LIBRARY CLOSED TUESDAY, JAN 21

The library is closed today due to a plumbing issue.

YOUTH & TEEN PROGRAMS

FAMILY STORY TIME
Mondays @ 10:30 a.m. January 13th 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 1/27, 2/17, 3, 10, 4/14 and 5/12.

SNACKTIVITY
Wednesday, January 29th 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.

WINTER PAJAMA PARTY AND STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER
Friday, January 17th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Wear your PJs to the library for a fun night of games, crafts, music, food and more. Also, bring a stuffed toy to drop off for a sleepover! Your stuffed toy will enjoy a fun-filled library adventure and can be picked back up on Monday, January 20th (choose one you don't need for bedtime!).

TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY DAY
Saturday, February 1st 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The library is a marvelous place for children and their adults to play, discover, make friends, and have fun. First time visitors and familiar faces are sure to have fun exploring the library on national Take Your Child to the Library day.

 

ADULT PROGRAMS

BOOK SHARE
Wednesday, January 15th @ 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.

LEARN ABOUT THE TALKING BOOKS LIBRARY
Thursday, January 16th @ 1:00 p.m.
Anita Chouinard, head of the Larry Gorton Talking Book Library in Traverse City, will share about the award winning Talking Books Program and how you can get accessible materials delivered. If you or someone you know is unable to read standard type print, unable to hold a book in your hands, or has a learning disability like dyslexia that prevents reading, you qualify for this free audio and Braille book service.

Shhhhhhhhh READING GROUP  -cancelled
Monday 1/20 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Tuesday 1/21 from 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!

BUSY BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, January 28th @ 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.

VISION BOARD COLLAGE
Monday, February 3rd @ 5:15 p.m.
What does the future have in store? Make you plans, set your goals, and leave with a completed vision board collage.

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 @ 2:00 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.
 

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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:

February 12, 2024 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.