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Friends of BPL Fundraising Schedule ONGOING FUNDRAISING EFFORTS:
Visit our ACTIVITIES page for details as dates get closer>
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Friends of BPL Meeting
1st Thursday each month 5:15 pm Benzonia Public Library 891 Michigan Ave., Benzonia MI Link to Google Map> In the Library Meeting Room. Everyone is welcome to attend our board meetings. Please join us, we value your input. |
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LETTER OF APPEAL
The Friends of BPL are delighted with the positive response to the 2018 letter of appeal we mailed to many of our Friends, past and present. We also included a number of local businesses and Friends of Friends who may not know the many ways we help support the Benzonia Public Library.
A huge THANK YOU to all donors for your generosity and support.
Visit our Letter of Appeal Page for details and donation options>
The Friends of BPL are delighted with the positive response to the 2018 letter of appeal we mailed to many of our Friends, past and present. We also included a number of local businesses and Friends of Friends who may not know the many ways we help support the Benzonia Public Library.
A huge THANK YOU to all donors for your generosity and support.
Visit our Letter of Appeal Page for details and donation options>
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How You Can Help:
Membership dues, donations, and fundraising proceeds help support a variety of Library programs & services. Ways you can assist:
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What We Do:
In recent years Friends contributions have helped the Library:
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How We Do It:
Friends raise money for the Library in a variety of fun and creative ways including: The Repurposeful Librarians have also been creating and selling craft items to raise additional funds. In the past we've also held:
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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.
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.
Visit our Mural Card Page>
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Friends Board Members
Roger Dewey, President Flint Watt, Vice President Kathy Johnson, Secretary Michelle Leines, Treasurer |
Friends Board Meetings
Board meetings are held at 5:15 pm on the 1st Thursday each month 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.
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>
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.
