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Benzie Sunrise Rotary Club


Benzonia Public Library is thrilled to be the recipient of the children's book donation project by the Benzie Sunrise Rotary Foundation.   

At Rotary meetings the guest speaker is invited to sign a children's book which is then donated to BPL. Books are purchased by the Benzie Sunrise Rotary Club based on a wish list created by BPL staff.   
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​Adding so many quality books for our kids is a really big deal! 
​To learn more about the Benzie Sunrise Rotary Club visit https://www.benziesunriserotary.org/

Benzie Sunrise Rotary Club books added to the Library Collection are listed below.
List is updated as donations are received.​ 
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Benzie Sunrise Rotary books donated to Benzonia public Library 2020
  • If you come to Earth by Sophie Blackall. Presented by Robert Whitehead, US State Dept., served in Africa and South America, 1/12/21.
  • The Bear And The Moon by Matthew Burgess. Presented by Peter Payette, Executive Director WIAA/Interlochen Public Radio, 1/5/21.
  • Pete The Cat Crayons Rock by Kimberly and James Dean. Presented by Rick Schmidt, Storm Cloud Brewery and Frankfort Garden Theater, 12/15/20.
  • Once Upon A Winter Day by Liza Woodruff. Presented by Judge Barbara Gorman, Problem-solving courts, 12/3/20.
  • Brenda Is A Sheep by Morag Hood. Presented by Chris Harnish, Health Center Prototypes for Malawi, 12/1/20.
  • Elevator Bird by Sarah Williamson. Presented by Manny LaMarche, BEST for Benzie County, 11/24/20.
  • Roboboy by David Wiesner. Presented by Dan McCole, MSU Professor in the Dept. of Sustainability, 11/17/20.
  • 5 More Sleeps Till Christmas by Jimmy Fallon. Presented by Dave Mengebier, CEO of Grand Traverse Regional Community foundation, 11/10/20.
  • This Old Dog by Martha Brockenbrough. Presented by Josh Stoltz, Grow Benzie and Volunteer Benzie County, 11/3/20.
  • The Paper Boat by Thao Lam. Presented by Chuck Kraus, Curator of the Thompsonville Diamond Crossing Historical Marker, 10/27/20.
  • Lights On Wonder Rock by David Litchfield. Presented by Camille Hoisington, Traverse Connect Creative Coast, 10/20/20.
  • Welcome To Bobville City: Of Bobs by Jonah Winter. Presented by Greg Hubers, Benzie County Under Sheriff, 10/13/20.
  • Maud And Grand-Maud by Sara O'Leary. Presented by Kristi Johnson, COO, Paul Oliver Memorial Hosiptal, 10/6/20.
  • Maggie's Treasure by Jon-Erik Lappano. Presented by Ryan Schultz, COO,  M R Products, Inc. Copemish, 9/29/20.
  • I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes.  Amiee Erfourth, Superintendent, Benzie Central Schools, 9/22/20.
  • Monster And Boy by Hannah Barnaby. Presented by Glen Chown, Grand Traverse Regional Land conservancy, 9/15/20.
  • ​The Bird In Me Flies by Sara Lundberg. Presented by Lisa Peacock, Benzie-Leelanau District Health Dept., 9/8/20.
  • The Blue House by Phoebe Wahl. Presented by Diane Tracy, Benzie Area Aquatics Center, 9/1/20.
  • Clover Kitty Goes To Kittygarten by Laura Purdie Salas. Presented by Barb Mort, Benzie Area Historical Society, 8/18/20.
  • Joy by Yosmeen Ismail. Presented by Dan Worth, Clear Energy Director, Groundwork Center, 8/11/20.
  • Swing by Michael Hall. Presented by Dave Wynne, Crystal Lake and Watershed Association, 8/4/20.
  • Finding Francois by Gus Gordon. Presented by Sarah Sanderson-Doyle, Rotary's Peace Scholar Fellowship, 7/28/20.
  • I Got The School Spirit by Connie Schoield-Morrison. Presented by Julia Winter, CEO Alchemie Solutions, 7/21/20.
  • Pete The Cat And The Perfect Pizza Party by Kimberly and James Dean. Presented by Oliver Roberts, Five Shores Brewery, 2020.
  • Sun And Moon Have A Tea Party by Yumi Heo. Presented by Kimmee Wenkel, Cognition, 7/14/20.
  • Llama Llama Mess, Mess, Mess by Anna Dewdney. Presented by Jon Catlin, Rotary District 6290 Governor, 7/7/20.
