Friends of BPL Meeting 
1st Thursday at 6:00 pm
Alternate months
October 5th, and December 7th
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 email friendsbenzonialibrary@gmail.com, or call 231-882-4111.
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Friends of BPL 
​Fundraising Schedule
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​ONGOING FUNDRAISING EFFORTS:
​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: Not set for 2024
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>
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.
A link to PayPal donate button (yes you can use a credit card instead) 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:
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
  • Provide tech equipment and support as needed
  • 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: The Repurposeful Librarians have  been creating craft items to sell.

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
Nicole St. Laurent, 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.

More About the Friends

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.