Benicia Public Library - Events Feed

Concert by Teddy Randazzo Jr and Michael Manning

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:15:53 -0700

Start: 10/05/2008 - 3:00pm

End: 10/05/2008 - 4:30pm

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.

[R]Baby Storytime

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:17:59 -0700

Start: 10/06/2008 - 1:00pm

End: 10/06/2008 - 1:30pm

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.

[R]After-School Zone

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:59:03 -0700

Start: 10/06/2008 - 3:15pm

End: 10/06/2008 - 5:00pm

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.

Benicia Library Board Meeting

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:19:59 -0700

Start: 10/06/2008 - 6:30pm

End: 10/06/2008 - 8:00pm

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.

[R]Preschool Storytime

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:21:51 -0700

Start: 10/07/2008 - 10:30am

End: 10/07/2008 - 11:00am

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.

[R]After-School Zone

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:00:24 -0700

Start: 10/07/2008 - 3:15pm

End: 10/07/2008 - 5:00pm

[R]After-school Zone

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:36:05 -0700

Start: 10/07/2008 - 3:15pm

End: 10/07/2008 - 5:00pm

Kids Book Club

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:31:34 -0700

Start: 10/07/2008 - 3:30pm

End: 10/07/2008 - 4:30pm

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."

Literacy Tutor Roundtable

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:36:09 -0700

Start: 10/07/2008 - 6:00pm

End: 10/07/2008 - 7:30pm

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.

Open Mic Poetry Reading

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:47:14 -0700

Start: 10/07/2008 - 7:00pm

End: 10/07/2008 - 8:30pm

Read your poetry and listen to others. Adults

[R]Toddler Storytime

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:50:15 -0700

Start: 10/08/2008 - 10:30am

End: 10/08/2008 - 11:00am

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.

[R]After-School Zone

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:52:21 -0700

Start: 10/08/2008 - 3:15pm

End: 10/08/2008 - 5:00pm

Friends of the BPL Board Meeting

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:01:53 -0700

Start: 10/08/2008 - 6:30pm

End: 10/08/2008 - 8:00pm

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.

[R]After-School Zone

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:57:10 -0700

Start: 10/09/2008 - 3:15pm

End: 10/09/2008 - 5:00pm

[R]Tails-n-Tales

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:47:54 -0700

Start: 10/09/2008 - 4:00pm

End: 10/09/2008 - 5:00pm

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.

[R]Literacy Computer Lab

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:13:02 -0700

Start: 10/09/2008 - 5:00pm

End: 10/09/2008 - 8:00pm

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.

Friends of the BPL Members-Only Book Sale

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:05:25 -0700

Start: 10/09/2008 - 6:00pm

End: 10/09/2008 - 8:00pm

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.

Mystery Book Club

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:17:02 -0700

Start: 10/09/2008 - 7:00pm

End: 10/09/2008 - 8:00pm

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.

[R]Kids Afternoon Movies

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:01:48 -0700

Start: 10/10/2008 - 2:00pm

End: 10/10/2008 - 3:30pm

: 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.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:10:43 -0700

Start: 10/11/2008 - 10:00am

End: 10/11/2008 - 4:00pm

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.”

[R]Literacy Computer Lab

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:10:46 -0700

Start: 10/11/2008 - 10:00am

End: 10/11/2008 - 12:00pm

Library Closed for Columbus Day

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:49:44 -0700

Start: 10/13/2008 - 12:01am

End: 10/13/2008 - 11:59pm

The Library will be closed today for Columbus Day.

[R]Preschool Storytime

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:21:51 -0700

Start: 10/14/2008 - 10:30am

End: 10/14/2008 - 11:00am

[R]After-School Zone

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:00:24 -0700

Start: 10/14/2008 - 3:15pm

End: 10/14/2008 - 5:00pm

[R]After-school Zone

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:36:05 -0700

Start: 10/14/2008 - 3:15pm

End: 10/14/2008 - 5:00pm

Non-Fiction Book Club

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:19:54 -0700

Start: 10/14/2008 - 7:00pm

End: 10/14/2008 - 8:00pm

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."

[R]Toddler Storytime

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:50:15 -0700

Start: 10/15/2008 - 10:30am

End: 10/15/2008 - 11:00am

Learner Writing Workshop

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:22:28 -0700

Start: 10/15/2008 - 12:30pm

End: 10/15/2008 - 1:30pm

For learners: Get help with writing skills

[R]After-School Zone

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:52:21 -0700

Start: 10/15/2008 - 3:15pm

End: 10/15/2008 - 5:00pm

Adult Evening Book Club

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:24:50 -0700

Start: 10/15/2008 - 7:00pm

End: 10/15/2008 - 8:00pm

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."

[R]After-School Zone

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:57:10 -0700

Start: 10/16/2008 - 3:15pm

End: 10/16/2008 - 5:00pm

[R]Tails-n-Tales

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:47:54 -0700

Start: 10/16/2008 - 4:00pm

End: 10/16/2008 - 5:00pm

[R]Literacy Computer Lab

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:13:02 -0700

Start: 10/16/2008 - 5:00pm

End: 10/16/2008 - 8:00pm

[R]Kids Afternoon Movies

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:01:48 -0700

Start: 10/17/2008 - 2:00pm

End: 10/17/2008 - 3:30pm

: 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.

[R]Literacy Computer Lab

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:10:46 -0700

Start: 10/18/2008 - 10:00am

End: 10/18/2008 - 12:00pm

"Jelly" Belly Dancing and Henna Tattoos

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:34:24 -0700

Start: 10/18/2008 - 4:00pm

End: 10/18/2008 - 5:30pm

Get cultural! Learn some classic belly dancing moves from Loa and design your own henna tattoos while munching on some Jelly Belly beans.

