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Hours
Mon 10 am to 7 pm
Tuesday 10 am to 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am to 6 pm
Thursday 10 am to 6 pm
Friday 10 am to 5 pm
Saturdays: 10 am to 2 pm.
Closed Sundays
Independence Day Holiday Hours:
Saturday, July 1st: CLOSED
Sunday, July 2nd: CLOSED
Monday, July 3rd: OPEN 10 am to 4 pm
Tuesday, July 4th: CLOSED
Location
Benzie Shore District Library
630 Main St.
Frankfort, MI 49635
(231)352-4671
Library Director: Stacy L. Pasche
Youth Services: Kaitlin Matesich
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2023 SUMMER READING PROGRAM!
June 9th through September 2nd
Children and teens read to earn fabulous prizes. As a bonus- if we collectively reach the goal of 161,000 minutes read, our readers will earn an Infinity Game Table for the library!
UPCOMING CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
CIRCLE TIME FOR BABIES AND TODDLERS
Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
Infants and toddlers and their parents/caregivers will have fun rhyming and moving! With a focus on repetition, each week children build their repertoire of rhymes both old and new! There is an informal playgroup following Circle Time.
FUN FRIDAY! @ MINERAL SPRINGS PARK
Fridays at 10:30 a.m. (June 23rd - August 11th)
Start the weekend right! Children and their caregivers are invited to move, dance, and craft with Miss Kaitlin. This program is weather contingent and takes place at the Mineral Springs Park Pavilion.
TECH TAKE APART
Tuesday, June 13th and August 1st at 12:30 p.m.
Ever wonder what the inside of a computer looks like? Come find out when we dissect and explore the inside of everyday tech items. For ages 10+
THREADED TOGETHER - BRACELET WORKSHOP
Thursday, June 15th and July 6th at 2:00 p.m.
Make friendship bracelets at the library. We'll provide all the materials you'll need to make woven, beaded, braided and binary bracelets!
ROCK PAINTING
Thursday, June 22nd and August 3rd at 12:30 p.m.
Paint and create at the library! Learn to create patterns and designs with lake rocks, or follow your inspiration to a new and lovely garden creation!
TV PUPPETRY WITH ALEX THOMAS AND FRIENDS
Wednesday, June 28th at 6:30 p.m.
Learn how to puppeteer and use a monitor in the style of puppetry developed by Jim Henson for film and television. Space is limited for this unique event and registration is required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Ages 8+
BUILD! @ THE LIBRARY
Wednesday, June 28th, July 12th, and August 9th at 11:00 a.m.
All ages are invited to build with Lego, Magna Tiles, blocks and more. Each session has a different theme and unique challenges!
LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS & TEENS
MAH JONG MONDAYS
Mondays from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Accomplished players and interested participants alike are invited to rattle the tiles and join the fun each Monday from 2 to 5 PM in the Library Program Room. A variety of board games for all ages will also be available for play during this time.
TECH TUESDAYS
Tuesdays 10:30 AM to noon
Need some help using the library's digital services? Have a tech issue giving you some grief? The library offers one on one basic tech help on Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
BOOK SHARE
Wednesday, June 21st at 10:30 a.m.
Join us for a cup of coffee or tea and talk about 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!
BUSY BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, June 27th at 4 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 2022. Reserve a copy online, or call the library at 231-352-4671.
TV PUPPETRY WITH ALEX THOMAS AND FRIENDS
Wednesday, June 28th at 6:30 p.m.
Learn how to puppeteer and use a monitor in the style of puppetry developed by Jim Henson for film and television. Space is limited for this unique event and registration is required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Ages 8+
A DEATH IN THE LIBRARY: MOVIE MURDER MYSTERY
Thursday, July 13th - session times vary
You are invited to the wrap party of a lifetime, or at least the Director's life. One of the guests committed the crime and it's up to you to solve the case. This murder mystery game is intended for teens and adults, up to 10 participants per session. Registeration is required for this program. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
JOURNALING WORKSHOP
Wednesday July 26th at 11:00 a.m.
Bullet journaling and art journaling have become popular ways to express your creativity and organize your life. Join the library as we explore how to make a journal that’s right for you and come up with prompts to ignite your imagination. Fun for all experience levels.
ESCAPE ROOM: ALL TOGETHER NOW
Saturday, July 29th - session times vary
The fab four have left a right mess! You must escape their yellow submarine and discover the secrets they have left along the way. This escape room is designed for up to 6 players per session. Registration is required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. For ages 8+
ADVANCED DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
Resumes September 2023
Are you an adventurer at heart? Then join us for BSDL's Dungeons and Dragons Group. This group will meet monthly to play Advanced Dungeons and Dragons. Meets the second Saturday of the month at noon. This program is for Adults and Teens.
AFTER HOURS PICK-UP
We have outdoor lockers for 24/7 materials access! This service is made possible by the Friends of Benzie Shores District Library. Thank you Friends!
We have 10 Outdoor Lockers for contactless curbside 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.
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.
Printing & Scanning
Black and White prints/photo copies are $0.25 per page. Color & legal 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. Scanning service by staff is available for $3 per page (cash only). Documents will be emailed to you as an attachment. NO FAX
WIFI ACCESS
The library has work/reading space inside the library and library WiFi is accessible in the library parking lot and patio. We also have hot spots and Chromebooks available for check out. Chromebooks and Hotspots may be borrowed for 7 days. Out of district residents are not eligible to check out devices. Contact us for more information and availability.
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:
June 14, 2023 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.
You now have access to even more books in Libby! You can borrow titles from any of these collections:
To add your card for a partner library:
Interlibrary Loan
available through MeL!
MeLCat is an online catalog service that allows patrons of participating libraries to borrow books, movies, music, and more - from all over Michigan! MeL (Michigan Electronic Library) resources are provided by the Library of Michigan using Institute of Museum and Library Services funds.