News & Events
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.
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!
Oct 19, 2023 from 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM
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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
Apr 09, 2024 from 05:00 PM to 06:00 PM
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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.
Read with Skye!
Oct 15, 2025 from 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM
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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!
Cat in the Hat Reading Challenge
Mar 02, 2026
11:00 AM
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Apr 30, 2026
05:00 PM
— 14744 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville, MI 49683
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We are challenging all children to take the Cat in the Hat Reading Challenge!
Cat in the Hat Celebration!
Mar 28, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— 14744 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville, MI 49683
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Come to the Cat in the Hat Celebration at the BVDL! We'll enjoy Dr. Seuss favorites, have cool crafts and snacks!
"Mentorship Can Be Life Changing"
May 21, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM
— 14744 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville, MI 49683
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The story of the commemorative sculpture of James Earl Jones and His high school English teacher, Donald Crouch. Learn more about this project at the Betsie Valley District Library, as presented by Cindy Asiala, President of The Arts and Culture Alliance of Manistee County.