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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 or by appointment in the library.  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:

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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​Donations-Books and puzzles.
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Benzie County Logging Tapes
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Endowment Fund
Ice Skate Lending
Library of Things
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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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