“Beautiful People” is a collection of watercolor and mixed media portraits, by Lorraine Curtis, that are inspired by human connection.
Each portrait tells a story, informed by line, color, texture, and the contrast of shadow and light.
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February 25th is the beginning of Black Children’s Book Week! Join award-winning author and illustrator Cozbi A. Cabrera for a special presentation about her books and her process. Cabrera won Caldecott and Coretta Scott King honors for her book Me
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End of Life Choices California
Speaker: Carolyn L. Smith
www.endoflifechoicesca.org
Join us for this presentation which includes information and support for Californians trying to successfully navigate their legal end-of-life options: Advanced Care
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Must register to attend this online event
Why is feedback so difficult, and how can we make it easier? The idea is simple: You don't have to choose between being a pushover and a jerk. Kim Scott, New York Times bestselling author of Radical Candor:
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Twixt: Soulscapes in Oil An Exhibition Paintings by Tom Strychacz
Long-time Benicia resident Tom Strychacz and his wife have raised their seven children here in town, while teaching in Oakland, where he is professor of American Literature at Mills
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Please join Benicia's Poet Laureate Kathy Monroe and local poets in the Library. Bring poetry to read, sing, perform, or just come and listen.Read your poetry in a supportive community, listen to others, or take part in the conversation.Anyone who
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Want to claim chili glory? Sign up at benicialibrary.org/events/cook-off to be a contestant. Deadline is today or until we have 20 chili cookers.
Prizes offered for Best Overall, Best Vegetarian, and Most Unique!
Questions? Email Patrice:
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Must register for online author talk.
You are invited to an intimate conversation with Nina Totenberg as she talks about her nearly fifty-year friendship with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her book Dinners With Ruth: A Memoir on the
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Join us for a special screening of this 2023 documentary about the legendary Joan Baez. From IMDb "At the end of a 60-year career, legendary singer and activist Joan Baez takes an honest look back and a deep look inward as she tries to make sense of
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