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Summer Reading @ BPL 2024

Adventure Begins at BPL!
Summer Reading 2024
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Come along with Benzonia Public Library to discover what we can accomplish when
“Adventure Begins!”


Join the fun! Must be registered
at BPL to win a prize.

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Printable Summer Reading Forms (PDF):
Links active June 1st​
  • Summer Reading Log, 6 per page
  • Summer Reading Log, 4 per page with instructions
  • Summer Reading flyer with program information
  • ​​Baby Bingo, sheets, 2 per page

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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 Thursday, August 1st.
Must be registered at BPL
to receive a prize.


Bingo sheets at BPL or download below

​​Baby Bingo, sheets, 2 per page
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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
  • Evergreen Mercantile
  • Friends of BPL
  • Garden Theater
  • Hill Top Soda Shoppe
  • L'chayim Delicatessen
  • Nugent Ace Hardware
  • Riverside Canoe Trips
  • Roadhouse
  • Ursa Major Bistro
 
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!

2024 Summer Reading Schedule of Activities
Adventure Begins... WITH YOU!
SUMMER READING @BPL
​Thursday, June 20, 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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YOU hold the key, now open the door to adventure!
The BPL Puppet Lab will begin our adventure with exploration
of the IMAGINATION! Followed by a fun craft.
 
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Adventure Begins... IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
SUMMER READING @BPL
​Thursday, June 27, 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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Join the BPL Puppet Lab to learn about the heroic efforts of our community members who are the first to respond in an emergency situation. Followed by an Emergency Vehicle Petting Zoo!
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HAPPY 4th OF JULY! - NO PROGRAM THIS WEEK
No Program this week, but keep adventuring on your own!
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Adventure Begins... WITH A SONG!
​​SUMMER READING @BPL
Thursday, July 11, 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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*Special presentation ~Tunes N Tales with Tricia!~*

Join us for a ROCKING good time! We will sing, dance and enjoy a musical adventure that will keep us singing all summer long!

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Adventure Begins...IN NATURE!
SUMMER READING @BPL
​Thursday, July 18, 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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Nature holds ENDLESS adventures! The BPL Puppet Lab will explore nature and the wonders in it. Followed by a super fun activity where we will build blanket forts and have time for imaginative play!
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Adventure Begins... WHEN THE WORLD UNITES!
SUMMER READING FINALE PARTY
​Thursday, July 25, 3 pm

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

In honor of the 2024 Summer Olympics,  join us for fun WAY OUT GAMES, exploration stations, imaginative play and crafts! It will be a true celebration!
 

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Activities and Events:

January 2026
1 LIBRARY CLOSED
9 Preschool Story Time
16 Preschool Story Time
19 Tween Club Hangout
22 Henry VIII with Maureen Esther
23 Preschool Story Time
30 Preschool Story Time


February 2026
6 Preschool Story Time
13 Preschool Story Time
13 Tween Club Hangout
20 Henry VIII with Maureen Esther
27 Preschool Story Time
28 Lego Saturday


Link to Google map >

About Us:

Annual Reports
Board of Trustees
Contributions & donations
Donations- Money
​Donations-Books and puzzles.
Friends of BPL
History
Hours-Service & Holiday
Location and map
Minutes and Agendas
Newsletters

Services:

Benzie County Logging Tapes
Catalog -Library
Catalog -Kids'
​Computers and Internet
Copies & Faxes
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Endowment Fund
Ice Skate Lending
Library of Things
​MeL Interlibrary Loan
Mentor Program
​Mich eLibrary
Newspaper Archives
Remembering Benzie: An Oral History Project
Transparent Language
Up North Digital Collection-Overdrive
WiFi 24/7
YouTube Channel for BPL

Resources:

Books and Reading
Community Information
Genealogical Research
MeL Interlibrary Loan
Mich eLibrary Databases
Logging Audio Tapes
​OverDrive-Up North Digital

Contact Us:

231-882-4111
[email protected]
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

WiFi available 24-7
 
Drop box is available for returns  EXCLUDING STEM Kits, Library of Things Equipment, and Ice Skates. 


Donations: 
​​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
Visit our Donation Info. Page>


This Website is maintained by volunteers to help keep you 
informed, entertained, and excited about our wonderful Library.
Copyright © 2025,  Benzonia Public Library
Drawing of Mills Community House
by Ruth Forrest, Beulah, MI
  • Home
  • About
    • Annual Reports
    • BPL Awards and Proud Moments
    • Gianola art to benefit BPL
    • Museum on Main Street
    • Noteworthy at BPL
    • Board of Trustees >
      • Minutes and Agenda
    • Donations >
      • Endowment Fund
    • History of BPL >
      • BPL 90th Celebration photos
      • Renovations 2017
    • Hours and Location
    • Newsletters and Spotlights
    • Staff and Volunteers
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Services
    • Book Club Kits
    • Catalog >
      • Caregiver Resource Library
      • Great Michigan Read
      • Michigan Notable Books
      • Workforce Development Books
    • Computers, Internet, WiFi, Copies, and Faxes >
      • Benzonia Public Library Internet Policy
    • Ice Skate Lending
    • Libby for OverDrive
    • Library of Things >
      • Videos and Handouts LT
    • Listening Clarity Technology
    • MeLCat and Mich eLibrary
    • MI Activity Pass MAP
    • New Accounts
    • ReadMichigan
    • Transparent Language Online
    • Benzie County Logging Tapes
    • Research and Archives
    • Talking Book Library
  • Catalog
  • Youth
    • SRP 2025 Thank You
    • STEM Kits >
      • STEM Kit Spotlight
    • Story Time at BPL
    • Tween Club
    • Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Benzie
    • Benzie Sunrise Rotary Club
  • Friends
    • Annual Appeal Friends of BPL
    • Corner Book Shoppe and Book Sales
    • Donating Books and Puzzles
    • Mural Cards at BPL
  • Remembering Benzie
    • Veteran's History Project
    • Legacy Project
    • Final Project
    • Intern Team: Year 2
    • Intern Team: Year 1
    • History In The Making Year 1
    • Training Project: Year 1 and 2
    • Community Story Gathering
    • Updates and PR
  • BPL 100 Year Celebration
  • Links
    • Michigan Learning Channel
    • Michigan REAL ID