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Polish Storytime

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

Ages 0-6
Join Ms. Maggie for Polish stories and enjoy crafts and games that encourage creativity.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Relax & Snacks

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Food, Music
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food, Music
Event Details:

Eat some snacks, color some pictures, and listen to some relaxing music after school with your friends.

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
En Español, Storytime
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: En Español, Storytime
Event Details:

Looking to promote early literacy in Spanish for your kids? Join us Thursdays as we read our favorite books and create a craft - in Spanish AND English. For ages 0-6.

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

Resume Workshop

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

Learn how to write an eye-catching and informative resume that’ll help you land the job you want.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Anytime Craft: Kisses Booth

All Day
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Grab & Craft

All Day
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Ages 3-18

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mexican Tin Heart Workshop/ Amor Eterno: Corazones de Hojalata

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Arts & Crafts, En Español, Workshop
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the colorful tradition of hojalata (Mexican tin art) in this hands-on workshop. Participants will craft a heart-shaped ornament using traditional embossing techniques, creating a vibrant piece inspired by Mexican folk art.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Picture Book Surprise Bag

All Day 2/9–3/9
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

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! 

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This event is in the "Teens" group
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Make a Valentine Card

6:30pm–8:00pm
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:

Make a Valentines Day card at the library in time for the holiday! 

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.

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Family Storytime with League of Enchantment

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

Join us for a special evening storytime with League of Enchantment! They’ll bring beloved superheroes, princesses, and characters to life, sharing their love of costumes and cosplay through fun tales.

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

The Language of Flowers Workshop

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Gardening, Guest Speaker, Workshop
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Library Learning Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening, Guest Speaker, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into the romantic world of Victorian floriography! Discover how flowers were used to send secret messages, decode the meanings of different blooms, and interpret displayed floral arrangements with presenter Marcia Lautanen-Raleigh.

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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This event is in the "Teens" group
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Valentine’s Day Family Bingo

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

Valentine’s Day is all about love so let’s celebrate with the people we love at a fun night of family BINGO. We’ll have a special grand prize but everyone will go home with something sweet.

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

House Plant Sale

9:00am–1:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Gardening, Special Event, Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening, Special Event, Other
Event Details:

This Valentine’s Day, skip the sweets and flowers and give a gift that lasts!  Our House Plant Sale is the perfect way to show your love with something that lasts longer than roses. Come find the perfect plant to say I LOVE YOU!

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

African Dancing and Drumming

1:00pm–1:45pm
Children
Guest Speaker, Music, Performance, Special Event, Other
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Guest Speaker, Music, Performance, Special Event, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kidworks Touring Theatre Co. presents "African Dancing and Drumming."