Every Story Counts – Library Survey

Every Story Counts – Library Survey

Share your story! Tell us how and why YOU use your library! #EveryStoryCounts   Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RR6PDCD   Every Story Counts is a statewide initiative to capture data, stories and photos about how and why Californians use their local public libraries. The California State Library has a goal to create… Continue reading

The Palace Project is now added to our Online Resources!

The Palace Project has officially been added to our Online Resources! Discover thousands of eBooks and audiobooks through The Palace Project, your library’s free digital reading app. With Palace, you can browse, borrow, and read or listen anytime—no late fees, no waiting lists, and no need for multiple apps. Enjoy… Continue reading

💀Teen Terror Short Story Contest🦇

Teen Terror Short Story Contest Think you can write a story that sends shivers down our spines? Enter the Teen Terror Short Story Contest at the San Benito County Free Library for your chance to win creepy-good prizes and earn the title of one of our top teen horror writers!… Continue reading

🎃Family Pumpkin Painting at the Library on Oct. 24th @ 1pm🎨

Family Pumpkin Painting at the Library! Join us on Friday, October 24th, 2025, from 1:00–3:00 PM for a fun and festive Family Pumpkin Painting event! All ages are welcome to come personalize a pumpkin and get creative together! We apologize for any inconvenience, but please note this event replaces the… Continue reading

🎃🎨Youth Pumpkin Painting at the Library on Oct. 24th @ 4pm!🎨🎃

🎃🎨Youth Pumpkin Painting at the Library on Oct. 24th @ 4pm!🎨🎃

Youth Pumpkin Painting at the Library! Join us for a fun and creative Pumpkin Painting event on October 24, 2025, at 4:00 PM! Kids can let their imaginations run wild decorating their own pumpkins just in time for Halloween! We’re so grateful to the Women’s Club of Hollister / Women’s… Continue reading

🐲⚔️New Openings for Youth-Led Dungeons & Dragons Campaign!🛡️🧙

The Library is excited to announce openings for our next Youth-Led Dungeons & Dragons campaign! Games take place on Tuesdays from 4:00–5:30 PM. Our Young Dungeon Master has a special message for adventurers, but the most vital of parts are: they’re looking for a few brave new heroes to join… Continue reading

📚️ What Are Zip Books? 📚️

What Are Zip Books? Looking for a book we don’t have? Try Zip Books! Zip Books is a program provided by the State of California and the California State Library that allows library patrons to request books not currently in our collection. The book is shipped directly to your home… Continue reading