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Benbrook Public Library

1065 Mercedes Street
Benbrook, Texas 76126

Email: reference@benbrooklibrary.org

Phone: 817-249-6632

Hours

Mon - Thurs  8:00AM to 8:00PM

Fri - Sat  10:00AM to 5:00PM

Sun  Closed

2022 Holiday Closures

December 23 FRIDAY (for Christmas)

December 24 SATURDAY (Christmas Eve)

December 26 MONDAY (for Christmas Holiday)

2023 Holiday Closures

January 2, Monday

April 20, Thursday

April 21, Friday

May 29, Monday

July 4, Tuesday

September 4, Monday

September 29, Friday

November 23, Thursday

November 24, Friday

December 22, Friday

December 23, Saturday

December 25, Monday

The library reserves the right to change the opening hours on short notice due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Please call 817-249-6632 to confirm.

Upcoming Events

Teen Advisory Council Information Session

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Other
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Interested in helping to plan teen programs, making book recommendations for the YA collection, socializing with their peers and making new friends, eating crunchy snacks, and earning volunteer hours? If you are, you might want to join us for our...

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.

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.

GED Class

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Other, Workshop
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshop

GED Classes

Take our free prep classes to learn all the skills you need to successfully earn your GED.

Anyone 18 years of age or older who is not currently enrolled in school may register. Just show up to a class to register!

GED Classes are made possible thanks to ProLiteracy's Literacy Opportunity Fund.

 

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.

Knitting and Crochet with Amy

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
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 five 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
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.

Teen Scene

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Workshop
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Workshop

Teen Scene

Join us for an evening of unscripted fun!

Nearly everything we do in life is improvised, so why not hone our craft in a fun and stress-free environment? Improv is a form of unscripted comedic theater which is created spontaneously by the participants. In this workshop, we'll play silly games and do exercises that will help us learn to take risks and think on our feet while laughing a lot along the way! 

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.