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Digital Literacy

Digital Literacy Lunch & Learn - Computer Basics for Adults

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Kathy Ledford Meeting Room at Benbrook Public Library

Program Type:

Computer Classes

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Classes
Event Details:

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.

The Writer's Journey

The Writer's Journey - Writing Class for Adults

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kathy Ledford Meeting Room at Benbrook Public Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Ready to unlock the writer within? Join THE WRITER'S JOURNEY! 

MTG

Magic the Gathering - Game Night

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kathy Ledford Meeting Room at Benbrook Public Library

Program Type:

Games and Game NIght

Age Group:

Teen, Adults
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Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Games and Game NIght
Event Details:

Welcome to Summer with Bloomburrow Mini-Master!

Pre-Summer Party

Pre-Summer Party

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Benbrook Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Nature and Gardening, Other

Age Group:

Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Everyone
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Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Nature and Gardening, Other
Botanical Illustration

Botanical Illustration

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Kathy Ledford Meeting Room at Benbrook Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Nature and Gardening

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Nature and Gardening
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and educational botanical illustration class led by a pharmacist and experienced botanical illustrator. Gwen Genius will guide you through the art of capturing nature’s beauty on paper.

Ramblin' Rita

Ramblin' Rita

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kathy Ledford Meeting Room at Benbrook Public Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Teen, Everyone
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Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Teen, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Ramblin' Rita is an interactive story teller who will entertain the whole family with Texas-themed tales. Rita not only tells a great story, but she also asks for volunteers from the audience to help her spin her tales.

Summer Bar Crawl

Summer Bar Crawl: Dessert Bar Recipe Challenge

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kathy Ledford Meeting Room at Benbrook Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Ready to show off your baking talents and indulge in some delicious treats? Join us for our Summer Bar Crawl! Bring your favorite homemade bars, cut into bite-sized pieces, and a written copy of the recipe to share.

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Snapology

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12)
Snapology
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12)
Program Type: Snapology
Registration Required

Snapology

Snapology provides children’s enrichment at its best with STEAM learning programs that engage children from ages 4 to 14.

Snapology instructors use fun, hands-on activities to teach Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. While children are exploring robotics, coding, and design challenges using LEGO® bricks, K’Nex, and technology, they’re building skills that will help them throughout school and their careers. To kids, it’s just fun! 

Registration for this program is required to attend. Registration will open one week before the event date.

 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Homeschool Story Hour

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12)
Storytime
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Story Hour is a hybrid weekly storytime for children ages 7-12 as we read through classic and beloved chapter books.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Weather Party

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10)
Arts & Crafts, Games and Game NIght, Nature and Gardening
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games and Game NIght, Nature and Gardening
Event Details:

Kaboom! Rain or shine, join us at the Benbrook Public Library as we learn about different types of weather. From rain to snow, there will be themed games, crafts, and activities focused on how weather works.  

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.

Homeschool Story Hour

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12)
Storytime
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Story Hour is a hybrid weekly storytime for children ages 7-12 as we read through classic and beloved chapter books.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Pre-Summer Party

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Nature and Gardening, Other
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Nature and Gardening, Other

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.

Dance With Joy

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10)
Music, Performance
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10)
Program Type: Music, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please join the Benbrook Public Library on Saturday, November 23rd for a ballet-themed storytime and dance class with Joy Mckay.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Ramblin' Rita

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Teen, Everyone
Performance
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Teen, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Ramblin' Rita is an interactive story teller who will entertain the whole family with Texas-themed tales. Rita not only tells a great story, but she also asks for volunteers from the audience to help her spin her tales.

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.

Ramblin' Rita

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Teen, Everyone
Performance
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Teen, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Ramblin' Rita is an interactive story teller who will entertain the whole family with Texas-themed tales. Rita not only tells a great story, but she also asks for volunteers from the audience to help her spin her tales.

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.

Fairy Tale Fiesta

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10)
Arts & Crafts, Games and Game NIght, Music
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games and Game NIght, Music
Event Details:

Enter a world of fantastical wonder at the Benbrook Public Library. We’ll be surrounded by fairy tale characters such as princesses, knights, dragons, and unicorns as we play games, make crafts, and eat tasty snacks. Costumes 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.

