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Celebrating Ruby Bridges, Dancing, Live Author Talks, Doughnuts, Writing, & More! |
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Book Birdhouses November 6 from 6-8PM In the Doña Benicia Room For the whole family
Learn how to make a birdhouse with a box, a book, and a lot of glue!
This event is not just for kids, it's for the whole family. Note, however, that children under 10 must be with an adult for hot glue gun help. |
Creative Writing for Kids: Sweaters by Hedgehog November 13 from 4-5PM In the Edna Clyne Room For grades 3-5 Using the game Sweaters by Hedgehog, you’ll discover fun writing prompts, create your own short stories, and share your ideas in a supportive space!
We'll open with an introduction to NaNoWriMo and what it means. |
The Hunger Games: A Tribute Marathon [Mockingjay Part 1]
November 20 at 6PM
In the Doña Benicia Room STRICTLY for teens November brings us to the fourth Hunger Games movie: Mockingjay Part 1. Come for the reality show we hope never happens, stay for the free popcorn and snacks! Grab a seat early.
Please note--this is a safe space for teens to gather at the Library and enjoy a movie, and the event will be STRICTLY for teens. Thank you! |
Dungeons & Dragons & Doughnuts November 24 at 10AM In the Doña Benicia Room For grades 6-12 Funding for this event is provided by the Friends of the Benicia Library.
If you're new to D&D or looking for an easy adventure, here's the event for you! We'll have several adventures available to try, from ones for people who have never rolled a 20-sided die to a few for people who already have characters they're using. Plus doughnuts for your gaming energy! Middle-schoolers and teens are welcome. |
The Spirit of Isadora Duncan, as Interpreted by Lois Ann Flood November 9 from 2-3PM
In the Doña Benicia Room For all ages Join us for an afternoon of dance and history as Lois Ann Flood performs a selection of historical choreography and narrates the story of Bay Area legend Isadora Duncan becoming the "Mother of Modern Dance". |
Bridging Rights: Celebrating Ruby Bridges and the Right to Education November 14 from 6:30-8PMAt the Library's fireplace For all ages Join us in honoring the legacy of Ruby Bridges at the Library. Local middle and high school students will share their response to “Who deserves an American education?” Community members will share their stories from the Civil Rights Era. This event aims to foster dialogue, inspire activism, and celebrate the enduring courage that paved the way for civil rights and equal education for all.
***TEENS***! You've got until Sunday, November 2 to submit your poem and have a chance at a $100 grand prize or $25 runner-up prizes! Submit the poems here:https://bit.ly/rubybridgespoetry |
Author Talk: Amira BargerNovember 12 from 11AM-12PM In the Doña Benicia Room For adults Join educator and award-winning executive Amira Barger to celebrate her new book release "The Price of Nice: Why Comfort Keeps Us Stuck - and 4 Actions for Real Change". The book examines “niceness” as a harmful social construct that upholds inequity and also acts as a rallying call for those ready to create real, lasting change. Copies will be available for purchase and signing while supplies last.
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Author Talk: Ron J. Jackson, Jr.November 15 from 3:30-4:30PMIn the Doña Benicia Room For adults Join bestselling author and historian Ron J. Jackson, Jr. as he discusses his latest book "Fight to the Finish: The Battle Barge of 1889" and the legendary fight's unique place in both Benicia and boxing history. Books and other works by the author will be available for purchase and signing at the event, while supplies last.
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