Benzie Shores Library Staff & Board of Directors

Library Leadership & Staff

Meet Our Dedicated Library Team

Meet Our Team

  • Library Director: Stacy Pasche, MLS
  • Assistant Director/Patron Services: Kaitlin Matesich, MIS
  • Youth Services Librarian: Heidi Gatzke, MLIS

Library Board

Our library is guided by a dedicated Board of Trustees, who ensure that we continue to serve the needs of our community.

  • Jennie Schmitt, President
  • Jim Larsen, Vice President
  • Virginia Freeman, Secretary
  • Laura Reznich, Treasurer
  • Claudia Bailey, Trustee
  • Brian Johnson, Trustee
  • Bree McGregor, Trustee

Board Meetings

The Library Board meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 9:00 a.m. at the library. Community members are welcome to attend. Please check our Events Page for the most up-to-date meeting details, as dates and times may change.

Service District

The Benzie Shores District Library proudly serves the following areas:

  • City of Frankfort
  • Blaine Township
  • Crystal Lake Township
  • Village of Elberta
  • Gilmore Township
  • Portions of Lake Township (within the Frankfort-Elberta school district)

Library Cards and Borrowing

  • Full Borrowing Privileges: Available at no charge for full or part-time residents, property owners within the district, and students enrolled in Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools.
  • Limited Borrowing Privileges: Available for anyone outside the district who wishes to borrow physical materials (no digital loans).
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