  • Snowmen At Halloween by Caralyn Buehner. Presented by Scott Adams, Eaton corporation, 6/23/20
  • Bruce's Big Storm by Ryan T. Higgins. Presented by Kara Gregory, PoWeR Book Bags, 6/16/20.
  • Saturday by Oge Mora. Persented by Farmer Carol Bontekoe, New Dawn Fields, 2/18/20.
  • Bob Ross and Peapod Squirrel by Robb Pearlman. Presented by Joe Tobin, SEEDS After School program with Benzie Central Middle Schoolers, 2/11/20.
  • Bigger Words For Little Geniuses by Susan Patterson. Presented by Amanda Mclaren, Benzonia Public Library Remembering Benzie Project, 2/4/20.
  • Snow Much Fun by Nancy Siscoe. Presented by Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, 1/21/20.
  • Bunny's Book Club Goes To School by Annie Silvestro. Presented by Kay E. Leers, Remain In Touch, 1/14/20.
  • Vroom! by Barbara McClintock. Presented by Reverend Patty Higgins, Habitat for humanity Benzie County, 1/7/20.
If you come to Earth by Sophie Blackall. Presented by Robert Whitehead, US State Dept., served in Africa and South America, 1/12/21.
The Bear And The Moon by Matthew Burgess. Presented by Peter Payette, Executive Director WIAA/Interlochen Public Radio, 1/5/21.
Pete The Cat Crayons Rock by Kimberly and James Dean. Presented by Rick Schmidt, Storm Cloud Brewery and Frankfort Garden Theater, 12/15/20.
Once Upon A Winter Day by Liza Woodruff. Presented by Judge Barbara Gorman, Problem-solving courts, 12/3/20.
Brenda Is A Sheep by Morag Hood. Presented by Chris Harnish, Health Center Prototypes for Malawi, 12/1/20.
Elevator Bird by Sarah Williamson. Presented by Manny LaMarche, BEST for Benzie County, 11/24/20.
Roboboy by David Wiesner. Presented by Dan McCole, MSU Professor in the Dept. of Sustainability, 11/17/20.
5 More Sleeps Till Christmas by Jimmy Fallon. Presented by Dave Mengebier, CEO of Grand Traverse Regional Community foundation, 11/10/20.
This Old Dog by Martha Brockenbrough. Presented by Josh Stoltz, Grow Benzie and Volunteer Benzie County, 11/3/20.
The Paper Boat by Thao Lam. Presented by Chuck Kraus, Curator of the Thompsonville Diamond Crossing Historical Marker, 10/27/20.
Lights On Wonder Rock by David Litchfield. Presented by Camille Hoisington, Traverse Connect Creative Coast, 10/20/20.
Welcome To Bobville City: Of Bobs by Jonah Winter. Presented by Greg Hubers, Benzie County Under Sheriff, 10/13/20.
Maud And Grand-Maud by Sara O'Leary. Presented by Kristi Johnson, COO, Paul Oliver Memorial Hosiptal, 10/6/20.
Maggie's Treasure by Jon-Erik Lappano. Presented by Ryan Schultz, COO, M R Products, Inc. Copemish, 9/29/20.
I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes. Amiee Erfourth, Superintendent, Benzie Central Schools, 9/22/20.
Monster And Boy by Hannah Barnaby. Presented by Glen Chown, Grand Traverse Regional Land conservancy, 9/15/20.
The Bird In Me Flies by Sara Lundberg. Presented by Lisa Peacock, Benzie-Leelanau District Health Dept., 9/8/20.
Swing by Michael Hall. Presented by Dave Wynne, Crystal Lake and Watershed Association, 8/4/20.
Finding Francois by Gus Gordon. Presented by Sarah Sanderson-Doyle, Rotary's Peace Scholar Fellowship, 7/28/20.
I Got The School Spirit by Connie Schoield-Morrison. Presented by Julia Winter, CEO Alchemie Solutions, 7/21/20.
Pete The Cat And The Perfect Pizza Party by Kimberly and James Dean. Presented by Oliver Roberts, five Shores Brewery, 2020.
Llama Llama Mess, Mess, Mess by Anna Dewdney. Presented by Jon Catlin, Rotary District 6290 Governor, 7/7/20.
Bruce's Big Storm by Ryan T. Higgins. Presented by Kara Gregory, PoWeR Book Bags, 6/16/20.
Saturday by Oge Mora. Persented by Farmer Carol Bontekoe, New Dawn Fields, 2/18/20.
