Summer is a time for children to have fun without feeling pressured by the copious amounts of school work they received for the previous 10 months. As beneficial as this could be for students’ well-beings, it could have a negative impact on their enthusiasm to learn. Children who opt to forgo any form of […]
Benicia referenced in latest “Longmire” novel
More than 100 years ago, Benicia served as the inspiration for some of Jack London’s writings, including the autobiographical novel “John Barleycorn,” where the city was mentioned by name. Until now, that had been the extent of Benicia’s presence in widely published literature. However, the city was recently referenced by name in Craig Johnson’s “The […]
Library features exhibit on photographer’s Southwest trips
In mid-2013, photographer Robert Brusca was going through a difficult period. His wife had been sick for the past seven years, and he was serving as her full-time caregiver. When she died in April of that year, Brusca decided to himself that he needed to get away. Where to? The American Southwest. “I promised […]
Library’s trivia bee draws record 19 teams
For the first time in its 23-year history, the Benicia Public Library Trivia Bee has attracted 19 teams that will compete against each other in answering questions about Benicia, general topics and this year’s theme, “The Maltese Falcon.” Tickets to the popular event have gone on sale at the Benicia Public Library and its website, […]
Library contest gives local movie makers 2 days to shoot, edit films
Once again, local movie makers and aspiring directors will be given 48 hours to shoot, edit and finish a short film and have it ready to show for Benicia Public Library’s 48-Hour Mini Film Festival. But there’s a twist. This time, said Teen Services Librarian Brandi Bette Smead, the contest is taking place during the […]