Events
11 / 25
Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
Preschool Storytime for 4 and 5 year-olds is every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. The program is free and no registration is required. Preschoolers’ attention spans are longer, so expect 30 minutes of books with more complex plots, songs, fingerplays, and longer feltboards. Some preschoolers like to have an independent storytime experience, so the child might sit on the floor while you sit in a chair nearby. Books suitable for preschoolers are available for checkout after the storytime. Start: 3:30 pm
End: 4:30 pm
The Junior Kids’ Book Club is for kids in 2nd and 3rd grades (starting Fall of 2008). Meetings are the 4th Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. Books for the next month’s read are handed out at the meeting or are at the Reference Desk after the meeting. This month we will be reading "Jake Drake, Bully Buster." Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Family Storytime takes place on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. It’s a time for children age 4 to 8 and their families to enjoy the Library together! Do a fun craft, and then join a children’s librarian as she shares great books, songs, and more. The program is free, and no registration is needed. | ||
11 / 26
Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
Toddler Storytime for 2 and 3 year-olds is every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. The program is free and no registration is required. Toddlers’ attention spans are short, so expect 20 minutes of simple books, songs, easy fingerplays, and feltboard nursery rhymes. Adults and their toddlers actively participate in this storytime together, so sit close together and help the child follow along. Books suitable for toddlers are available for checkout after the storytime. Come a few minutes early, so the toddler can get a nametag and meet the librarian. Start: 12:30 pm
End: 1:30 pm
Open to intermediate and advanced learners enrolled in the literacy program. Tutors are welcomed and encouraged to accompany their learners. This month they will be discussing "The Beach House." - adults Start: 5:00 pm
End: 11:59 pm
The Library will close at 5 pm today for the Thanksgiving vacation. | ||
11 / 27
Start: 12:00 am
Start: 11/27/2008 - 12:00am
End: 11/28/2008 - 11:59pm
The Library will be closed Thursday and Friday in honor of Thanksgiving. | ||
11 / 28
End: 11:59 pm
Start: 11/27/2008 - 12:00am
End: 11/28/2008 - 11:59pm
The Library will be closed Thursday and Friday in honor of Thanksgiving. | ||
11 / 29
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
The Library will be open Saturday, Novemben 29th during the usual Saturday hours noon to 6pm | ||
11 / 30
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12 / 1
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Free classes are offered to adults with limited English conversational skills. Three levels of instruction are available: beginning, intermediate, and advanced. Subjects include grammar, conversation, reading, writing, survival skills and much more. Classes meet Monday and Thursday from 9:00 - 11:30 am at the library, during the school year. Call 746-4341 for more information and to register. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm
Baby Storytime for 6 to 18 month-olds is held every month on Mondays at 1:00 p.m. The program is free. Expect 10 to 15 minutes of fast-paced storytime fun, including stories, rhymes, bouncing songs, tickles, and feltboards. Sit on the floor, hold your baby in your lap, and play along together. One child per adult, please. Afterward there’s a chance to talk to other adults, and books suitable for babies are available for checkout. Call Allison at 746-4741 for more information. Start: 3:15 pm
End: 5:00 pm
The After-School Zone happens Monday through Thursday, when school is in session, from 3:15 to 5:00 p.m. The After-School Zone is a free place for kids age 8 - 19 to drop in. It’s a place to study, play video games, have a snack, and visit with friends. | ||
12 / 2
Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
Preschool Storytime for 4 and 5 year-olds is every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. The program is free and no registration is required. Preschoolers’ attention spans are longer, so expect 30 minutes of books with more complex plots, songs, fingerplays, and longer feltboards. Some preschoolers like to have an independent storytime experience, so the child might sit on the floor while you sit in a chair nearby. Books suitable for preschoolers are available for checkout after the storytime. Start: 3:15 pm
End: 5:00 pm
The After-School Zone happens Monday through Thursday, when school is in session, from 3:15 to 5:00 p.m. The After-School Zone is a free place for kids age 8 - 19 to drop in. It’s a place to study, play video games, have a snack, and visit with friends. Start: 3:30 pm
End: 4:45 pm
Book clubs for kids: The Kids’ Book Club is for kids in 4th and 5th grades only. Meetings are the 1st Tuesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. This month they will be discussing "Running Out of Time." Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Read your poetry and listen to others. Adults | ||
12 / 3
Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
Toddler Storytime for 2 and 3 year-olds is every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. The program is free and no registration is required. Toddlers’ attention spans are short, so expect 20 minutes of simple books, songs, easy fingerplays, and feltboard nursery rhymes. Adults and their toddlers actively participate in this storytime together, so sit close together and help the child follow along. Books suitable for toddlers are available for checkout after the storytime. Come a few minutes early, so the toddler can get a nametag and meet the librarian. Start: 12:00 pm
The Noon Mystery Book Club - Meets in the Dona Benicia Room the first Wednesday of the month at noon. Read the book, bring your lunch and join in the discussion. This month we will be discussing "Dying for Chocolate." Start: 3:15 pm
