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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
July
3, 10, 17, 24 BPL Summer Reading Program
10 BAHS Academy Lecture
12, 13, 14 Benzie Community Chorus Summer Concert Series
13 Emergency Fund Concert at Tipsy Canoe and Brew
14 Scanning Day at BPL
16 Plant It Wild program
18 BPL Tween Club Hangout
19 BPL Used Book Sale
27 Sound Bath
​28 Cookbook Book Club
28 Laughter Yoga
30 100+ Women Who Care Benzie County

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Mills Community House Association
​891 Michigan Ave.
PO Box 421

​Benzonia, MI 49616
[email protected]
​231-882-0591

Office Hours ​by appointment.



BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Donna Brown, Ruth Catton, 

Jimmy McLaren, ​Jane Sullivan,
​Matt Varnum, ​Samantha Wolfe


EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Kristin Fleetwood
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Board and Staff
    • History
    • Noteworthy at the Mills
  • Events
    • Upcoming Public Events >
      • January >
        • Burns Night Supper
      • February
      • March
      • April
      • May
      • June
      • July
      • August
      • September
      • October
      • November
      • December
    • Renting the Mills >
      • Venue Photo Gallery
    • Partnerships >
      • 100+ Women Who Care Benzie
      • Benzie Area Historical Society
      • Benzonia Public Library
      • Plant it Wild
      • Versiti Blood Center
      • ZONTA
  • Ways To Give
    • Donate Today >
      • Brick Fundraiser and Capital Campaign
  • Benzonia Area Community Emergency Fund
  • Contact Us