This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Monday Mayhem Monday, October 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 21 2024 Mon Monday Mayhem 3:30pm - 5:00pm Other Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Other 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! This program is intended for ages 8-13.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Book Buddies Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am Early Learning Center at Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies & Toddlers This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Oct 22 2024 Tue Book Buddies 10:30am - 11:15am Storytime Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Early Learning Center Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Event Details: You and your little ones are invited to join Miss Diane for an interactive and themed storytime. We will read a selection of charming picture books, sing a few songs or do a flannel board rhyme.
This event is in the "Teens" group. After School Gaming Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm Early Learning Center at Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 22 2024 Tue After School Gaming 2:30pm - 4:00pm Games Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Early Learning Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: 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 Emergency eLearning Day, this program will be canceled for that day. Intended for grades 6-8.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. ILP: Jason Reynolds Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Virtual Age Group: Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 22 2024 Tue ILP: Jason Reynolds 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Virtual Event Details: Reynolds is a National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. His latest novel, Twenty-Four Seconds From Now, delves into new territory for him: romance.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jason Reynolds Live: Watch Party Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Learning Center at Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Book Club, Performance Age Group: Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 22 2024 Tue Jason Reynolds Live: Watch Party 7:00pm - 8:00pm Book Club, Performance Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Library Learning Center Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Club, Performance Event Details: Join us for an evening with literary star Jason Reynolds, live on the big screen. Reynolds is the award-winning author of Long Way Down and Stamped as well as a National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Family Storytime: All Together Now! Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am Early Learning Center at Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 23 2024 Wed Family Storytime: All Together Now! 10:30am - 11:00am Storytime Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Early Learning Center Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Dungeons & Dragons Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Early Learning Center at Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 23 2024 Wed Dungeons & Dragons 3:00pm - 5:00pm Other Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Early Learning Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Other Event Details: Gather after school for a weekly high-octane, rules-light game session. Beginner and experienced players welcome! Intended for grades 6 to 12.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Cookie Decorating Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. Oct 23 2024 Wed Cookie Decorating 6:30pm - 7:30pm Other Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Event Details: Decorate a sugar cookie at the library! All materials will be provided. All ages welcome!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Wine Cork Pumpkin Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Learning Center at Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 23 2024 Wed Wine Cork Pumpkin 7:00pm - 8:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Library Learning Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us as we transform wine corks into festive fall decor with our easy to make wine cork pumpkin craft.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Polish Storytime Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am Early Learning Center at Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 24 2024 Thu Polish Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Early Learning Center Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join Polish Storytime with Ms. Maggie. There will be cool stories, crafts and games awaiting you.Intended for ages 0 to 6 with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Mini Monster Painting Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 24 2024 Thu Mini Monster Painting 1:00pm - 2:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Try your hand at painting tabletop game miniatures! Select your choice of monster from our supply of owlbears, werewolves, banshees and more. This event is intended for ages 8 and up.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Family Pumpkin Painting Party Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. Oct 24 2024 Thu Family Pumpkin Painting Party 6:30pm - 7:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Explore your creative side with this fun pumpkin painting program. Pay homage to your favorite literary character or paint a silly or spooky pumpkin to take home.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Essential Estate Planning: Wills, Trusts, and Power of Attorney Unveiled Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 24 2024 Thu Essential Estate Planning: Wills, Trusts, and Power of Attorney Unveiled 7:00pm - 8:00pm Workshop Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Event Details: Learn the essentials of estate planning with attorney Lisa Knauf. Discover how Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney can protect your assets, designate guardianship, and empower trusted individuals.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Halloween Boo-Tacular Friday, October 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other Age Group: Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri Halloween Boo-Tacular 6:00pm - 8:00pm Arts & Crafts, Other Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other Event Details: Families are invited to celebrate Halloween at the Library with an evening of crafts and games. Don't forget to wear your Halloween costumes for indoor Trick-or-Treating!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Roots Revealed: Personal Genealogy Sessions Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 26 2024 Sat Roots Revealed: Personal Genealogy Sessions 2:00pm - 4:00pm Workshop Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Event Details: Appointments available from 2-3 pm OR 3-4 pm. To reserve an appointment, please email Elizabeth at emorris@benlib.org, or call 630-766-4642.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Monday Mayhem Monday, October 28, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 28 2024 Mon Monday Mayhem 3:30pm - 5:00pm Other Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Other 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! This program is intended for ages 8-13.
This event is in the "Children" group. Scary Spooky Storytime Monday, October 28, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm Early Learning Center at Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 28 2024 Mon Scary Spooky Storytime 6:00pm - 6:45pm Storytime Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Early Learning Center Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Gather at sunset to toast s’mores and listen to ghastly tales. Share a story of your own ... if you dare. Intended for ages 6 to 12. Attendees under 9 years of age must have a caregiver remain in the building.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library Board Meeting Monday, October 28, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Board Room / Front Conference Room at Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. Oct 28 2024 Mon Library Board Meeting 7:00pm - 8:30pm Other 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Offering to the Souls: Animecha Kejtsïtakua All Day 10/29 - 11/4 Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. Oct-Nov 2024 Offering to the Souls: Animecha Kejtsïtakua All Day 10/29 - 11/4 Other Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Event Details: Day of the Dead is celebrated across Mexico in different ways, and we will focus on the state of Michoacan, where UNESCO recognizes the tradition as a World Heritage.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Book Buddies Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am Early Learning Center at Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies & Toddlers This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Oct 29 2024 Tue Book Buddies 10:30am - 11:15am Storytime Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Early Learning Center Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Event Details: You and your little ones are invited to join Miss Diane for an interactive and themed storytime. We will read a selection of charming picture books, sing a few songs or do a flannel board rhyme.
This event is in the "Teens" group. After School Gaming Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm Early Learning Center at Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 29 2024 Tue After School Gaming 2:30pm - 4:00pm Games Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Early Learning Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: 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 Emergency eLearning Day, this program will be canceled for that day. Intended for grades 6-8.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Needle Guild Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 29 2024 Tue Needle Guild 7:00pm - 8:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Calling all knitting, crochet, and embroidery enthusiasts! Are you eager to expand your skills and meet fellow crafters? Look no further than the Needle Guild, your ultimate creative hub.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Family Storytime: All Together Now! Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am Early Learning Center at Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 30 2024 Wed Family Storytime: All Together Now! 10:30am - 11:00am Storytime Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Early Learning Center Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Dungeons & Dragons Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Early Learning Center at Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 30 2024 Wed Dungeons & Dragons 3:00pm - 5:00pm Other Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Early Learning Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Other Event Details: Gather after school for a weekly high-octane, rules-light game session. Beginner and experienced players welcome! Intended for grades 6 to 12.