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Betsie Valley District Library

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At Your Library, we are working hard to improve our community and engage all people, children through adults, in the passion of reading, research and public involvement. We will post the latest news and events on our website to keep you up to date on the information that you will find interesting.
  • Events Calendar

    View our upcoming events and programs.

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  • News

    Library happenings and news.

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  • Creative Works at the Library

    Local creative being loans pieces to the Betsie Valley District Library.

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  • Employment Opportunities at the BVDL,

    Applications are gladly accepted when positions become available. The Betsie Valley District Library is an equal opportunity employer.

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  • Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) - Presented by The Library Network

    The Michigan Activity Pass program is celebrating its 16th birthday in 2023! MAP passes are available for over 450 partner destinations across the state, from Monroe to Copper Harbor and everywhere in between! WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO USE A MOBILE VS. A PRINTED PASS, to abide by any restrictions our MAP partner destinations have in place, and to ALWAYS CHECK THE PARTNER DESTINATION'S WEBSITE AND/OR FACEBOOK PAGE for the latest information before visiting. "Check out" Michigan with a Michigan Activity Pass today, available exclusively through your Michigan public library!

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  • Busy Bee Book Club at the BVDL!

    Join us for the Betsie Valley Busy Bee Book Club! What’s the buzz all about? Let’s talk about what you’re reading and we will select books to read together. The third Thursday of the month, 1pm to 2pm. Betsie Valley District Library, 14744 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville, MI 49683. Questions, please call 231-378-2716.

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  • Betsie Valley District Library Board meetings

    The Betsie Valley District Library Board meeting times have been changed to 5:00pm on the second Tuesday of the month. This change will be effective for all future Board meetings. We appreciate your understanding and all are welcome to attend. If you have any questions, please call the Library at 231-378-2716.

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  • Reading with Skye and Friends!

    Read with Skye and Friends! Don and Cecelia are bringing these super-duper friends to the BVDL! Read a favorite story from home or pick out a book from the Library! They would love to see you! Every third Wednesday of the month, from 4 to 5PM!

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  • Cat in the Hat Reading Challenge

    ake the “Cat in the Hat” Reading Challenge at the Betsie Valley District Library! Miss Lynn, Cat in the Hat, Grinch and Marvin T. Moose are excited to read Dr. Seuss favorites at the Library! So, Hip Hip Hooray! Let's celebrate Cat in the Hat and you today! We are challenging all of you to take the Betsie Valley District Library “Cat in the Hat” March Reading Challenge! We are challenging preschoolers to 3rd Grade to read ten books through April and 4th grade and up read up to 3 chapter books through April! Parents, you can read with your little one to participate! Completing the challenge, you will receive your certificate, bookmark, pencil, crafts and a book bag! Stop into the Library to pick up your reading log today! Come to the “Cat in the Hat Celebration” Story Hour on March 29, 2025 at 1PM! We’ll enjoy favorite Dr. Seuss stories, crafts, and goodies!

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  • Cat in the Hat Reading Celebration Story Hour!

    Come to the “Cat in the Hat Celebration” Story Hour on March 29, 2025 at 1PM! We’ll enjoy favorite Dr. Seuss stories, crafts, and goodies!

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  • Upcoming Events
    Reading with Skye and Friends! May 21, 2025 04:00 PM (US/Eastern) — Betsie Valley District Library
    Reading with Skye and Friends! Jun 18, 2025 04:00 PM (US/Eastern) — Betsie Valley District Library
    Reading with Skye and Friends! Jul 16, 2025 04:00 PM (US/Eastern) — Betsie Valley District Library
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