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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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Check out a Hotspot at the Betsie Valley District Library!

Patrons may check out a Kajeet SmartSpot, a filtered Wi-Fi hotspot that enables you to connect your mobile devices (e.g. laptop, smartphones, tablets, etc.) to the Internet. The Kajeet SmartSpots allow the Library to provide cost-effective educational broadband service to under-served populations. Library patrons can check out a Wi-Fi hotspot to complete homework assignments, apply for jobs or conduct business even in areas not served by hardwired broadband connections. Click here for more information!
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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 theTransparentLanguage Online login page, you will be able to accessTransparentLanguage 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 have had to postpone reading with Chaz due to the pandemic.
We will welcome Don and Cecelia Williams and Chaz to visit the Library when it is safe to meet again!

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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!