Summary
Summer Reading 2026 drew 835 participants with a 232% jump in youth participation after a new fun-first approach. The library also serves as librarian of record for all seven Benicia Unified School District campuses, sharing books and collection expertise with school libraries.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
The Friends of the Library and local businesses donated prizes and sponsorships that stretched the program's budget.
Benicia kids, teens, and families get free summer learning and reading incentives, and students at all seven BUSD schools get access to a much larger book collection.
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