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 View Details 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 Dec-Jan 2025 Mini Canvas Art Show (Canvas Pickup) All Day 12/22–1/9 Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Other 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!
Library is Closed - Christmas Day All Day Bensenville Community Public Library Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Library is Closed - Christmas Day All Day Branches: Bensenville Community Public Library
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 Noon Years Eve Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Special Event Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone View Details 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 Dec 29 2025 Mon Noon Years Eve 10:30am–11:15am Arts & Crafts, Music, Special Event Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Special Event Event Details: Ring in 2026 on the early side with our Noon Years Eve celebration! Stay for a craft, dance party, and fun surprise as we count down!
Library is Closed - New Year's Eve All Day Bensenville Community Public Library Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing Library is Closed - New Year's Eve All Day Branches: Bensenville Community Public Library
Library is Closed - New Year's Day All Day Bensenville Community Public Library Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing Library is Closed - New Year's Day All Day Branches: Bensenville Community Public Library
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 Book Sale Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Special Event, Other Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone View Details 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 Jan 10 2026 Sat Mini Book Sale 11:00am–3:00pm Special Event, Other Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Special Event, Other Event Details: Mini Book Sale– Big Finds!We have too many books. Literally. Help us make space and score some great reads at our Mini Book Sale.
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 Book Sale Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Special Event, Other Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone View Details 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 Jan 11 2026 Sun Mini Book Sale 1:00pm–5:00pm Special Event, Other Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Special Event, Other Event Details: Mini Book Sale– Big Finds!We have too many books. Literally. Help us make space and score some great reads at our Mini Book Sale.
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 View Details 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 Jan-Feb 2026 Mini Canvas Art Show All Day 1/12–2/13 Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Other 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 "Adults" group Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Discussion, Guest Speaker, Special Event, Virtual Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig 7:00pm–8:00pm Discussion, Guest Speaker, Special Event, Virtual Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion, Guest Speaker, Special Event, Virtual Event Details: Jonathan Eig is the bestselling author of six books, including his most recent, Pulitzer Prize-winning King: A Life.
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 View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Kindness Fair 2:00pm–3:30pm Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Other 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 "Adults" group Versiti Blood Drive: Save Lives With Us Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 12:30pm - 5:00pm Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Special Event, Other Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Versiti Blood Drive: Save Lives With Us 12:30pm–5:00pm Special Event, Other Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event, Other Event Details: Join us at the Library for a blood drive hosted by Versiti Blood Center of Illinois. Donating blood is a quick and impactful way to support your community. Walk-ins are welcome, but it's best to reserve an appointment.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Volunteer Hour Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Special Event, Other Age Group: Teens View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Teen Volunteer Hour 3:30pm–4:30pm Special Event, Other 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Celebrating Lunar New Year with the Chinese Zodiac Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Learning Center at Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Discussion, Guest Speaker, Special Event, Other Age Group: Teens, Adults Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Celebrating Lunar New Year with the Chinese Zodiac 7:00pm–8:00pm Discussion, Guest Speaker, Special Event, Other Open Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Library Learning Center Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Discussion, Guest Speaker, Special Event, Other Registration Required Event Details: On February 17, 2026 much of East Asia will welcome the Year of the Horse. The Chinese use the zodiac animals to inspire and encourage positive qualities in ourselves by learning from the natural world.
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 Family Storytime with League of Enchantment Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Guest Speaker, Special Event, Storytime Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone View Details 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 Feb 11 2026 Wed Family Storytime with League of Enchantment 6:00pm–6:30pm Guest Speaker, Special Event, Storytime Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Guest Speaker, Special Event, Storytime Event Details: Join us for a special evening storytime with League of Enchantment! They’ll bring beloved superheroes, princesses, and characters to life, sharing their love of costumes and cosplay through fun tales.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group House Plant Sale Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Gardening, Special Event, Other Age Group: Adults, Everyone View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 14 2026 Sat House Plant Sale 9:00am–1:00pm Gardening, Special Event, Other Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Gardening, Special Event, Other Event Details: This Valentine’s Day, skip the sweets and flowers and give a gift that lasts! Our House Plant Sale is the perfect way to show your love with something that lasts longer than roses. Come find the perfect plant to say I LOVE YOU!
This event is in the "Children" group African Dancing and Drumming Monday, February 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Guest Speaker, Music, Performance, Special Event, Other Age Group: Children Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 16 2026 Mon African Dancing and Drumming 1:00pm–1:45pm Guest Speaker, Music, Performance, Special Event, Other Open Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Guest Speaker, Music, Performance, Special Event, Other Registration Required Event Details: Kidworks Touring Theatre Co. presents "African Dancing and Drumming."
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Volunteer Hour Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Special Event, Other Age Group: Teens View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Teen Volunteer Hour 3:30pm–4:30pm Special Event, Other 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 Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Discussion, Guest Speaker, Special Event, Virtual Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine 7:00pm–8:00pm Discussion, Guest Speaker, Special Event, Virtual Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion, Guest Speaker, Special Event, Virtual Event Details: Witty, creepy, and compulsively readable, bestselling author R.L.
This event is in the "Adults" group Seed Library & Community Garden Kick-Off All Day Bensenville Community Public Library Program Type: Gardening, Special Event, Other Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 1 2026 Sun Seed Library & Community Garden Kick-Off All Day Gardening, Special Event, Other Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gardening, Special Event, Other Event Details: Sunday, March 1 is a big day for gardeners! Our Seed Library reopens with free seeds, so come early for the widest selection. Applications for the community garden (by the Korthauer Log House) also open that day.
Library is Closed - Easter All Day Bensenville Community Public Library Closing Apr 5 2026 Sun Closing Library is Closed - Easter All Day Branches: Bensenville Community Public Library
Library is Closed - Memorial Day All Day Bensenville Community Public Library Closing May 25 2026 Mon Closing Library is Closed - Memorial Day All Day Branches: Bensenville Community Public Library
Library is Closed - Independence Day All Day Bensenville Community Public Library Closing Jul 4 2026 Sat Closing Library is Closed - Independence Day All Day Branches: Bensenville Community Public Library
Library is Closed - Labor Day All Day 9/6 - 9/7 Bensenville Community Public Library Closing Sep 6 - 7 2026 Closing Library is Closed - Labor Day All Day 9/6–9/7 Branches: Bensenville Community Public Library
Library is Closed - Thanksgiving All Day Bensenville Community Public Library Closing Nov 26 2026 Thu Closing Library is Closed - Thanksgiving All Day Branches: Bensenville Community Public Library