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.

Snapology

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12)
Snapology
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12)
Program Type: Snapology
Registration Required

Snapology

Snapology provides children’s enrichment at its best with STEAM learning programs that engage children from ages 4 to 14.

Snapology instructors use fun, hands-on activities to teach Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. While children are exploring robotics, coding, and design challenges using LEGO® bricks, K’Nex, and technology, they’re building skills that will help them throughout school and their careers. To kids, it’s just fun! 

Registration for this program is required to attend. Registration will open one week before the event date.

 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

All About Animals

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Teen, Everyone
Performance
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Teen, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Be ready to learn about a variety of exotic mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates with All About Animals. 

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.

All About Animals

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Teen, Everyone
Performance
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Teen, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Be ready to learn about a variety of exotic mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates with All About Animals. 

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.

Diggin' Dinos Party

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10)
Arts & Crafts, Games and Game NIght, Music
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games and Game NIght, Music
Event Details:

Join us for all things dinosaur! We will have fun-filled dino-themed crafts, games, and music. 

Snacks provided!

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.

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.

Music with Donna

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10)
Music
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10)
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Come see us to enjoy music time with our Music, Movement & Me instructor, Miss Donna. Encourage your child’s love of music with this great class. Children will learn basic music terminology with singing, dancing, and fun rhymes.

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.

Mario Kart Tournament

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12)
Arts & Crafts, Games and Game NIght
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games and Game NIght
Registration Required
Event Details:

3... 2... 1... Go! Join us for our second Mario Kart tournament. Play through the bracket and try to make it to the finals where the winner will win a grand prize. Afterwards, enjoy some Mario Kart free play with your friends.  

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Brett Roberts

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Teen, Everyone
Performance
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Teen, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

The Colors of Kindness Bubble Show with Brett Roberts teaches tolerance, the science of bubbles, and anti-bullying behavior. It's a show of bubbles, on bubbles, on bubbles with features of crayons, magic, and puppets. Fun for the whole family!

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.

Brett Roberts

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Teen, Everyone
Performance
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Teen, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

The Colors of Kindness Bubble Show with Brett Roberts teaches tolerance, the science of bubbles, and anti-bullying behavior. It's a show of bubbles, on bubbles, on bubbles with features of crayons, magic, and puppets. Fun for the whole family!

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.

Emerald City Extravaganza

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10)
Arts & Crafts, Games and Game NIght
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games and Game NIght
Event Details:

Follow the golden brick road all the way to the Benbrook Public Library! We’ll be celebrating all things Oz with our favorite familiar characters, games, snacks, and crafts.

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.

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.

Dance With Joy

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10)
Music, Performance
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10)
Program Type: Music, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please join the Benbrook Public Library on Saturday, November 23rd for a ballet-themed storytime and dance class with Joy Mckay.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Lego Build Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12)
Arts & Crafts, Games and Game NIght
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games and Game NIght
Event Details:

LEGO club encourages participants to learn while having fun. While stacking and constructing with these seemingly simple bricks, you'll sharpen your problem-solving skills and teamworking abilities.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Pair of Pirates

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Teen, Everyone
Performance
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Teen, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

If ye be brave enough, come face the Pair of Pirates as they invade our library for their Color our World program. Enjoy their colorful pirate antics or you may need to walk the plank!

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.

Pair of Pirates

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Teen, Everyone
Performance
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Teen, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

If ye be brave enough, come face the Pair of Pirates as they invade our library for their Color our World program. Enjoy their colorful pirate antics or you may need to walk the plank!

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.

Rob Holladay

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Teen, Everyone
Performance
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Teen, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Get ready to laugh and embrace your silly alongside Robb Holladay as he uses his talent and humor to bring balloons to life. 

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.

Rob Holladay

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Teen, Everyone
Performance
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Teen, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Get ready to laugh and embrace your silly alongside Robb Holladay as he uses his talent and humor to bring balloons to life. 

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.