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Michigan eLibrary (MeL)


MeL Service Now Available
 We are happy to announce the MeL Interlibrary loan service is now available. Your patience is appreciated as deliveries are taking slightly longer than usual. Pick up will be via our Curbside Service.  8/31/20

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INTERLIBRARY LOAN

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RESOURCES
The Benzonia Public Library is a member of MeLCat, a statewide library catalog that allows patrons to search and request a loan for books, audiobooks, DVDs and other materials of interest from ANY internet connection, any time of day. Requested items are delivered to the library and you will be notified your items are ready for pickup. The MeLCat site is easy to use, you just need a Benzonia Public Library card. The MeLCat catalog includes holdings of over 400 public & academic libraries. Expand your choices!  BPL currently receives MeL deliveries three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons. 

Michigan eLibrary (MeL)
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On October 1, 2018 MeL expanded to include over 80 eResources!  EBSCO will become the primary vendor and quality content will continue to be offered from Britannica, Gale, and World Book. AtoZDatabases.com will provide a business and job directory as well as a criminal background search. You will find a wealth of resources at Michigan eLibrary (MeL), including:
  • MyHeritage (genealogy resource)
  • Consumer Reports
  • An upgrade to NoveList that includes K-8 Plus and NoveList Plus (one of the most requested resources)
  • The full suite of LearningExpress Library resources including a resume builder
  • A collection of over 200,000 eBooks covering everything from K-8 to Business
  • A substantial business collection that includes case studies, SWOT analyses, DemographicsNow, and more.
  • A K-12 collection that includes access to over 25 eResources with leveled readers, magazine and journal articles, subject specific eResources in Biography, History, Literature, Poetry and Science, Opposing Viewpoints in Context, and more.
  • MeL is the Michigan eLibrary, a 24/7 online library for Michigan residents.
  • Michigan eLibrary allows you instant access to full-text articles from tens of thousands of magazines and newspapers. Databases are available for kids, adults, and on specialized topics such as car repair, practice tests and art images.
  • MeLCat allows you to order books, audio books, music, movies and other materials and have them delivered to your participating library. ​
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Activities and Events:

  • BPL By Appointment
  • Computer Center By Appointment
  • Curbside Pick-up
  • Ice Skate Lending
  • Online Pre-school Storytime with Miss Desiree
  • ​PoWeR Book Bags at BPL

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

March 2021
  4 Friends of BPL Annual Meeting-online
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Trustees Meeting- Online
21 What the Eyes don't See-virtual program

Fridays: Online Pre-school Storytime with Miss Desiree


Calendar of Events

About Us:

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​Donations-Books, puzzles, DVDs, etc.
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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 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. 

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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