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   Monday, May 27, 2013
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Memorial Day - LIBRARY CLOSED
Event Location: Banning Public Library
Contact: Robert Lippman   (951) 849-3192
The Library is closed today for the Memorial Day holiday.  We will re-open for regular business hours on May 28th at 9:00am.


   Tuesday, May 28, 2013
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Computer Lab
Event Location: Conference Room
Contact: Robert Lippman   (951) 849-3192
Basic Computer
E-mail Basics
Computer Lab
Database Class

  Information Literacy classes are now being offered at the Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  You will have the opportunity to get help from our staff with job applications, resumes, uploading pictures, setting up social networking and e-mail accounts, and other computer tasks.



3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cup of Happy's ~Feel Good~ *Ages 16-25*
Event Location: Conference Room
Contact: Robert Lippman   (951) 849-3192

Need something to do? The Cup of Happy Crew has got you covered.
Join us at the Banning Public Library for a weekly series of workshops
available to 16-25 year olds. 
We meet every Tuesday from 3:00-5:00pm

Cup of Happy is a program of SafeHouse of the Desert and
funded by RCDMH MHSA-PEI.



   Wednesday, May 29, 2013
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Toddler Tales Storytime
Event Location: Children's Room
Contact: Andres Calderon   (951) 849-3192
Bring your little ones to our Toddler Tales Storytime for a half-hour of fun books, silly songs, and great activities!  Target ages are 0-3 (siblings are welcome as well)  It's FREE!


   Thursday, May 30, 2013
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Computer Lab
Event Location: Conference Room
Contact: Robert Lippman   (951) 849-3192
Basic Computer
E-mail Basics
Computer Lab
Database Class

  Information Literacy classes are now being offered at the Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  You will have the opportunity to get help from our staff with job applications, resumes, uploading pictures, setting up social networking and e-mail accounts, and other computer tasks.



5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Clase de Computación Básica
Event Location: Conference Room
Contact: Andres Calderon   (951) 849-3192

Se ofrece una introducción en computación básica donde aprenderán sobre los diferentes componentes de una computadora personal.




   Saturday, June 01, 2013
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Summer Reading Program Starts Today!!!
Event Location: Children's Room
Contact: Andres Calderon   951-849-3192
Sign-up for the Summer Reading Program in the Children's Room!  Win prizes for reading books!  Ages 0-18 are invited to participate.

For more information, contact the Banning Public Library's Children's Dept. at 951-849-3192 x229



10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Children's Storytime & Craft
Event Location: Children's Room
Contact: Children's Room Staff   (951) 849-3192 x229
Join us for our Children's Storytime & Craft every Saturday morning as we read fun books, sing silly songs, and do a fun craft!  All ages are welcome!


   Monday, June 03, 2013
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Crafty Kids
Event Location: Children's Room
Contact: Darnise Wiggins   (951) 849-3192
Join Miss Darnise for an hour of fun crafts and creativity! All ages are welcome and it's FREE!



   Tuesday, June 04, 2013
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Cup of Happy's ~Talk It Out Tuesdays~ *Ages 16-25*
Event Location: Conference Room
Contact: Robert Lippman   (951) 849-3192

Need something to do? The Cup of Happy Crew has got you covered.
Join us at the Banning Public Library for a weekly series of workshops
available to 16-25 year olds. 
We meet every Tuesday from 3:00-5:00pm

Cup of Happy is a program of SafeHouse of the Desert and
funded by RCDMH MHSA-PEI.



4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Bilingual Storytime/Lectura de Cuentos
Event Location: Children's Room
Contact: Candee Torrez   (951) 849-3192
Join us for a Bilingual Storytime at the Banning Public Library.  Miss Candee reads books and sings songs in both English and Spanish.

Únase con nosotros para una hora de cuentos en la Biblioteca Publica de Banning. Miss Candee lee libros y canta las canciones en Inglés y Español.



   Wednesday, June 05, 2013
9:00 AM -
Library Board Meeting
Event Location: Conference Room
Contact: Robert Lippman   (951) 849-3192
The Library Board Meeting will be held today in the Conference Room at 9:00am.


10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Toddler Tales Storytime
Event Location: Children's Room
Contact: Andres Calderon   (951) 849-3192
Bring your little ones to our Toddler Tales Storytime for a half-hour of fun books, silly songs, and great activities!  Target ages are 0-3 (siblings are also welcome)  It's FREE!


   Thursday, June 06, 2013
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Computer Lab
Event Location: Conference Room
Contact: Robert Lippman   (951) 849-3192
Basic Computer
E-mail Basics
Computer Lab
Database Class

  Information Literacy classes are now being offered at the Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  You will have the opportunity to get help from our staff with job applications, resumes, uploading pictures, setting up social networking and e-mail accounts, and other computer tasks.



3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
SRP - Allen Oshiro *Magician/Illusionist*
Event Location: Children's Room
Contact: Andres Calderon   951-849-3192
Come and enjoy a Magic Show at our Summer Reading Kick-of program!  All ages are invited to join us for this awesome event and it's FREE!!!!


