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View our upcoming events and programs.
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!
News
Library happenings and news.
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 10:00am instead of 6:00pm 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.
“Adventure Begins at Your Library” Children's Summer Reading Program!
***We challenge you to discover that “Adventure Begins at Your Library” this summer!! Together, we can share adventures together! Who: Ages 2 to Senior in High School Sign up starts June 1, 2024 and will run through August 31, 2024. Come to the Library to fill out your registration slip and get your reading log! At the end of summer, you can bring in your completed reading log by Aug. 31, 2024 to earn a reading certificate, a book bag with goodies, and $10.00 gift certificate pick out your own books!
Betsie Valley District Library 2024 “Adventure Begins at Your Library" Teen Summer Reading Program!
***We challenge you to discover that “Adventure Begins at Your Library” this summer!! Together, we can share adventures together! Who: Ages 2 to Senior in High School Sign up starts June 1, 2024 and will run through August 31, 2024. Come to the Library to fill out your registration slip and get your reading log! At the end of summer, you can bring in your completed reading log by Aug. 31, 2024 to earn a reading certificate, a book bag with goodies, and $10.00 gift certificate pick out your own books!
Geno's Annual Car Show and the Friends of the BVDL Arts & Craft Show and Flea Market
Geno's Annual Car Show! Presented by Geno's Sports Bar and Grill! Sept. 28, 2024, 12pm to 4pm. $5 entry fee. Registration: 12-2pm. Participant & public voting: 12-4pm. Top 10 Participant Judged Trophies & People's Choice Trophy. Please call Geno at 231-378-2554 by Sept. 27, 2024 to confirm entry. Live entertainment by Duke and the Studebakers! Geno’s located at 14848 Thompson Ave, Thompsonville, MI 49683. Flea market and Arts/Crafts Show in conjunction with Geno’s Car Show. 12PM to 5PM, set up time 11AM Entry fee: $10.00 for 12 FT. SPACE Sponsored by Friends of the Betsie Valley District Library. You can print an application in the link listing below or pick one up at the Library! Applications due by Sept. 28, 2024. Please send to: Betsie Valley District Library, PO Box 185, Thompsonville, MI 49683 Please call the Library for additional information (231) 378-2716.
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!