Daylight saving time starts this year on the second Sunday of March and yes, that means this Sunday!  Don't forget to change your clocks before you go to bed on Saturday so you're not late to all your Sunday events!

Use our FREE Wireless Printing service from home.

Go to our website: www.benicialibrary.org and click on the Wireless Services button.  When the page opens click on the Wireless Printing Button and fill in the fields.  Come to the library the same day and your documents will be waiting for you on the printer computer.  Printing is 15 cents per page and your job will not release until you pay.  Privacy maintained.

T-Shirt Design Contest

Deadline: Sunday, March 28

The first U.S. census was taken in 1790 by the U.S. Marshalls on horseback.  At that time, there were 3.9 million people living here.  In 2000, the population had risen to 280 million.  What will the number be this year?  The census form is coming to your house in the mail this month, please take some time to fill it out. 

Census data is taken every ten years as required by the Constitution to equally redistribute the seats in the House of Representatives among the states based on population.

Join the Libray as we celebrate the 19th Annual National Quilting Day! 

Thanks to the very talented quilters of the Carquinez Strait Stitchers the Library has on display 27 beautiful quilts for the entire month of March.  

If you are interested in more information about joining the Carquinez Strait Stitchers please see their website at www.cssquilter.org

Tuesday, March 9

Wednesday, March 10

$60.00 per person

50% of ticket price goes to support the Benicia Library Foundation.

Enjoy dinner at a participating Benicia Restaurant and donate to the Benicia Library Foundaton.

Tickets include a 3 course meal, tax, and gratuity.  No corkage fee.  Beverages extra. 

Reservations accepted through March 5, 2010 by calling 707-746-4358.

Are you looking for an active way to chase away winter?

Saturday, February 20 is Hoody Hoo Day. 

If you are tired of winter and want to do something about it, here goes.

At noon, on Saturday, go outside and wave your handa above your head and shout out Hoodie-Hoo!!!

February 14

This is a day to celebrate love and exchange gifts between lovers and loved ones.

Take a look at the history of this holiday, you might be surprised.  Who knew Geoffrey Chaucer was involved.