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Summer Reading 2020 @BPL


As we wrap up the 2020 Summer Reading Program,
we would like to say thank you.

 
THANK YOU to all of our summer readers! You did a great job reading all summer long and embracing this challenge.
 
THANK YOU to the parents for signing up and keeping the kids connected! 
 
THANK YOU to Benzie County Central Schools for helping get the word out and encouraging participation.

BIG THANKS to the Friends of the Benzonia Public Library for sponsoring the Summer Reading Program and providing such great prizes!

This summer held many challenges, but with amazing kids, parents, Friends and community support, WE DID IT! THANK YOU!
CONGRATULATIONS to our
Ultimate Summer Read WINNERS!
Between the four of them, they recorded
38,791 minutes of reading!
Plus that’s just what they remembered to write down. THESE RESULTS WERE AMAZING.
 KEEP READING!

Drum Roll for the Winners...
Finnigan R.
Chase K.
Ava H.
Syldee B.

 
We had many entries for both the Ultimate Summer Read Challenge and the Summer Reading Challenge. The Summer Reading Challenge winners have also been notified. Congratulations to ALL of our participants.
Those of us that love reading already know,
reading IS winning!
 


A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO  DR. FIZZ AND BOOMER!
 
Thank You for sharing your adventures in the world of fantasy and helping us discover the magic of the library.
Scroll to bottom of page to watch Summer Reading video adventures with Dr. Fizz and Boomer.
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THANK YOU to our regular business sponsors for your support with past programs.
We mixed things up this year. Instead of asking these awesome business for prizes, we decided to thank them by returning the favor.  Our Summer Reading Prize winners each received  a $50.00 gift certificate to the business of their choice.
 
A huge Thank You to the Friends of BPL
who paid for these gift certificates.


A.  Papano’s Pizza-Beulah
Cherry Hut Restaurant
COGNiTION Science & Discovery Center
The Corner Toy Store
Crystal Falls Mini Golf
Crystal Mountain
East Shore Market
Friends of Benzonia Public Library
Garden Theater
Hill Top Soda Shoppe
Nugent Ace Hardware
Riverside Canoe Trips
Stormcloud Brewing Company
Ursa Major Bistro
 


Imagine your Story!
The Summer Reading Program at BPL will look a little different this year. Here are some ways that things will change… 
  • Registration will be online beginning   June 1st
  • Programs will be online, June 18-July 23.
  • Fun Summer Reading Challenges for    ages 4-7 and 8-18.
  • Ultimate Summer Read for ages 8-18.
All the details and links to register and print forms are on this page.

We are excited about a summer of fun and learning!  Please visit our website often for updates!
Register for Summer Reading
Children must be registered at BPL
to be eligible for prizes.
​ 
Picture
Artwork by Jimmy McLaren
Printable Summer Reading Forms (PDF): ​
  • ​Flyer: Programs and Challenge Info.
  • Summer Reading Challenge, age 4-7
  • Summer Reading Challenge, age 8-18
  • Ultimate Summer Read, age 8-18
  • ​​Baby Bingo, sheets, 2 per page
  • Upload Challenge Form to benzonialibraryconnect@gmail.com
  • Upload Ultimate Summer Read to benzonialibraryconnect@gmail.com

​Online Registration begins June 1st
Summer Reading Challenge: Deadline August 15
Ultimate Summer Read: Deadline August 15

Prize drawings will be after August 15!

Summer Reading Packet with bag (1 per family)
will be distributed through curbside pick-up.


​Summer Reading Challenge:
The Summer Reading Challenge begins
June 1st and runs through August 15th. 
 
Complete a Summer Reading Challenge Log for a chance to win a Grand Prize!
 
There are two (2) choices of logs: ages 4-7 and ages 8-18. These age ranges are just suggestions, feel free to pick the one you think you’ll enjoy the most.
Printable PDF forms:
  • Summer Reading Challenge, age 4-7
  • Summer Reading Challenge, age 8-18
Ten (10) Grand Prize winners will each receive a $50 Gift Certificate to a local business!
Ultimate Summer Read:
The Ultimate Summer Read begins
June 1st and runs through August 15th. 
 
