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Welcome to the Benzie Shores District Library, located on beautiful Betsie Bay.
We have a large collection of print, ebooks, and audiobooks. A spacious Children's Area,
computers, wi-fi, and outstanding programs for adults and children. Come check out
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Staff Library Board Service District Newsletter Policies Patron Services Minutes and Agendas Contact Us Have a question? Email the library. Library Staff Stacy Pasche, Library Director Julie Morris, Tech Services Librarian Kaitlin Matesich, Youth Services Coordinator TOP Library Board Jon Armstrong, President Jennie Schmitt, Vice President Virginia Freeman, Secretary Pamela Radabaugh, Treasurer Jon Hawley, Trustee Jim Larsen, Trustee Brian Johnson, Trustee Board Meetings: The library board meets the third Monday of every month at 9:30 am at the library. Public input is welcome. Dates and times of the board meeting are subject to change. Visit the Events page for current board meeting information. Click here for approved library board meeting minutes and agendas. Budgets are available at the library or to download. TOP Service District The library district includes the following areas: the City of Frankfort, Blaine Township, Crystal Lake Township, the Village of Elberta, Gilmore Township, and the portion of Lake Township that is in the Frankfort-Elberta school district. Library cards with full borrowing privileges are available without charge to full or part-time residents, and to property owners within the Benzie Shores Library district boundaries as well as students enrolled in the Frankfort-Elberta Area schools. Free cards providing limited borrowing privileges are available to anyone else wishing to borrow the library’s own books and materials but, in accordance with licensing requirements, do not provide borrowing privileges through Overdrive. TOP Library Newsletter Read our current and past monthly newsletters using the links below. October 2019 September 2019 August 2019 July 2019 June 2019 May 2019 April 2019 March 2019 February 2019 January 2019 December 2018 November 2018 October 2018 September 2018 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 February 2018 January 2018 December 2017 November 2017 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 March 2017 February 2017 January 2017 December 2016 November 2016 October 2016 September 2016 August 2016 July 2016 June 2016 May 2016 April 2016 March 2016 February 2016 January 2016 December 2015 November 2015 October 2015 September 2015 August 2015 July 2015 June 2015 May 2015 April 2015 March 2015 TOP Library Policies 2018 Policy Manual 2015-2016 Personnel Policies Policies are subject to change. A copy of all current policies are available at the circulation desk. Benzie Shores District Library Freedom of Information Act Policy While the vast majority of public information does not require a Freedom of Information Act request, under Michigan Law a person has a right to file a FOIA request for public information and to appeal a negative decision to the Library Board. In responding to a request the Library may consult legal counsel. The Director shall deny in writing any FOIA request for the release or disclosure of confidential card holder registration information. The Director is the Benzie Shores District Library’s FOIA Coordinator. In the event of the Director’s absence, a designated staff member is the Alternate FOIA Coordinator. Only the FOIA Coordinator and the Alternative FOIA Coordinator are authorized to respond to FOIA requests. There is no charge for processing a FOIA Request, except for extraordinary circumstances approved by the board. The Library will respond within five (5) business days. The Library Director is the Benzie Shores District Library’s FOIA Coordinator. Only the FOIA Coordinator and the Alternative FOIA Coordinator are authorized to respond to FOIA requests. There is no charge for processing a FOIA Request. The library will respond within five (5) business days. Revised 7/2018 Approved 7/09/2018 at a regular meeting of the Library Board. The FOIA form may be downloaded here. TOP |
Location:
630 Main Street P.O. Box 631 Frankfort, MI 49635 (231)352.4671 Hours: Monday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CLOSED SUNDAYS  MeL resources are provided by the Library of Michigan using Institute of Museum and Library Services funds. |
Benzie Shores District Library