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Community Story Gathering at BPL


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This project was made possible in part by the
​Institute of Museum and Library Services
​LG-27-19-0151-19.

A Video message from the Remembering Benzie Interns:
Join us for holiday interviews with your family. A great way to share holiday stories, traditions, and memories with your family. December 14, 2019 from
12-2pm at the Benzonia Public Library. 
A special message ​about the
Kids Fun Day Carnival and
Community Story Gathering 
from our
​Remembering Benzie Interns

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Community Story Gathering
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Video recordings will become part of the Remembering Benzie Oral History project.
Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019
12-2 pm

Benzonia Public Library
Mills Community House-Lower Level
891 Michigan Ave. (US-31), 
Benzonia MI  Link to Google Map>   
   
Special Family Fun Activity: Stations will be set up for families to share and preserve their favorite holiday memories!  
  
Our Remembering Benzie interns will be hosting a holiday memory video workshop. They will assist families in recording interviews focused on sharing favorite holiday memories. Videos will be archived and shared on the library website and may even be featured in the Remembering Benzie movie scheduled to premiere at the Garden Theater in the spring.  Bring your family and join the fun!
 
This project was made possible in part by the ​Institute of Museum ​and Library Services ​LG-27-19-0151-19.
For information and updates  call 231-882-4111 or visit our website at www.benzonialibrary.org


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January 2021
Fridays: Online Pre-school Storytime with Miss Desiree


February 2021
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Fridays: Online Pre-school Storytime with Miss Desiree

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Benzonia, MI 49616-0445

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PO Box 445, Benzonia, MI 49616
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