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Friends of Benzonia
Public Library

Lending a hand to provide the little and not so little extras for the Library.
That's What Friends Are For.

JOIN THE FRIENDS

Friends of BPL Meeting 
Annual Meeting 4:30pm
followed by Regular Board Meeting
1st Thursday at 4:30 pm
Alternate months (No December meeting)
February 2, 2023

Benzonia Public Library
891 Michigan Ave., Benzonia MI  
​Link to Google Map>   
  
Please join us for as we fund creative ways to promote and raise funds to support Benzonia Public Library. Everyone is welcome to attend our board meetings.  ​Please join us, we value your input.

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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.

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Friends of BPL 
​Fundraising Schedule

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​ONGOING FUNDRAISING EFFORTS:
  • Letter of Appeal by Friends of BPL
  • Donations-direct and Friends memberships
  • Smile.Amazon.com
  • Book and Puzzle Sales
  • Repurposeful Librarians Craft Sales 

​Visit our ACTIVITIES ​page for details as dates get closer>​
  • ​Holiday Book Sale and Craft Shoppe, Firday and Saturday, November 3rd and 4th, 2023
  • Used Book Sale:Date not set for 2023
Support
Friends of Benzonia

Public Library. 
When you shop at smile.amazon.com
Amazon donates.
smile.amazon.com
Click here for details about the Amazon Smile program>
LETTER OF APPEAL
The Friends of BPL are delighted with the positive response to our annual appeal. Your generosity and support help support the Benzonia Public Library in so many ways. THANK YOU!

Visit our Letter of Appeal Page for details and donation options>

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​Used Book and Puzzle Sale
DATE NOT SET FOR 2023

Benzonia Public Library
Mills Community House-Lower Level
​891 Michigan Ave. (US-31), Benzonia MI  
​
Link to Google Map>   
 
 
Excellent Selection! Great prices!
Proceeds benefit  Benzonia Public Library.
Sponsored by Friends of BPL.
 
The Friends of BPL accept donations of  jigsaw puzzles (with all the pieces) & books (less than 10 years old).
All items must be in excellent condition. Donation criteria available at BPL & benzonialibrary.org/donating-books-and-puzzles

Up to 2 bags ​may be dropped off at the library during ​regular business hours. DO NOT leave outside or in lobby. 
Call 231-383-3597 to inquire about larger donations.

 Donation criteria> 


Friends of BPL Membership
Your dues & donations help enhance a variety of library needs. Many library improvements, materials, programs, & services would not be possible without the support of our Friends!  Read more about what we do at the bottom of this page.

Join or renew your membership now for 2021.
A link to PayPal donate button will be available after you submit the form or you can mail a check.
Please encourage your friends and neighbors to join us.

Friends of BPL Donations
Payment of dues and/or donations are accepted via PayPal. If you would like to contribute, but don't want to be a member just click on the Donate button
shown below or make checks payable to Friends of BPL and mail to PO Box 445, Benzonia, MI 49616.

Please include your name and address
so we can send a thank you letter.  
"THANK YOU" for your support.

Friends of Benzonia Public Library
PO Box 445
Benzonia, MI 49616

The Friends of BPL are a 501(c)(3) organization, Tax ID (EIN): 56-2542168. Contributions are tax deductible to the ​limit of the law when no goods or services are provided in conjunction with the gift. 
Click here to visit the Friends of BPL Letter of Appeal Page 2019 to find out more about what we do.
2020 information will be coming soon.


How You Can Help:
Membership dues, donations, and fundraising proceeds help support a variety of Library programs & services.  
Ways you can assist:
  • Join the Friends
  • ​Donate excellent quality used books, and jigsaw puzzles.  Excellent quality means something you’d be proud to give to a friend. 
  • Donate other supplies and craft items. Call BPL to ask 1st
  • Volunteer to help with fundraising activities
  • Volunteer to help with library programs
  • Attend Friends Board meetings
  • Become a Friends Board Member
What We Do:
In recent years Friends contributions have helped the Library:
  • Fund Overdrive Digital Services
  • Purchase new materials for the collection
  • Support Summer Reading Program
  • Host Family Friendly Holiday Party
  • Fund author presentations and other special programs
  • Enhance craft programs
  • Purchase archival supplies for historical collection
  • Buy computers and a receipt printer
  • Matching funds to obtain grants for children’s books and computers
  • Help purchase Early Literacy Station for the Children’s room
  • Print newsletters
  • Pay for other needed items
How We Do It:
Friends raise money for the Library in a variety of fun and creative ways including:
  • Used Book Sale​  
  • ​Corner Book Shoppe
  • ​Used Jigsaw Puzzle Sale
  • Holiday Book Sale 
The Repurposeful Librarians have also been creating and selling craft items to raise additional funds.

In the past we've also held:
  • Ice cream Socials
  • ​Murder Mystery Events
  • Quilt Raffles  
  • Strawberry Socials​
Friends of Benzonia Public Library are a 501(c)(3) organization,  Tax ID (EIN): 56-2542168.
Contributions are deductible within the limit of the law.
Memberships are for January-December. Dues received during Sept.-Dec. apply to the following calendar year.

Friends Board Members
Roger Dewey, President 
 Flint Watt, Vice President
 Kathy Johnson, Secretary
 Michelle Leines, Treasurer
Ruth Catton, Director
Jimmy McLaren, Director
Michael Hughes, Director

Friends Board Meetings
Board meetings are held at 
4:30 pm on  the 1st Thursday,
​alternate months at the 

Benzonia Public Library.

Everyone is welcome to attend our board meetings.  Please join us, we value your input.

The Friends of Michigan Libraries newsletters are available online.
Click here to read current and past ​FOML issues. 

More About the Friends

Book Sales: Information and dates for our Book sales.  Read more>
Jigsaw Puzzle Sale: Information and dates for our Jigsaw Puzzle Sale.  Read more>
Membership: Join or renew your membership... Membership application>
Mural Cards: Featuring images from the Children's Room mural by Glenn Wolff. Read more> 
Repurposeful Librarians:  How your crafty librarians are raising money for the Friends.  Read more> 

The Friends of BPL "Thank You" for ​supporting our fundraising events. 
JOIN OUR MAILING LIST!

Activities and Events:

February 2023
  2 Friends of BPL Annual Meeting
  3 Story Time with Miss Anne
10 Story Time with Miss Anne
15 Trustee Meeting
17 Story Time with Miss Anne
24 Story Time with Miss Anne

March 2023
  3 Story Time with Miss Anne
10 Story Time with Miss Anne
15 Trustee Meeting
17 Story Time with Miss Anne
24 Story Time with Miss Anne
24 Story Time with Miss Anne

Calendar of Events

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About Us:

Annual Reports
Board of Trustees
Contributions & donations
Donations- Money
​Donations-Books and puzzles.
Friends of BPL
History
Hours-Service & Holiday
Location and map
Minutes and Agendas
Newsletters

Services:

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Benzie County Logging Tapes
Catalog -Library
Catalog -Kids'
​Computers and Internet
Copies & Faxes
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Endowment Fund
Ice Skate Lending
Library of Things
Listening Clarity Devices
​MeL Interlibrary Loan
Mentor Program
​Mich eLibrary
Newspaper Archives
Remembering Benzie: An Oral History Project
​Talking Book Library​
Transparent Language
Up North Digital Collection-Overdrive
WiFi 24/7
YouTube Channel for BPL

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
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  EXCEPT 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
Visit our Donation Info. Page>


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Drawing of Mills Community House
by Ruth Forrest, Beulah, MI