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Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
07/16/2026 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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| Room: Program Room - up to 40 people 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.
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Crochet for Kids
07/16/2026 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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| Room: Meeting Room - up to 10 people Join this beginner crochet class to learn the basic stitches, grips and knots you need to make all sorts of projects. Supplies will be provided, but you can bring your own hook and yarn if you would like.
Ages 9+. No class July 9.
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Hook, Needle, and Knit: Fiber Craft Meet-up
07/16/2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Program Room - up to 40 people Join our friendly Fiber Craft Group at the library, where crafters of all skill levels come together to knit, crochet, embroider, and more. Bring your own project and enjoy a relaxing, social atmosphere while sharing tips, ideas, and inspiration. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, all are welcome! A volunteer will be available to teach crochet to anyone wanting to learn. REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED
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Fun Friday with Benzie Conservation District
07/17/2026 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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| Room: Outside the Library Itâs Libraries Love Lakes month and we are celebrating with the Benzie Conservation District. Join us for our regular Fun Friday Dance Party then stick around for some activities that show us how lucky we are to be surrounded by lakes! REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED
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Summer Family Storytime
07/20/2026 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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| Room: Program Room - up to 40 people 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! REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED
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Family Storytime with Benzie County Central Dispatch
07/20/2026 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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| Room: Outside the Library Join us for Family Storytime at the Benzie Shores Library with special guests from Benzie County Central Dispatch. We will read stories and learn about this important service in our community. REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED
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Mah Jong
07/20/2026 1:30 - 4:30 PM
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| Room: Program Room - up to 40 people Love Mah Jong? Join fellow players for Mah Jong Monday at the library! Whether you are an experienced player or just curious, all are welcome for an afternoon of strategy and fun.
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BCD: Oil Pastel Basics - Painting Michigan Beachscapes
07/21/2026 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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| Room: Program Room - up to 40 people 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 your favorite photo of a Michigan beach landscape for inspiration, bonus points if it has interesting clouds or a sunset.
All materials provided.
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Tuesdays @ 2: Open Build
07/21/2026 2:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Program Room - up to 40 people Get your creative juices flowing as you build a creation that can be displayed in the library! Lego, duplo, magna tiles and other blocks will be available. What story will your creation tell?
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Crochet for Kids
07/23/2026 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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| Room: Program Room - up to 40 people Join this beginner crochet class to learn the basic stitches, grips and knots you need to make all sorts of projects. Supplies will be provided, but you can bring your own hook and yarn if you would like.
Ages 9+.
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Hook, Needle, and Knit: Fiber Craft Meet-up
07/23/2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Program Room - up to 40 people Join our friendly Fiber Craft Group at the library, where crafters of all skill levels come together to knit, crochet, embroider, and more. Bring your own project and enjoy a relaxing, social atmosphere while sharing tips, ideas, and inspiration. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, all are welcome! A volunteer will be available to teach crochet to anyone wanting to learn. REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED
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Fun Friday at Mineral Springs Park
07/24/2026 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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| Room: Outside the Library 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 is weather permitting.
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Destination Storytime: Point Betsie Lighthouse
07/27/2026 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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| Room: Outside the Library Meet us at Point Betsie Lighthouse (3701 Point Betsie Rd.) for a storytime on the lawn at this beautiful, historic site. REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED
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Mah Jong
07/27/2026 1:30 - 4:30 PM
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| Room: Program Room - up to 40 people Love Mah Jong? Join fellow players for Mah Jong Monday at the library! Whether you are an experienced player or just curious, all are welcome for an afternoon of strategy and fun.
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Author Talk: John Wemlinger
07/28/2026 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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| Room: Program Room - up to 40 people Join Michigan Author John Wemlinger as he discusses his latest novel, Finding Innocence. His novel follows Army Sergeant Rebecca Farnsworth who is fighting not only for her reputation, but justice after being left for dead the wake of a brutal assault. John pulls from his experience as an Army veteran to create gripping narratives that provide a window into the importance of America's military and the challenges associated with military service. REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED
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Tuesdays @ 2: Mud Day!
07/28/2026 2:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Program Room - up to 40 people Celebrate International Mud Day at the library. Prepare to get muddy at this interactive program featuring games, crafts and a whole lotta mud! See what you can "unearth"! Dress for a mess and bring a towel.
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Crochet for Kids
07/30/2026 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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| Room: Program Room - up to 40 people Join this beginner crochet class to learn the basic stitches, grips and knots you need to make all sorts of projects. Supplies will be provided, but you can bring your own hook and yarn if you would like.
Ages 9+.