End: 5:00 pm
The After-School Zone happens Monday through Thursday, when school is in session, from 3:15 to 5:00 p.m. The After-School Zone is a free place for kids age 8 - 19 to drop in. It’s a place to study, play video games, have a snack, and visit with friends. | ||
12 / 4
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Free classes are offered to adults with limited English conversational skills. Three levels of instruction are available: beginning, intermediate, and advanced. Subjects include grammar, conversation, reading, writing, survival skills and much more. Classes meet Monday and Thursday from 9:00 - 11:30 am at the library, during the school year. Call 746-4341 for more information and to register. Start: 3:15 pm
End: 5:00 pm
The After-School Zone happens Monday through Thursday, when school is in session, from 3:15 to 5:00 p.m. The After-School Zone is a free place for kids age 8 - 19 to drop in. It’s a place to study, play video games, have a snack, and visit with friends. Start: 4:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Tails-n-Tales is a program where children from grades 1 through 5 can come and read to a dog individually. Since each child gets 15 minutes alone with the dog, you will need to sign up at the Customer Service Desk. Start: 5:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
The computer classes offered in our Computer Lab are structured to help learners build their English skills. Hands-on support and great computer software that promotes learning is provided. Tutor support is encouraged and welcomed. | ||
12 / 5
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:30 pm
On Fridays there is a free movie at 2 to 3:30 pm suitable for children. Come view the movie on a big screen. | ||
12 / 6
Start: 9:30 am
End: 10:45 am
This class will focus on basic Email skills such as forwarding mail, receiving mail, attachments and more. Must have taken the Mouse Tutorial Class or be familiar with the mouse. Plus typing skills are required for the class. Registration is required and classes are full so call 746-4343 for more information and to be signed up for future classes. Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:30 am
The computer classes offered in our Computer Lab are structured to help learners build their English skills. Hands-on support and great computer software that promotes learning is provided. Tutor support is encouraged and welcomed. | ||
12 / 7
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12 / 8
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Free classes are offered to adults with limited English conversational skills. Three levels of instruction are available: beginning, intermediate, and advanced. Subjects include grammar, conversation, reading, writing, survival skills and much more. Classes meet Monday and Thursday from 9:00 - 11:30 am at the library, during the school year. Call 746-4341 for more information and to register. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm
Baby Storytime for 6 to 18 month-olds is held every month on Mondays at 1:00 p.m. The program is free. Expect 10 to 15 minutes of fast-paced storytime fun, including stories, rhymes, bouncing songs, tickles, and feltboards. Sit on the floor, hold your baby in your lap, and play along together. One child per adult, please. Afterward there’s a chance to talk to other adults, and books suitable for babies are available for checkout. Call Allison at 746-4741 for more information. Start: 3:15 pm
The After-School Zone happens Monday through Thursday, when school is in session, from 3:15 to 5:00 p.m. The After-School Zone is a free place for kids age 8 - 19 to drop in. It’s a place to study, play video games, have a snack, and visit with friends. | ||
12 / 9
Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
Preschool Storytime for 4 and 5 year-olds is every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. The program is free and no registration is required. Preschoolers’ attention spans are longer, so expect 30 minutes of books with more complex plots, songs, fingerplays, and longer feltboards. Some preschoolers like to have an independent storytime experience, so the child might sit on the floor while you sit in a chair nearby. Books suitable for preschoolers are available for checkout after the storytime. Start: 3:15 pm
End: 5:00 pm
The After-School Zone happens Monday through Thursday, when school is in session, from 3:15 to 5:00 p.m. The After-School Zone is a free place for kids age 8 - 19 to drop in. It’s a place to study, play video games, have a snack, and visit with friends. Start: 3:30 pm
End: 4:45 pm
Make cards and gifts for the holiday season! Materials are provided, so just drop in! Age 6-12 Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
The Adult Non-fiction Book Club - Meets in the Dona Benicia Room the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm. Read the book and join in the discussion. This month we will be reading "The Spiral Staircase." | ||
12 / 10
Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
Toddler Storytime for 2 and 3 year-olds is every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. The program is free and no registration is required. Toddlers’ attention spans are short, so expect 20 minutes of simple books, songs, easy fingerplays, and feltboard nursery rhymes. Adults and their toddlers actively participate in this storytime together, so sit close together and help the child follow along. Books suitable for toddlers are available for checkout after the storytime. Come a few minutes early, so the toddler can get a nametag and meet the librarian. Start: 3:15 pm
End: 5:00 pm
The After-School Zone happens Monday through Thursday, when school is in session, from 3:15 to 5:00 p.m. The After-School Zone is a free place for kids age 8 - 19 to drop in. It’s a place to study, play video games, have a snack, and visit with friends. Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Friends of the Benicia Public Library Board Meeting - Friends of the Benicia Public Library meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Edna Clyne room. Meeting are open to all. | ||
