Donations: A Wonderful Way to Support the Library

Make an online donation to 
the Friends of BPL 
using PayPal Secure Checkout.
Just click on the DONATE button
which takes you to our PayPal site where 
you have the option of using a credit card  
​OR your PayPal account.
Thank You 
for your generosity!
Click here to visit the Friends of BPL Letter of Appeal Page to find out more about what we do.
Of course we prefer that you
​support local businesses.
However, if you shop online we want you to know that Amazon donates when you shop at smile.amazon.com. 
Support
Friends of Benzonia
Public Library. 
When you shop at smile.amazon.com
Amazon donates.
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Friends of Benzonia Public Library
Please make checks payable to Friends of BPL.
Donations with no designation or restrictions will be utilized where most needed.  You may also choose to restrict your donation for specific ongoing programs, activities, or projects.   "THANK YOU" for your support.
The Friends of BPL are 501(c)(3) organizations & 
contributions are tax deductible to the limit of the law when no goods or services are provided in conjunction with the gift. 
Benzonia Public Library
Please make checks payable to Benzonia Public Library.
Donations with no designation or restrictions will be utilized where most needed.  You may also choose to restrict your donation for specific ongoing programs or projects.   

Gifts of money, real property, and/or stock will be accepted if conditions attached thereto are acceptable to the Library Board of Trustees.
Charitable contributions to governmental units are tax deductible under Section 170(c)(I) of the IRS Code if made for a public purpose and no goods or services are provided in conjunction with the gift.

Donation Criteria:

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.
Please call 231-383-3597
to schedule or
​if you have questions.

We are only able to accept
items in excellent condition.  
Excellent condition 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.

Donating Books, DVDs, CDs, and Puzzles:

Click here to print book donation criteria>
Excellent condition means something ​you’d be proud to give to a friend.
BOOKS:   
  • Excellent condition
  • No rips, tears, missing pages
  • Binding in good condition
  • Clean- No stains
  • No mold, mildew or musty smell
  • Must have cover
  • ​Fiction mush have dust jacket
JIGSAW PUZZLES: 
  • In excellent condition
  • All pieces included
  • Boxes intact
  • Clean
  • No mildew or musty odor
DVD's & CD's:   
  • Professional only -no copies
  • All DVD's intact
  • Good working order
  • Case in good condition
ITEMS  NOT ACCEPTED:
  • Magazines or booklets
  • Readers Digest Condensed books
  • National Geographic books or mags
  • Time Life books
  • Encyclopedias
  • Textbooks
  • Medical books over 4 years old
  • VHS or Cassette tapes