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ADULT SERVICES

The Benicia Public Library strives to welcome all ages of our community and our Adult services encompass a wide variety of options and activities.

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Library Partnership Update: St. Helena Library

March 11,2026-March 17,2026 | 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Library Partnership Update: St. Helena Public Library:

What is changing? Beginning March 16, our Library and St. Helena Public Library will transition from our current partnership as part of an effort to reduce delivery costs. St....
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ADULTS

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Tech Help

Apr 9th | 10:00am - 12:00pm

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Friends of the Library Members Only Sale

Apr 9th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Lawyer on the Line

Apr 9th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Napa-Solano Audubon Society: Birds of the California Delta

Apr 9th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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2026 AARP Tax Preparation

Apr 10th | 11:00am - 4:00pm

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Board Games (Second Friday)

Apr 10th | 6:00pm - 9:00pm

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STAFF PICKS

ADULT NEWS


Napa-Solano Audubon Society: Birds of the California Delta


Apr 09, 2026

On Thursday, April 9, Aaron Haiman will present Birds of the California Delta as part of the Napa Solano Audubon speaker series.  This will be the last Benicia-based speaker event until the fall....

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2026 AARP Tax Preparation


Apr 10, 2026

***NOTE*** This year you will go to the Benicia Community Center at 370 E L ST. for your appointment.CALL the Library at 707-746-4343 (beginning January 21) for a free tax prep appointment! You may...

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Contra Costa Jazz Band Spring Concert


Apr 12, 2026

Funding for this event is provided by the Friends of the Benicia Library. Join us for an afternoon of music by the Contra Costa Jazz Band, where they’ll play some springtime favorites.At the...

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AT THE BENICIA PUBLIC LIBRARY, ADULTS CAN:

Whether you simply want to enjoy a comfy chair near the fireplace area or need to use one of our computers to browse the internet or print, or you have your own device and want to access our free Wi-Fi, we have you covered.

Take time to browse our collection including the latest books, DVDs and magazines and don’t forget to check out the current exhibit in the Marilyn Citron O’Rourke Art Gallery.

More information and other activity options are listed below:

Programming:The Library sponsors a variety of programming including music, tax preparation, author readings, workshops, and more.

Poetry/Writers Group: The Library sponsors the Poet Laureate program with monthly poetry gatherings on the first Tuesday of the month. Additionally there is a writers’ salon that meets the first and third Friday of the month. Special poetry events and readings also occur throughout the year.

Book Clubs: The Library has a variety of book clubs that meet through the month. Books to read are provided for those interested in participating in the book club.

Marilyn Citron O’Rourke Art Gallery: Bay area artists vie for a spot in the Art Gallery calendar.

Book sales: Our Friends of the Library sponsor a monthly book sale as well as provide volunteer opportunities to assist in sorting and preparing for the sales. Become a volunteer with the Friends or become a Friends member or simply attend a book sale to support this important and dedicated group of library supporters.

Volunteering opportunities: Other adult volunteer opportunities are available to support library services in the library. We also have sporadic openings on various Library boards including the Trustees, Art Gallery Committee, Library Foundation and Arts and Culture Commission.

Online resources: A wide array of online resources is at your fingertips. Whatever your interest you can access everything from genealogy resources, Consumer Reports, and downloadable ebooks, audio books and magazines.

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