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LoveLit Book Club

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Pokémon Club

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Discussion, Games
Event Details:

Learn • Play • Trade • Have Fun!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Roots Revealed: Personal Genealogy Session (2-3pm)

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, Virtual, Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Discover Your Inner Storyteller Workshop

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Library Learning Center at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Guest Speaker, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Library Learning Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our storytelling workshop with Writing Coach Victoria Reeves. Discover the fun of live storytelling as she shares a personal tale live without notes, and guides you in crafting your own true story from a memorable experience.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Roots Revealed: Personal Genealogy Session (3-4pm)

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, Virtual, Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
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

Election Day: Vote Here!

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00am - 7:00pm
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:

We are a polling place from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Book Buddies

Tuesday, March 17, 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, March 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 "Adults" group

Needle Guild

Tuesday, March 17, 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:

Adults Only

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

LEGO Night

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Early Learning Center at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Everyone
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center
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. All LEGO builds can be displayed at the library after the program.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

All Together Now Storytime

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, March 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.

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, March 18, 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, March 18, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Family Board Game Night

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Bring the whole family to the library to play some fun board and card games! Enjoy familiar favorites like UNO and Connect Four, plus a few newer games to discover together.

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

Polish Storytime

Thursday, March 19, 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, March 19, 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 "Adults" group

Beyond the Page with Percival Everett

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Guest Speaker, Special Event, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion, Guest Speaker, Special Event, Virtual
Event Details:
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Pokémon Club

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Discussion, Games
Event Details:

Learn • Play • Trade • Have Fun!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spice Library

All Day
Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Adults
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Principal Storytime

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Early Learning Center at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime
Event Details:

For ages 0-11

Come see Miss Callie and a Bensenville school district principal for stories, songs, rhymes and a craft! 

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

New Language? Deciphering Genealogical Documents

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Genealogy, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Don’t speak the language? Genealogist Jacquie Schattner will give you many tips and tricks on deciphering documents in most European languages and includes ideas that help in reading that old German script.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Monday Mayhem

Monday, March 23, 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, March 23, 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.