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Betsie Valley District Library

News and 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.
  • Events Calendar

    View our upcoming events and programs.

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  • Kids Fun Day Carnival 2019

    Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped make the Kids Fun Day Carnival a wonderful event for all of the families who attended!

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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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  • Betsie Valley District Library Temporary Time Change for Library Board Meetings to 10AM

    Dear Patrons, the Betsie Valley District Library Board meeting times will be temporarily changed to 10:00am instead of 6:00pm on the second Tuesday of the month. This change will be last until March 2024. In April, the meetings will resume meeting at 6:00PM. We appreciate your understanding and all are welcome to attend. If you have any questions, please call the Library at 231-378-2716. All are welcome to attend. If the weather is inclement and the local Benzie Schools are closed, the Board meeting will be cancelled and rescheduled with the new date posted at the front door of the Library and published on the Library website and Facebook page. During the pandemic, the Library Board meetings may be held remotely. Please contact Librarian Director Michelle Guerra at 231-378-2716 or by emailing bvdlibrary@acegroup.cc for information on how to attend the meeting.

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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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  • Thompsonville Christmas Tree Lighting

    Come to the Village of Thompsonville Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration, Sponsored by the Village of Thompsonville! Dec. 2, 2023 at 7PM. Visit With Your Friends at the Library Holiday Open House from 6 to 7 PM! Enjoy the Christmas Tree Lighting at 7:00PM and sing carols, visit with your neighbors, and enjoy some great treats! Located at 14744 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville. Questions? Call 231-378-2716.

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  • Cat in the Hat Reading Challenge at the BVDL!

    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!

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  • Upcoming Events
    Cat in the Hat Reading Challenge at the BVDL! Mar 19, 2024 12:00 AM (US/Eastern) — Betsie Valley District Library
    Busy Bee Book Club at the BVDL! Mar 21, 2024 01:00 PM (US/Eastern) — Betsie Valley District Library
    Betsie Valley District Library Temporary Time Change for Library Board Meetings to 10AM Apr 09, 2024 10:00 AM (US/Eastern) — Betsie Valley District Library
    Busy Bee Book Club at the BVDL! Apr 18, 2024 01:00 PM (US/Eastern) — Betsie Valley District Library
    Busy Bee Book Club at the BVDL! May 16, 2024 01:00 PM (US/Eastern) — Betsie Valley District Library
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