My First Summer Reading program caters to children aged 0 to 5, with pre-readers as the target audience. Patrons receive a brochure to sign up, complete with colored shapes and a list of ten of our summer reading books for little ones. Upon submission, children get a backpack and board book bundle, along with a ticket for a raffle.
Summer Reading Children's program targets elementary-aged children (6 to 12) but allows caregivers to enroll younger children (4-5) who can read independently. Participants receive a brochure and bookmark upon registration, and they track their progress in a binder, receiving prizes for every completed bookmark of 5 books, with a grand prize raffle upon completion of 20 books, noted by initials on the record sheet.
Check Your Shelf is our summer reading program tailored for teenagers under 18, offering various reading tasks with prizes and a grand prize opportunity. Participants receive a BINGO card and can bring it in as they complete each row/column, earning prizes and a raffle entry for each completed BINGO, which is noted and dated by staff.
Jumanji Summer Reading is a reading challenge for players ages 18 and older.
Roll the adventure die to get your reading task! You’ll be reading a book that corresponds to the number on the gameboard inside this pamphlet.
Every book you read earns you an entry into a drawing for big prizes. You will also be entered into the drawing after attending an adult program. The more books you read and programs you attend, the more chances you have to win!
You’ll have opportunities to pick up books, gift cards or coupons to local businesses, and other prizes as you play.
Upcoming Events
Book Babies
Connect with your baby by singing songs, learning new finger-plays, and listening to stories at this fun program aimed at promoting early literacy. After the fun, we invite you to hang out with other caregivers while the babies play.
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Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.
Photo Permission
Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.
Board Meeting
Explore & Play
Start the morning with open-ended free play to spark your child's imagination! We provide a variety of toys -- trucks, rockets, blocks of all kinds, tactile toys, pretend foods, and more. This moment of unstructured play fosters creativity, encourages children to explore the world in their own way, and allows children to socialize with their peers. Explore & Play also offers an opportunity for the adults to engage in meaningful play with their children and form connections with other caregivers.
The doors will open at exactly 9:30 and we will begin to pick up at 10:00.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.
Photo Permission
Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.
Preschool Storytime
Fun books, songs, and crafts based on a weekly theme. Stories and crafts are aimed at children ages 3 to 6, but all ages are welcome.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.
Photo Permission
Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.
Bilingual Storytime
Bilingual Storytime is a storytime in both English and Spanish. Attending this program is a great way to introduce your littles to different languages.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.
Photo Permission
Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.
Digital Literacy Lunch & Learn - Computer Basics for Adults
Benbrook Public Library will host free basic digital literacy lunch workshops for the community to help close the digital divide as part a national collaboration supported by Public Library Association and AT&T.
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Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Photo Permission
Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.
Tween Tech Hour
Join us as we dive into the world of coding as well as other technologies!
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Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Photo Permission
Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.
Ready to unlock the writer within? Join THE WRITER'S JOURNEY!
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Photo Permission
Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.
Baby Sign Storytime
Baby Sign Storytime is designed for babies and their caregivers. Miss Haley will introduce basic sign language for your family to use to facilitate communication before your baby can speak. This program uses a basic storytime format with practical topics to support you and your baby as you both learn helpful signs.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.
Photo Permission
Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.
Book Babies
Connect with your baby by singing songs, learning new finger-plays, and listening to stories at this fun program aimed at promoting early literacy. After the fun, we invite you to hang out with other caregivers while the babies play.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.
Photo Permission
Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.