An opportunity for kids ages 8-18 to win a prize and ultimate bragging rights!
 
Track all your minutes spent reading throughout the summer. You can use your own log or print ours. Just be sure to keep track of your minutes.
Printable PDF form:
  • Ultimate Summer Read, age 8-18
Our top 3 readers will each receive a $50 gift certificate, bragging rights, and the opportunity to be featured in our newsletter!

Dr. Fizz & Boomer Programs
Join us for Fantasy and Fun!
Online Broadcasts Thursdays at 3pm 
(June 18-July 23)

 
Help Dr. Fizz and Boomer discover the
magic of the library and share their adventures
as they journey through the world of fantasy.
 At 3 pm on dates listed the links for
Facebook and YouTube programs will be  available
on this page and on our Youth Page.

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 Baby Bingo @ BPL
Featuring FUN activities to 
enjoy with your little one.
For ages 0-3.
JUST FOR FUN! 
No prizes for baby bingo. 


PictureArtwork by Jimmy McLaren
Magic at the Library!  
Thursday,
June 18, 3 pm

Online Summer Reading Program

Join Dr. Fizz and Boomer as they discover the magic of the library through one of their newest inventions. One very strange book may lead to a whole summer’s worth of adventures.

BPL Puppet Lab Presents New Friends and New Stories!
Summer Reading Program 6-18-20


PictureArtwork by Jimmy McLaren
New Friends and New Stories!  
Thursday,
June 25, 3 pm

Online Summer Reading Program

Dr. Fizz’s experiments have created a doorway into an imaginary world of fantasy! Join us as we meet some new BPL Puppet Lab friends.

BPL Puppet Lab Presents
New Friends and New Stories!

Summer Reading Program 6-25-20


PictureArtwork by Jimmy McLaren
Imagine Your Favorite Characters!  
Thursday,
July 2, 3 pm

Online Summer Reading Program
Link will be active by 3pm


Join the BPL puppets for fun with characters from our favorite books. Imagine what could happen if these characters jumped into different stories.

BPL Puppet Lab Presents Imagine Your Favorite Characters!
Summer Reading Program
7-2-20

PictureArtwork by Jimmy McLaren
VILLAINS? Oh My!
Thursday,
July 9, 3 pm

Online Summer Reading Program
Link will be active by 3pm


Many of our favorite stories wouldn’t be interesting without trouble from villains. Join the BPL puppets for a good time about bad guys!

VILLAINS? Oh My!
Summer Reading Program
7-9-20

PictureArtwork by Jimmy McLaren
Bring Fizz and Boomer Back Home! 
Thursday,
July 16, 3 pm

Online Summer Reading Program
Link will be active by 3pm


It's time to help bring Dr. Fizz and Boomer back to the library. Help focus our imaginations and get those puppets home. Then, we can share their stories of our summer adventures.

Bring Fizz and Boomer       
Back Home!

Summer Reading Program
7-16-2020


PictureArtwork by Jimmy McLaren
BPL Storybook Celebration! 
Thursday,
July 23, 3 pm

Online Summer Reading Program
Link will be active by 3pm


Dress as your favorite character as we celebrate books and imaginations. Join us for an online Creating Stories with Puppets workshop to help make your own storytelling more exciting!

BPL Storytime Celebration!
Summer Reading Program
7-23-2020


Want to see what other Summer Reading programs BPL has done?  Click on links below to find out more.
Summer Reading @BPL 2019>
Summer Reading @BPL 2018>
​Summer Reading @BPL 2017>
Summer Reading @BPL 2016>
Summer Reading @BPL 2015>

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Activities and Events:

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  • Online Pre-school Storytime with Miss Desiree
  • ​PoWeR Book Bags at BPL
  • Face Masks by Repurposeful Librarians

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


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

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231-882-4111
891 Michigan Ave. (US-31)
P.O. Box 445
Benzonia, MI 49616-0445

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