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Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 12/1 - 1/31
Everyone
Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

For Youth Ages 0-18:

This event is in the "Children" group.

Winter Animals Scavenger Hunt

All Day 1/12 - 1/18
Children
Games
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Stop by the library to find all of the animals hiding in the Youth Services Department to earn a prize!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Lit Loot Subscription Boxes: Black History & Lives

All Day 1/16 - 2/28
Children, Teens
Book Club
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

January 16 - February 28  |  Grades 1-12

We’re celebrating Black authors and characters with this box! Treats will feature Black-owned businesses.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Saturday Stories With a Principal

9:30am - 10:15am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring your little ones, ages 0-11, to a special storytime and craft session with a Principal from District 2! Kids will enjoy stories that spark their imagination while getting to meet a local Principal.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Roots Revealed: Personal Genealogy Session (2-3pm)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Workshop
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Unlock your family history with a personalized genealogy appointment. Receive one hour of guidance, share discoveries, and solve research challenges. Bring a USB thumb drive to save your work.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Roots Revealed: Personal Genealogy Session (3-4 pm)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Workshop
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Unlock your family history with a personalized genealogy appointment. Receive one hour of guidance, share discoveries, and solve research challenges. Bring a USB thumb drive to save your work.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Book Buddies

10:30am - 11:15am
Babies & Toddlers
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.

After School Gaming

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Teens
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 "Children" group.

LEGO Night

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Brick Builders of all ages are welcome to let their imagination soar with our LEGOs. LEGO pieces cannot leave the library, but we are happy to display your child’s creations!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

All Together Now

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
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.

Dungeons & Dragons

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
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 "Everyone" group.

Mug Decorating

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Everyone
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Warm up this winter by decorating your own custom mug, perfect for sipping cozy drinks. You'll also get a free packet of hot chocolate to treat yourself to something sweet at home.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Polish Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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.

Teen Social Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Cuentos en Español e Inglés

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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 "Everyone" group.

Hydroponic Gardening and Seed Starting

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Everyone
Gardening
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gardening
Event Details:

Give your vegetable garden a boost this year! Discover how a simple, fuss-free, pump-free hydroponic setup can help you have robust and healthy plant starts ready for spring planting. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

ILP: Love & Laughs with Michelle Buteau

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Virtual
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Michelle Buteau, an American stand-up comedian, actress, television host, producer, and podcast host.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Monday Mayhem

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
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.

Library Board Meeting

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Everyone
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.

Book Buddies

10:30am - 11:15am
Babies & Toddlers
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.

After School Gaming

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Teens
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 "Adults" group.

Needle Guild

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Knitting, crochet, and embroidery enthusiasts—want to grow your skills and connect with others? Join the Needle Guild, your creative community!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Indoor Snowy Sensory Play

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Everyone
Games, Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games, Other
Event Details:

Discover a fun and engaging way to bring the magic of winter indoors! Learn how to make indoor snow and explore different textures through sensory play, perfect for kids to develop fine motor skills while enjoying a unique hands-on experience.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

All Together Now

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
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.