2024 Summer Reading Program: Adventure Awaits

2024 SPR: Adventure Awaits Calendar
My First Summer Reading (0-5)

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 (6-12)

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 Yourshelf: Teen Summer Reading (13-17)

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 (18+)

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

Family Game Night

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Games and Game NIght
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games and Game NIght

Game Night

Come join us as we break out our collection of board games, playing cards, and dominoes and let you and your family have at them.

Our giant versions of Connect 4, Jenga, checkers, and Kerplunk offer big gaming fun you won’t find hardly anywhere else. 

Game Night is a potluck affair, so attendees are encouraged (though not required) to bring food to share so that everyone can snack while they play. The library provides soda, juice, and water for all. The games are set out for you to browse, and you’re welcome to play whichever one(s) you’d like, either with your friends and family or with other game lovers from the community. Occasionally, we’ll have a themed Game Night. Such nights will be noted on the schedule.

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.

Move & Shake Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
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
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.

Robotics: 4th - 8th Grade

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Robotics
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween (8-12), Teen
Program Type: Robotics
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Registration for each subsequent session will open one (1) week in advance. 

For students entering 4th grade, we have an age requirement of 9 years old by September 1st of this year.

Robotics

Have fun being a part of a team as you learn to build a robot and code it to complete missions autonomously.

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.

Board Meeting

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Other
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Library Board. 
The public is welcome to attend.

The agenda for the meeting will be published three days before the session.

Explore & Play

9:30am - 10:00am
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
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.

Compassionate Connections: BrightStar Care Community Education Series

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

Monthly community education series sponsored by BrightStar Care.

July's Guest Speaker: Hollie Glover, MA, LPC, NCC, Director of Education & Family Support from James L. West Center for Dementia Care.

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. 

Baby Sensory

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

Baby Sensory

Let your baby explore using their developing senses with our sensory stations. These activities are aimed at children 2 and under. For safety reasons, we ask that only children aged under 2 attend. 

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
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.