Make Your Story Count!
Every Story Counts is a statewide initiative to help Californians better understand the value that libraries bring to their communities. Until January 31 we will be collecting photos, videos, testimonials, and survey input about the extraordinary range of activities and services available through the Benicia Public Library.
 
Please help us better help you by filling out our survey and thank you for being our patrons!

Below are some of our happenings for this month.
To see ALL our programs, check out our online calendar. 
 
 
 
EVENTS FOR KIDS
Valentine's Day Card Craft
February 11 from 2-3PM
For all ages.
 
Funding for this event is provided by the Friends of the Benicia Library. 

Show someone you love them by presenting them with a homemade card, crafted by you at the Library.

In the Doña Benicia Room.
Celebrate Hair Love
February 25 from 3:15-4:15PM
Best for ages 6-10.
 
Celebrate your love for hair by making your own accessories! Kids might make headbands, hair clips, or barrettes. 

In the Doña Benicia Room.
 

EVENTS FOR TEENS
Dungeons & Dragons & Doughnuts
February 9 from 10AM-1PM
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.
 
In the Doña Benicia Room.
Killer Kuddles
February 12 from 6-7PM
For teens.
 
Funding for this event is provided by the Friends of the Benicia Library. 

What happens when cute meets creepy? Destroy, redesign, and horror-fy your teddy bear.

Bring your own or use one of ours.

This event is strictly for teens and is a safe space for teens.

In the Doña Benicia Room.

EVENTS FOR ADULTS
Adult Crafting: LED Paper Lanterns
February 17 from 12-1PM
For Adults.
 
Funding for this event is provided by the Friends of the Benicia Library. 

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with LED paper lanterns! You'll combine art and science for a fun craft you can take home to commemorate the Year of the Horse.

In the Doña Benicia Room.
BookBytes
February 26 from 7-8PM
For Adults.
 
Introducing BookBytes, our quarterly digital book club! Read or listen on Libby, join the online discussion, and meet up virtually to share your thoughts.

Our first meeting to discuss Raising Hare happens this month, on Zoom. Go here for the link and more information: https://bit.ly/bookbytesclub
 
EVENTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Carnaval Celebration
February 20 from 6:30-7:30PM
For the Whole Family.
 
Celebrate Carnaval 2026 with a live capoeira performance! Learn the history and importance of this Afro-Brazilian martial art and enjoy a demonstration from ABADÁ-CAPOEIRA San Francisco.
 
Plus, you can enjoy (free!) tasty Brazilian treats catered by the Brazil Appetizers food truck!

At the Library's fireplace.
Family Storytime: Celebrating Black History Month
February 26 from 6-7PM
For the Whole Family.
 
Enjoy a monthly storytime that’s perfect for the whole family, plus a craft! For February, our focus is on Black History Month!

In the Doña Benicia Room.
Library Closed on February 16
Library closed for Presidents' Day, February 16.
 
We're closed all day on Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents' Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 17 at 10AM. While we're closed, you explore our digital offerings through Kanopy, Libby, NoveList Plus, Consumer Reports, and many other databases. You'll find a list of all of them from A-Z right HERE. This is also a perfect time for you to dive into our 2026 Genre Reading Challenge and curl up with a romance novel.
 
Benicia Public Library
150 East L Street, Benicia, California 94510
(707) 746-4343
https://benicialibrary.org/