June 23, 2009
B.A.T.S. Express Yourself @ Your Library Teen Summer Movie Night
All teens, 7th grade & up, are invited to the B.A.T.S. Summer Movie Night this Thursday, June 25th at 6:30—8:30 PM in the Library/Community Room. The featured movie is about a professional dancer who volunteers to teach a group of detention-dwellers in an inner city New York school. He is as polished as they are rough and though they clash at first, they soon begin to realize that his lessons are about more than dancing. His classic moves are combined with their hip-hop to create an incredible dance fusion that explodes on-screen.
Rated PG-13; 108 minutes; 2006
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June 5, 2009
The B.A.T.S.–Bennington Advisory Teen Scene, is the designated beneficary of the 2009 Bennington Daze 5 Mile Run & 2 Mile Run/Walk being held Saturday, June 20 at 8:00 AM a the Bennington Elementary School parking lot, 156th Street and Bennington Road. Runners, walkers and volunteers are needed. Entry forms are available at the library, around town, or for download here: 2009 Bennington Daze Run/Walk Form For more information contact Bob Zaruba at 238-2658.
The BATS are seeking volunteers to assist with the road run from 7:15 – 9:30 AM. Please contact Lisa Flaxbeard at the library 238-2201 or lisa@bl.omhcoxmail.com to sign up.
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June 4, 2009
The B.A.T.S. (Bennington Advisory Teen Scene) will enjoy weekly actitivies in June. As always, all teens, 7-12 grade ( grade in fall ‘09), are invited! For more information, please call 238-2201.
Express Yourself @ Your Library Upcoming Events
Thursday, June 4th **5:15– 6:15 PM** Zumba (Latin aerobic dance)
Thursday, June 11th **6:30 PM– 8:00 PM** Henna Tattoos by Kole Gansebom in the Community Room. Permission slips are required for the henna activity & are available at the library or download permission slip here: Permission Slip Henna Tattoos
Thursday, June 25th **6:30 – 8:00 PM** Movie Night in the Community Room.
Thursday, July 9 **6:30 – 8:30 PM** Create It: Open-Ended Art
Thursday, July 16 **6:30 – 8:30** Create It: Open-Ended Art
Thursday, July 23 **6:30—7:30 PM** BATS Summer Book Club–Book Discussion. Pick up a copy of the BATS Book Club selection at the library: Code Orange by Caroline B. Cooney prior to July 23rd.
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June 4, 2009
Join the Summer Reading Club at the Bennington Public Library! Children, preschool – 5th grade, are invited to pick up a Reading Club Sheet at the library, check out library materials, read and win prizes! Download the form here:
Summer Reading Club (preschool – 1st grade)
Summer Reading Club (2nd – 5th grade)
Thank You Summer Reading Sponsors!
Bank of Bennington
Cubby’s
Dr. Paul Bacino, D.D.S.,
Bennington Lions Club
Bennington Women’s Club
Bennington Jaycees
American Legion Auxiliary
Tom Rivera Farmers Insurance Agency
Bennington Community Foundation
Friends of the Library
Omaha Royals
Papio Fun Park
Omaha Children’s Museum
The Rose Theatre
Skate Daze
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May 8, 2009

We are pleased to announce our new online digital audio book collection. The new service makes it possible for you to check out and download digital books anytime, from anywhere in the world.
What is a Digital Audio Book?
Digital Audio Books, which are spoken-word digital audio files, can be enjoyed on your PC and hundreds of portable audio devices—you can even burn them to CD and listen in your car or on any standard CD player.
How It Works
Just install the free software from the Nebraska Overdrive website, then browse our collection of fiction, mysteries, romance, nonfiction, best sellers, and more. When you’re ready, you can download the digital titles directly to your home computer, transfer them to an MP3 player or portable device, or burn some audio book titles to CD. At the end of the lending period, your digital downloads are automatically returned — so there are never any late fees! A valid library card is all you need to begin enjoying digital audio books today!
We hope that you’ll share in our excitement of this new service.
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April 28, 2009


SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2009 SIGN-UPS BEGIN MAY 2
“Be Creative @ Your Library” this summer at the Bennington Public Library and explore the worlds of music, dance, art, books, and more. The 2009 Summer Reading Program, which takes place during the month of June, is open to young people, preschool through young adult, with programs, prizes, story hours, reading club, and more. Registration for the Summer Reading Program begins Saturday, May 2nd, 9 AM – 12 noon. All programs are free of charge. For more information, call the library at 238-2201.
Download Information Flyer/Registration Form Here: summer-reading-registration-form
Return your completed registration form by fax 238-2218, email (scan completed form and attach to email) benlib@bl.omhcoxmail.com, or in person.
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April 1, 2009