[R]Baby Storytime

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:17:59 -0700

Start: 10/20/2008 - 1:00pm

End: 10/20/2008 - 1:30pm

[R]After-School Zone

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:59:03 -0700

Start: 10/20/2008 - 3:15pm

End: 10/20/2008 - 5:00pm

Teen Book Club

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:27:18 -0700

Start: 10/20/2008 - 6:00pm

End: 10/20/2008 - 7:00pm

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

[R]Preschool Storytime

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:21:51 -0700

Start: 10/21/2008 - 10:30am

End: 10/21/2008 - 11:00am

[R]After-School Zone

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:00:24 -0700

Start: 10/21/2008 - 3:15pm

End: 10/21/2008 - 5:00pm

Middle School Book Club

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:29:50 -0700

Start: 10/21/2008 - 4:00pm

End: 10/21/2008 - 5:00pm

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.

[R]Toddler Storytime

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:50:15 -0700

Start: 10/22/2008 - 10:30am

End: 10/22/2008 - 11:00am

Literacy Learner Bookgroup

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:31:44 -0700

Start: 10/22/2008 - 12:00pm

End: 10/22/2008 - 12:00pm

Open to intermediate and advanced learners enrolled in the literacy program. Tutors are welcomed and encouraged to accompany their learners.

[R]After-School Zone

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:52:21 -0700

Start: 10/22/2008 - 3:15pm

End: 10/22/2008 - 5:00pm

[R]After-School Zone

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:57:10 -0700

Start: 10/23/2008 - 3:15pm

End: 10/23/2008 - 5:00pm

[R]Tails-n-Tales

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:47:54 -0700

Start: 10/23/2008 - 4:00pm

End: 10/23/2008 - 5:00pm

[R]Literacy Computer Lab

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:13:02 -0700

Start: 10/23/2008 - 5:00pm

End: 10/23/2008 - 8:00pm

[R]Kids Afternoon Movies

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:01:48 -0700

Start: 10/24/2008 - 2:00pm

End: 10/24/2008 - 3:30pm

: 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.

Computer Class Beginning E-Mail

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:37:34 -0700

Start: 10/25/2008 - 9:30am

End: 10/25/2008 - 11:00am

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.

[R]Literacy Computer Lab

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:10:46 -0700

Start: 10/25/2008 - 10:00am

End: 10/25/2008 - 12:00pm

[R]Baby Storytime

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:17:59 -0700

Start: 10/27/2008 - 1:00pm

End: 10/27/2008 - 1:30pm

[R]After-School Zone

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:59:03 -0700

Start: 10/27/2008 - 3:15pm

End: 10/27/2008 - 5:00pm

TAB Meeting

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:39:21 -0700

Start: 10/27/2008 - 6:00pm

End: 10/27/2008 - 7:00pm

Help plan the Teen events at the Library.

Try TAB once or make it a habit and come every month.

New teens always welcome!

Art Gallery Committee Meeting

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:42:33 -0700

Start: 10/27/2008 - 6:30pm

End: 10/27/2008 - 7:30pm

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.

[R]Preschool Storytime

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:21:51 -0700

Start: 10/28/2008 - 10:30am

End: 10/28/2008 - 11:00am

[R]After-School Zone

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:00:24 -0700

Start: 10/28/2008 - 3:15pm

End: 10/28/2008 - 5:00pm

Jr. Kids Book Club

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:44:34 -0700

Start: 10/28/2008 - 3:30pm

End: 10/28/2008 - 4:30pm

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."

Family Storytime

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:46:09 -0700

Start: 10/28/2008 - 7:00pm

End: 10/28/2008 - 8:00pm

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.

[R]Toddler Storytime

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:50:15 -0700

Start: 10/29/2008 - 10:30am

End: 10/29/2008 - 11:00am

[R]After-School Zone

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:52:21 -0700

Start: 10/29/2008 - 3:15pm

End: 10/29/2008 - 5:00pm

Jack-O-Lantern Contest and Scary Stories

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:48:28 -0700

Start: 10/29/2008 - 7:00pm

End: 10/29/2008 - 8:30pm

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.

[R]After-School Zone

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:57:10 -0700

Start: 10/30/2008 - 3:15pm

End: 10/30/2008 - 5:00pm

[R]Tails-n-Tales

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:47:54 -0700

Start: 10/30/2008 - 4:00pm

End: 10/30/2008 - 5:00pm

[R]Literacy Computer Lab

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:13:02 -0700

Start: 10/30/2008 - 5:00pm

End: 10/30/2008 - 8:00pm

[R]Kids Afternoon Movies

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:01:48 -0700

Start: 10/31/2008 - 2:00pm

End: 10/31/2008 - 3:30pm

: 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.

[R]Literacy Computer Lab

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:10:46 -0700

Start: 11/01/2008 - 10:00am

End: 11/01/2008 - 12:00pm

[R]Baby Storytime

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:17:59 -0700

Start: 11/03/2008 - 1:00pm

End: 11/03/2008 - 1:30pm

[R]After-School Zone

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:59:03 -0700

Start: 11/03/2008 - 3:15pm

End: 11/03/2008 - 5:00pm

[R]Preschool Storytime

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:21:51 -0700

Start: 11/04/2008 - 10:30am

End: 11/04/2008 - 11:00am

[R]After-School Zone

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:00:24 -0700

Start: 11/04/2008 - 3:15pm

End: 11/04/2008 - 5:00pm