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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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Annual Coat Drive

Oct 5th-Nov 12th | 12:00am - 11:59pm

Annual Coat Drive, held at the Benicia Public Library in Partnership with Catholic Charities from October 6 through November 11, 2025.Help people in our community by donating your gently used or new coats and jackets (and other winter gear) during...
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REGISTRATION for Lawyer on the Line

Nov 5th | 10:00am - 10:00am

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Online Author Talk: Joseph Lee

Nov 5th | 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Tech Talk: Explore Your Roots with Ancestry.com, Library Edition

Nov 5th | 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Noon Book Club

Nov 5th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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Become Benicia's 10th Poet Laureate

Nov 6th | 12:00am - 11:59pm

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Tech Help

Nov 6th | 10:00am - 12:00pm

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Annual Coat Drive


Oct 06, 2025

Annual Coat Drive, held at the Benicia Public Library in Partnership with Catholic Charities from October 6 through November 11, 2025.Help people in our community by donating your gently used or...

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Online Author Talk: Joseph Lee


Nov 05, 2025

Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity with Award-Winning Journalist Joseph Lee, Author of the Debut Memoir Nothing More of This LandONLINE EVENT--Registration is required, but...

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Tech Talk: Explore Your Roots with Ancestry.com, Library Edition


Nov 05, 2025

Join us and begin your ancestry journey with Ancestry.com's Library Edition!In the Doña Benicia Room.

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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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