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Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 12/1–1/31
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Book Club, Games, Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Games, Other
Event Details:

December 1 - January 31
Ages 0-18

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Picture Book Surprise Bag

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

Ages 0-5

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Mini Book Sale

11:00am–3:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Special Event, Other
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
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Mini Book Sale

1:00pm–5:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Special Event, Other
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Lit Loot Subscription Boxes

All Day 1/12–2/13
Children, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Book Club
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.

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
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Mini Canvas Art Show

All Day 1/12–2/13
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Other
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 "Teens" group

Monday Mayhem

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
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!

For ages 8-13.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Book Buddies

10:30am–11:15am
Babies & Toddlers
Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

After School Gaming

2:15pm–4:00pm
Teens
Games
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Middle schoolers may join us for some gaming fun on early dismissal days. Try out the new Nintendo Switch 2 and play some board games! 

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

Feed the Birds

6:30pm–8:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Arts & Crafts
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Discussion, Guest Speaker, Special Event, Virtual
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group

All Together Now Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime
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

This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons & Dragons

3:00pm–5:00pm
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. In Dungeons & Dragons, players create characters, embark on epic quests, and work together to overcome challenges using dice rolls and creative problem-solving.

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

Drop-In Technology Assistance

6:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Technology Class, Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Technology Class, Other
Event Details:

Need a little extra help with your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by anytime between 6:00–8:00 p.m. on Wednesdays for one-on-one assistance.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Art & Relaxation

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Music
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

LEGO Club for Teens

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
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.

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Make a No-Sew Scarf

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

On cold winter days, you can never have too many scarves! We’ll learn how to create your own with just a piece of cloth and a pair of scissors. Your scarf will be something you can use throughout the season or even give as a handmade gift.

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

Coming to America: The Immigrant Experience

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Genealogy, Guest Speaker, Virtual, Other
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, Guest Speaker, Virtual, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the immigrant experience with Laura Street Chaplin as she shares historical perspectives and insights into what records were kept, where to find them, and how naturalization worked- particularly for women.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spice Library: Ginger

All Day
Adults
Food, Health & Wellness, Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

Try something new in the kitchen with our Spice Library! Take home a small amount of spice and experiment with bold, exciting flavors. A new spice and recipe ideas are available on the third Saturday of each month.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Genealogy, Virtual, Workshop, Other
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, Virtual, Workshop, Other
Registration Required
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 (3-4pm)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Genealogy, Virtual, Workshop, Other
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, Virtual, Workshop, Other
Registration Required
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Kindness Fair

2:00pm–3:30pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Other
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group

Book Buddies

10:30am–11:15am
Babies & Toddlers
Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Versiti Blood Drive: Save Lives With Us

12:30pm–5:00pm
Adults
Special Event, Other
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.