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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.

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. 

Video Games During the Holidays

Submitted by Fran on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 2:13pm

Video Games in the Doña Benicia Room:

Wednesday, December 28

3:15 - 5 p.m.

Ages 8 to 19

eReader reviews

Submitted by Fran on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 2:27pm

Is there an e-book reader in your future?

Confused about what you want or what you need?

First Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test

Submitted by Fran on Mon, 11/07/2011 - 10:15am

Wednedsay, November 9th

11 a.m PST

The first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System will be held for up to three and a half minutes on Wednesday, November 9th at 11 a.m. PST.  All regularly scheduled television, radio, cable and satellite shows will be interrupted as the system is being tested.  For more information please view the press release below from Benicia's Fire Marshal, Ray Iverson, Benicia Fire Department.

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.

California Milkweeds

Submitted by Fran on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 8:27am

Monday, October 24

7 p.m.

Doña Benicia Room

Dr. Gene Thomas, Solano Community College will discuss California Milkweeds: their beauty, chemistry, and friends.  Co-sponsored FREE event with the California Native Plant Society, Willis Linn Jepson Chapter. 

Ben Franklin's Proverbs to Poems

Submitted by Fran on Sat, 08/27/2011 - 3:56pm

Our local poets have contributed to the Benjamin Franklin exhibit by writing original poems based on one of Franklin's many proverbs.

You will find them on the endcaps of the Fiction and Nonfiction shelves (near the exhibit).  Please vote for your favorite one and place your ballot in the box found in the center of the exhibit.  The winner will be announced at the November 1st First Tuesday Poetry meeting.

Library Newsletter

Submitted by Fran on Fri, 08/19/2011 - 10:25am

We are proud to unveil our first issue of the Library's newsletter:  What's New @ Your Library.

Open it below or find it on the Library's kiosk next time you visit!

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