Summer Reading @BPL 2023
Big thanks to all for their participation in the Summer Reading Program!
We could not be happier with the enthusiasm and excitement of this year! THANK YOU to the amazing kids, you make it worth it! Thank you for showing up, participating, reading, smiling and laughing! We had such a fun summer with all of you! THANK YOU to our many volunteers, you make it possible! Your hard work and dedication means so much to all of us! THANK YOU to Dr. Fizz, Boomer, Captain Zolartini, Bunny and our special guests. You make the Summer Reading Program extra fun! Thank you for keeping us happy this summer! THANK YOU to the Friends of the Benzonia Public Library; you keep us crafty! Thank you for your tireless fundraising efforts that make Benzonia Public Library programs possible! THANK YOU to our AMAZING business sponsors, you keep us motivated! Thank you for providing Grand Prizes, Weekly Prizes and Door Prizes! Your continued support makes the program what it is and we are so grateful! |
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Printable Summer Reading Forms (PDF): Links active June 1st |
Baby Bingo @BPL For ages 0-3. Featuring FUN activities to enjoy with your little one. Pick a prize for each bingo activity sheet turned in by 2:oo pm, July 29. Must be registered at BPL to receive a win a prize. Bingo sheets at BPL or download below Baby Bingo, sheets, 2 per page Vertical Divider
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EXCITING PRIZES FROM OUR AWESOME SPONSORS!
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! |
2023 Summer Reading Schedule of Completed Activities
All Together Now: Sharing
SUMMER READING @BPL
Thursday, June 22, 3 pm Benzonia Public Library Upper Level-Mills Community House 891 Michigan Ave. (US-31), Benzonia MI Link to Google Map> Share stories and laughs with the BPL Puppet Lab about the benefits of sharing. Make a handcrafted flower bouquet to share. |
All Together Now: Feelings
SUMMER READING @BPL
Thursday, June 29, 3 pm Benzonia Public Library Upper Level-Mills Community House 891 Michigan Ave. (US-31), Benzonia MI Link to Google Map> Sometimes, our feelings are so big we do not know what to do with them! Help the puppet lab express their feelings in a healthy way and create a one-of-a-kind work of art inspired by a big feeling. |
All Together Now: Friendship
SUMMER READING @BPL
Thursday, July 6, 3 pm Benzonia Public Library Upper Level-Mills Community House 891 Michigan Ave. (US-31), Benzonia MI Link to Google Map> Bring a friend or make new friends! The BPL Puppet Lab will have special guests and celebrate friendship! Then, make friendship bracelets for you and the friends in your life. |
All Together Now: Cooperation
SUMMER READING @BPL
Thursday, July 13, 3 pm Benzonia Public Library Upper Level-Mills Community House 891 Michigan Ave. (US-31), Benzonia MI Link to Google Map> Many things become possible when we cooperate! Join the BPL Puppet Lab as we explore the power of cooperation! Followed by fun crafts. |
All Together Now: Learning
SUMMER READING @BPL
Thursday, July 20, 3 pm Benzonia Public Library Upper Level-Mills Community House 891 Michigan Ave. (US-31), Benzonia MI Link to Google Map> It is so important to continue to learn and grow! Help the BPL Puppet Lab discover how learning from each other and working together builds strong communities and happy people! Activity and craft will follow. |
All Together Now Finale Party
SUMMER READING @BPL
Thursday, July 27, 3 pm Benzonia Public Library Upper Level-Mills Community House 891 Michigan Ave. (US-31), Benzonia MI Link to Google Map> ALL TOGETHER NOW FINALE: Celebrate our summer of fun as we bring everything together! Join us for fun exploration stations, imaginative play and crafts! |