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Open Volunteer Position on the Betsie Valley District Library Board
Thompson Avenue, Thompsonville, MI 49683.
Reciprocal Borrowing with Libby
Want to add more libraries to your Libby account? The Betsie Valley District Library and Up North Digital are now in a reciprocal borrowing program with other libraries in Michigan. You can watch this video that shows you how to add other libraries to your Libby account.
The libraries that you can add are:
- Great Lakes Digital Libraries
- Lakeland Digital Libraries
- Midwest Collaborative for Library Services
- Suburban Library Cooperative
- Download Destination
- White Pine Library Cooperative
These libraries will let you add your Betsie Valley District Library card to their Libby items. Check it out or come into the Library for more information.
Learn more about Libby and Up North Digital eshelf borrowing here:
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TRANSPARENT LANGUAGES AT THE BETSIE VALLEY DISTRICT LIBRARY
We are proud to announce that the Mid-Michigan Library League is providing the following digital resources to all member libraries: Transparent Languages Online! With your library card, you may sign up for an account to access this resource at any time via computer or mobile device.
Go to the website:
https://library.transparent.com/westmichiganmi/game/ng/#/login
If you are a previous RBdigital user that had accessed TransparentLanguage Online through RBdigital, you will need to perform a password reset in order to gain access to your account and your learning history. This is a one-time password reset and when you come back to the TransparentLanguage Online login page, you will be able to access TransparentLanguage Online with your username and new password.
More information about performing a password reset can be found here: https://knowledge.transparent.com/recovering-transparent-language-online-account-previously-accessed-through-rbdigital
You can also reach out to us at support@transparent.com for assistance.
https://library.transparent.com/westmichiganmi/game/ng/#/login
Sign up today!
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We will welcome Don and Cecelia Williams and Skye to read with you! Come and read your favorite story with Skye! He would love to see you! Every third Wednesday at 4;00PM!
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***Discover Michigan! Using your library card, check out a pass for one of Michigan's cultural attractions or state parks and recreation areas! For more information visit: http://www.michiganactivitypass.info
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We invite everyone into the Betsie Valley District Library to see two very beautiful art pieces, on loan from local artist Marie Wohadlo! The first piece is an abstract quilt of green fabric cones.
The second piece is a mosaic of glass beads, llll.still.llll, Marie's 2017 Grand Rapids ArtPrize entry, which won 2nd place in the 2D category. The spirit of nature shines through both art works. Come and experience them yourselves!
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Request for Quote: Snowplowing
September 15, 2025
Betsie Valley District Library is seeking quotes for snowplowing services on library grounds.
A full description for this service can be found and printed here
Request for Quotes for the Plowing and Snow Removal at
Betsie Valley District Library
The Betsie Valley District Library is seeking quotes for plowing and snow removal on the library grounds.
This includes:
1. Plowing the library staff parking lot as well as shoveling the rear staff entrance and a pathway from the parking lot to the rear entrance.
2. Plowing the accumulated snow on Thompson Avenue in front of the Library.
3. Shoveling the front patio, front sidewalk and the sidewalk area parallel to Thompson Avenue in the front of the Library.
3. Applying salt as needed.
It is expected that all those submitting quotes will be able to provide snow removal prior to the library’s opening at 11am (on days when the library is open for business.) BVDL operating hours and holidays can be found on our website: https://betsievalleydistrictlibrary.org
Interested parties should include the following information in their quote:
· Rate for each snow removal. If the submitted quote doesn’t include a seasonal agreement, parties will be paid on a monthly basis in which the submitted bills are approved and paid at the BVDL monthly Board meeting on the second Tuesday of the month.
· If submitting a seasonal agreement, please provide the number of snow removals included in the agreement and the rate charged for each additional snow removal outside of the seasonal agreement dates
· Contact information.
· Two business references who can speak on behalf of plowing services rendered.
If a submitted quote is approved by the BVDL Board, a copy of current insurance coverage must be provided to the BVDL Board.
BVDL will accept quotes until Oct. 14, 2025, 4:00 pm. Send requested quote information to:
Betsie Valley District Library, PO Box 185, Thompsonville, MI 49683.
Or email to: bvdlibrary@acegroup.cc
Info: Questions about the Library grounds or plowing can be directed to: Michelle Guerra, Librarian, bvdlibrary@acegroup.cc or by calling 231-378-2716.