12 / 11
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Free classes are offered to adults with limited English conversational skills. Three levels of instruction are available: beginning, intermediate, and advanced. Subjects include grammar, conversation, reading, writing, survival skills and much more. Classes meet Monday and Thursday from 9:00 - 11:30 am at the library, during the school year. Call 746-4341 for more information and to register. Start: 3:15 pm
End: 5:00 pm
The After-School Zone happens Monday through Thursday, when school is in session, from 3:15 to 5:00 p.m. The After-School Zone is a free place for kids age 8 - 19 to drop in. It’s a place to study, play video games, have a snack, and visit with friends. Start: 4:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Tails-n-Tales is a program where children from grades 1 through 5 can come and read to a dog individually. Since each child gets 15 minutes alone with the dog, you will need to sign up at the Customer Service Desk. Start: 5:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
The computer classes offered in our Computer Lab are structured to help learners build their English skills. Hands-on support and great computer software that promotes learning is provided. Tutor support is encouraged and welcomed. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Friends members only pre-sale - On the Thursday evening before the monthly book sale there is a pre sale for members of the Friends in the Library basement from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Membership is available at the door. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
The Mystery Book Club - Meets in the Dona Benicia Room the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm. Read the book and join in the discussion. This month they will be discussing "A Grave Talent." | ||
12 / 12
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:30 pm
On Fridays there is a free movie at 2 to 3:30 pm suitable for children. Come view the movie on a big screen. Start: 8:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
The 50 member Diablo Valley Regional concert Band will be performing their annual Winter Concert in the fireplace area of the library. All ages | ||
12 / 13
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:30 am
The computer classes offered in our Computer Lab are structured to help learners build their English skills. Hands-on support and great computer software that promotes learning is provided. Tutor support is encouraged and welcomed. Start: 10:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
Friends of the Library Book Sale - The second Saturday of every month from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. the Friends hold a book sale in the Library basement. In May and November they hold their “Bag of Book Sale.” | ||
12 / 14
Start: 2:30 pm
End: 4:00 pm
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12 / 15
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Free classes are offered to adults with limited English conversational skills. Three levels of instruction are available: beginning, intermediate, and advanced. Subjects include grammar, conversation, reading, writing, survival skills and much more. Classes meet Monday and Thursday from 9:00 - 11:30 am at the library, during the school year. Call 746-4341 for more information and to register. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm
Baby Storytime for 6 to 18 month-olds is held every month on Mondays at 1:00 p.m. The program is free. Expect 10 to 15 minutes of fast-paced storytime fun, including stories, rhymes, bouncing songs, tickles, and feltboards. Sit on the floor, hold your baby in your lap, and play along together. One child per adult, please. Afterward there’s a chance to talk to other adults, and books suitable for babies are available for checkout. Call Allison at 746-4741 for more information. Start: 3:15 pm
The After-School Zone happens Monday through Thursday, when school is in session, from 3:15 to 5:00 p.m. The After-School Zone is a free place for kids age 8 - 19 to drop in. It’s a place to study, play video games, have a snack, and visit with friends. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
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12 / 16
Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
Preschool Storytime for 4 and 5 year-olds is every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. The program is free and no registration is required. Preschoolers’ attention spans are longer, so expect 30 minutes of books with more complex plots, songs, fingerplays, and longer feltboards. Some preschoolers like to have an independent storytime experience, so the child might sit on the floor while you sit in a chair nearby. Books suitable for preschoolers are available for checkout after the storytime. Start: 3:15 pm
End: 5:00 pm
The After-School Zone happens Monday through Thursday, when school is in session, from 3:15 to 5:00 p.m. The After-School Zone is a free place for kids age 8 - 19 to drop in. It’s a place to study, play video games, have a snack, and visit with friends. Start: 3:30 pm
End: 4:45 pm
New date this month only! The Junior Kids’ Book Club is for kids in 2nd and 3rd grades. Meetings are the 4th Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. Books for the next month’s read are handed out at the meeting or are at the Reference Desk after the meeting. This month we will be reading "Boxcar Children." Start: 4:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
This Book Club if for students in the 6th thru 8th grades. This month they will be discussing "Skellig." Come pick up and read the book before the club meeting and then join in the discussion. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm
The Library Board meets the second Monday of the month in the Edna Clyne room at 6:30 p.m. The Library Board is responsible for setting policies for the library. Meetings open to the public. | ||
12 / 17
Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
