UPCOMING PROGRAMS

YOUTH & TEEN PROGRAMS

FAMILY STORY TIME
Mondays @ 10:30 a.m. through May 12th
There’s something for everyone at Family Story Time! Includes books, music, movement, pre-reading games, crafts and more. Open sensory play will be on 3/10, 4/14 and 5/12.

SNACKTIVITY
Wednesday, February 26th & March 12th from 1:30 p.m to 4:30 p.m.
Meet at the library for games, crafts, Lego and more on Early Release Wednesdays. Snacks provided. All ages welcome - children 10 and under must have an adult present in the library.

SPRING BREAK SPECIAL EVENTS
March 25th - 28th from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday: Outdoor Discovery Day
Wednesday: Lego Builders Challenge
Thursday: Spring Crafts
Friday: Movie Day - The Wild Robot

ADULT PROGRAMS

LEARN CROCHET
Monday, February 24th @ 4:30 p.m.
We'll take you through the ins and outs of crochet and you'll be making scarves before the snow melts! All materials provided.

BUSY BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, February 25th @ 4:00 p.m.
The book club for busy people. Each month we discuss a SHORT story in less than an hour. Meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Each month's reading is from The Best American Short Stories of 2024. Copies of the book are available at the Library.

BOOK SHARE
Wednesday, March 19th @ 10:30 a.m.
Join us to talk books! Share what you have read recently and find out what fellow community members have been reading. This is a great way to discover new books! Meets the third Wednesday of the month.

COMMUNITY CIVICS SERIES
Wednesday, March 5th @ 4:30 p.m.
Intro to Planning and Zoning: Planning and zoning is a governmental function designed to manage how we use the land. In this course, participants will learn foundational elements of planning and zoning with options for additional education. Presented by the MSU Extention.
Wednesday, March 12th @ 4:30 p.m.
Understanding the Open Meetings Act: Participants will learn the requirements of the Michigan Open Meetings Act (OMA), engage in scenarios and find answer to frequently asked questions.

LEARNING THE LIBRARY: YOUR LIBRARY CARD
Monday, March 10th at 5:15 p.m.
Are you getting the most out of your library card? From auto-reserves to ordering books in MELcat, this program will show you how your library card can open a world of possibilities.

DIGITAL ARCHIVES AND MORE
Friday, March 14th at 3:30 p.m.
This calss will walk you through a number of digital information resources from digitized newspapers to the internet archive.

Shhhhhhhhh READING GROUP
Tuesday, March 18th @ 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Introverts unite! No required reading, no book discussions, just quiet reading with a great view and readers like you!

GUTS: MANAGING A MICROBIOME
Monday, March 24th at 5:00 p.m.
March is National Nutrition Month! Join registered dietitian Jordan Seward as we dive into digestion, hormones, eating habits, stress levels, and gut health. Learn what makes up your microbiome and more!

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
Second Saturday of the month @ 11:45 a.m
Are you an adventurer at heart? This dungeons and dragons program meets once a month to roll the dice and play classic AD&D.

MONDAY MAH JONG
Mondays @ 1:30 p.m.
Accomplished players and interested participants alike are invited to rattle the tiles and join the fun each Monday from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Library Program Room.

HOOK, NEEDLE, & KNITS
Mondays @  4:30 p.m.
Crochet, knit and fiber arts of all kinds are welcome at this crafting group. Bring a project to work on, or find a beginner friendly project at the library.

BSDL BOARD MEETINGS
The board meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at the library. Meetings are open to the public. Please contact the library at bsdl@benzieshoreslibrary.org or 231-352-4671 if special accommodations are needed, or if you would like a board packet.

Next regular meeting:

March 12, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
The library will be closed for services at the time of the meeting; however, the meeting is open to the public.

POPULAR SERVICES

PRINTING & SCANNING
Black and White prints/photo copies are $0.25 per page. Color prints/photo copies are $0.50 per page. (cash only) Wireless printing is available with compatible devices. Self serve scanning to a personal USB drive is free (USB drive available to purchase for $5.00). NO FAX

LIBRARY ROOM RESERVATIONS
The Library Meeting and Program rooms are available to reserve. To reserve a room, you must complete an APPLICATION TO USE A LIBRARY ROOM. Please read the full MEETING ROOM USE POLICY prior to completing the application.

COMPUTER WORKSTATIONS & WiFi
The Library has 5 computer workstations for use, free of charge. Time restrictions may apply if there is a wait list. Wireless access is available for free, 24/7. Wi-Fi may be accessed after hours in the library parking lot or patio.

AFTER HOURS PICK-UP
We have 10 Outdoor Lockers for for 24/7 materials access. To get started, place items on reserve from our catalog and set your pick up method to "lockers". Please give us at least 4 business hours to get your items ready for you. You will be notified once your materials are ready. Not sure what you want or need help placing a reserve? Call us at 231-352-4671 and we are happy to help! Or use our handy INSTRUCTION sheet to get started.

LOCAL NEWSPAPER ARCHIVE
Search local newspapers online from 1888-2013!

HISTORY HOUNDS LECTURE SERIES
The Historical Society of Michigan's weekly History Hounds® Lecture Series is FREE to all BSDL patrons! All lectures are remote (via Zoom). Register online at www.hsmichigan.org. On the registration form, select “A member of an HSM member organization” and enter Benzie Shores District Library as your organization. HSM will then email you the Zoom link the day before each program. Free admission to this lecture series is courtesy of the Library's membership with the Historical Society of Michigan.