Event List

Get into the holiday spirit and make a card for a loved one! 

Join us for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist, Raina Telgemeier! Raina is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, and 

Experience an exciting evening with the bestselling author and illustrator of Smile, Drama, Guts, and the graphic novel adaptations of the Baby-Sitters Club series!

Gather the family for a fabulous story time, perfect for ages 0-5! We will sing, read, talk, and play our way through a half-hour of delightful stories, songs, and rhymes.

We read popular titles, bestsellers, and more! Books will be available for checkout one month before the discussion.

Gather after school for a weekly high-octane, rules-light game session. Beginner, experienced, and new players welcome!

In this illustrated lecture, historian Leslie Goddard delves into the history of Barbie, what inspired Mattel to develop Barbie, how she helped make Mattel one of the world’s most successful toy companies, and Barbie’s impact on American culture.

Join Ms. Maggie for Polish stories and enjoy crafts and games that encourage creativity. 

Intended for ages 0-6 with a caregiver.

Join us after school to bring your wildest LEGO ideas to life! Collaborate, explore new creations, and challenge yourself with fun building projects.

For grades 6-12.

Looking to promote early literacy in Spanish for your kids? Join us Thursday evenings as we read our favorite books and create a craft - in Spanish AND English.

Recommended for ages 0-6.

We blend romance and literary fiction to explore love, loss, and human connections through storytelling. Books will be available at the Front desk one month before the discussion.

Capture the holiday magic with your pet in a festive photo with Santa! Fetching Tails Foundation will be joining us for an adoption showcase.

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! Virtual Reality will be featured this semester.

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

Join Miss Diane for a themed storytime designed to help develop your child’s literacy skills while creating lasting memories together. Your little ones will enjoy listening to charming picture books, singing songs, and doing flannel board rhymes.

Middle schoolers can join us on early dismissal days for some gaming fun on the library’s Nintendo Switch! 

Please note that if District 2 calls an eLearning Day this program will be canceled for that day.

Brick Builders of all ages are welcome to let their imagination soar with our LEGOs. LEGO pieces cannot leave the library, but we are happy to display your child’s creations!

Gather the family for a fabulous story time, perfect for ages 0-5! We will sing, read, talk, and play our way through a half-hour of delightful stories, songs, and rhymes.

Gather after school for a weekly high-octane, rules-light game session. Beginner, experienced, and new players welcome!

Make a peppermint body scrub just in time for the holidays. All materials will be provided.

For ages 10 and up.

Share your perspectives with fellow movie enthusiasts about these hand-picked titles chosen by Emily every month.

Join Ms. Maggie for Polish stories and enjoy crafts and games that encourage creativity. 

Intended for ages 0-6 with a caregiver.

Earn volunteer hours and brainstorm ideas for improving the library with other teens. Enjoy snacks and games while you share your thoughts!

For grades 6-12.

Bring your friends and family to the library for board games fun. Use our games, cards, and puzzles or bring your own to share.