Announcements

Staff Picks Page We recognize that each patron has different reading tastes and our staff is no exception. Click here for a listing of titles that our staff found interesting/enjoyable. This list is updated weekly, so be sure to check it often.

ZINIO Check out our new digital magazine service Zinio. Zinio magazines may be read on a wide variety of desktop and mobile apps. Click on the link above, and select "create account." If you are having trouble, it is recommended that you watch the "how to use Zinio" video on the Zinio login page.

Local Newspaper Archive Our popular digital archive of the Benzie Record, Record Patriot, Benzie Banner, and more. For best results, use Firefox as your browser.

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Upcoming Events

Play Time
Mondays at 10:00 a.m. in December
Each Monday in December there will be toys and books available for play time.

Food for Fines
November 29th through December 30th
From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day you may bring in non-perishable grocery and/or toiletry items to the library and have your fines ERASED! (*Library materials that are damaged, lost or for which a patron has been billed are not eligible for the fine waiver.)

BSDL Shelf Elf
December 1st through December 30th
Keep track of the BSDL Shelf Elf! Each day in December, the BSDL Elf will be doing something different at the library! Pick up a “BSDL Elf Activity” calendar available at the library beginning Friday, November 29th to keep track of our Elf. If you make note of at least 15 of his unique activities, a book will be added to the library collection in your honor!

Santa's Beard
December 1st through December 23rd
For every book that your read between December 1st and December 23rd, you can add a cotton ball to Santa’s beard on the display in the children’s area. Let’s all read, read, read-- and make Santa’s beard grow, Grow, GROW!

Tech Tuesdays
Tuesdays from 10:00 to 12:00
A library staff member will be available to help you with your library related technology issues. Learn how to download ebooks, audiobooks and magazines to your personal device.

Fiction Fridays
First Friday of the month from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Come to the library and hear about some fascinating, irresistible titles. Everyone is welcome. You can find the titles discussed and more on our Staff Pics page.

Book Share Group
Wednesday, January 8th at 1 p.m.
The Book Share Group meets the second Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. The group meets for one hour. During that time each person takes a turn talking about their books. Attending Book Share group is a great way to hear about books you might not hear of otherwise.

BSDL Readers Group
Monday, January 13th at 7:00 p.m.
The BSDL Readers Group is a great way to connect with other readers. This program is similar to our Book share group, but has an evening meeting time. The program lasts about an hour. During that time, each person takes a turn talking about a book, article, or blog they have recently read. Come to share, or to just listen.

Great Books
Thursday, January 9th and 23rd at 3:30 p.m.
Join our Great Books group discussion group. Copies of the current readings are available at the circulation desk.

BSDL Board Meeting
Wednesday, January 15th at 9:30 a.m.
Board meetings are open to the public. Agenda will be posted at a later date.