Benzonia Public Library - Serving all of Benzie County, Michigan.
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What We Can
Do For You.

Books - Large Print Books
Audiobooks -DVDs
Young Adult - Children's 
MelCat Interlibrary Loan
OverDrive Up North Digital Collection
Public computers - Early Learning Station
WiFi Access 24/7

OVERDRIVE

Library Services


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Library Catalog and Kids' Catalog
Curbside Pick-up available. The building remains closed until further notice. A library card is necessary to borrow materials. Your current BPL account will work for Curbside Pick-up. No account? See details below to sign up for an account.
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New Account Policy Agreement
When signing up for an account at Benzonia Public Library patrons are required to agree to our New Account Policy Agreement.
New Account Policy

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​NEW ACCOUNTS:
Don’t have an account at Benzonia Public Library?
( If you currently 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.
 
*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

NOTE: If you recently received a Digital Card, you can upgrade to full services by emailing a copy of your driver’s license* to benzonialibraryconnect@gmail.com. We’ll let you know as soon as your account is updated, your account number will remain the same.
New Account Policy
Sign Up for New Account

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Curbside at BPL
We are pleased to announce you can now check out materials at BPL without leaving your car. Details on our Curbside Page>


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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.
Read more on our Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Page>

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Keeping you Connected
Computers, Internet, WiFi 24/7, Early Literacy Station plus Copies and faxes
Read more on our computers page>
Read our Internet Policy>

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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).
Read more on our MeL page>

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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.
​Read more on our RB Digital Page>

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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:  http://wmlpmi.rbdigital.com/service-details/education/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>

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Up North Digital Collection- 
Overdrive
In 2014 we expanded our services with eBooks, audiobooks, and video available to download on personal devices.  
​Read more on our OverDrive page>

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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  


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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.   
Read more on our Listening Clarity Technology Page>

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​Benzie County Logging Tapes - Overlease collection

Complete collection of Benzonia logger audio interview tapes collected by William and Edith Overlease. Read more on our Benzie County Logging Tapes Page>

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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> 
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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
Visit our Donation Info. Page>

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Benzonia Public Library
Drawing of Mills Community House 
by Ruth Forrest, Beulah, MI
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