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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

Spice Library

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

Principal Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime
Event Details:

For ages 0-11

Come see Miss Callie and a Bensenville school district principal for stories, songs, rhymes and a craft! 

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

Lit Loot Subscription Boxes

All Day 4/20–5/22
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 "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 "Everyone" group

LEGO Night

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Teens, Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
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.

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 "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

Rubber Duck Cosplay

6:30pm–7:30pm
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:

Customize your own rubber duck and turn it into a one-of-a-kind character using markers, stickers, gems, and other craft supplies. Come ready to laugh, get a little silly, and leave with the most stylish duck around.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Volunteer Hour

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

Are you a teen looking for volunteer hours? Come on down and help out the library staff with some tasks every month! Fenton students may sign up for this through Mrs. Sabatino. Drop-ins are also accepted.

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

Button Trees

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

We love trees! Celebrate Arbor Day by crafting a cute little tree blooming with buttons!

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

Safe Landing: A Family’s Journey Following the Crash of American Airlines Flight 191

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Guest Speaker, Special Event, Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Library Learning Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker, Special Event, Other
Event Details:

On May 25th, 1979, Melody Smith, Kim Jockl, and Jim Borchers suffered the worst tragedy of their lives losing both of their parents on American Airlines Flight 191.

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 "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 "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

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

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 "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

Mother’s and Other’s Day Card

6:30pm–7:30pm
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:

Mothers Day is coming up! Make a special card to honor the special caregiver in your life. We will have card paper, stickers, markers, and cut shapes ready to make an extra special card. 

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.

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.