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New Accounts at BPL


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​NEW ACCOUNTS:
Don’t have an account at Benzonia Public Library?

(If you have an account at BPL it will work for Curbside Pick-up).

No account? No problem, you can now apply online for a card that allows borrowing privileges at the library. You'll have access to BPL materials with our curbside Pick-up. Benzie County residents and landowners will also have access to e-books and other electronic resources as soon as the account is activated. In library access will be available once BPL can safely reopen.
 
Fill out the online application and upload a copy of your driver’s license*. You'll also have to agree to the new account policy shown below.
 
*If your driver’s license doesn’t show your local address, we can discuss other options for proving local address. Questions? Email benzonialibraryconnect@gmail.com


Sign Up for New Account

I agree to abide by borrowing policies outlined below and to pay promptly all fines charged against me for the damage or loss of borrowed library materials.  I will give immediate notice of any change of address or contact information.  Please read carefully before agreeing.

 I understand that my contact information may be used by the Library to contact me regarding Library activities and events. 
  
The Benzonia Public Library is pleased to provide library services and borrowing privileges to area residents and visitors.  In order to provide the best selection of materials for our many users, the library is conscientious about due dates.  The loan period for most items is 3 weeks. We offer renewal by telephone or in person.  If you have Internet access, you may also set up an account from the Catalog link on our web site www.benzonialibrary.org and renew books online.  As long as there is no one waiting for the item you are renewing, you will be able to extend the loan period and keep the book for an additional 3 weeks.
 
Overdue fees are $.10/ day.  In addition, you will be charged $.50 per mailing if the library needs to notify you by mail to remind you that you have items that are two or more weeks overdue. 
 
There is a drop box by the elevator entrance.  Items may be returned there regardless of the library’s open hours. 
 
Keeping materials that belong to the library is a violation of Michigan Compiled Law (MCL750.391).  Borrowers will be charged for replacing items that are not returned within six weeks of the due date.  The library reserves the right to put your library account into collections.
 
The staff of the Benzonia Public Library is always willing to work with you to keep both our holdings and your record accurate.  Please contact us if you think your record is inaccurate. 
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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:

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 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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