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Snow Globe Creations. Tuesday, December 23rd 2-4pm. Tweens & Teens Ages 8-18. Make your own snow globe!

Snow Globe Creations

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Kathy Ledford Meeting Room at Benbrook Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Tween (8-12), Teen (13-18)

Waitlist

Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library

Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Tween (8-12), Teen (13-18)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come hang out and celebrate the holiday season and the start of winter by making your own snow globe. All supplies will be provided.

New Year Eve Family Game Night

New Year's Eve Family Game Night

12/31/2025 @ 8:00pm to 01/01/2026 @ 12:00am

Kathy Ledford Meeting Room at Benbrook Public Library

Program Type:

Games and Game Night

Age Group:

Everyone

Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library

Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Games and Game Night

Guilt-Free Gift Swap. Friday-Saturday, January 2nd-3rd. Did you receive something over the holidays that you can’t find a place for? We are that place! All day, we will have a table setup outside our meeting room for those unwanted gifts. Leave what you don’t won’t and feel free to take anything that catches your eye!

Guilt-Free Gift Swap

All Day 1/2 - 1/3

Benbrook Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Everyone

Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Did you get some stocking stuffers that you just can't use? Did a distant relative give you a gift that just isn't right? Can't return an unwanted present?

New Years Party. Friday, January 2nd. 10:30-11:30am. Ages 2-7. Crafts, Games, Snacks.

New Year's Party

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Kathy Ledford Meeting Room at Benbrook Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games and Game Night

Age Group:

Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10)

Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library

Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games and Game Night

Event Details:

Bring in the new year with fun-filled crafts and games! We will be celebrating with sparkling grape juice and other snacks.

LAD Jan

Library After Dark - Golden Girls Trivia

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm

Kathy Ledford Meeting Room at Benbrook Public Library

Program Type:

Games and Game Night

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library

Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Games and Game Night

Registration Required

Event Details:

Thank You for Being a Friend – A Golden Girls Celebration!

Craft Supply Swap

Craft Supply Swap

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 3:00pm

Kathy Ledford Meeting Room at Benbrook Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teen (13-18), Adults

Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library

Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room

Age Group: Teen (13-18), Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Is your yarn stash taking over? Did you dive into embroidery, only to realize it wasn’t your thing? Do you jump into new hobbies every month, leaving the old ones behind?

Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Kathy Ledford Meeting Room at Benbrook Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10)

Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library

Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room

Age Group: Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Event Details:

Welcome to our Family Storytime! This is our attempt to host storytime for those who cannot usually make our normal storytimes due to school or work. We will read a few books, sing songs, and go home with a take-home craft.

MTG

Magic the Gathering

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Kathy Ledford Meeting Room at Benbrook Public Library

Program Type:

Games and Game Night

Age Group:

Teen (13-18), Adults

Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library

Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room

Age Group: Teen (13-18), Adults

Program Type: Games and Game Night

Event Details:

Join us for an evening of spells, strategy, and socializing!

Neurodivergent Storytime. Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 9:30am-10:00am. Ages: 3-7.

Neurodivergent Storytime

Wednesday, January 28, 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)

Open

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.

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (1/19)	Mon (1/20)	Tue (1/21)	Wed (1/22)	Thu (1/23)	Fri (1/24)	Sat (1/25)
9 am					This event is in the "Preschool (2-6)" group Explore & Play 9:30am–10:00am Preschool (2-6) Playgroups This event is in the "Preschool (2-6)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
10 am					This event is in the "Preschool (2-6)" group Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Preschool (2-6) Storytime This event is in the "Preschool (2-6)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies (0-2)" group This event is in the "Preschool (2-6)" group This event is in the "Elementary (6-10)" group Winter Party 10:30am–11:30am Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10) Arts & Crafts, Music This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies (0-2)" group This event is in the "Preschool (2-6)" group This event is in the "Elementary (6-10)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music Event Details: We're in the middle of winter, so it's time to come chill out and warm up with us at the library! Join us for some fun winter themed games and crafts. 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.	This event is in the "Preschool (2-6)" group This event is in the "Elementary (6-10)" group Dance With Joy 10:30am–11:30am Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10) Music, Performance Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool (2-6)" group This event is in the "Elementary (6-10)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10) Program Type: Music, Performance Registration Required Event Details: Joy recently moved to Fort Worth after living in New York City for 14 years. She has worked professionally in TV, film, and theater and was invited to join the SAG-Aftra and AEA unions. 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.