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TEEN SERVICES

STUFF FOR TEENS

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Building Bridges: Ruby Bridges Poetry Contest Winners

December 5,2025 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Last month we held a poetry contest for local middle and high school students in honor of Ruby Bridges. Students submitted original poetry addressing the prompt "Who deserves an American education?" You'll find the winning entries below....
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TEEN EVENTS

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Every Story Counts

Jan 25th | 12:00am - 11:59pm

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After-School Zone

Jan 29th | 3:15pm - 5:00pm

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Unplugged Arcade

Jan 30th | 1:00pm - 5:00pm

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ASL Storytime

Jan 31st | 11:30am - 12:00pm

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Lucha Libro: Book Brawl

Jan 31st | 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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After-School Zone

Feb 2nd | 3:15pm - 5:00pm

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New eBooks for Teens

TEEN NEWS


Every Story Counts


Jan 25, 2026

Every Story Counts is a statewide celebration of the impact libraries have on California communities! This week, we’re collecting photos, videos, and stories that highlight all the amazing things...

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ASL Storytime


Jan 31, 2026

Come enjoy an interactive storytelling experience in American Sign Language (ASL). A skilled ASL storyteller will bring stories to life with expressive signing, engaging visuals, and lots of...

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Lucha Libro: Book Brawl


Jan 31, 2026

Funding for this event is provided by the Friends of the Benicia Library. The first Lucha Libro wrestling event of 2026 will be BOOK BRAWL! Come watch some of your favorite heroes and villains...

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AT THE BENICIA PUBLIC LIBRARY, TEENS CAN:

Special events for Teens

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The TeenZone is a place just for teens! From ages 13 to 19, you can find great books just right for you! Here is a list of some of the great things the TeenZone has in its collection:

  • Fiction (science fiction, fantasy, horror, dystopian, short stories, historical and more!)
  • Nonfiction (health, cookbooks, religions, true crime, poetry, history and more!)
  • Audiobooks
  • Series Fiction
  • Graphic Novels, Manga and Comics
  • Board games to play in the Teen Zone

Check out the special displays highlighting new books or exceptional books! BTW, the Youth Services Lead gets a lot of ideas of what to buy from the teens themselves! If you have a great idea for something the Teen Zone should own, contact Melena Tanner: mtanner@ci.benicia.ca.us

REFERENCE AND INFORMATION:

Have a question? Need an answer? That’s what the Library is here for. You can call the Reference Desk on the phone (707) 746-4343, or come to the Customer Service Desk and ask a Librarian in person or text us. Whether it’s research for homework, a personal problem, or just for fun, we can help you find what you need.

READER ADVISORY:

Not sure what to read next? Having trouble finding a book you like? Check out our lists of recommended books, and maybe you’ll see something you like there.

PROGRAMMING:

Take a look at the list of Special Events and Programs for Teens to find some of the events happening at the Library!

 

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