Award-winning writer Amy Wu to be guest for Summer Reading Program!

Award-winning writer Amy Wu to be guest for Summer Reading Program!

As part of our Week 4 activities during the Adult Virtual Summer Reading Program, (color Green for the Environment), the San Benito County Free Library presents an author talk with Amy Wu, author of “From Farms to Incubators: Women Revolutionizing How Our Food Is Grown”. Amy will be presenting with… Continue reading

SBCFL Celebrates National Library Week 2021

SBCFL Celebrates National Library Week 2021

The San Benito County Free Library will be celebrating National Library Week completely online this year, April 4th thru 10th. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and observed in libraries across the country each April. All types of libraries – school, public, academic and special – participate. Click the banner below to read the ALA’s… Continue reading

Bilingual Storytime Featured in “Mission Village Voice”

Bilingual Storytime Featured in “Mission Village Voice”

The San Benito County Free Library’s very own Ms. Ana was featured in an article from the March 2021 issue of Mission Village Voice, highlighting the popular service she gives to our community. Her interactive story time through Zoom meetings fulfills a much missed and needed program since our library… Continue reading

Library Hosts Holiday Chamber Mixer

Library Hosts Holiday Chamber Mixer

On Wednesday, December 11th, the San Benito County Free Library and Friends of the Library hosted the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Chamber Mixer. Chamber and community members were treated to live musical entertainment provided by Hollister native and NBC’s The Voice contestant, Johnny Sanchez. Delicious food was… Continue reading

Santa Gets 400+ Visitors at Library’s Annual Holiday Program

Santa Gets 400+ Visitors at Library’s Annual Holiday Program

On Dec. 5, the San Benito County Free Library held its 13th Annual Holiday Program and received a special visit from Santa Claus himself! Excited community members had the opportunity to meet and take pictures with Santa, who saw more than 400 visitors that night. Attending this event has become… Continue reading