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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
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
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
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
Branches:
Bensenville Community Public Library

Library is Closed - New Year's Day

All Day
Bensenville Community Public Library
Closing
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Registration Required
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
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
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
Registration Required
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
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
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
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
Branches:
Bensenville Community Public Library

Library is Closed - Memorial Day

All Day
Bensenville Community Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Bensenville Community Public Library

Library is Closed - Independence Day

All Day
Bensenville Community Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Bensenville Community Public Library

Library is Closed - Labor Day

All Day 9/6 - 9/7
Bensenville Community Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Bensenville Community Public Library

Library is Closed - Thanksgiving

All Day
Bensenville Community Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Bensenville Community Public Library