Event List

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.

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.

Get ready for some holiday fun at the library! Join us for a crafty bake-off where we'll provide supplies to create imaginative pretend cookies using paper, playdoh, and more.

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 and experienced players welcome! Intended for grades 6 to 12.

Come on down and paint a mini canvas however you want! Please wear something that you won’t mind getting messy! All ages are welcome.

Share your perspectives with fellow movie enthusiasts about these hand-picked titles chosen by Emily every month. Movies will be available for checkout at the Front desk one month before the discussion.

Learn about Chef Art Smith’s culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season. Smith will be joined in conversation by Monica Eng, journalist and co-host of the food podcast “Chewing”. 

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.

Mochi is a very popular dessert from Japan. Stop by after school and make some mochi at the library! This program is intended for grades 6-12.

Looking to promote early literacy in Spanish for your kids? Join us Thursday afternoons as we read our favorite books and create a craft -- in Spanish AND English. Intended for ages 0 to 6 with a caregiver.

Join us Thursday evenings to play card games and board games. Feel free to bring a friend along, and if you have a favorite game, bring that too! Beginners and experienced gamers welcome. 

FamilySearch.org offers so many genealogical treasures and ALL FOR FREE! We will explore FamilySearch basics and go on to investigate many of FamilySearch’s under-utilized features.

Looking for a unique gift for someone special in your life? Our local artists and crafters are selling their handmade arts and crafts, just in time for the holiday season!

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.

Looking for a unique gift for someone special in your life? Our local artists and crafters are selling their handmade arts and crafts, just in time for the holiday season!

Build and test out your own boat inspired by Moana. We’ll look at examples of Polynesian watercraft like Moana’s outrigger canoe for inspiration. Intended for Grades 1-5.