Benicia Public Library

Charles Dickens' birthday was Febrary 7th (he'd be 198), so this is the perfect month to read or reread a favorite novel by this beloved author.  Whether you're picking up a well-thumbed copy of A Tale of Two Cities at the library or investing in a beautiful book like the new Penguin Classics clothbound edition of Great Expectations, you'll find yourself captivated by Dickens' intricate plots and eccentric casts of character

It's official!

Punxsutawney Phil the Groundhog saw his shadow on Groundhog Day and so there will be six more weeks of winter. 

The good news?

He has only been right 39% of the time in the last 114 years.

So who knows, Spring may be early this year.

Friday, February 12 - Closed for Lincoln's Birthday

Monday, February 15 - Closed for President's Day

Saturday, February 13

2:00-4:30 pm

Come and listen to the poetry of Albany's Poet Laureate, Christina Hutchens.

Also sharing is Napa's Leonore Wilson.

Open Mic and Refreshments.

With the new year, it is time for a reminder about items left on our hold shelves past the 7-day expiration date.  If you do not pick up your items or let us know you no longer want them you will be charged $1.00 per item. The charge will show as a manual fine in your library account.

To manage your holds and avoid these charges:

Did you know that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) publishes an annual Fuel Economy Guide?  If you are thinking of a new vehicle in 2010, then take time to research the most fuel-efficient vehicle that will meet your driving needs.  Updated fuel economy data is provided for new and used passenger vehicles back to 1984, with side-by-side vehicle comparisons and even fuel-saving tips.