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Donating Books, Puzzles, DVDs etc.

Donations: A Wonderful Way to Support the Library

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The Friends of Benzonia Public Library
are happy to accept donations
which meet the criteria listed. 

Donations up to 2 bags or boxes,
​may be dropped during
​regular business hours at:

Benzonia Public Library,
891 Michigan Ave., Benzonia. 
DO NOT leave outside or in lobby. 

LARGER DONATIONS MUST
BE SCHEDULED.
Call 231-383-3597
to schedule or
​if you have questions.


We are only able to accept
items in like new condition.  
This means something you’d be
​proud to give to a friend. 

Items that do not meet our
donation criteria may be refused.

"THANK YOU" for your
​support and generosity.




Criteria for Donating Books, DVDs, and Puzzles:
Like New condition means something ​you’d be proud to give to a friend.​


BOOKS:   
  • LESS than 20 years old 
  • Like New condition
  • No rips, tears, missing pages
  • Binding in good condition
  • Cover intact
  • Clean- No stains
  • No mold, mildew or musty smell
  • No underlining or highlighting
  • ​Fiction mush have dust jacket
JIGSAW PUZZLES: 
  • In excellent condition
  • All pieces included
  • Boxes intact
  • Clean
  • No mildew or musty odor
DVD's:   
  • Professional only -no copies
  • All DVD's intact
  • Good working order
  • Case in good condition
ITEMS  NOT ACCEPTED:
  • Magazines or booklets
  • Spiral bound items
  • Cookbooks
  • Readers Digest Condensed books
  • National Geographic books or mags
  • Time Life books
  • Encyclopedias
  • Textbooks
  • Medical books over 4 years old
  • VHS, Cassette tapes, or CD's
  • Items not meeting criteria
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Activities and Events:

December 2019
  9 Computer Help Desk with Dustin 
​  ​9 Marvelous Art with Mrs. McLaren
​10 Knitting Group ​​
​​12 Trustee Meeting
​13 Story Time with Miss Désirée 
14 
Holiday Party 
14 Community Story Gathering
 
16 
Computer Help Desk with Dustin ​
17 Knitting Group ​​
20 Story Time with Miss Désirée 
24 CLOSED CHRISTMAS EVE 
25 CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY
31 CLOSED NEW YEAR'S EVE ​

​January 2020
  1 CLOSED NEW YEAR'S DAY ​

Calendar of Events

About Us:

Annual Report 2018
Board of Trustees
Contributions & donations
Donations- Money
​Donations-Books, puzzles, DVDs, etc.
Friends of BPL
History
Hours-Service & Holiday
Location and map
Newsletters
Volunteer Opportunities

Services:

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Catalog -Library
Catalog -Kids'
​Computers and Internet
Copies & Faxes
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Listening Clarity Devices
​MeL Interlibrary Loan
Mentor Program
​Mich eLibrary
Newspaper Archives
OverDrive
RB Digital
Remembering Benzie: An Oral History Project
​Talking Book Library​
Transparent Language
Up North Digital Collection
WiFi 24/7

Resources:

Benzonia Area Happenings
Books and Reading
Community Information
Genealogical Research
MeL Interlibrary Loan
Mich eLibrary Databases
Logging Audio Tapes
​OverDrive-Up North Digital

Contact Us:

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

HOURS:
Monday, Wednesday 10-7
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10-5
Saturday 10-3

Sunday Closed


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