Featured Events

Family Place Workshop

Talk 'n' Toddle

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:15am
Kathy Ledford Meeting Room at Benbrook Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Playgroups, Workshop

Age Group:

Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6)
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Playgroups, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Family Place Workshop is a five-week parent/child workshop designed to benefit the livelihood of parents/caregivers and provide an early-learning source for your young infant/toddler.

Making It

Making It

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kathy Ledford Meeting Room at Benbrook Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, MakerSpace

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, MakerSpace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to unleash your creativity? Join our program, Making It! Inspired by the hit reality TV show, this hands-on series will guide you through our MakerSpace, teaching you the ins and outs of DIY crafting.

D&D One Shot

Dungeons & Dragons - One Shot for Adults

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Kathy Ledford Meeting Room at Benbrook Public Library

Program Type:

Games and Game Night

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games and Game Night
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to roll for initiative? Join us for a Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot Adventure at the library! 

Family Place Workshop

Talk 'n' Toddle

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:15am
Kathy Ledford Meeting Room at Benbrook Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Playgroups, Workshop

Age Group:

Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6)
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Playgroups, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Family Place Workshop is a five-week parent/child workshop designed to benefit the livelihood of parents/caregivers and provide an early-learning source for your young infant/toddler.

Family Place Workshop

Talk 'n' Toddle

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:15am
Kathy Ledford Meeting Room at Benbrook Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Playgroups, Workshop

Age Group:

Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6)
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Playgroups, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Family Place Workshop is a five-week parent/child workshop designed to benefit the livelihood of parents/caregivers and provide an early-learning source for your young infant/toddler.

Hope & Light Cafe

Hope & Light Cafe

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Study Room at Benbrook Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Other

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Small Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

The Hope & Light Cafe is series of heartfelt, grace-filled gatherings centered around the hard conversations we often avoid, but desperately need.

Neurodivergent Storytime. Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 9:30am-10:00am. Ages: 3-7.

Neurodivergent Storytime

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Kathy Ledford Meeting Room at Benbrook Public Library

Program Type:

Other, Playgroups, Storytime

Age Group:

Children, Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10)
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10)
Program Type: Other, Playgroups, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This 30-minute storytime is designed for neurodivergent children, ages 3-7, who are looking for an adaptive program that works with various sensory needs.

Funeral Planning

Now What? Funeral & Estate Planning with Winscott Road Funeral Home

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kathy Ledford Meeting Room at Benbrook Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Other

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

Join Winscott Road Funeral Home for Now What? Funeral & Estate Planning, a free educational session designed to help you understand the next steps in protecting your loved ones.

Family Place Workshop

Talk 'n' Toddle

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:15am
Kathy Ledford Meeting Room at Benbrook Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Playgroups, Workshop

Age Group:

Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6)
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Playgroups, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Family Place Workshop is a five-week parent/child workshop designed to benefit the livelihood of parents/caregivers and provide an early-learning source for your young infant/toddler.

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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.

Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Teen (13-18), Everyone
Exhibits, Nature and Gardening, Performance
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Teen (13-18), Everyone
Program Type: Exhibits, Nature and Gardening, Performance
Event Details:

Join the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge at the Benbrook Library for a lesson on Texas wildlife. Some of our Texas critter friends will be in attendance!

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.

Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Teen (13-18), Everyone
Exhibits, Nature and Gardening, Performance
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Teen (13-18), Everyone
Program Type: Exhibits, Nature and Gardening, Performance
Event Details:

Join the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge at the Benbrook Library for a lesson on Texas wildlife. Some of our Texas critter friends will be in attendance!

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.

Music with Donna

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10)
Music, Performance, Storytime
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10)
Program Type: Music, Performance, Storytime
Event Details:

Come see us to enjoy music time with our Music, Movement & Me instructor, Miss Donna. Encourage your child’s love of music with this great class. Children will learn basic music terminology with singing, dancing, and fun rhymes.

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.

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.

Family Fort Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
Everyone
Games and Game Night
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games and Game Night
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you looking for a fun event for the whole family, then look no further. We will be having a mini campout throughout the library in this after hours program.

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.

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.

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.

Hope & Light Cafe

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Other
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Small Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

The Hope & Light Cafe is series of heartfelt, grace-filled gatherings centered around the hard conversations we often avoid, but desperately need.

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. 

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.

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.

Fiber Arts Social Circle

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:

Calling all fiber artists and crafters! Whether you knit, crochet, weave, embroider, cross stitch, quilt, needlepoint, spin, or felt—come join the Fiber Arts Social Circle at the library.

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.

Spanish Conversation

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Other, Spanish
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting 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.

CLOSED - Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Benbrook Public Library

MADD Victim Impact Panel

10:15am–12:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting
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Cold Case Challenge

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Games and Game Night
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games and Game Night
Registration Required
Event Details:

Put your investigative skills to the test by joining forces with your fellow detectives and solve a cold case in this murder mystery game at Benbrook Public Library. Will you crack this gripping unsolved case and bring the killer to justice?

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.

Board Meeting

5:30pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room

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.