Books to Big Screen: Jurassic Park at the Garden Theater

Books to Big Screen: Jurassic Park at the Garden Theater August 15th at 4:00pm Join us at the Garden Theater on August 15th at 4:00pm for a screening of Jurassic Park! Read the book first and join the discussion at the library on August 13th, or just come for the popcorn and the dinosaurs. Either […]
Books to Big Screen: Jurassic Park Book Discussion

Books to Big Screen: Book Discussion Thursday, August 13th at 4:00 p.m. Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton Life, uh… finds a way. And so does a great book discussion! Join us August 13th at 4:00pm to dig into Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park before we watch the film at the Garden Theater on August 15th. How […]
BCD: Oil Pastel Basics – Painting Michigan Beachscapes

BCD: Oil Pastel Basics – Painting Michigan Beachscapes Tuesday, July 21st at 10:30 Help us celebrate lakes in July and join the Benzie Conservation District’s Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator, Kyla Robinson, for a beginner’s lesson on painting with oil pastels. We will focus on capturing the beauty of Michigan’s lakeshores. We encourage you to bring […]
Jigsaw Puzzle Tussle

Jigsaw Puzzle Tussle Thursday, July 16th at 10:30am Puzzle enthusiasts assemble! Put together a team of up to 4 people to finish your puzzle first at this head to head competition. Compete to complete a 500-piece puzzle in record time! Fastest team or most complete puzzle in 2 hours wins! Registration Required.
BCD: The Hidden World of Aquatic Plants with the Benzie Conservation District

BCD: The Hidden World of Aquatic Plants with the Benzie Conservation District Monday, July 13th at 5:30 pm Help us celebrate lakes in July and join the Benzie Conservation District’s Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator, Kyla Robinson, for a look at the intersection of art and ecology. Featuring magnificent paper sculptures of native and invasive aquatic […]
Summer Family Storytime

Summer Family Storytime Mondays, June 15 to August 10 10:30 am Bring the whole family to storytime this summer! Stories, music, movement activities and more will celebrate reading, books and the community! Some weeks we will take storytime on the road to locations around town for Destination Storytime! Monday, July 13 – Crystal Lake Alpaca […]
Tuesdays @ 2

Tuesdays at 2:00, there is always something to do! Join us Tuesdays, June 16 to August 11 at 2:00 pm Join us each week for a new program that will “Unearth a Story”! Tuesday, June 16 – Dinosaur Party This party will be DINO-MITE! Have fun while learning more about dinosaurs and other creatures that […]
BCD: What is that? How to use iNaturalist to identify Michigan flora & fauna

BCD: What is that? How to use iNaturalist to identify Michigan flora & fauna Monday, June 29th at 5:30pm The Benzie Conservation District needs you (and your phone) for science! Learn how to use iNaturalist to start identifying and recording species you encounter on the water, on the trail or even in your backyard. Plus, […]
Fun Friday

Fun Fridays Fridays, June 19 – August 14 10:30 am A summertime staple! Wake up and get ready to shake your sillies out at Fun Friday. This weekly storytime in Mineral Springs Park will get you moving and grooving in the sunshine with a craft to follow at the Rotary Park picnic tables. This program […]
Fun Friday: Special Edition – Library Field Day – Summer Reading Kick-Off!

Fun Friday: Special Edition – Library Field Day – Summer Reading Kick-Off! Friday, June 19 10:30 am Help us kick off the Summer Reading program with Library Field Day! Join us on the lawn next to the library for yard games, activities, prizes and more. Bring the whole family to participate together. This year the […]