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Film Talk: The Holdovers

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Board Room / Front Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Share your perspectives with fellow movie enthusiasts about these hand-picked titles chosen by Emily every month.

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 storytime, and enjoy crafts and games that encourage creativity. Intended for ages 0-6 with a caregiver.

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:

Build something amazing with LEGOs after school! It’s a fun way to challenge yourself, try new designs, and relax with friends. 

For grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Spring Umbrella Garland

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:

Spring is on the way, which means the rain will be coming down and the umbrellas going up! Design your own mini umbrellas and string them together to make a playful garland. All materials will be provided.

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

DIY Pet Toys

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Turn old t-shirts into fun toys for your pets! We’ll provide the materials, but feel free to bring your own worn-out shirts to upcycle.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

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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.

Branches:
Bensenville Community Public Library
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! Virtual Reality will be featured this semester.

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

Book Buddies

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

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 "Everyone" group.

Earth Day Art

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:

Celebrate Earth Day and make your very own blue planet with a coffee filter and markers.

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

All Together Now Storytime

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

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 "Everyone" group.

Terracotta Pot Painting

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:

Did you get seeds from our Seed Library? Need something to put them in? Come on down and paint a terracotta pot! Please wear something you won’t mind getting dirty.

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 storytime, and enjoy crafts and games that encourage creativity. Intended for ages 0-6 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Volunteer Hour

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

If you’re a teen looking for volunteer hours, join us after school to complete some different tasks. Snacks will be provided!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stay Safe: Spotting and Avoiding Scams

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Technology Class, Virtual
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Learn to recognize the warning signs of various types of scams and leave with practical advice on how to safeguard your personal information from fraudulent schemes.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

After-School Meetup with NEDFYS

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Health & Wellness, Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

Meet up after school to chat over a snack. Doodle on the white board and listen to chill music to de-stress and ease into the weekend. Staff from NEDFYS will facilitate this hangout.

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

Lit Loot Subscription Boxes: AAPI History & Lives

All Day 4/28 - 5/25
Children, Teens
Book Club
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Sign up to reserve a box containing two books for checkout along with treats, activities, and crafts for you to keep. Fill out a brief survey to register and receive books tailored just for you.

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

Book Buddies

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

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.