Kids and Teens
Homework Help
Start here for your online research and homework help!
An extensive collection of Web sites that can help you with a wide range of subjects you may be researching for school assignments.
Books for Fun
By way of Book Sense, a list of children's books that are flying off the shelves.
Web sites that talk about books for kids and teens.
Check out the Up North Digital Collection for Kids and Teens!
Check out the Children's Catalog at the BVDL!
Check out our online story hour with Marvin T. Moose and your Lovable Librarians at the BVDL's Youtube Channel!
Or check out the story hours on the BVDL's Facebook page!
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Mental Health Resources for Children
This list was compiled by the Library of Michigan
Resources & Activities
Developmental Trauma, Children and Family Mental Health, and more resources from Beacon House Therapeutic Services (UK).
ACES Too High Resources on adverse childhood experiences.
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Betsie Valley District Library 2025 “Color Our World" Summer Reading Program
Who: Ages 2 to Senior in High School
Sign up starts May 31, 2025 and will run through August 30, 2025. Come to the Library to fill out your registration slip and get your reading log!
The Library is located at 14744 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville. Tel. 231-378-2716
***We challenge you to “Color Our World” at Your Library” this summer!! We can color the universe together! Read 2 hours each week, mark or color the pictures on your log for that week, Color or circle each picture for every half-hour that you read! Read whatever is
interesting to you! CHALLENGE YOURSELF! Read each week toward completing your
Reading Challenge! ALSO, YOU CAN CHECK OUT A STEM KIT WHICH CAN COUNT
TOWARDS ONE HOUR OF READING! Beginning readers can have a parent or big brother or sister read to them! We want you to enjoy reading all summer!
At the end of summer, you can bring in your completed reading log by
Aug. 30, 2025 to earn a reading certificate, a book bag with goodies, and $10.00 gift
certificate to select your own books!
You can click here to print off the Color Our World Program flyer and reading log!
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SPECIAL SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS—FREE FAMILY PROGRAMS:
“Color Our World” @ Your Library” Story and Activity Hour with Marvin T. Moose and your Lovable Librarians will run June 18, 2025 to August 13, 2025, Wednesdays, 11AM to 12PM. We will have Story Hour every week, where you can enjoy stories, crafts and a snack! Remember you can still see our past story hours on Facebook and on the Library’s YouTube channel!
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Read with Skye and Friends! These super-duper friends will be visiting the Library on
every 3rd Wednesday from 12Noon to 1PM in June, July, and August 2025! Come and read a favorite book from home or pick one out at the Library to read to them!
They would love to see you!
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June 14, 2025,1:00PM: Creating and Coloring Your World Art
Project! Come to an art class at the BVDL to create a beautiful piece of art work that will be displayed at the Oliver Arts Center! ALL AGES WELCOME!
EXHIBITION at the Oliver Arts Center, Thursday, July 24, 2025, 5 to 7PM
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Date: TBA **Digging the Past: Exploring Archaeology! Take an
exciting journey through the fascinating world of Native American artifacts and
archaeology! Through hands-on activities, interactive lessons, and engaging
discussions, we will embark on an adventure to discover the rich history and culture of the Indigenous peoples of Northern Michigan. This program is brought to you by Matt
Varnum, Steven Veatch, and the Benzie Area Historical Museum.
Aug. 9, 2025, 10-11:30am: STORIES & ART IN THE MICHIIGAN LEGACY ART PARK! Come enjoy hiking, art projects, and story time with our Lovable Librarians!
Sponsored by the Michigan Legacy Art Park and the Benzie County Libraries
