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Maureen Esther, HistoryTeller

Maureen Esther is known to many as a storyteller. She uses her background in history, art history, and learns whatever she can from books and her own research to compose lectures that she shares with  the community about anything from architecture, painting, period clothing and beyond. 

Summer Reading Program

Every summer the Benzonia Public Library creates a summer reading program.  School aged kids are encouraged to read and submit their reading logs periodically to be entered for fun prizes.  Each week there is an interactive program for readers of all ages; puppet shows, crafts, education, and more!  Summer reading programs use both the Meeting Space (lower level) and Mills Hall (upper level).
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Plant Diagnostic Clinic

Partnered with MSU's Master Gardener Volunteer Program, a monthly clinic is held on the front porch of Mills Community House in front of the library throughout the spring and summer.  

​​MILLS COMMUNITY HOUSE: This historic structure is owned by the Mills Community House Association and houses the Benzonia Public Library. It was built in 1909 as a part of the Benzonia Academy, it is the only remaining building from the Academy which closed in 1918. The library is a Village treasure, as made apparent in the comments from the public survey. It was often the answer for ‘what is the one thing you like BEST about the Village’. It first started operating in 1925 and is the County’s oldest continuously operated library.  Along with the library, there are 2 meeting spaces and a commercial kitchen available in the building. It is a historic site and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.     
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Description from the  Village of Benzonia 2020 Master Plan
September
12 Plant Diagnostic Clinic
13 BCD Public Meeting
14 BAHS Academy Lecture
16 ZONTA Fall Festival
20 Plant it Wild
21 BAHS Annual Meeting
​27 Maureen Esther: HistoryTeller
30 BCDC Summer of Soul Party



October
4 100 Women Who Care Benzie County

(No other rentals will be accepted in October and November)

Museum on Main Street: Exhibit Hours
October 14 - November 26

Thursday 3-6
Friday 12-6
Saturday 12-6
Sunday 1-4 
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Mills Community House Association
​891 Michigan Ave.
PO Box 421

​Benzonia, MI 49616
millscommhouse@gmail.com
​231-882-0591

Office Hours ​by appointment.



BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Donna Brown, Ruth Catton, 

Jimmy McLaren, ​Jane Sullivan,
​Colleen Swartz, ​Samantha Wolfe

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Kristin Fleetwood
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Tax ID (EIN): 75-2977687
  • Home
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Board and Staff
    • History
    • Noteworthy at the Mills
  • Events
    • Upcoming Public Events
    • Partnerships >
      • 100+ Women Who Care Benzie
      • Benzie Area Historical Society
      • Benzonia Public Library
      • Versiti Blood Center
      • ZONTA
  • Venue
    • Rentals
    • Venue Photo Gallery
  • Ways To Give
    • Capital Campaign
    • Brick Fundraiser
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
    • Endowment Fund
    • IRA Charitable Rollover
  • Contact Us