Bring in your summer at the Library!
Here are some of our happenings for this month.
See all programs on our online calendar. Scroll to the bottom to learn about our Library sleepover!
EVENTS FOR KIDS
Puppet Art Theater
June 17 at 7PM
For Preschoolers through Grade 4
 
The Puppet Art Theater Co. brings their performance of “The Tortoise and the Hare” and “The Three Billy Goats Gruff” to the Library! Come and enjoy some puppeteering.
Saturday Summer Matinees
June 28 at 2PM
All children and families are welcome!
 
For the whole family! Join us for popcorn and movies on Saturdays this summer. The first matinee is Dogman, rated PG, with an 82% Popcornmeter on Rotten Tomatoes!
 

EVENTS FOR TEENS
Teen Sweets
June 12 at 7PM
For teens.
 
Come taste different candies and create your own sweet treats!
Teen Movie: Twilight
June 26 at 6:30PM
For teens.
 
We're showing Twilight and giving you free popcorn and snacks! Come for the glowing vampires, stay for the drama. 

EVENTS FOR ADULTS
Summer Gardening Series:
Eat What You Grow
June 7 at 3:30PM
For Adults.
 
There is nothing more satisfying than eating food from your own garden. We will cover topics such as:  seeds vs. starts, soil fertility, and plant succession, companion planting, transplanting seedlings, watering /irrigation, and the best crops for your garden.  Emphasis on reuse materials will also be discussed.
Father's Day Screening:
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
June 15 at 1PM
For Adults.
 
Come join us on Father's Day for a free screening of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade! Popcorn will be provided.
HONOR PRIDE MONTH & JUNETEENTH AT THE LIBRARY
Radical Reparations:
Unpacking Freedom and Justice on Juneteenth

June 19, 6:30-8:30PM
 
This Juneteenth, explore “Radical Reparations” through the work of Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter in a thought-provoking discussion on justice, history, and healing.
 
Participate in person or via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87297469848?pwd=yGZYUl4XxF00vCDdfzpelJUfiHaFk5.1
How to be an Ally
June 23 at 6:30PM
 
This Pride Month, we invite you to bring the questions you’ve always wanted to ask of the LGBTQIA2S+ community in a respectful, open environment. Whether you’re new to allyship or looking to deepen your understanding, this interactive Q&A session with a representative from Solano Pride Center offers a chance to learn, connect, and grow.

2nd Annual Library Summer Sleepover
June 21 is the first day of summer and the longest day of the year--Here's your chance to spend more of it at the Library! 
 
We had such fun at last year's Library Summer Sleepover that we're doing it again! You must register in advance, and that opens up on June 2 at 10AM, where a form will go live HERE.

Join us for games, food, and late-night fun. For ages 7-12, children must be accompanied by an adult family member.
 
Benicia Public Library
150 East L Street, Benicia, California 94510
(707) 746-4343

https://benicialibrary.org/