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Benjamin Library Corner
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By Kathryn Johnson, Branch Manager
Benjamin Branch Library Free Events
Zumba
Wednesdays 5:15 pm and
2nd and 4th Friday 10:00 am (no class 1/25)
Join us for a high-energy exercise routine. Please pick up a number at the circulation desk as spaces fill up quickly.
Yoga
Wednesdays 6:30 pm
A gentle-paced class that focuses on breathing and posture.
Mystery Buffs
Thursdays 1:00pm
Explore and discuss novels, short stories and true crime books. Readers are always welcome.
Knitting Circle
Saturdays 10:00
Bring your own knitting project or join in the weekly group project. Feel free to drop in!
Benjamin Branch Book Club
2nd Tuesday of the month
1:00 pm
Please join us for a discussion of popular titles. The month’s selection is available for check out at the circulation desk.
Healthy Back Yoga
1st and 3rd Saturday
1:00 pm
This class features yoga postures targeted at healing and stretching the back while strengthening the legs.
*Laugh for the Health of It!*
January 29th 2:00 pm
A fun introduction to Laughter Yoga and its physical, emotional and social benefits. Presented by Oasis.
*Aging and Memory*
Tuesday February 12th 1:00 pm
Dr. Ramin Motarjemi from UCSD Senior Behavioral Medicine will discuss changes in memory that occur with age as well as common concerns. Presented by Oasis.
Marta Craft
Tuesday February 12th 6:00
Paint and create your own wooden bead necklace
Tuesday March 19th 6:00
Project to be announced
Programs for Teens
Teen Scene
Wednesday January 9th and 23rd 1:00 pm
Wednesday January 16th 3:00 pm
Wednesdays February 13th, 20th and 27th
3:00pm
January 16th through February 13th teens can enjoy pizza and juice while listening to an American classic. The group will then create a project to submit to The Big Read.
Comic Book Drawing
Wednesday January 30th 3:00pm
Billy Martinez, artist and writer, will be demonstrating how to draw facial expressions and how to put your art to work for you.
Book Art
Wednesday February 6th 1:00 pm
Create your very own book of secrets just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Programs for Children
Story times
Thursdays 10:30 am
Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, rhymes and songs.
Yoga for Kids
Thursdays 3:30 pm
This class features easy yoga postures designed to get kids ages 2-8 moving and stretching.
Crafts for Kids
Thursday January 24th
Thursday February 21st
Thursday March 21st 4:30 pm
For young children and their grownups.