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Corner Book Shoppe and Book Sales


​Used Book and Puzzle Sale
Saturday, July 29, 2023

Benzonia Public Library
Mills Community House-Lower Level
​891 Michigan Ave. (US-31), Benzonia MI  
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Link to Google Map>   
 
 
Discover Your Next Treasure!
Proceeds benefit  Benzonia Public Library.
Sponsored by Friends of BPL.
 
The Friends of BPL accept donations of  jigsaw puzzles (with all the pieces) & books in excellent condition.
All items must be in excellent condition.

Up to 2 bags ​may be given to staff at the front desk in the library during ​regular business hours. DO NOT leave outside or in lobby. 

 Donation criteria> 
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CORNER BOOK SHOPPE
Offering for sale a large selection of excellent quality
used books and jigsaw puzzles.

Purchases may be made during regular library hours.

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Your contributions are ​greatly appreciated.
Generous donations of BOOKS and JIGSAW PUZZLES make these fundraisers possible.  
​Donations help fund programs and activities at BPL. 

Criteria for Donating Books and Puzzles
Read about our donation criteria>


Corner Book Shoppe
Gently used items looking for a home.  

Stop in often as you never know what treasures you'll find, items are added regularly. 

Friends of BPL 
​Fundraising Schedule

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​Visit our ACTIVITIES ​page for details as dates get closer>​
  • ​Holiday Book and Puzzle Sale scheduled for  Friday & Saturday, Nov. 3rd and 4th​, 2023
  • NO Summer book sale scheduled for 2023
ONGOING FUNDRAISING EFFORTS:
  • Mural Cards
  • Letter of Appeal by Friends of BPL
  • Donations-direct and Friends memberships
  • Corner Book and Puzzle Shoppe
  • Repurposeful Librarians Craft Sales 

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​Holiday Book, Puzzle, and
​Craft Shoppe 2023

Friday, November 3rd 10am-6pm
Saturday, November 4th 10am-2pm 
Benzonia Public Library
891 Michigan Ave. (US-31), 
Benzonia MI  Link to Google Map>   
 

Quality books and jigsaw puzzles plus unique crafts by the Repurposeful Librarians. A great way to purchase special gifts and ornaments.
Thank You in advance for your purchases. ​​
Proceeds benefit BPL. 

For information visit  email benzonialibraryconnect@gmail.com, or call 231-882-4111.


The Friends of Benzonia Public Library "Thank You" for supporting our fundraising events.

Thank You to Our Volunteers 
Our volunteers are amazing, hard working, and greatly appreciated.  
Throughout the year they log over 300 hours to sort, organize, set up, and sell the books at our Summer and Holiday Used Book Sales.  
This event would not be possible without these 
dedicated and hard working volunteers.
We also Thank everyone who attended our Book Sales helping the 
Friends of BPL raise money for BPL.
JOIN OUR MAILING LIST!

Activities and Events:


December 2023
  1  Pre-school Story Time with Miss Anne
  7  Friends of BPL meeting
  8  Pre-school Story Time with Miss Anne
  9 Holiday Party
15  Pre-school Story Time with Miss Anne
20 Trustees Meeting
25 CLOSED for Christmas
26 CLOSED for Christmas

  1 CLOSED for New Years Holiday
  2 CLOSED for New Years holiday


Calendar of Events

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About Us:

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Contact Us:

231-882-4111
benzonialibraryconnect@gmail.com
891 Michigan Ave. (US-31)
P.O. Box 445
Benzonia, MI 49616-0445

HOURS: 
​Monday-Friday, 10 am-6 pm
Saturday, 10 am-2 pm
Sunday, Closed

WiFi available 24-7
 
Drop box is available for returns  EXCLUDING STEM Kits, Library of Things Equipment, and Ice Skates. 


Donations: 
​​Friends of Benzonia Public Library
PO Box 445, Benzonia, MI 49616
501(c)(3) organization

Tax ID (EIN): 56-2542168
​Benzonia Public Library
PO Box 445, Benzonia, MI 49616
Section 170(c)(I) Governmental  Unit
Tax ID (EIN): 38-2493013
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Drawing of Mills Community House
by Ruth Forrest, Beulah, MI