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Benzonia Public Library
Library of Things!

The Library of Things promotes lifelong
learning and creativity.

Handouts and video links to enhance using
the Library of Things items.

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VIDEO LINKS:
The Oral history and digital Camera videos are all on the Remembering Benzie YouTube Chanel and can be accessed here> OR you can click on the individual videos listed below to link to the specific video.

LTBC #1 Oral History Backpack Videos>
Camcorder Set-up presented by Jeffrey Smith** Video transcripts for the "So You Want to Conduct an Oral History Interview?" series presented by: Jean Hardy**
  • Video 1: What is oral history?
  • Video 2: What is an oral history interview?
  • Video 3: Preparing for an oral history interview
  • Video 4: Conducting an oral history interview
  • Camcorder Set-up presented by Jeffrey Smith**
LTBC #2 Digital Camera Kit video>
  • Setting up the Canon DSLR Camera presented by Jeffrey Smith**
 
LTBC #3 Online Programming Kit
Equipment use videos created by Chris Frezz***
Click on the link below that you are interested in.
  • Canon EOS 2000D DSLR and Accessories
  • Webcam
  • Tripod
  • Green Screen
  • Blue Yeti Microphone
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PRINTABLE HANDOUTS: PDF

LT #1 Birding Kit
  • Birding field checklist*

LTBC #1 Oral History Backpack
  • Camcorder Set-up presented by Jeffrey Smith**
Video transcripts for the "So You Want to Conduct an Oral History Interview?" series presented by: Jean Hardy**
  • Video 1: What is oral history?
  • Video 2: What is an oral history interview?
  • Video 3: Preparing for an oral history interview
  • Video 4: Conducting an oral history interview
LTBC #2 Digital Camera Kit
  • Setting up the Canon DSLR Camera presented by Jeffrey Smith**



*   Birding checklist is generated with data from  ebird.org, a global database of bird sightings from birders like you.
**  As part of the Remembering Benzie grant, UofM staff  created videos which are offered at www.benzonialibrary.org, Benzonia Public Library YouTube channel, and the Remembering Benzie YouTube channel.

*** Special thanks to Chris Frezza at Suburban Library Cooperative for creating these project videos!

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Activities and Events:

December 2025
4 Christmas Traditions w/ Maureen Esther
5 Preschool Story Time
12 Preschool Story Time
13 Holiday Party and Craft Workshop
19 Preschool Story Time
24 LIBRARY CLOSED
25 LIBRARY CLOSED
26 LIBRARY CLOSED
31 LIBRARY CLOSED

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



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About Us:

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Donations- Money
​Donations-Books and puzzles.
Friends of BPL
History
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Minutes and Agendas
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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
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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