Bob Ross and Peapod Squirrel by Robb Pearlman. Presented by Joe Tobin, SEEDS After School program with Benzie Central Middle Schoolers, 2/11/20.
Bigger Words For Little Geniuses by Susan Patterson. Presented by Amanda Mclaren, Benzonia Public Library Remembering Benzie Project, 2/4/20.
Snow Much Fun by Nancy Siscoe. Presented by Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, 1/21/20.
Bunny's Book Club Goes To School by Annie Silvestro. Presented by Kay E. Leers, Remain In Touch, 1/14/20.
Vroom! by Barbara McClintock. Presented by Reverend Patty Higgins, Habitat for humanity Benzie County, 1/7/20.

Benzie Sunrise Rotary books donated to Benzonia public Library 2019
  • A Big Bed for Little Snow by Grace Lin. Presented by Judy Harnish, Cass Community Social Services, 12/17/19.
  • Dandy by Amy Dyckman. Presented by Shenandoah Chefalo, author of Garbage Bag Suitcase, 11/19/19.
  • Small In The City by Sidney Smith. Presented by Kandi McKenzie, Benzie Area Youth Initiative, 11/5/19.
  • The Scare Crow by Beth Ferry. Presented by Phil and cindy Cook, Mrs. Mullen's closet, 10/29/19.
  • Dear Boy by Paris Rosenthal. Presented by Amanda Elliott, Child and Family Services NW MI, 10/15/19.
  • Here And Now by Julia Denos. Presented by John Wemlinger, local author of Before the Snow Flies, addressed the national epidemic of suicide, 10/8/19.
  • The Little Green Girl by Lisa Anchin. Presented by Troy DeShando, Michigan Legacy Art Park, 9/17/19.
  • Camp Tiger by Susan Choi. Presented by David Thomas, Rotary District #6260 Governor, 9/10/19.
  • The Pout-Pout Fish Cleans Up The Ocean by Deborah Diesen. Presented by Edward Hoogterp, Benzie County Drain Commissioner, 9/3/19.
  • Arr, Mustache Baby! by Bridget Heos. Presented by Alline Beutler, Justice For Our Neighbors, 8/20/19.
  • The Pigeon Has To Go To School by Mo Willems. Presented by Karen Emerson, NMCAA , 8/13/19.
  • The Important Thing About Margaret Wise Brown by Mac Barnett. Presented by Mercedes Michalowski, Oliver Art Center, 8/6/19.
  • My Teacher Is A Robot, Jeffrey Brown. Presented by Amy Somero and Susan Hammon, Educational Eperience in Peru, 7/30/19.
  • Power Up, Seth Fishman. Presented by Ranae McCauley, United Way of Northwest MI, 7/23/19.
  • Perfect, Max Amato. Presented by Marty Mante & RoseFosdick, Betsie Valley Community Center, 7/16/19.
  • Lambslide, Ann Patchett. Presented by Jennifer Berkey, MS, MSU Extension District 3, 7/9/19.
  • Little Guys, Vera Brosgol. Presented by David G. Penney, Amateur Astrophysicist., 7/2/19.
  • Home Is A Window, Stephanie Ledyard. Presented by Kay Bond, Valerie Gerhart, and Jason Reed, Advocates for Benzie County, 6/11/19.
  • Hey, Water!, Antionette Protis. Presented by Ashley Darga, Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District, 5/21/19.
  • Say Something, Peter Reynolds. In honor of new members: Tia Cooley, Jim Drubert, and David Oellerich, 5/14/19.
  • Panda Problem, Deborah Underwood. Presented by Mark Lagerwey, MAT2 Mechatronics Program at Baker College-Cadillac, 5/7/19.
  • Because, Mo Willems. Presented by Brent Boerema, TBAISD Career-Tech Center, 4/30/19.
  • ​Another, Christian Robinson. Presented by Allan O'Shea, Contractors Building Supply, 4/23/19.
  • The Frog Book, Steve Jenkins and Robin Page. Presented by Dani Havath, Stigma Busters, 4/16/19.
  • My Heart, Corinna Luyken. Presented by Josh Stoltz, Grow Benzie, 4/9/19.
  • ​Planting Stories, Anika Aldamuy Denise. Presented by Amanda McLaren, Benzonia Public Library, 4/2/19.
  • The Cars And Trucks Book, Todd Parr. Presented by Kimmee Wenkel, COGnition Discovery and Science Center, 3/26/19.
