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Move & Shake Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6)
Music, Storytime
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6)
Program Type: Music, Storytime

Move & Shake Storytime

Get ready to move and have fun with this storytime.  We have shakers, scarves, bells, and sticks. 

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

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies (0-2)
Storytime
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (0-2)
Program Type: Storytime

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.

Pokémon Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Teen
Playgroups
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Teen
Program Type: Playgroups
Event Details:

Do you love all things Pokémon? Catch 'em all at our monthly Pokémon Club. Enjoy snacks, trade cards, express your creativity through a Pokémon-related craft, and hang out after school with other fans. Drop in anytime between 4:00 p.m.

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.

Yoga with Ginger

5:45pm - 6:45pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Yoga

Yoga classes at the library are taught by a professional and are for yogis of all skill levels. The 45-minute classes are free and are a great way to improve oneself both physically and mentally. Those who have their own yoga mats are encouraged to bring them, but the library does have some mats available for those who may need them.

Yoga classes are held on the second Monday of each month at 5:45 PM. There are occasional exceptions, and they will be noted on the library calendar.

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.

Explore & Play

9:30am - 10:00am
Preschool (2-6)
Playgroups
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (2-6)
Program Type: Playgroups

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

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (2-6)
Storytime
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (2-6)
Program Type: Storytime

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.

Digital Literacy Lunch & Learn - Computer Basics for Adults

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults
Computer Classes
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.

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.

Tween Tech Hour

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween (8-12), Teen
Code Club, Computer Classes, Science and Technology
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween (8-12), Teen
Program Type: Code Club, Computer Classes, Science and Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us as we dive into the world of coding as well as other technologies!

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.

Writing Critique

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Workshop
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Small Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop

Writing Critique

The library’s Writing Critique Group offers writers the opportunity to share their work with their peers and receive feedback in a constructive setting. Attendees read aloud from their writing projects and receive notes, praise, and constructive criticism from their fellow writers. It’s our hope that the group will prove helpful to experienced and aspiring authors alike. Anyone 18 or older may join the group. Writers of all genres and experience levels are welcome, though we do ask that all content presented be kept between “PG-13” and “R” levels of propriety.

Baby Sign Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies (0-2)
Storytime
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (0-2)
Program Type: Storytime

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

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies (0-2)
Storytime
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (0-2)
Program Type: Storytime

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.

Knitting & Crochet with Amy

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Knitting & Crochet Class

Have you ever wanted to learn how to knit or crochet? Learn the basics or hone your craft with Amy!

Supplies will be provided but feel free to bring your own, too. 

No registration required. Our fiber classes are open to all eager crafters!

 

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.

Explore & Play

9:30am - 10:00am
Preschool (2-6)
Playgroups
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (2-6)
Program Type: Playgroups

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

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (2-6)
Storytime
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (2-6)
Program Type: Storytime

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.

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.

Lego Build Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Teen
Games and Game NIght, Other
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Teen
Program Type: Games and Game NIght, Other

LEGO Build Club

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. The open-ended nature of this program allows for creative expression and free building. Intended for ages 6-15. 

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.

Spanish Conversation

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Other, Spanish
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Small Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Spanish

Spanish Class

Practice and improve your Spanish at our free conversation-based classes for adults.

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.

Storytime Yoga

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool (2-6)
Health & Wellness, Storytime
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (2-6)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime

Storytime Yoga

Benbrook Public Library presents Yoga with Nanda Yoga who leads a child-based yoga curriculum for our younger patrons. Storytime yoga is a great way to connect with your child and enjoy some mindful moments together! All skill levels 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.

Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adults
Games and Game NIght, Other
Registration
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Games and Game NIght, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

NOTE TO PARTICIPANTS: Please register only one participant of your team. Teams can consist of 2 to 5 people. This competition is intended for ages 15+. 

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.

Move & Shake Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6)
Music, Storytime
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6)
Program Type: Music, Storytime

Move & Shake Storytime

Get ready to move and have fun with this storytime.  We have shakers, scarves, bells, and sticks. 

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

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies (0-2)
Storytime
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (0-2)
Program Type: Storytime

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.

Earth Day Craft Day

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for Earth Day Craft Day. There will be a variety of leftover crafts from previous craft programs. There will be terrariums, needle felting tools, quilling tools, coloring, crochet materials, etc.

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.

Explore & Play

9:30am - 10:00am
Preschool (2-6)
Playgroups
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (2-6)
Program Type: Playgroups

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

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (2-6)
Storytime
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (2-6)
Program Type: Storytime

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.