   Saturday, June 08, 2013
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Children's Storytime & Craft
Event Location: Children's Room
Contact: Children's Room Staff   (951) 849-3192 x229
Join us for our Children's Storytime & Craft every Saturday morning as we read fun books, sing silly songs, and do a fun craft!  All ages are welcome!


   Monday, June 10, 2013
4:30 PM -
Friends of the Library Meeting
Event Location: Conference Room
Contact: Robert Lippman   (951) 849-3192
The Friends of the Library will be having their monthly meeting today at 4:30pm.


   Tuesday, June 11, 2013
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Cup of Happy's ~Feel Good~ *Ages 16-25*
Event Location: Conference Room
Contact: Robert Lippman   (951) 849-3192

Need something to do? The Cup of Happy Crew has got you covered.
Join us at the Banning Public Library for a weekly series of workshops
available to 16-25 year olds. 
We meet every Tuesday from 3:00-5:00pm

Cup of Happy is a program of SafeHouse of the Desert and
funded by RCDMH MHSA-PEI.



3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
SRP Teens: Marshmallow Madness with Cup of Happy
Event Location: Conference Room
Contact: Andres Calderon   951-849-3192
Teens:  Join us at the Banning Library for a fun-filled hour of Marshmallow Madness...it's FREE!  We hope to see you there!


4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Bilingual Storytime/Lectura de Cuentos
Event Location: Children's Room
Contact: Candee Torrez   (951) 849-3192
Join us for a Bilingual Storytime at the Banning Public Library.  Miss Candee reads books and sings songs in both English and Spanish.

Únase con nosotros para una hora de cuentos en la Biblioteca Publica de Banning. Miss Candee lee libros y canta las canciones en Inglés y Español.



   Wednesday, June 12, 2013
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Toddler Tales Storytime
Event Location: Children's Room
Contact: Andres Calderon   (951) 849-3192
Bring your little ones to our Toddler Tales Storytime for a half-hour of fun books, silly songs, and great activities!  Target ages are 0-3 (siblings are also welcome)  It's FREE!


   Thursday, June 13, 2013
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Computer Lab
Event Location: Conference Room
Contact: Robert Lippman   (951) 849-3192
Basic Computer
E-mail Basics
Computer Lab
Database Class

  Information Literacy classes are now being offered at the Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  You will have the opportunity to get help from our staff with job applications, resumes, uploading pictures, setting up social networking and e-mail accounts, and other computer tasks.



3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
SRP - Loma Linda University Bugs
Event Location: Children's Room
Contact: Andres Calderon   951-849-3192
All ages are invited to join us for a fun-filled hour of BUGS!  We are going to learn about them and even hold some of them!  This program is FREE to everyone!  Join us!


   Saturday, June 15, 2013
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Children's Storytime & Craft
Event Location: Children's Room
Contact: Children's Room Staff   (951) 849-3192 x229
Join us for our Children's Storytime & Craft every Saturday morning as we read fun books, sing silly songs, and do a fun craft!  All ages are welcome!


   Monday, June 17, 2013
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Crafty Kids
Event Location: Children's Room
Contact: Darnise Wiggins   (951) 849-3192
Join Miss Darnise for an hour of fun crafts and creativity! All ages are welcome and it's FREE!



   Tuesday, June 18, 2013
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Computer Lab
Event Location: Conference Room
Contact: Robert Lippman   (951) 849-3192
Basic Computer
E-mail Basics
Computer Lab
Database Class

  Information Literacy classes are now being offered at the Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  You will have the opportunity to get help from our staff with job applications, resumes, uploading pictures, setting up social networking and e-mail accounts, and other computer tasks.



11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Cup of Happy's ~Talk It Out Tuesdays~ *Ages 16-25*
Event Location: Conference Room
Contact: Robert Lippman   (951) 849-3192

Need something to do? The Cup of Happy Crew has got you covered.
Join us at the Banning Public Library for a weekly series of workshops
available to 16-25 year olds. 
We meet every Tuesday from 3:00-5:00pm

Cup of Happy is a program of SafeHouse of the Desert and
funded by RCDMH MHSA-PEI.



1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Book Club - The Dressmaker
Event Location: Conference Room
Contact: Robert Lippman   951-849-3192
Join the Banning Library's Book Club and enjoy an some time with local people in our community.  This month's book selection is as follows;

Book: The Dressmaker
Author: Kate Alcott



4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Bilingual Storytime/Lectura de Cuentos
Event Location: Children's Room
Contact: Candee Torrez   (951) 849-3192
Join us for a Bilingual Storytime at the Banning Public Library.  Miss Candee reads books and sings songs in both English and Spanish.

Únase con nosotros para una hora de cuentos en la Biblioteca Publica de Banning. Miss Candee lee libros y canta las canciones en Inglés y Español.



   Wednesday, June 19, 2013
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Toddler Tales Storytime
Event Location: Children's Room
Contact: Andres Calderon   (951) 849-3192
Bring your little ones to our Toddler Tales Storytime for a half-hour of fun books, silly songs, and great activities!  Target ages are 0-3 (siblings are also welcome)  It's FREE!


