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10 / 3
Start: 2:00 pm
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: On Fridays there is a free movie suitable for children from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Come view the movie on a big screen. | ||
10 / 4
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 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. | ||
10 / 5
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 4:30 pm
Enjoy an afternoon of music with two talented musicians! Michael Manring is a bassist and composer known for his innovative approach to the instrument and his adventurous solo concerts. He has appeared on over 200 recordings and toured throughout the world. He has received Grammy and Bammie nominations, the Berklee School of Music Distinguished Alumni Award, two Gold Records, two Just Plain Folks awards and the Bassist of the Year award from the readers of Bass Player Magazine. | ||
10 / 6
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. 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. | ||
10 / 7
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: 3:15 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: 4:30 pm
Book clubs for kids: The Kids’ Book Club is for kids in 4th and 5th grades only (that is what grade they will be in starting in the Fall.) Meetings are the 1st Tuesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. This month they will be discussing "Skellig." Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:30 pm
A Tutor Roundtable will be held in the Dona Benicia Room. Come and meet your fellow tutors and share your tutoring experiences! For literacy tutors. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Read your poetry and listen to others. Adults | ||
10 / 8
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. | ||
10 / 9
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 "To the Letter" by Jeff Daniels. Jeff Daniels will be here to discuss the book. | ||
10 / 10
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:30 pm
: On Fridays there is a free movie suitable for children from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Come view the movie on a big screen. | ||
10 / 11
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 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: 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.” | ||
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10 / 13
Start: 12:01 am
End: 11:59 pm
The Library will be closed today for Columbus Day. | ||
10 / 14
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: 3:15 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: 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 "No Ordinary Time." | ||
10 / 15
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
For learners: Get help with writing skills 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: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
The Adult Evening Book Club - Meets in the Dona Benicia Room the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm. Read the book and join in the discussion. This month we will be discussing "Year of Wonders: a Novel of the Plague." | ||
10 / 16
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. | ||
10 / 17
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:30 pm
: On Fridays there is a free movie suitable for children from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Come view the movie on a big screen. | ||
10 / 18
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 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: 4:00 pm
End: 5:30 pm
Get cultural! Learn some classic belly dancing moves from Loa and design your own henna tattoos while munching on some Jelly Belly beans. | ||
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10 / 20
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. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
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 "Gothic! Ten Original Dark Tales." 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! For more information on teen events visit the Teen Events | ||
10 / 21
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: 4:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
This Book Club if for students in the 6th thru 8th grades (in the Fall). This month they will be discussing "Feed." Come pick up and read the book before the club meeting and then join in the discussion. | ||
10 / 22
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
Open to intermediate and advanced learners enrolled in the literacy program. Tutors are welcomed and encouraged to accompany their learners. 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. | ||
10 / 23
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. | ||
10 / 24
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:30 pm
: On Fridays there is a free movie suitable for children from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Come view the movie on a big screen. | ||
10 / 25
Start: 9:30 am
End: 11:00 am
Introduction to E-Mail- Learn some information about email and how it works, open mail, forward mail, download attachments, attach a picture, etc.. Space is limited. Sign-ups are required. Call 746-4343 or visit the reference desk for more information and to sign up. Prerequisite: Mouse Tutorial class or mouse experience and being able to touch type. Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 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. | ||
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10 / 27
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. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
Help plan the Teen events at the Library. Try TAB once or make it a habit and come every month. New teens always welcome! Start: 6:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm
The Art Galley Committee is a subcommittee of the Library Board and it meets the 3rd Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Edna Clyne Room except during the summer. The meetings are open to all. | ||
10 / 28
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: 4:30 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 "Little Wolf's Book of Badness." 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. | ||
10 / 29
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: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Enter your Jack-O-Lantern in the contest. Prizes awarded for all ages. Then while the Jack-O-Lantern's are being judged listen to Scary Stories suitable for the children's age. | ||
10 / 30
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. | ||
10 / 31
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:30 pm
: On Fridays there is a free movie suitable for children from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Come view the movie on a big screen. | ||
11 / 1
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 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: 8:30 pm
End: 10:30 pm
Come watch the movie "Dracula" for the Day of the Dead Teen Movie Night - teens | ||
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