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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 
  • Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department
  • 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: 
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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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Activities and Events:

  • BPL By Appointment
  • Computer Center By Appointment
  • Curbside Pick-up
  • Online Pre-school Storytime with Miss Desiree
  • ​PoWeR Book Bags at BPL
April 2021
Fridays: Online Pre-school Storytime with Miss Desiree

May 2021
12 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:

Picture
Benzie County Logging Tapes
Catalog -Library
Catalog -Kids'
​Computers and Internet
Copies & Faxes
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Ice Skate Lending
Listening Clarity Devices
​MeL Interlibrary Loan
Mentor Program
​Mich eLibrary
Newspaper Archives
OverDrive
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 and By Appointment Only
Monday 11-2
Tuesday, 2-5
Wednesday 4-7
Thursday, 2-5
Friday 11-2
      
Building access by appointment only until further notice. 

Drop box is available for all itemsESCEPT STEM Kits and Ice Skates. 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