Toddler Storytime for 2 and 3 year-olds is every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. The program is free and no registration is required. Toddlers’ attention spans are short, so expect 20 minutes of simple books, songs, easy fingerplays, and feltboard nursery rhymes. Adults and their toddlers actively participate in this storytime together, so sit close together and help the child follow along. Books suitable for toddlers are available for checkout after the storytime. Come a few minutes early, so the toddler can get a nametag and meet the librarian. Start: 3:15 pm
End: 5:00 pm
The After-School Zone happens Monday through Thursday, when school is in session, from 3:15 to 5:00 p.m. The After-School Zone is a free place for kids age 8 - 19 to drop in. It’s a place to study, play video games, have a snack, and visit with friends. | ||
12 / 18
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Free classes are offered to adults with limited English conversational skills. Three levels of instruction are available: beginning, intermediate, and advanced. Subjects include grammar, conversation, reading, writing, survival skills and much more. Classes meet Monday and Thursday from 9:00 - 11:30 am at the library, during the school year. Call 746-4341 for more information and to register. Start: 3:15 pm
End: 5:00 pm
The After-School Zone happens Monday through Thursday, when school is in session, from 3:15 to 5:00 p.m. The After-School Zone is a free place for kids age 8 - 19 to drop in. It’s a place to study, play video games, have a snack, and visit with friends. Start: 4:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Tails-n-Tales is a program where children from grades 1 through 5 can come and read to a dog individually. Since each child gets 15 minutes alone with the dog, you will need to sign up at the Customer Service Desk. Start: 5:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
The computer classes offered in our Computer Lab are structured to help learners build their English skills. Hands-on support and great computer software that promotes learning is provided. Tutor support is encouraged and welcomed. | ||
12 / 19
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:30 pm
On Fridays there is a free movie at 2 to 3:30 pm suitable for children. Come view the movie on a big screen. Start: 4:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Special day and time Try TAB (Teen Advisory Board) once or make it a habit and come every month. Help us plan our upcoming events for teens. A free dinner is provided. Please call 707.746.4345 to tell us you are coming. New teens always welcome! | ||
12 / 20
Start: 9:30 am
End: 10:45 am
This class will focus on basic parts of a computer, some of the terminology, windows and how to work with windows, etc. Must have taken the Mouse Tutorial Class or be familiar with the mouse. Plus typing skills are required for the class. Registration is required and classes are full so call 746-4343 for more information and to be signed up for future classes. | ||
12 / 21
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12 / 22
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm
Baby Storytime for 6 to 18 month-olds is held every month on Mondays at 1:00 p.m. The program is free. Expect 10 to 15 minutes of fast-paced storytime fun, including stories, rhymes, bouncing songs, tickles, and feltboards. Sit on the floor, hold your baby in your lap, and play along together. One child per adult, please. Afterward there’s a chance to talk to other adults, and books suitable for babies are available for checkout. Call Allison at 746-4741 for more information. | ||
12 / 23
Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
Preschool Storytime for 4 and 5 year-olds is every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. The program is free and no registration is required. Preschoolers’ attention spans are longer, so expect 30 minutes of books with more complex plots, songs, fingerplays, and longer feltboards. Some preschoolers like to have an independent storytime experience, so the child might sit on the floor while you sit in a chair nearby. Books suitable for preschoolers are available for checkout after the storytime. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Family Storytime takes place on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. It’s a time for children age 4 to 8 and their families to enjoy the Library together! Do a fun craft, and then join a children’s librarian as she shares great books, songs, and more. The program is free, and no registration is needed. | ||
12 / 24
Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
Toddler Storytime for 2 and 3 year-olds is every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. The program is free and no registration is required. Toddlers’ attention spans are short, so expect 20 minutes of simple books, songs, easy fingerplays, and feltboard nursery rhymes. Adults and their toddlers actively participate in this storytime together, so sit close together and help the child follow along. Books suitable for toddlers are available for checkout after the storytime. Come a few minutes early, so the toddler can get a nametag and meet the librarian. Start: 5:00 pm
Start: 12/24/2008 - 5:00pm
End: 12/25/2008 - 9:00pm
The library will close at 5 pm on Wednesday the 24th and will remain closed until noon on Friday the 26th. | ||
12 / 25
End: 9:00 pm
Start: 12/24/2008 - 5:00pm
End: 12/25/2008 - 9:00pm
The library will close at 5 pm on Wednesday the 24th and will remain closed until noon on Friday the 26th. | ||
Come to listen to some holiday music. For ages 5 and up.
The Teen Book Club is a way for teens to get together and discuss books that THEY have chosen to read. This month they will be reading "Invisible" by Pete Hautman. At the meeting, we discuss how these titles fit into the lives of teens today. Come to the Library’s information desk to pick up a copy of this month’s book to check out! New teens always welcome! 
Here’s a chance for you to get some extra study time in. We’ll serve FREE "brain" food and hot cocoa while providing a quiet, relaxing study environment at the library. Study in groups or on your own. Bring your friends!
