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.
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SRP RESET PRIZE OPTIONS
Winner’s Choice!
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STORY VOYAGE AT BPL
An exciting Story Writing Adventure for ages 4-18
Details on our Story Voyage Page>
An exciting Story Writing Adventure for ages 4-18
Details on our Story Voyage Page>
2022 Summer Reading Schedule of Completed Activities
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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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> 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> 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> 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> 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. |
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> Celebrate a summer of discovery and fun with exploration stations, imaginative play and aquatic crafts! |