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Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 12/1 - 1/31
Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Games, Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Games, Other
Event Details:

December 1 - January 31
Ages 0-18

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Lit Loot Subscription Boxes

All Day 1/12 - 2/13
Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Event Details:

Grades 1-12
Sign up to reserve a box containing two books for checkout along with a treat and activity for you to keep. Fill out a brief survey to register and receive books tailored to your interests.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Mini Canvas Art Show

All Day 1/12 - 2/13
Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Other
Event Details:

Come see the creativity of our community on display! From January 12 through the week of February 9th, the library will showcase mini canvases created by artists of all ages.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Kindness Fair

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Other
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Other
Event Details:

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. with simple acts of kindness: write positive messages and hide them around the library for others to find, handmake a bookmark to share, help make a blanket to donate to kids in need, and more!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Book Buddies

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Early Learning Center at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Diane for a themed storytime designed to help develop your child’s literacy skills while creating lasting memories together. We will read some charming picture books, recite some flannel board rhymes and even sing a song or two.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Versiti Blood Drive: Save Lives With Us

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event, Other
Event Details:

Join us at the Library for a blood drive hosted by Versiti Blood Center of Illinois. Donating blood is a quick and impactful way to support your community. Walk-ins are welcome, but it's best to reserve an appointment.

This event is in the "Teens" group

After School Gaming

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:15pm - 4:00pm
Early Learning Center at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Middle schoolers may join us for some gaming fun on early dismissal days. Try out the new Nintendo Switch 2 and play some board games! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Needle Guild

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Discussion, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion, Other
Event Details:

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, or embroidery? Would you like to meet others who share your passion? Join us every other Tuesday to work on your projects and connect with fellow crafters. Don’t have a project yet?

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

LEGO Night

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Everyone
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Calling brick-builders of all ages! Come to the library every third Tuesday of the month to build with our LEGOs. LEGOs cannot leave the library, but we will be happy to display your child’s creations!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

All Together Now Storytime

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learning Center at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Callie and Roger the friendly bear for a half-hour of stories, rhymes, and songs! Early literacy is more fun when we rhyme and sing all together.

For ages 0-5

This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Early Learning Center at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Gather after school for a weekly high-octane, rules-light game session. In Dungeons & Dragons, players create characters, embark on epic quests, and work together to overcome challenges using dice rolls and creative problem-solving.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Drop-In Technology Assistance

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class, Other
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Technology Class, Other
Event Details:

Need a little extra help with your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by anytime between 6:00–8:00 p.m. on Wednesdays for one-on-one assistance.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Film Talk

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Board Room / Front Conference Room at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Board Room / Front Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion, Movie
Event Details:

Third Wednesdays of the month
For Adults

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Polish Storytime

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learning Center at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Po Polsku, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Po Polsku, Storytime
Event Details:

Ages 0-6
Join Ms. Maggie for Polish stories and enjoy crafts and games that encourage creativity.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Volunteer Hour

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Other
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event, Other
Event Details:

Are you a teen looking for volunteer hours? Come on down and help out the library staff with some tasks every month! Fenton students may sign up for this through Mrs. Sabatino. Drop-ins are also accepted.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Sock It to Me Penguins!

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate National Penguin Day with us and make adorable sock penguins. He’s so flipping cute you’ll want to make him your pet.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Stories with a Stretch!

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learning Center at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Adults
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime
Event Details:

Ages 0-11

This event is in the "Teens" group

Monday Mayhem

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Technology Class
Event Details:

Monday Mayhem is a time to kick-back, relax, and have some fun. It might be a game, a craft, a film, a project- who knows? You might even learn something. The only guarantee- it will be fun!

For ages 8-13.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Library Board Meeting

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Board Room / Front Conference Room at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Board Room / Front Conference Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Bensenville Community Public Library Board of Trustees meet on the fourth Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the Library.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Book Buddies

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Early Learning Center at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Diane for a themed storytime designed to help develop your child’s literacy skills while creating lasting memories together. We will read some charming picture books, recite some flannel board rhymes and even sing a song or two.

This event is in the "Teens" group

After School Gaming

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 2:15pm - 4:00pm
Early Learning Center at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Middle schoolers may join us for some gaming fun on early dismissal days. Try out the new Nintendo Switch 2 and play some board games! 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Messy Snow Science

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Want to learn how to make your very own indoor snow? Come to the library on January 27th to see science at work! Please note that while the pretend snow is non-toxic, it should not be eaten.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Celebrating Lunar New Year with the Chinese Zodiac

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Learning Center at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Guest Speaker, Special Event, Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Library Learning Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Discussion, Guest Speaker, Special Event, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

On February 17, 2026 much of East Asia will welcome the Year of the Horse. The Chinese use the zodiac animals to inspire and encourage positive qualities in ourselves by learning from the natural world.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

All Together Now Storytime

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learning Center at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Callie and Roger the friendly bear for a half-hour of stories, rhymes, and songs! Early literacy is more fun when we rhyme and sing all together.

For ages 0-5