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Picture Book Surprise Bag

All Day 12/8 - 1/12
Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other
Event Details:

Ages 0-5

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
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group

All Together Now Storytime

Wednesday, January 7, 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

Relax & Snacks

Thursday, January 8, 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 "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 "Teens" group

Monday Mayhem

Monday, January 12, 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group

Book Buddies

Tuesday, January 13, 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 "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
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group

All Together Now Storytime

Wednesday, January 14, 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 "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
Registration Required
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 "Teens" group

LEGO Club for Teens

Thursday, January 15, 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

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
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 "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

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 "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 "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 "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 "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 "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

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.