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This event is in the "Children" group.

Book Buddies

10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

You and your little ones are invited to join Ms. Diane for an interactive and themed storytime where we will read a charming selection of picture books, sing a few songs or rhymes, and end each session by making a craft to take home.

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

Free Summer Lunches

11:45am - 12:30pm
Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Northern Illinois Food Bank provides nutritious cold lunches to children up through age 18. Lunch must be eaten on site at the library.

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

Mini Canvas Painting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Paint a mini canvas however you want before heading over to Music in the Park in downtown Bensenville! Please wear something you won’t mind getting paint on.

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

Polish Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
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 a family storytime in Polish! We will be reading books written by American and Polish authors. After reading stories, children are invited to make fun crafts and play interactive games!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Yoga Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Practice and learn new yoga poses with your little ones, and enjoy a yoga-themed story too. Due to restricted space, this program is limited to 10 yogis; we recommend arriving a few minutes early to secure a spot.

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

Free Summer Lunches

11:45am - 12:30pm
Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Northern Illinois Food Bank provides nutritious cold lunches to children up through age 18. Lunch must be eaten on site at the library.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Library Learning Center
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Escape the summer heat by spending a cool evening at the library, where you can relax in the shade and enjoy a movie with a Hispanic twist. The titles will be a surprise!

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

Patio Play

10:30am - 11:00am
Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Let’s have some outdoor fun on the Early Learning Center’s patio with amazing toys like sidewalk chalk, bubbles, and more! Weather permitting, we’ll be playing outside. But in case the weather turns bad, we will move the event indoors.

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

Free Summer Lunches

11:45am - 12:30pm
Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Northern Illinois Food Bank provides nutritious cold lunches to children up through age 18. Lunch must be eaten on site at the library.

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

Cuentos en Español

1:30pm - 2:00pm
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 Friday afternoons as we read our favorite books and create a craft - all in Spanish. It's a fantastic opportunity for language learning and fun bonding time.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dominando tu telefono inteligente

10:00am - 11:00am
Technology Class
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Library Learning Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

¿Tienes preguntas de cómo usar tu teléfono? ¿Te gustaría aprender a utilizar todo lo que te ofrece? Acompáñanos a tomar un desayuno ligero, conocer a otras personas y a aprender a usar tu teléfono.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Summer Craft Club

11:00am - 11:45am
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you have kids that just can’t get enough crafting fun? Bring them to the library to join Ms. Diane and Ms. Penny for a new craft project every week. All it takes is a sprinkle of imagination to join the fun!

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

Free Summer Lunches

11:45am - 12:30pm
Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Northern Illinois Food Bank provides nutritious cold lunches to children up through age 18. Lunch must be eaten on site at the library.

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

Bug Hunt

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Storytime
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Get up close with insects and other creepy crawlies in our library's garden. Go on a scavenger hunt for bugs and then enjoy a book and a craft.

Intended for kids and families; all ages friendly.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Gather your friends and family to compete against other teams by answering questions about history, pop culture, and more. The top 3 teams with the most points win gifts cards!

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

Little Learners

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:

Come on down for a story time geared towards preschool students! We will make a fun craft and play!

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

Free Summer Lunches

11:45am - 12:30pm
Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Northern Illinois Food Bank provides nutritious cold lunches to children up through age 18. Lunch must be eaten on site at the library.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Family Movie Night

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Movie
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Library Learning Center
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

A cool night at the movies is always fun on a hot summer evening. We will be showing a variety of family friendly movies that are typically newly released. Bring your favorite snacks and enjoy!

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

Book Buddies

10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

You and your little ones are invited to join Ms. Diane for an interactive and themed storytime where we will read a charming selection of picture books, sing a few songs or rhymes, and end each session by making a craft to take home.

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

Free Summer Lunches

11:45am - 12:30pm
Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Northern Illinois Food Bank provides nutritious cold lunches to children up through age 18. Lunch must be eaten on site at the library.

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

Free Summer Lunches

11:45am - 12:30pm
Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Northern Illinois Food Bank provides nutritious cold lunches to children up through age 18. Lunch must be eaten on site at the library.

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

Grab & Craft for Kids

9:00am - 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Youth Services Department and pick up a craft kit for kids. Each kit will include materials and step-by-step instructions. Kits are available on a first-come, first serve basis, while supplies last.