This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan-Feb 2025 Lit Loot Subscription Boxes: Black History & Lives All Day 1/16 - 2/28 Children, Teens Book Club This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan-Feb 2025 Lit Loot Subscription Boxes: Black History & Lives All Day 1/16 - 2/28 Book Club Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Book Club Event Details: January 16 - February 28 | Grades 1-12We’re celebrating Black authors and characters with this box! Treats will feature Black-owned businesses.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Feb-Mar 2025 Neighborhood Forest – Free Trees for Kids! All Day 2/17 - 3/15 Everyone Gardening This event is in the "Everyone" group. Feb-Mar 2025 Neighborhood Forest – Free Trees for Kids! All Day 2/17 - 3/15 Gardening Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Gardening Event Details: Neighborhood Forest is giving kids a chance to grow something special this Earth Day with a free tree to plant and care for. Parents can sign up by March 15th to reserve a tree for their child.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 20 2025 Thu Polish Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Children Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 20 2025 Thu Polish Storytime 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: Join Ms. Maggie for Polish stories and enjoy crafts and games that encourage creativity. Intended for ages 0-6 with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 20 2025 Thu Teen Social Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teens Food, Games This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 20 2025 Thu Teen Social Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Food, Games Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Early Learning Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Food, Games Event Details: Earn volunteer hours and brainstorm ideas for improving the library with other teens. Enjoy snacks and games while you share your thoughts!For grades 6-12.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 20 2025 Thu Board Game Social Club 6:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Games This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 20 2025 Thu Board Game Social Club 6:00pm - 8:30pm Games Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Board Room / Front Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: Bring your friends and family to the library for board games fun. Use our games, cards, and puzzles or bring your own to share.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Feb 20 2025 Thu Make Your Own Stained Glass 6:30pm - 7:30pm Everyone Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Everyone" group. Feb 20 2025 Thu Make Your Own Stained Glass 6:30pm - 7:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stained glass is beautiful art found in magnificent buildings around the world. You’ll create your own unique piece to take home. The process is simple and enjoyable, and you’ll be amazed at the beautiful artwork you create.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 24 2025 Mon Monday Mayhem 3:30pm - 5:00pm Teens Arts & Crafts, Games, Movie, Technology Class This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 24 2025 Mon Monday Mayhem 3:30pm - 5:00pm Arts & Crafts, Games, Movie, Technology Class Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Movie, 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! Virtual Reality will be featured this semester.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Feb 24 2025 Mon Library Board Meeting 7:00pm - 8:30pm Everyone Other This event is in the "Everyone" group. Feb 24 2025 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. Feb 25 2025 Tue Book Buddies 10:30am - 11:15am Babies & Toddlers Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Feb 25 2025 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: Join Miss Diane for a themed storytime designed to help develop your child’s literacy skills while creating lasting memories together. Your little ones will enjoy listening to charming picture books, singing songs, and doing flannel board rhymes.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 25 2025 Tue After School Gaming 2:30pm - 4:00pm Teens Games This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 25 2025 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 eLearning Day this program will be canceled for that day.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Feb 25 2025 Tue Feed the Birds 6:30pm - 7:30pm Everyone Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Everyone" group. Feb 25 2025 Tue Feed the Birds 6:30pm - 7:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop by the library to create a special treat for our feathered friends.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Feb 26 2025 Wed All Together Now 10:30am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Feb 26 2025 Wed All Together Now 10:30am - 11:00am Storytime Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Early Learning Center Age Group: Babies & Toddlers 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. Feb 26 2025 Wed Dungeons & Dragons 4:00pm - 6:00pm Teens Games This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 26 2025 Wed Dungeons & Dragons 4:00pm - 6:00pm Games Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Early Learning Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Gather after school for a weekly high-octane, rules-light game session. Beginner, experienced, and new players welcome!
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 27 2025 Thu Polish Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Children Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 27 2025 Thu Polish Storytime 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: Join Ms. Maggie for Polish stories and enjoy crafts and games that encourage creativity. Intended for ages 0-6 with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 27 2025 Thu Teen Baking Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teens Other This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 27 2025 Thu Teen Baking Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Other Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Other Event Details: Join us after school to bake some tasty treats! Bring your appetite!For grades 6-12.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 27 2025 Thu Cuentos en Español e Inglés 6:00pm - 6:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 27 2025 Thu Cuentos en Español e Inglés 6:00pm - 6:30pm Storytime Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Early Learning Center Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Looking to promote early literacy in Spanish for your kids? Join us Thursday evenings as we read our favorite books and create a craft - in Spanish AND English.Recommended for ages 0-6.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 27 2025 Thu Retirement Planning: Get Back on Track 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Virtual, Workshop Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 27 2025 Thu Retirement Planning: Get Back on Track 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual, Workshop Open Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Virtual, Workshop Registration Required Seats Remaining: 44 Event Details: Feeling behind on retirement planning? Join Khadia Michel for a roadmap of steps and financial programs to help you get on track for a secure retirement income.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Mar 1 2025 Sat A Community Garden in Your Neighborhood! All Day Everyone Gardening This event is in the "Everyone" group. Mar 1 2025 Sat A Community Garden in Your Neighborhood! All Day Gardening Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Gardening Event Details: We have exciting news: a brand-new Community Garden is coming to the library, and we want YOU to get involved!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 1 2025 Sat Anytime Crafts: Alcohol Ink Trinket Dish All Day Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 1 2025 Sat Anytime Crafts: Alcohol Ink Trinket Dish All Day Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Mar 1 2025 Sat Grab & Craft All Day Children, Teens Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Mar 1 2025 Sat Grab & Craft All Day Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop by the Youth Services Department the first Saturday of each month and pick up a craft kit. Each kit will include materials and step-by-step instructions. Kits are available on a first-come, first serve basis, while supplies last.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Mar 1 2025 Sat Seed Library Now Open! All Day Everyone Gardening This event is in the "Everyone" group. Mar 1 2025 Sat Seed Library Now Open! All Day Gardening Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Gardening Event Details: The Seed Library is reopening on March 1st! Stop by to choose from a variety of seeds to “borrow” to get your summer garden started. Limit 5 packs of seeds per library card.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Mar-Apr 2025 Picture Book Surprise Bag: Celebrating Wondrous Women All Day 3/1 - 4/18 Babies & Toddlers Book Club This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Mar-Apr 2025 Picture Book Surprise Bag: Celebrating Wondrous Women All Day 3/1 - 4/18 Book Club Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Sign up to reserve a bag with:
This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 1 2025 Sat Empowerment Doll Workshop 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 1 2025 Sat Empowerment Doll Workshop 2:00pm - 3:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Join Victoria Reeves for a hands-on workshop to design, hand-sew, and embellish your own Empowerment Doll. Create a unique doll with a positive message and name it as a reminder that you are powerful and wonderful!
This event is in the "Teens" group. Mar 3 2025 Mon Monday Mayhem 3:30pm - 5:00pm Teens Arts & Crafts, Games, Technology Class This event is in the "Teens" group. Mar 3 2025 Mon Monday Mayhem 3:30pm - 5:00pm Arts & Crafts, Games, Technology Class 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! Virtual Reality will be featured this semester.
