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Library Services:
  • Library Catalog 
  • ​Kids' Catalog
  • ​OverDrive Up North Digital Collection  
  • Mich eLibrary Resources (MeL)
  • Search the Web 
  • ​Talking Book Library
Program Links:
  • U-M Photo Clinic, Sept. 22, 2018 
Community:
  • Benzie Area Christian Neighbors (BACN)
  • Benzie Bus
  • Benzie County Area Website Directory 
  • Benzie County Central Schools 
  • Benzie County Chamber of Commerce 
  • Benzie County Community Chorus
  • Benzie County Senior Resources-Gathering Place Senior Center 
  • Benzie County Government Center
  • Benzie County Visitors Bureau 
  • Benzonia Township
  • ​COGNiTiON Science and Discovery Center
  • County Offices by State (countyoffice.org)
  • ​Crystal Lake Community Business Association (CLCBA) 
  • Grow Benzie
  • ​Interlochen Public Radio
  • Mills Community House Association
  • ​Village of Benzonia
Genealogy and Local History
  • Benzie Area Genealogical Society (BAGS)  
  • ​Benzie Area Historical Museum 
  • Benzie County Cemetery Index and Tombstone Project 
  • Benzie County Historic newspapers—Digitized 
  • Benzie County Loggin Tapes -Overlease Collection
  • Benzie County Newspaper Index - MI Gen Web Archives
  • Ellis Island Passenger Records Search 
  • Find A Grave 
  • Traverse City Record Eagle—Obituaries 
Books and Reading
  • Fantastic Fiction 
  • New York Times Best Sellers 
  • NPR Books 
  • Reading Group Choices 
Just For Kids
  • Awesome Library 
  • Homework Helper 
  • Primary Games-Name That State 
  • K-12 Connect-Grand Valley State: Free virtual tutoring services are available to students throughout the state of Michigan.
Federal Student Aid Resources
  • ​Federal Student Aid Resources
  • Financial Aid Tool Kit
Tax Forms and Information
Federal:  
  • View and Download forms 
  • Order forms to be delivered by mail
  • Call to order forms 800-829-3375
Michigan: 
  • View and Download Forms 
Both Federal & Michigan:  
  • E-File for Free 
Employment:  Looking for Work? 
Follow these easy steps!
  1. Email Address:  To begin your job search, you will need an email address. If you don't already have one, you will need to create one. AOL, Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo are a few of many companies that offer free email.
  2. Register or file a claim at the Unemployment Insurance Agency. 
  3. Begin Your Job Search  Visit the Pure Michigan Talent Connect site and create a resume. 
  4. Veteran? Check out the Veterans Benefits site.  

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Absent voter ballot application period begins,Voters encouraged to apply at Michigan.gov/Vote, return ballots early.
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What is the 2020 Census?
The 2020 Census counts every person living in the 50 states, District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories. The count is mandated by the Constitution and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, a nonpartisan...
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Activities and Events:

  • Curbside Pick-up
  • Online Pre-school Storytime with Miss Desiree
  • ​PoWeR Book Bags at BPL
  • Face Masks by Repurposeful Librarians

January 2021
Fridays: Online Pre-school Storytime with Miss Desiree


February 2021
10 Trustees Meeting- Online
Fridays: Online Pre-school Storytime with Miss Desiree

Calendar of Events

About Us:

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

Services:

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Benzie County Logging Tapes
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:
Library Service Curbside Only
Monday 11-2
Tuesday, 2-5
Wednesday 4-7
Thursday, 2-5
Friday 11-2
      
Building access by appointment only until further notice. 

Please place all returns in drop box. WiFi available 24-7.



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