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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:
  • Michigan Activity Pass (MAP)
  • Michigan Learning Channel
  • 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:

October 2023
  5 Friends of BPL meeting
18 Trustee Meeting

MUSEUM ON MAIN STREET EXHIBIT
Details including locations  on our Museum on Mainstreet Programs Page>


14 Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
15 SUDS and Civilization
18 Royal Honeybee Tour
20 Making and Repurposing at the Fiber Shed
25 Archangel Tree School
25 Michigan Heritage Home Workshop
26 Origin of Archangle Ancient Tree Archive
28 Zonta Sewing Bee: Matsectomy pillows
28 Kids Craft Fest
29 Thompsonville: Past and Future

November 2023
  3 Holiday Book, Puzzle and Craft Sale
  4 Holiday Book, Puzzle and Craft Sale

MUSEUM ON MAIN STREET EXHIBIT
Details including locations  on our Museum on Mainstreet Programs Page>


 2  From Plant Nursery to Community Center
 5 VR and STEM play
10 Making and Repurposing at the Fiber Shed
11 Gyotaku Fish Printing
12 Benzonia Maker Fest 2023
15 40 Years of Neighbors Helping Neighbors
16 Treat and Tour
17 Planetarium: Tour the solar system
18 Scandinavian Star and Iris Folding Workshop
22 CLOSE AT 4:00 pm
23  CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
24 Festival of Trees
25 Festival of Trees
25 FINAL DAY OF SMITHSONIAN EXHIBIT

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:

Picture
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
​MeL Interlibrary Loan
Mentor Program
​Mich eLibrary
Newspaper Archives
Remembering Benzie: An Oral History Project
Transparent Language
Up North Digital Collection-Overdrive
WiFi 24/7
YouTube Channel for BPL

Resources:

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  EXCLUDING 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
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Drawing of Mills Community House
by Ruth Forrest, Beulah, MI
Photo used under Creative Commons from Steren México