Events
11 / 13
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:30 pm
Free classes are offered to adults with limited English conversational skills. Three levels of instruction are available: beginning, intermediate, and advanced. Subjects include grammar, conversation, reading, writing, survival skills and much more. Classes meet Monday and Thursday from 9:00 - 11:30 am at the library, during the school year. Call 746-4341 for more information and to register. 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
Today's activity of Solano Kids Event is Meet Honey! Tails-n-Tales. Honey is a special dog trained to let children read to her. All ages 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: 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 "40 Words of Sorrow". Jeff Daniels will be here to discuss the book. | ||
11 / 14
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. Start: 5:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Today's activity will be a visit with author Patti Sherlock the author of "Letters From Wolfie". All ages | ||
11 / 15
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. | ||
11 / 16
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11 / 17
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:30 pm
Free classes are offered to adults with limited English conversational skills. Three levels of instruction are available: beginning, intermediate, and advanced. Subjects include grammar, conversation, reading, writing, survival skills and much more. Classes meet Monday and Thursday from 9:00 - 11:30 am at the library, during the school year. Call 746-4341 for more information and to register. 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
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: 8:30 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. | ||
11 / 18
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. This month they will be discussing "Phineas Gage." Come pick up and read the book before the club meeting and then join in the discussion. 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 "Last Night I Dreamed of Peace." | ||
11 / 19
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: 7:30 pm
End: 8:30 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 "Three Cups of Tea." | ||
11 / 20
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:30 pm
Free classes are offered to adults with limited English conversational skills. Three levels of instruction are available: beginning, intermediate, and advanced. Subjects include grammar, conversation, reading, writing, survival skills and much more. Classes meet Monday and Thursday from 9:00 - 11:30 am at the library, during the school year. Call 746-4341 for more information and to register. 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: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm
A special computer lab dedicated to Basic Microsoft Word. Literacy Learners | ||
11 / 21
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 / 22
Start: 9:30 am
End: 10:45 am
Introduction to the Internet - Learn some information about the Internet and how it works, how to use search engines and hints for searching. 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. 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. | ||
11 / 23
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11 / 24
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: 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 "The Illustrated Man". 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 Page. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 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. | ||
11 / 25
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: 3:30 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 "Jake Drake, Bully Buster." 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. | ||
11 / 26
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
Open to intermediate and advanced learners enrolled in the literacy program. Tutors are welcomed and encouraged to accompany their learners. This month they will be discussing "The Beach House." - adults Start: 5:00 pm
End: 11:59 pm
The Library will close at 5 pm today for the Thanksgiving vacation. | ||
11 / 27
Start: 12:00 am
Start: 11/27/2008 - 12:00am
End: 11/28/2008 - 11:59pm
The Library will be closed Thursday and Friday in honor of Thanksgiving. | ||
11 / 28
End: 11:59 pm
Start: 11/27/2008 - 12:00am
End: 11/28/2008 - 11:59pm
The Library will be closed Thursday and Friday in honor of Thanksgiving. | ||
11 / 29
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
The Library will be open Saturday, Novemben 29th during the usual Saturday hours noon to 6pm | ||
11 / 30
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12 / 1
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Free classes are offered to adults with limited English conversational skills. Three levels of instruction are available: beginning, intermediate, and advanced. Subjects include grammar, conversation, reading, writing, survival skills and much more. Classes meet Monday and Thursday from 9:00 - 11:30 am at the library, during the school year. Call 746-4341 for more information and to register. 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. | ||
12 / 2
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: 4:45 pm
Book clubs for kids: The Kids’ Book Club is for kids in 4th and 5th grades only. Meetings are the 1st Tuesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. This month they will be discussing "Running Out of Time." Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Read your poetry and listen to others. Adults | ||
12 / 3
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
The Noon Mystery Book Club - Meets in the Dona Benicia Room the first Wednesday of the month at noon. Read the book, bring your lunch and join in the discussion. This month we will be discussing "Dying for Chocolate." 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. | ||
12 / 4
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Free classes are offered to adults with limited English conversational skills. Three levels of instruction are available: beginning, intermediate, and advanced. Subjects include grammar, conversation, reading, writing, survival skills and much more. Classes meet Monday and Thursday from 9:00 - 11:30 am at the library, during the school year. Call 746-4341 for more information and to register. 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. | ||
12 / 5
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:30 pm
On Fridays there is a free movie at 2 to 3:30 pm suitable for children. Come view the movie on a big screen. | ||
12 / 6
Start: 9:30 am
End: 10:45 am
This class will focus on basic Email skills such as forwarding mail, receiving mail, attachments and more. Must have taken the Mouse Tutorial Class or be familiar with the mouse. Plus typing skills are required for the class. Registration is required and classes are full so call 746-4343 for more information and to be signed up for future classes. Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:30 am
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. | ||
12 / 7
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12 / 8
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Free classes are offered to adults with limited English conversational skills. Three levels of instruction are available: beginning, intermediate, and advanced. Subjects include grammar, conversation, reading, writing, survival skills and much more. Classes meet Monday and Thursday from 9:00 - 11:30 am at the library, during the school year. Call 746-4341 for more information and to register. 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
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. | ||
12 / 9
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: 4:45 pm
Make cards and gifts for the holiday season! Materials are provided, so just drop in! Age 6-12 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 "The Spiral Staircase." | ||
12 / 10
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. | ||
12 / 11
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Free classes are offered to adults with limited English conversational skills. Three levels of instruction are available: beginning, intermediate, and advanced. Subjects include grammar, conversation, reading, writing, survival skills and much more. Classes meet Monday and Thursday from 9:00 - 11:30 am at the library, during the school year. Call 746-4341 for more information and to register. 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 "A Grave Talent." | ||
12 / 12
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:30 pm
On Fridays there is a free movie at 2 to 3:30 pm suitable for children. Come view the movie on a big screen. Start: 8:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
The 50 member Diablo Valley Regional concert Band will be performing their annual Winter Concert in the fireplace area of the library. All ages | ||
12 / 13
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:30 am
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.” | ||
