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Book Brunch: Murder Your Employer

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Conference Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

We explore a diverse selection of popular titles, bestsellers, award-winning works, and more!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Gather after school for a weekly high-octane, rules-light game session. Beginner and experienced players welcome! Intended for grades 6 to 12.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Art for Relaxation: A Coloring Program

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Using a selection of printed, seasonal subjects, participants are welcome to bring their own art supplies or use those supplied for these music enhanced relaxing, creativity sessions.

Limited to 15 attendees. For adults only.

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

Polish Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
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 Polish Storytime with Ms. Maggie. There will be cool stories, crafts and games awaiting you.

Intended for ages 0 to 6 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Social Hour

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

Earn volunteer hours while socializing with other teens! We want YOU to tell us how the library can provide a better space and services for teens! Snacks and games will be provided!

This program is intended for grades 6th to 12th.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Latino Film Festival

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Everyone
Movie
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Library Learning Center
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Get ready for a family-friendly cinematic fiesta as the Latin Film Festival lights up the screen with vibrant stories, captivating performances, and the irresistible rhythm of Latin culture. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

LoveLit Book Club: Neon Gods

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

We blend romance and literary fiction to explore love, loss, and human connections through storytelling.

This month's book is "Neon Gods" by Katee Robert.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Our Community: Community Art Installation

All Day
Everyone
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Kit Pickup on November 16 and 17

Our diverse community is built by people from all walks of life. Pick up a kit and build a house to add to our community art installation that will run for two weeks from November 18-29.

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:

Join us for a special storytime with a Principal from District 2! Children ages 0-11 can enjoy a morning of engaging stories and creative crafting. This program helps build a love for reading, enhances listening skills, and encourages creativity.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Our Community: Community Art Installation

All Day
Everyone
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Kit Pickup on November 16 and 17

Our diverse community is built by people from all walks of life. Pick up a kit and build a house to add to our community art installation that will run for two weeks from November 18-29.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Our Community: Community Art Installation

All Day
Everyone
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Kit Pickup on November 16 and 17

Our diverse community is built by people from all walks of life. Pick up a kit and build a house to add to our community art installation that will run for two weeks from November 18-29.

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

Monday Mayhem

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children, Teens
Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
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! This program is intended for ages 8-13.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Our Community: Community Art Installation

All Day
Everyone
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Kit Pickup on November 16 and 17

Our diverse community is built by people from all walks of life. Pick up a kit and build a house to add to our community art installation that will run for two weeks from November 18-29.

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

Book Buddies

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

You and your little ones are invited to join Miss Diane for an interactive and themed storytime. We will read a selection of charming picture books, sing a few songs or do a flannel board rhyme.

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 Emergency eLearning Day, this program will be canceled for that day. Intended for grades 6-8.

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

The Great Bensenville Family Bake-Off!

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Everyone
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready for some holiday fun at the library! Join us for a crafty bake-off where we'll provide supplies to create imaginative pretend cookies using paper, playdoh, and more.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Our Community: Community Art Installation

All Day
Everyone
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Kit Pickup on November 16 and 17

Our diverse community is built by people from all walks of life. Pick up a kit and build a house to add to our community art installation that will run for two weeks from November 18-29.

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

Family Storytime: All Together Now!

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:

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
Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Gather after school for a weekly high-octane, rules-light game session. Beginner and experienced players welcome! Intended for grades 6 to 12.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Mini Canvas 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:

Come on down and paint a mini canvas however you want! Please wear something that you won’t mind getting messy! All ages are welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Film Talk

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. Movies will be available for checkout at the Front desk one month before the discussion.

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

ILP: Chef Art Smith

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Virtual
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Learn about Chef Art Smith’s culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season. Smith will be joined in conversation by Monica Eng, journalist and co-host of the food podcast “Chewing”. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Our Community: Community Art Installation

All Day
Everyone
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Kit Pickup on November 16 and 17

Our diverse community is built by people from all walks of life. Pick up a kit and build a house to add to our community art installation that will run for two weeks from November 18-29.

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

Polish Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
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 Polish Storytime with Ms. Maggie. There will be cool stories, crafts and games awaiting you.

Intended for ages 0 to 6 with a caregiver.