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Neighborhood Forest– Free Trees for Kids!

All Day 1/19–3/15
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Gardening, Special Event, Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening, Special Event, Other
Event Details:

We love trees! Back by popular demand, we’ve teamed up with the nonprofit Neighborhood Forest once again to give a free tree to every child in our community. 

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

Rain Barrels For Sale

All Day 3/1–4/27
Adults, Everyone
Gardening, Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening, Other
Event Details:

In an effort to support water conservation and help protect the earth, the library will sponsor a rain barrel purchasing event.

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

Lit Loot Subscription Boxes

All Day 3/2–4/3
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

Picture Book Surprise Bag

All Day 3/6–3/26
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

D2 Parent Workshop

9:30am–11:00am
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

All Together Now Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Brunch

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Book Club, Discussion
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Board Room / Front Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion
Event Details:

We read popular titles, bestsellers, and more!

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, Music, and Words About Birds

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

Join author/ naturalist Cindy Crosby for an entertaining and insightful talk on birds and their place in cultural history through film, music, books, tapestry, paintings, sculpture and more!

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.

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
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bingo & Loteria for Families

6:00pm–6:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
En Español, Games
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: En Español, Games
Event Details:

Test your luck and join us for nights of gaming fun as we play bingo or lotería at the library!

This event is in the "Adults" group

LoveLit Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Book Club, Discussion
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion
Event Details:

LoveLit Book Club: where love and romance takes the lead- sweet, spicy, strange, and sometimes deadly. Expect love stories with magic, mystery, and plenty of twists.

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

Pokémon Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Teens
Discussion, Games
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Discussion, Games
Event Details:

Learn • Play • Trade • Have Fun!

This event is in the "Adults" group

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

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Genealogy, Virtual, Workshop, Other
Closed
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Discover Your Inner Storyteller Workshop

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens, Adults
Guest Speaker, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Library Learning Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our storytelling workshop with Writing Coach Victoria Reeves. Discover the fun of live storytelling as she shares a personal tale live without notes, and guides you in crafting your own true story from a memorable experience.

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 "Adults" group

Election Day: Vote Here!

6:00am–7:00pm
Adults
Special Event, Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event, Other
Event Details:

We are a polling place from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

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 "Adults" group

Needle Guild

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

Adults Only

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

LEGO Night

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Teens, Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center
Age Group: Children, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Calling brick-builders of all ages! Come to the library every third Tuesday of the month to build with our LEGOs. All LEGO builds can be displayed at the library after the program.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

All Together Now Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
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.

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.