11:30 AM -
Library Board Budget Meeting
Event Location: Conference Room
Contact: Robert Lippman   (951) 849-3192
The Banning Public Library's Board Members will be having a Budget Meeting today at 11:30am.


   Thursday, June 20, 2013
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Computer Lab
Event Location: Conference Room
Contact: Robert Lippman   (951) 849-3192
Basic Computer
E-mail Basics
Computer Lab
Database Class

  Information Literacy classes are now being offered at the Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  You will have the opportunity to get help from our staff with job applications, resumes, uploading pictures, setting up social networking and e-mail accounts, and other computer tasks.



3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
SRP - Library Campout!
Event Location: Children's Room
Contact: Andres Calderon   (951) 849-3192
Have you ever wanted to go camping at the library?  Well here is your chance!  Join us for a Library Camp-out!!  All ages are welcome and it's FREE!


   Saturday, June 22, 2013
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Children's Storytime & Craft
Event Location: Children's Room
Contact: Children's Room Staff   (951) 849-3192 x229
Join us for our Children's Storytime & Craft every Saturday morning as we read fun books, sing silly songs, and do a fun craft!  All ages are welcome!


   Tuesday, June 25, 2013
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Computer Lab
Event Location: Conference Room
Contact: Robert Lippman   (951) 849-3192
Basic Computer
E-mail Basics
Computer Lab
Database Class

  Information Literacy classes are now being offered at the Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  You will have the opportunity to get help from our staff with job applications, resumes, uploading pictures, setting up social networking and e-mail accounts, and other computer tasks.



11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Cup of Happy's ~Feel Good~ *Ages 16-25*
Event Location: Conference Room
Contact: Robert Lippman   (951) 849-3192

Need something to do? The Cup of Happy Crew has got you covered.
Join us at the Banning Public Library for a weekly series of workshops
available to 16-25 year olds. 
We meet every Tuesday from 3:00-5:00pm

Cup of Happy is a program of SafeHouse of the Desert and
funded by RCDMH MHSA-PEI.



4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Bilingual Storytime/Lectura de Cuentos
Event Location: Children's Room
Contact: Candee Torrez   (951) 849-3192
Join us for a Bilingual Storytime at the Banning Public Library.  Miss Candee reads books and sings songs in both English and Spanish.

Únase con nosotros para una hora de cuentos en la Biblioteca Publica de Banning. Miss Candee lee libros y canta las canciones en Inglés y Español.



   Wednesday, June 26, 2013
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Toddler Tales Storytime
Event Location: Children's Room
Contact: Andres Calderon   (951) 849-3192
Bring your little ones to our Toddler Tales Storytime for a half-hour of fun books, silly songs, and great activities!  Target ages are 0-3 (siblings are also welcome)  It's FREE!


   Thursday, June 27, 2013
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Computer Lab
Event Location: Conference Room
Contact: Robert Lippman   (951) 849-3192
Basic Computer
E-mail Basics
Computer Lab
Database Class

  Information Literacy classes are now being offered at the Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  You will have the opportunity to get help from our staff with job applications, resumes, uploading pictures, setting up social networking and e-mail accounts, and other computer tasks.



3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
SRP - San Gorgonio Ballet
Event Location: Children's Room
Contact: Andres Calderon   (951) 849-3192
Join us for a wonderful performance by the San Gorgonio Ballet!  Bring your whole family...it's FREE!


3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Storytime at Starbucks
Event Location: Starbucks Coffee in Banning
Contact: Candee Torrez   (951) 849-3192
Join us for a very special Storytime at the Starbucks Coffee Shop in Banning!  Come and read books, sing silly songs, and make a neat craft with us!  Each child will receive a FREE cup of chocolate milk!

All ages are welcome and it's FREE!!!

Starbucks Coffee
2270 West Ramsey St.
Banning, Ca 92220
(951) 922-3830

Banning Public Library
21 W. Nicolet
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 849-3192



   Saturday, June 29, 2013
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Children's Storytime & Craft
Event Location: Children's Room
Contact: Children's Room Staff   (951) 849-3192 x229
Join us for our Children's Storytime & Craft every Saturday morning as we read fun books, sing silly songs, and do a fun craft!  All ages are welcome!


   Thursday, July 25, 2013
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Storytime at Starbucks
Event Location: Starbucks Coffee in Banning
Contact: Candee Torrez   (951) 849-3192
Join us for a very special Storytime at the Starbucks Coffee Shop in Banning!  Come and read books, sing silly songs, and make a neat craft with us!  Each child will receive a FREE cup of chocolate milk!

All ages are welcome and it's FREE!!!

Starbucks Coffee
2270 West Ramsey St.
Banning, Ca 92220
(951) 922-3830

Banning Public Library
21 W. Nicolet
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 849-3192



   Thursday, August 29, 2013
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Clase de Computación Básica
Event Location: Conference Room
Contact: Andres Calderon   (951) 849-3192

Se ofrece una introducción en computación básica donde aprenderán sobre los diferentes componentes de una computadora personal.