  • All You Need Is Love, John Lennon.  Presented by Payton Moore, Medical Mission to Cambodia, 3/19/19.
  • The Good Egg, Jory John. Presented by Chad Van Tol, Cold Creek Farm, 3/5/19.
  • Remarkably You, Pat Miller. Presented by Bob Eichenlaub, Citizens' Climate Lobby, 2/26/19.
  • Tomorrow Is Waiting,   Kiley Frank. Presented by Carol Bontekoe, Appalachian Trail Through Hike, 2/19/19.
  • The Skydiving Beavers, A True Tale, Susan Wood.  ​Presented by Carissa Savage, Lost Lake Farms 2/5/19.
A Big Bed for Little Snow by Grace Lin. Presented by Judy Harnish, Cass Community Social Services, 12/17/19.
Dandy by Amy Dyckman. Presented by Shenandoah Chefalo, author of Garbage Bag Suitcase, 11/19/19.
Small In The City by Sidney Smith. Presented by Kandi McKenzie, Benzie Area Youth Initiative, 11/5/19.
The Scare Crow by Beth Ferry. Presented by Phil and cindy Cook, Mrs. Mullen's closet, 10/29/19.
Dear Boy by Paris Rosenthal. Presented by Amanda Elliott, Child and Family Services NW MI, 10/15/19.
Here And Now by Julia Denos. Presented by John Wemlinger, local author of Before the Snow Flies, addressed the national epidemic of suicide, 10/8/19.
The Little Green Girl, by Lisa Anchin. Presented by Troy DeShando, Michigan Legacy Art Park, 9/17/19.
Camp Tiger by Susan Choi. Presented by David Thomas, Rotary District #6260 Governor, 9/10/19.
The Pout-Pout Fish Cleans Up The Ocean by Deborah Diesen. Presented by Edward Hoogterp, Benzie County Drain Commissioner, 9/3/19.
Arr, Mustache Baby! by Bridget Heos. Presented by Alline Beutler, Justice For Our Neighbors, 8/20/19.
The Pigeon Has To Go To School by Mo Willems. Presented by Karen Emerson, NMCAA , 8/13/19.
The Important Thing About Margaret Wise Brown by Mac Barnett. Presented by Mercedes Michalowski, Oliver Art Center, 8/6/19.
My Teacher Is A Robot, Jeffrey Brown. Presented by Amy Somero and Susan Hammon, Educational Eperience in Peru, 7/30/19.
Power Up, Seth Fishman. Presented by Ranae McCauley, United Way of Northwest MI, 7/23/19.
Perfect, Max Amato. Presented by Marty Mante & RoseFosdick, Betsie Valley Community Center, 7/16/19.
Lambslide, Ann Patchett. Presented by Jennifer Berkey, MS, MSU Extension District 3, 7/9/19.
Little Guys, Vera Brosgol. Presented by David G. Penney, Amateur Astrophysicist., 7/2/19.
Home Is A Window, Stephanie Ledyard. Presented by Kay Bond, Valerie Gerhart, and Jason Reed, Advocates for Benzie County, 6/11/19.
Hey, Water!, Antionette Protis. Presented by Ashley Darga, Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District. 5/21/19.
Say Something, Peter Reynolds. In honor of new members: Tia Cooley, Jim Drubert, and David Oellerich. 5/14/19.
Panda Problem, Deborah Underwood. Presented by Mark Lagerwey, MAT2 Mechatronics Program at Baker College-Cadillac. 5/7/19.
Because, Mo Willems. Presented by Brent Boerema, TBAISD Career-Tech Center. 4/30/19.
Another, Christian Robinson. Presented by Allan O'Shea, Contractors Building Supply. 4/23/19.
The Frog Book, Steve Jenkins and Robin Page. Presented by Dani Havath, Stigma Busters, 4/16/19.
My Heart, Corinna Luyken. Presented by Josh Stoltz, Grow Benzie, 4/9/19.
Presented by Amanda McLaren, Benzonia Public Library, 4/2/19.
Presented by Kimmee Wenkel, COGnition Discovery and Science Center, 3/26/19.
Presented by Payton Moore, Medical Mission to Cambodia, 3/19/19.
Presented by Chad Van Tol, Cold Creek Farm, 3/5/19.
Presented by Bob Eichenlaub, Citizens' Climate Lobby, 2/26/19.
Presented by Carol Bontekoe, Applacian Trail Through Hike, 2/19/19
Presented by Carissa Savage, Lost Lake Farm. 2/5/19
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