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Lit Loot Subscription Boxes

All Day 12/1 - 1/2
Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Event Details:

Grades 1-12
Sign up to reserve a box containing two books for checkout along with a treat and activity for you to keep. Fill out a brief survey to register and receive books tailored to your interests.

child reading book

Picture Book Surprise Bag

All Day 12/8 - 1/12
Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other
Event Details:

Ages 0-5

mini canvases

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 Eve

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

Library is Closed - Christmas Day

All Day
Bensenville Community Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Bensenville Community Public Library
2026

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!

resin dice

DIY Resin Dice

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Early Learning Center at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 12+

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
bookmark

Anytime Craft: Botanical Bookmark

All Day
Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Get crafty on your own time with Anytime Craft Kits! Kits are available all week long beginning the first Saturday of the month, or while supplies last.  Each kit includes materials and instructions for one project.

brown paper bag

Grab & Craft

All Day
Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Ages 3-18

two boys playing cards

Monday Mayhem

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Technology Class
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!

For ages 8-13.

flannel board

Book Buddies

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Early Learning Center at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Diane for a themed storytime designed to help develop your child’s literacy skills while creating lasting memories together. We will read some charming picture books, recite some flannel board rhymes and even sing a song or two.

knitted items

Needle Guild

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Discussion, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion, Other
Event Details:

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, or embroidery? Would you like to meet others who share your passion? Join us every other Tuesday to work on your projects and connect with fellow crafters. Don’t have a project yet?

kids at storytime

All Together Now Storytime

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learning Center at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Callie and Roger the friendly bear for a half-hour of stories, rhymes, and songs! Early literacy is more fun when we rhyme and sing all together.

For ages 0-5

coloring

Relax & Snacks

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food, Music
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food, Music
Event Details:

Eat some snacks, color some pictures, and listen to some relaxing music after school with your friends.

For grades 6-12.

past or future

Lit Loot Subscription Boxes

All Day 1/12 - 2/13
Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Event Details:

Grades 1-12
Sign up to reserve a box containing two books for checkout along with a treat and activity for you to keep. Fill out a brief survey to register and receive books tailored to your interests.

art show

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.

two boys playing cards

Monday Mayhem

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Technology Class
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!

For ages 8-13.

flannel board

Book Buddies

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Early Learning Center at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Diane for a themed storytime designed to help develop your child’s literacy skills while creating lasting memories together. We will read some charming picture books, recite some flannel board rhymes and even sing a song or two.

red robin and birdfeeder

Feed the Birds

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make your own birdfeeder for our feathered friends to take home.

kids at storytime

All Together Now Storytime

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learning Center at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Callie and Roger the friendly bear for a half-hour of stories, rhymes, and songs! Early literacy is more fun when we rhyme and sing all together.

For ages 0-5

adult coloring

Art & Relaxation

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Music
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Using a selection of printed, seasonal  subjects, participants are welcome to bring their own creativity & art supplies or use the color pencils/markers supplied for these art and music enhanced relaxing, creativity sessions.

LEGOs

LEGO Club for Teens

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Diamond Meeting Room at Bensenville Community Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Relax after school and get creative with LEGO! Build on your own or team up with friends to make something awesome. 

For grades 6-12.