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Summer Reading @BPL 2022


Summer Reading Reset
Oceans of Possibilities
An all new chance to WIN! August 1-25th
Anyone registered between
June 1-August 25, 2022 may participate in the SRP Reset


August 1st –25th complete reading logs and enter for a chance to win a $25.00 gift certificate to one of our local business sponsors. There will be 4 lucky winners and each will have the opportunity to select from our sponsor list.
  • Deadline 6 pm, Thursday, August 25, 2022.
  • ALL Reading Logs for August 1st-25th will be entered. 
  • Winners notified after August 25th.
  • Must be registered between June 1st-August 25 to be
  • eligible to win. If you haven’t signed up, there’s still time.
SRP RESET Reading Logs (PDF)>
The more you read, the
more opportunities to win!

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SRP RESET PRIZE OPTIONS
Winner’s Choice!
  • Cognition Science & Discovery
  • Corner Toy Store
  • Crystal Falls Mini Golf
  • Friends of BPL Corner Book Shoppe
  • Garden Theater
  • Hill top Soda Shoppe
  • Nugent Ace Hardware     
  • Riverside Canoe Trips  
  • Ursa Major Bistro

STORY VOYAGE AT BPL
An exciting Story Writing Adventure for ages 4-18
Details on our Story Voyage Page>


2022 Summer Reading Schedule of Completed Activities
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Oceans of Possibilities
at BPL
Summer Reading 2022

Registration begins June 1st!
Join BPL as we sail the seven seas (and our Great Lakes). We're celebrating another fun-filled Summer Reading Program while exploring " Oceans of Possibilities!"  Program listed by date below.
We are going to meet a brand-new interstellar addition to the Puppet Lab, who wants to know everything about the oceans of Earth. Through silly antics and hilarious interaction, we'll take a close and fun look at sea life: prehistoric and present, learn about boats and transportation, and the mysteries of the deep. Everyone can get involved with engaging activities and crafts, making fossils, ships, sea creatures and more. Details on our Summer Reading Page>
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Baby Bingo
​@BPL

For ages 0-3.
Featuring FUN activities to 
enjoy with your little one.

​Bingo sheets available June 1st.
Pick a prize for each bingo activity sheet turned in by July 30.


Sample prizes: Itty Bitty's
Sample prizes: Itty Bitty's
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Many, many thanks to our prize sponsors for this year's amazing line-up of awesome prizes. We are so grateful to our local businesses for their continued support in keeping kids reading!

EXCITING PRIZES FROM OUR AWESOME SPONSORS!
A. Papano's Pizza
Cherry Hut
COGNiTiON Science and Discovery Center
The Corner Toy Store
Crystal Falls Mini Golf
East Shore Market
Friends of BPL
Garden Theater
Hill Top Soda Shoppe
Newton's Road and Impact 100
Michigan Legacy Art Park at Crystal Mountain
Nugent Ace Hardware
Riverside Canoe Trips
Ursa MajorBistro
 
Many, many thanks to our prize sponsors for this year's amazing line-up of awesome prizes. We are so grateful to our local businesses for their continued support in keeping kids reading!

Prehistoric Seas
SUMMER READING @BPL
​Thursday, June 23, 3 pm

Benzonia Public Library
Upper Level-Mills Community House
​891 Michigan Ave. (US-31), Benzonia MI  
Link to Google Map>   
 

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Travel back in time to learn about ancient sea life and the dinosaurs of the deep! Get creative by forming your own fossil!
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Sailing the Seas...and Lakes
SUMMER READING @BPL
​Thursday, June 30, 3 pm

Benzonia Public Library
Upper Level-Mills Community House
​891 Michigan Ave. (US-31), Benzonia MI  
Link to Google Map>   
 
 
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Explore the history of traveling across the waters and the diversity of boats around the world. Test your skills by building your own boat from natural materials.
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Mysteries of the Deep
SUMMER READING @BPL
​Thursday, July 7, 3 pm

Benzonia Public Library
Upper Level-Mills Community House
​891 Michigan Ave. (US-31), Benzonia MI  
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Join us on a deep sea adventure to seek the amazing and strange creatures that live in the darkest depths of the oceans. Then, design your own unique, mysterious deep sea creature!
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Coral Reef Discovery
​​SUMMER READING @BPL
Thursday, July 14, 3 pm

Benzonia Public Library
Upper Level-Mills Community House
​891 Michigan Ave. (US-31), Benzonia MI  
Link to Google Map>     
 
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Strap on your mask and snorkel to admire the colorful beauty of the coral reefs! Learn about these important, fragile ecosystems and build your own coral reef structure.
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Sea Creature Showdown
SUMMER READING @BPL
​Thursday, July 21, 3 pm

Benzonia Public Library
Upper Level-Mills Community House
​891 Michigan Ave. (US-31), Benzonia MI  
Link to Google Map>   
 

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Learn about and compare similar sea life, then choose your favorites! Sharks vs whales. Squid vs octopus. Which side will you take? Complete the showdown by crafting your favorite.
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Finale Party
SUMMER READING @BPL
​Thursday, July 28, 3 pm

Benzonia Public Library
Upper Level-Mills Community House
​891 Michigan Ave. (US-31), Benzonia MI  
Link to Google Map> 
   

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Celebrate a summer of discovery and fun with exploration stations, imaginative play and aquatic crafts!
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Activities and Events:

February 2023
  2 Friends of BPL Annual Meeting
  3 Story Time with Miss Anne
10 Story Time with Miss Anne
15 Trustee Meeting
17 Story Time with Miss Anne
24 Story Time with Miss Anne

March 2023
  3 Story Time with Miss Anne
10 Story Time with Miss Anne
15 Trustee Meeting
17 Story Time with Miss Anne
24 Story Time with Miss Anne
24 Story Time with Miss Anne

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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

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Drop box is available for returns  EXCEPT STEM Kits, Library of Things Equipment, and Ice Skates. 


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​​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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