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 (Canvas Pickup) All Day 12/22 - 1/9 Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Other Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone View Details 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 Dec-Jan 2025 Mini Canvas Art Show (Canvas Pickup) All Day 12/22–1/9 Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Other Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Other Event Details: Stop in the library starting December 22nd to pick up your own mini canvas from the Youth Services desk while supplies last. Paint it however you want and return it to the library by January 9th if you would like it displayed in the library!
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 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Technology Class, Other Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone View Details 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 Jan 7 2026 Wed Drop-In Technology Assistance 6:00pm–8:00pm Technology Class, Other 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 LoveLit Book Club Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Book Club, Discussion Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu LoveLit Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Book Club, Discussion Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Discussion Event Details: LoveLit Book Club: where love and romance takes the lead- sweet, spicy, strange, and sometimes deadly. Expect love stories with magic, mystery, and plenty of twists.
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 Book Sale Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Special Event, Other Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone View Details 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 Jan 10 2026 Sat Mini Book Sale 11:00am–3:00pm Special Event, Other Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Special Event, Other Event Details: Mini Book Sale– Big Finds!We have too many books. Literally. Help us make space and score some great reads at our Mini Book Sale.
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 Book Sale Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Special Event, Other Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone View Details 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 Jan 11 2026 Sun Mini Book Sale 1:00pm–5:00pm Special Event, Other Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Special Event, Other Event Details: Mini Book Sale– Big Finds!We have too many books. Literally. Help us make space and score some great reads at our Mini Book Sale.
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 View Details 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 Jan-Feb 2026 Mini Canvas Art Show All Day 1/12–2/13 Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Other 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 Feed the Birds Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone View Details 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 Jan 13 2026 Tue Feed the Birds 6:30pm–8:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Make your own birdfeeder for our feathered friends to take home.
This event is in the "Adults" group Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Discussion, Guest Speaker, Special Event, Virtual Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig 7:00pm–8:00pm Discussion, Guest Speaker, Special Event, Virtual Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion, Guest Speaker, Special Event, Virtual Event Details: Jonathan Eig is the bestselling author of six books, including his most recent, Pulitzer Prize-winning King: A Life.
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 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Technology Class, Other Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone View Details 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 Jan 14 2026 Wed Drop-In Technology Assistance 6:00pm–8:00pm Technology Class, Other 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 Art & Relaxation Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Music Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Art & Relaxation 7:00pm–8:30pm Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Music Open Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Music Registration Required Event Details: Using a selection of printed, seasonal subjects, participants are welcome to bring their own creativity & art supplies or use the color pencils/markers supplied for these art and music enhanced relaxing, creativity sessions.
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 No-Sew Scarf Thursday, January 15, 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 View Details 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 Jan 15 2026 Thu Make a No-Sew Scarf 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: On cold winter days, you can never have too many scarves! We’ll learn how to create your own with just a piece of cloth and a pair of scissors. Your scarf will be something you can use throughout the season or even give as a handmade gift.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Coming to America: The Immigrant Experience Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Genealogy, Guest Speaker, Virtual, Other Age Group: Teens, Adults Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Coming to America: The Immigrant Experience 7:00pm–8:00pm Genealogy, Guest Speaker, Virtual, Other Open Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Genealogy, Guest Speaker, Virtual, Other Registration Required Event Details: Explore the immigrant experience with Laura Street Chaplin as she shares historical perspectives and insights into what records were kept, where to find them, and how naturalization worked- particularly for women.
This event is in the "Adults" group Spice Library: Ginger All Day Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness, Other Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Spice Library: Ginger All Day Food, Health & Wellness, Other Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness, Other Event Details: Try something new in the kitchen with our Spice Library! Take home a small amount of spice and experiment with bold, exciting flavors. A new spice and recipe ideas are available on the third Saturday of each month.
This event is in the "Adults" group Roots Revealed: Personal Genealogy Session (2-3pm) Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Genealogy, Virtual, Workshop, Other Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Roots Revealed: Personal Genealogy Session (2-3pm) 2:00pm–3:00pm Genealogy, Virtual, Workshop, Other Open Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy, Virtual, Workshop, Other Registration Required Event Details: Unlock your family history with a personalized genealogy appointment. Receive one hour of guidance, share discoveries, and solve research challenges. Bring a USB thumb drive to save your work.
This event is in the "Adults" group Roots Revealed: Personal Genealogy Session (3-4pm) Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Genealogy, Virtual, Workshop, Other Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Roots Revealed: Personal Genealogy Session (3-4pm) 3:00pm–4:00pm Genealogy, Virtual, Workshop, Other Open Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy, Virtual, Workshop, Other Registration Required Event Details: Unlock your family history with a personalized genealogy appointment. Receive one hour of guidance, share discoveries, and solve research challenges. Bring a USB thumb drive to save your work.
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 View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Kindness Fair 2:00pm–3:30pm Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Other 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 "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 View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Versiti Blood Drive: Save Lives With Us 12:30pm–5:00pm Special Event, Other 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 "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 View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Needle Guild 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts, Discussion, Other 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 "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 View Details 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 Jan 21 2026 Wed Drop-In Technology Assistance 6:00pm–8:00pm Technology Class, Other 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 View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Film Talk 6:00pm–8:30pm Discussion, Movie 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 monthFor Adults
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 View Details 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 Jan 22 2026 Thu Sock It to Me Penguins! 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts 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 View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Stories with a Stretch! 10:30am–11:00am Health & Wellness, Storytime 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 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Celebrating Lunar New Year with the Chinese Zodiac 7:00pm–8:00pm Discussion, Guest Speaker, Special Event, Other Open 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 "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 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Technology Class, Other Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone View Details 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 Jan 28 2026 Wed Drop-In Technology Assistance 6:00pm–8:00pm Technology Class, Other 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.
