Bennington Public Library

Friends of the Bennington Library presents

Local Author and Filmmaker

J.B. TYSON

Tuesday, August 28th

7:00 PM

Join us at the Bennington Public Library where J.B. Tyson will share his experience working in the film and television industry as well as an author. He has worked as assistant director for dozens of movies during his career including, Jackie Brown and Minority Report . He is also the author of the children’s book Timothy’s Tree. This book is a message to youth about how to handle stress and worries. You won’t want to miss his unique perspectives.

Join Bennington Public Library’s Social Knitworkng group every 2nd and 4th Saturdays from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM in the Library-Community Room. Bring a knit/crochet/craft project you are working on or would like to start. Or come willing to learn or teach a new skill.

Take some time for socializing and creativity.

No need to reserve a spot, but if you would like more information, call 402-238-2201.

“Knitters are knitting to value-add to the world” – Stephanie Pearl-McPheeSoc

SUMMER 2018 at the Bennington Public Library

9 WEEKS OF SUMMER FUN!

for children K—5

June 4—August 4

READING CLUB—WIN PRIZES JUST FOR READING!

Log your reading to win prizes & tickets for the finale prize drawing. Pick up a reading log at the library.

WEEKLY PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES

NO advanced registration is required. All programs are free and open to children of all abilities.

Mondays, beginning June 25—July 30 (due to phase 2 construction)

1:30 PM—Movie Matinee: free popcorn & beverage.

June 25—Rock Dog (G) 90 minutes

July 2—The Flintstones (from original 1st season) (NR) 81 minutes

July 9—Pete’s Dragon (PG) 102 minutes

July 16—Underdog (PG) 84 minutes

July 23—Charlotte’s Web (G) 93 minutes

July 30—A Bug’s Life (G) 96 minutes

Tuesdays, June 5—July 31

10:30-11:15 AM—Elementary Story Time

12:45-1:15 PM—Reading Buddies*

1:30-2:15 PM—STEM

Wednesdays, June 6—August 1

10:30-11:15 AM—Librarian’s Choice: crafts, games, etc.

12:45-1:15 PM—Reading Buddies*

1:30-2:15 PM—Community Partners: guest presentations

Thursdays, June 7—August 2

1:30-2:30 PM—LEGO Club

*Reading Buddies

12:45-1:15 PM on Tuesdays & Wednesdays—Young readers (K—3)

meet with teen volunteers at the library for extra read aloud practice.

We have reopened and are ready to serve you in our new location, 11401 North 156th Street (south end of the same building)!

We are finishing up getting our new space ready for the unveiling and can’t wait to see everybody!  Please continue to return any library materials in our book drop at the new entrance and get your next picks ready for when we reopen on Monday, the 16th!