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Swing Dance Night

Submitted by Anita on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 12:27pm

Swing Dancing CoupleFriday, February 3

5:00-7:00 PM

Join the teens for an evening of swing dancing co-sponsored by the Benicia High School Swing Club! There will be a brief lesson before the open dancing starts. Dancers are encouraged to dress in swing dance clothing! Invite your friends through our Facebook event!!

Restoring Creeks in the Vallejo Watershed

Submitted by Fran on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 1:50pm

Rindler Creek VallejoTuesday, January 31

7:00 pm

Looking for a New Read?

Submitted by Fran on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 3:03pm

NovelistLooking for a new read?  At your fingertips is access to Novelist, one of the Library's online databases accessible with your library card from the Research tab of the Library's website. 

Benicia Library Closed Feb. 17-20

Submitted by Anita on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 2:30pm

Computer ConversionAnd all SNAP Libraries will be closed February 18-20.  We are receiving new Library software which will be providing a new, more user-friendly experience and will be capable of doing more for our customers.  However, in order to bring it online, the libraries need to be closed for the four days of President's weekend. Because all of the computers and the old software will be down, we will be unable to check out or return items, look

SuperSearch is Down

Submitted by Anita on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 10:54am

SuperSearch, which allows us to quickly borrow from Marin, Sonoma, Lake, and Mendocino County Libraries, is in the process of being rebuilt and transferred to a new server.  This is taking more time than anticipated and so will be down until further notice.  <

Tax Forms and Information

Current basic forms are available at the library starting January 3rd.  Forms from past years are kept in binders in the Reference Section of the Library and can be photocopied for your use. 

For more info and tax help and links to forms, go to our Taxes webpage.

Lawyers in the Library

Submitted by Fran on Fri, 10/28/2011 - 9:20am

Thursday, February 2nd (and every upcoming first Thursday of the month)

6 - 8 p.m.

Doña Benicia Room

Signups begin at 5 p.m. in the Art Gallery hallway -- first-come, first-served for fifteen available slots.

Volunteer attorneys are available for up to a 20 minute consultation.

While you wait, visit our Lawyer in the Library webpage with links to resources.

Computer & Internet Assistance

Submitted by Fran on Wed, 10/26/2011 - 8:52am

Computer KeyboardDo you need a help with a computer or Internet task?

We have a computer docent available Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 3:30 - 5:30 pm. Ask at the Customer Service Desk for help.

eBooks Now Available for Kindles and Kindle Apps!!!

Submitted by Anita on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 6:37am

Browse the library's collection of eBooks. When you check out a Kindle Book, a "Get for Kindle" link will be presented that opens a new window (or tab) at Amazon prompting the user to login to their Amazon account.  Amazon must be accessed through a computer.

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