Library Services

Catalog
The library is open to the public six days per week beginning at 10 a.m. A library card is necessary to borrow materials, and everyone with a home address is eligible.  
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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a program that provides free, high-quality books mailed monthly to a child from birth to his/her 5th birthday.
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Keeping you Connected
Computers, Internet, WiFi 24/7, Early Literacy Station plus Copies and faxes
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Mich eLibrary (MeL): Resources and Interlibrary Loans
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 & other materials of interest. 
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).
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RB Digital - AUDIO BOOKS
The Mid-Michigan Library League (BPL is a proud member!) is providing access to RBDigital's collection of over 35,000 downloadable audiobooks. To access this collection, visit www.wmlpmi.rbdigital.com.
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Talking Book Library
Benzonia Public Library has applications for this wonderful service offered by TADL.  You do not need to be legally blind to use the services. If standard print has become difficult to read for you, a friend, or family member, please call 1-877-931-8558.  Read more on our Talking Book Library Page>
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Transparent Language
Transparent Language- Online Language Learning Resource
The Mid-Michigan Library League (BPL is a proud member!) is providing access to Transparent Language Online. It will use the same account that you created for RB Drigital, but you will not use the same application.  To use Transparent Language, go to the website:   https://www.rbdigital.com/westmichiganmi/service/transparent_language .In the upper right corner of the page, find “GO MOBILE” and you will be prompted via a pop-up window:                            Read more on our RB Digital Page>
Up North Digital Collection- 
Overdrive
In 2014 we expanded our services with eBooks, audiobooks, and video available to download on personal devices.  
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Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) "Check Out Michigan"
Discover hundreds of Michigan's cultural destinations and natural attractions with your Michigan library card! You can "check out" FREE or discounted admission passes (or other exclusive offers) to hundreds of Michigan state parks, campgrounds, museums, trails, arts & cultural destinations, seven National Park Service venues, and more. For passes, brochures, and information visit:
 www.michiganactivitypass.info  
Listen with Heightened Clarity and Ease at BPL Programs!
With a recent investment in listening clarity technology, we are excited to better serve folks who experience frustration due to hearing loss or challenging acoustics at BPL events.   
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Research
The library has bound, print issues of the Benzie Banner/Record Patriot dating back to 1888.  Benzie County Plat books and cemetery indexes, along with tombstone photographs are also available to use.  The Michigan Room houses the Bruce Catton collection...  Read more on our research page>