
MI1040 Forms and Instructions
MI Home Heating Credit Form
We do still have 2023 forms available if needed. Just ask your librarian!
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. We will now only allow HotSpots to be checked out by Benzie County Residents and Seasonal Guests who have provided us with proof of local property ownership.
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.
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. We will now only allow HotSpots to be checked out by Benzie County Residents and Seasonal Guests who have provided us with proof of local property ownership.
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.
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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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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. Borrowers must be Benzie County Residents or Seasonal Guests with a documented local address. 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. |
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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.
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