“It feels like the blink of an eye,” David Dodd, the director of library and cultural services for the Benicia Public Library, said of the institution celebrating 25 years at its current East L Street location. Although the library has been in Benicia much longer than 25 years, the current facility— with its bright colors, […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines from the week of June 3, 1943, 1968 and 1993
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Second A Book Registration Soon To Begin (June 3, 1943) Registration for the second A gasoline ration coupon book will begin in the Bay Area June 22. New books, quite different from those now being used, will be in the hands of motorists by July 21, when the […]
Mrs. B’s Blather: How does the Benicia Public Library enhance our community?
When a public library is as central to the community as are the schools, we can bet the town is a great place to be, Whether it is the quilt exhibit, artists displays, community meetings (“Great Decisions”), or representative authors, the library has something for everyone while applauding the communities treasures. Recently, David Dodd and […]
Senate hopeful Kevin de Leon speaks at Benicia Library
Kevin de Leon, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, spoke at the Benicia Public Library for Tuesday’s Progressive Democrats of Benicia meeting. De Leon was introduced at the meeting by Vice Mayor Steve Young, who described the state senator’s upbringing. He grew up in the barrios of San Diego as the son of an immigrant […]
Artist’s long career on display at Benicia Library
Jerrold Turner is well-known within Benicia’s art community. However, those wishing to become more acquainted with the local artist’s work can head on over to the Benicia Public Library to see some of his paintings— four decades’ worth, in fact. Turner, 84, has lived in Benicia for more than a decade. He is a member […]
3 poets laureate to celebrate 6 female poets in free library event
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Benicia-Vallejo branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will bring together three area poets laureate for “Voices of Change: American Women Poets Who Have Made a Difference.” The evening will feature Johanna Ely, Benicia’s poet laureate; Diana Lang, Vallejo’s poet laureate; and Genea Brice, Lang’s predecessor […]
Trivia Bee offers Benicians chance to test knowledge
Benicians have the chance to put their trivia skills to the test next Saturday at the Clocktower as the Benicia Public Library is hosting its annual Trivia Bee. The Trivia Bee has been a part of the library for 26 years, dating back to the institution’s previous location at East G Street. It is a […]
Library trustees to discuss waiving fines at certain ages
The Board of Library Trustees will vote Tuesday on whether or not to forgo fines on children’s library cards when they turn 12 and 18. According to a report by library management staff, library personnel had noticed for years that children’s library cards were often blocked due to the actions of their parents or caretakers […]
Virtual reality comes to Benicia Public Library
Walls of reality are collapsing at the Benicia Public Library. Well, not really, but the new virtual reality programs at the Benicia Library are blurring those lines. The Library began its virtual reality program through Califa Library Group, a nonprofit library membership consortium. Califa began sending California libraries emails asking libraries if their institutions would […]