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Hook, Needle, and Knit: Fiber Craft Meet-up
07/30/2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Program Room - up to 40 people Join our friendly Fiber Craft Group at the library, where crafters of all skill levels come together to knit, crochet, embroider, and more. Bring your own project and enjoy a relaxing, social atmosphere while sharing tips, ideas, and inspiration. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, all are welcome! A volunteer will be available to teach crochet to anyone wanting to learn. REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED
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Fun Friday at Mineral Springs Park
07/31/2026 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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| Room: Outside the Library 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 is weather permitting.
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Summer Family Storytime
08/03/2026 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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| Room: Outside the Library 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!
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Mah Jong
08/03/2026 1:30 - 4:30 PM
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| Room: Program Room - up to 40 people Love Mah Jong? Join fellow players for Mah Jong Monday at the library! Whether you are an experienced player or just curious, all are welcome for an afternoon of strategy and fun.
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Tuesdays @ 2: Digging the Past
08/04/2026 2:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Program Room - up to 40 people Learn how archeologists uncover and examine artifacts with hands-on activities.
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Crochet for Kids
08/06/2026 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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| Room: Program Room - up to 40 people Join this beginner crochet class to learn the basic stitches, grips and knots you need to make all sorts of projects. Supplies will be provided, but you can bring your own hook and yarn if you would like.
Ages 9+.
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Hook, Needle, and Knit: Fiber Craft Meet-up
08/06/2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Program Room - up to 40 people Join our friendly Fiber Craft Group at the library, where crafters of all skill levels come together to knit, crochet, embroider, and more. Bring your own project and enjoy a relaxing, social atmosphere while sharing tips, ideas, and inspiration. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, all are welcome! A volunteer will be available to teach crochet to anyone wanting to learn. REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED
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Fun Friday at Mineral Springs Park
08/07/2026 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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| Room: Outside the Library 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 is weather permitting.
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Destination Storytime: Drake School
08/10/2026 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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| Take a step back in time at our storytime at the Drake School (11935 Fowler Road, Honor). Participants will hear stories, make a craft and experience the charm of this historic, one-room schoolhouse. Benzie Area Historical Society volunteers will be on hand to answer questions.
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Mah Jong
08/10/2026 1:30 - 4:30 PM
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| Room: Program Room - up to 40 people Love Mah Jong? Join fellow players for Mah Jong Monday at the library! Whether you are an experienced player or just curious, all are welcome for an afternoon of strategy and fun.
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Tuesdays @ 2: Open Build
08/11/2026 2:00 - 4:00 PM
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| Room: Program Room - up to 40 people Get your creative juices flowing as you build a creation that can be displayed in the library! Lego, duplo, magna tiles and other blocks will be available. What story will your creation tell?
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Crochet for Kids
08/13/2026 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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| Room: Program Room - up to 40 people Join this beginner crochet class to learn the basic stitches, grips and knots you need to make all sorts of projects. Supplies will be provided, but you can bring your own hook and yarn if you would like.
Ages 9+.
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Jurassic Park Book Discussion
08/13/2026 4:00 - 5:00 PM
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| Room: Program Room - up to 40 people 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 has the science aged? What did Hollywood get right , what did they leave out, and what do we know now? Come ready to talk dinosaurs, DNA and chaos theory! REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED
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Fun Friday at Mineral Springs Park
08/14/2026 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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| Room: Outside the Library 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 is weather permitting.
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Books to Big Screen: Jurassic Park at the Garden Theater
08/15/2026 4:00 - 6:00 PM
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| Room: Outside the Library 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. REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED
Either way, Welcome to Jurassic Park.
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Know your Numbers: A GVSU Community Conversation.
08/18/2026 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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| Room: Program Room - up to 40 people Get that blood pumping, literally! Join the students of Grand Valley State University's Physicians Assistant Program for this heart healthy conversation on blood pressure and hypertension.
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Book Share
08/19/2026 10:30 - 11:00 AM
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| Room: Program Room - up to 40 people Come and tell us what you have been reading and find your next read with this group! REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED
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Understanding Diabetes: A GVSU Community Conversation
08/26/2026 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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| Room: Program Room - up to 40 people Join the students of Grand Valley State University's Physicians Assistant Program to better understand and manage diabetes at this workshop.
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Book Share
09/16/2026 10:30 - 11:00 AM
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| Room: Program Room - up to 40 people Come and tell us what you have been reading and find your next read with this group! REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED
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Book Share
10/21/2026 10:30 - 11:00 AM
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| Room: Program Room - up to 40 people Come and tell us what you have been reading and find your next read with this group! REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED
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Book Share
11/18/2026 10:30 - 11:00 AM
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| Room: Program Room - up to 40 people Come and tell us what you have been reading and find your next read with this group! REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED
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Book Share
12/16/2026 10:30 - 11:00 AM
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| Room: Program Room - up to 40 people Come and tell us what you have been reading and find your next read with this group! REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED
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