Young People’s Book Club (grades 5-8)
2024-08-07 16:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House
Enjoy talking with others about what you are reading. There will be snacks. Registration requested due to limited books available. You can register by email: savona@stls.org, by phone (607)583-4426, or stop in the library during open hours.

Drop-in Light up Planet Craft.
2024-08-08 16:00 - 18:00
Young people can drop in and make a light up planet. All are welcome.

August 9 is the last day to be able to turn in reading times
2024-08-09
August 9 is the last day to be able to turn in reading times for raffle tickets. Please stop into the library between 2 pm and 7 pm to get the last of your reading time confirmed. Thank you.

Drop in Kids Space themed Paint and Sip (while supplies last).
2024-08-09 16:00 - 18:00
All ages can enjoy painting a pre-printed canvas or paint a blank one while enjoying a drink box.

Make Your Own Sundae Ending Party!
2024-08-10 12:00 - 13:00
Come and create your best ice cream sundae, see the full Community Art Show and see the raffle prizes pulled. All reading times must be recorded by August 9 at the Library to get a raffle ticket. No raffle tickets will be awarded at the ending party. Let’s have a sweet ending to the 2023 Summer Read Plus: All Together Now program.

2025 Summer Read Plus: Color Our World Sign up Party!
2025-06-28 12:00 - 13:30
Enjoy a hot dog picnic and register for the Summer Read Challenge and special programs offered during the six weeks of the summer read challenge! Earn free books and raffle tickets for raffle prizes donated by local businesses and the kids can also earn brag tags! Crafts will be available. The Summer Read Plus: Color Our World will run from June 28 to August 9.

Drop in Crafts
2025-07-03 16:30 - 18:00
Young people (and adults) can drop in and make salt fireworks art. All are welcome.

Coffee Hour!
2025-07-05 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-07-12 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-07-26 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-08-02 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-08-09 09:30 - 10:30
Free coffee and pastries will be available. Enjoy the company of others. There will be cards, newspapers and of course books for all to enjoy together, or just sit and visit. Meet old friends and make new friends.

Story Hour!
2025-07-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-07 10:00 - 11:00
There will be stories, songs and other activities. Registration is requested to have enough supplies available. You can register by email: savona@stls.org, by phone (607)583-4426, or stop in the library during open hours.

Drop in Crafts
2025-07-10 16:30 - 18:00
Young people (and adults) can drop in and make pull string art. While supplies last. All are welcome.

Family Bingo at Benedek Memorial Library
2025-07-11 18:30 - 19:30
Join us for a fun time of playing Bingo for all ages. There will be prizes and snacks. Due to limited seating registration is encouraged. You can register by email savona@stls.org, phone (607)583-4426, or just stop in at the Library. Win prizes and have fun with friends and neighbors.

Come to the library and try your hand at Paper Quilling.
2025-07-12 10:30 - 12:00
Paper quilling is the art of rolling long thin strips of paper and pinching the rolled paper into shapes to glue on cardstock to make a picture. Fun and easy to do. Registration is requested to have enough supplies available. You can register by email: savona@stls.org, by phone (607)583-4426, or stop in the library during open hours.

Creating at the Library – Diamond Dotz for young people!
2025-07-17 16:30 - 18:00
Here’s a chance for young people to try a new craft. We will have Diamond Dotz crafts for our young people, although, ALL AGES are WELCOME. Because Diamond Dotz are very small rhinestone pieces, kids aged seven and under MUST have an adult to help them. All supplies and instruction will be provided. Please plan on at least 45 minutes to complete this craft. Excellent opportunity to see if this is a craft you would enjoy. Registration is requested due to limited supplies. You can register by email: savona@stls.org, by phone (607)583-4426, or stop in the library during open hours.

Murder Mystery Dinner: How Alan Puckett Kicked the Bucket
2025-07-18 17:00 - 20:00
Open to adults. Come, enjoy a great home cooked dinner, and solve a mystery. Take on a character and try to figure out which one of your dinner mates was the murderer. Dressing in costumes is encouraged, but not required. Registration is required, to get a character to play. You can register by email: savona@stls.org, by phone (607)583-4426, or stop in the library during open hours. You must register by July 9th to play. The Library will be closing early for the program.

Coffee Hour
2025-07-19 09:30 - 10:30

Drop-in Tie Dye Fun
2025-07-19 10:30 - 12:00
Bring your own prewashed cotton shirt and see what you can create with tie-dye. We will supply the dyes and do the fun outside. One item per person. While supplies last. All ages welcome.

Drop in Crafts
2025-07-24 16:30 - 18:00
Young people (and adults) can drop in and make recycled paper art. While supplies last. All are welcome.

Creating at the Library – Diamond Dotz for teens and adults!
2025-07-26 10:30 - 12:00
We will have Diamond Dotz humming bird plant stake kits for our teens and adults. All supplies and instruction will be provided. Excellent opportunity to see if this is a craft you would enjoy. Registration is requested due to limited supplies. You can register by email: savona@stls.org, by phone (607)583-4426, or stop in the library during open hours.

Drop in Crafts
2025-07-31 16:30 - 18:00
Young people (and adults) can drop in and make painted wind chimes. While supplies last. All are welcome.

Teen/Adult Paint & Sip
2025-08-01 17:30 - 20:30
Enjoy a simple dinner while painting an ocean picture, with Director Candy, or you can paint whatever you want. Registration requested due to limited seats available. You can register by email: savona@stls.org, by phone (607)583-4426, or stop in the library during open hours. Please register by July 25.The Library will be closing early for the program.

Drop in Crafts
2025-08-07 16:30 - 18:00
Young people (and adults) can drop in and make tile mosaic art. Under 8 years old needs help of an adult. While supplies last. All are welcome.

August 8 is the last day to be able to turn in reading times for raffle tickets
2025-08-08 14:00 - 18:00
Please stop into the library between 2 pm and 6 pm to get the last of your reading time confirmed. Thank you.

Make Your Own Sundae Ending Party!
2025-08-09 12:00 - 13:00
Come and create your best ice cream sundae and see the raffle prizes pulled. All reading times must be recorded by August 8 at the Library to get a raffle ticket. No raffle tickets will be awarded at the ending party. Let’s have a sweet ending to the 2025 Summer Read Plus: “Color Our World” program.

Winter Reading Challenge
2026-02-12 11:00 - 19:00
Winter Reading Challenge is open to students in grades K – 12. Adopt a friendly pocket dragon, earn free books and raffle tickets toward prize drawings. Don’t miss out on the fun! Registration begins Feb. 12th. Winter Read Challenge starts February 14 – March 14. Stop in the Library for more details and visit the Library website.
