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Creative Works at the Library
Local creative being loans pieces to the Betsie Valley District Library.
Employment Opportunities at the BVDL,
Applications are gladly accepted when positions become available. The Betsie Valley District Library is an equal opportunity employer.
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!
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.
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.
Betsie Valley District Library 2025 "Color Our World @ Your Library" Summer Reading Program!
Betsie Valley District Library 2025 “Color Our World” Children's and Teens Summer Reading Program Who: Ages 2 to Senior in High School Sign up starts May 31, 2025 and will run through Aug. 30, 2025. Come to the Library to fill out your registration slip and get your reading log! ***We challenge you to discover how you can discover “Color Our World @ Your Library" this summer!! Together, we can share friendship and adventure! Betsie Valley District Library 2025 “Color Our World" Summer Come to the Library to fill out your registration slip and get your reading log! ***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!
Create Your Masterpiece at the BVDL for the Community Art Project!
We want you to create art! We are inviting you to join us at the Betsie Valley District Library to create your own masterpiece! On June 14, 2025 from 1:00PM to 2:00PM! We will collect our art pieces and they will all be displayed at the Oliver Art Center for the Community Art Exhibition on July 24, 2025 at 5PM! We are proud to participate with the other Benzie County Libraries and the Oliver Art Center and YOU to create our community masterpiece!
Color Our World Story Hour at the Betsie Valley District Library!
Marvin T. Moose wants to invite you to the Betsie Valley District Library Color Our World Story Hour this summer! When: Wednesdays, from 11AM to 12PM June 25, 2025—Aug. 13, 2025! We’ll enjoy colorful stories and cool crafts! We can't wait to see you!
Digging the Past at the BVDL!
Digging the Past: Exploring Archeology! We welcome you on an exciting journey through the fascinating world of Native American artifacts and archeology! We'll embark on an adventure to discover the rich history and culture of the indigenous peoples of Northern Michigan. We will delve into the past through hands-on activities, interactive, lessons, and engaging discussions. Explore actual Native American artifacts, such as arrowheads, pottery! Learn about mammoths and other ancient animals! Sponsored by the Benzie Area Historical Society & Museum.