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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
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Neighborhood Forest– Free Trees for Kids!

All Day 1/19 - 3/15
Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Gardening, Special Event, Other
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening, Special Event, Other
Event Details:

We love trees! Back by popular demand, we’ve teamed up with the nonprofit Neighborhood Forest once again to give a free tree to every child in our community. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Monday Mayhem

Monday, February 2, 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 "Teens" group

After School Gaming

Tuesday, February 3, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Family Movie Night

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Library Learning Center at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Movie
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Library Learning Center
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Food, Movie
Event Details:

Get the family together to watch a family-friendly movie on the big screen at the library- don’t forget to bring your favorite snacks! Movie titles will be announced at the library one month before each movie night.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, February 4, 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, February 4, 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 "Teens" group

Relax & Snacks

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food, Music
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food, Music
Event Details:

Eat some snacks, color some pictures, and listen to some relaxing music after school with your friends.

For grades 6-12.

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

Resume Workshop

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Guest Speaker, Virtual, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker, Virtual, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to write an eye-catching and informative resume that’ll help you land the job you want.

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

Grab & Craft

All Day
Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Ages 3-18

This event is in the "Teens" group

Monday Mayhem

Monday, February 9, 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 "Teens" group

After School Gaming

Tuesday, February 10, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Make a Valentine Card

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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:

Make a Valentines Day card at the library in time for the holiday! 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, February 11, 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 "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

Family Storytime with League of Enchantment

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Guest Speaker, Special Event, Storytime
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: Guest Speaker, Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special evening storytime with League of Enchantment! They’ll bring beloved superheroes, princesses, and characters to life, sharing their love of costumes and cosplay through fun tales.

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, February 11, 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 "Teens" group

LEGO Club for Teens

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Relax after school and get creative with LEGO! Build on your own or team up with friends to make something awesome. 

For grades 6-12.

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

Valentine’s Day Family Bingo

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Games
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: Games
Event Details:

Valentine’s Day is all about love so let’s celebrate with the people we love at a fun night of family BINGO. We’ll have a special grand prize but everyone will go home with something sweet.

This event is in the "Teens" group

After School Gaming

Tuesday, February 17, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

LEGO Night

Tuesday, February 17, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Non-traditional Seed Starting

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Learning Center at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Gardening, Guest Speaker, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Library Learning Center
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gardening, Guest Speaker, Workshop
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on seed-starting workshop that explores two beginner-friendly methods: winter sowing in recycled mini-greenhouses and hydroponic germination without soil.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, February 18, 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.