Recycle Your Gently Used Books
Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22nd. Why not celebrate by dropping off your gently used books at the library? The Friends of the Library will be happy to accept your donated books this day or any day the library is open. Your donated books, DVDs, videos, music CDs, etc. will either be added to the library’s collection or offered for sale at the Friends Annual Book Sale, Bennington Daze Weekend, June 20 in Centennial Park.
Planning Your Calendar
Tuesday, April 21
Bennington Public Library Book Club will meet at 6:30 PM at Schettler’s Restaurant (Bennington Road and 156th Street). They will be discussing The Cleanup by Sean Doolittle. Generally the Book Club meets monthly on the third Tuesday at 7:00 PM in the library community room. Call 238-2201 for more information.
Earth Day 2009, Wednesday, April 22
The Friends of the Bennington Area Libraries, Inc. invites you to celebrate Earth Day 2009 by bringing your gently used books, videos, DVDs, music CDs, etc. at the Bennington Public Library 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM on Earth Day (or any day during operating hours). The Friends will recycle your donations by providing them to the Bennington Public Library to enhance the library collection or by selling them at their Annual Book Sale during Bennington Daze, Saturday, June 20 in Centennial Park. Call 238-2201 for more information.
Thursday, April 23
The Bennington Advisory Teen Scene (Bennington Public Library’s teen group) will meet 6:30 – 7:30 PM in the library community room. Teens, grades 7 – 12, are invited to join in the fun as we celebrate Earth Day 2009 by making cool crafts, gifts and stuff out of recycled materials. Call 238-2201 for more information.
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March 20, 2009
BATS–Bennington Advisory Teen Scene
Teens, grades 7 – 12, are invited to a special public showing of the new DVD release of the popular movie based on the first in a series of books by Stephanie Meyer, Thursday, March 26th 6:30 – 8:30 PM in the Community Room. The library has obtained a one time license to show the movie so come see what the hype is all about. Enjoy movie snacks and beverages provided by the BATS or bring your own goodies to share. BYOP – Bring Your Own Pillow ( if you’d like.) For more information, please call 238-2201.
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January 26, 2009
You are invited to join us for the 12th annual
Bennington Woman’s Club Basket Auction 
Thursday, March 19, 2009
7:00pm – 9:00pm
St.
John’s Lutheran Church, Bennington
A portion of the proceeds of the auction will be given to the Bennington Public Library/Community Room for improvements.
Download the flyer here.
MEMBERS – Download invitation postcards here.
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October 2, 2008
The Friends of the Bennington Area Libraries and the GFWC Bennington Woman’s Club are sponsoring a 2008 Candidate Meet and Greet Forum on October 14, 2008. The presidents of the GFWC Bennington Woman’s Club and Friends of the Bennington Area Libraries met and discussed the logistics of hosting a candidate forum. With approval from the superintendent of Bennington Public Schools, the forum will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 in the Bennington Elementary Gymnasium, starting at 7:00 PM. For this first-time event in Bennington, the organizations invited over 25 candidates with constituents in the immediate area. As of October 1, 2008, the presidents have heard from the following 13 candidates:
Bennington Mayor – C.C. Skip Wolff, Mary Johnson
Bennington City Council – Roland Wimpey (District 1)
US Senate – Mike Johanns, Scott Kleeb
US House of Representatives – Jim Esch
Nebraska Senate – Rex Moats (District 39)
Douglas County Board of Commissioners – William “Doc” Steiner (District 7)
Board of Governors Metro Comm College District 1 – Carol Russell, Patrick Leehy
Learning Community Council District 6 – Julie Brewer, Teresa Vann, Jim Thompson
The public will have the opportunity to meet and dialogue one-on-one from 7:00 PM–7:45 PM The candidates have the opportunity to address the entire audience between 8:00 PM and 9:30 PM This portion of the forum will be moderated, and all candidates will be given equal time to speak. This forum is free and voters will receive a copy of the Voters Self Defense Manual, published by Project Vote Smart.
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December 5, 2008
A BIG THANK YOU to all who took part in the O’Tannenbaum - A Festival of Trees benefit for the Library Building Fund. The Friends of the Library and the GFWC Bennington Women’s Club’s partnership in this endeavor resulted in net proceeds of over $4,300. In addition to the proceeds raised for the building fund, a generous $1,000 donation for the purchase of new books for the library was received from Wal-Mart (168th/Maple store). Volunteers from the Friends of the Library and Women’s Club as well as the many tree sponsors worked countless hours to make the event a reality. Thank you ladies and gentlemen for all your precious time and hard work. Everyone who attended enjoyed the wonderful sights and sounds of Christmas through the decorated trees, shopping bargains from Grandma’s Attic, great prizes won in the raffle, pictures with Santa, yummy treats from the bake sale sweet shoppe, and the consumption of scrumptiously satifying chili, soup and desserts from the kitchen.
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December 24, 2008

Wednesday December 24th – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Thursday, December 25th – CLOSED
Wednesday, December 31st – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Thursday, January 1st – CLOSED
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