Summer Reading @BPL 2022

Oceans of Possibilities at BPL
Set sail with the
BPL Puppet Lab
for an exciting
summer reading program! 
Registration begins June 1st.
Weekly Programs:
Thursdays, 3pm
June 23-July 28,
at BPL.
REGISTER * READ * WIN
  • Register beginning June 1st @ Benzonia Public Library.
  • Read fill out reading logs, & bring them to BPL.
  • Win Prizes! Weekly drawings June 23-July 21!
  • Special: Prize drawings after 2pm Saturday, July 30
Winners notified the first week of August.
Many prizes to choose from.
The more you read, the more opportunities to win!
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Printable Forms:
Links will be active June 1st
​Summer Reading 2022
Children must be registered at BPL to be eligible for prizes.
  • ​Schedule of Activities
  • Reading logs, 4 per page with instructions
  • Reading logs,  6 per page
  • Baby Bingo, sheets 2 per page
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!"  

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.

You won't want to miss the first "live and in person" Summer Reading Program in 2 years! The fun begins June 23rd and continues every Thursday through July 28th, when we host our finale party. We can't wait to dive into the Oceans of Possibilities with you!
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
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!
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.
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  
Link to Google Map>      

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!
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.
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 one of the favorites.
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!
2022 Summer Reading Schedule of Completed Activities