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Student Art Show

All Day 3/29–4/19
Children, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Other
Event Details:

Stop in during regular library hours between March 29 and April 19 to view a wide range of artwork created by local students.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Versiti Blood Drive: Save Lives With Us

12:30pm–5:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Special Event, Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event, Other
Event Details:

Join us at the Library for a blood drive hosted by Versiti Blood Center of Illinois. Donating blood is a quick and impactful way to support your community. Walk-ins are welcome, but it's best to reserve an appointment.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Discussion, Guest Speaker, Special Event, Virtual
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion, Guest Speaker, Special Event, Virtual
Event Details:
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 "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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Community Garden Grand Opening

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Gardening, Special Event
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening, Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for the grand opening of our community garden; a new space within our community to grow fresh food, share knowledge, and connect with fellow gardeners. Come celebrate together as we plant the first seeds and watch this space flourish.

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

Superhero Celebration

9:00am–5:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Special Event, Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Special Event, Other
Event Details:

The first Saturday in May is National Free Comic Book Day. To celebrate this day, come to the library dressed as your favorite hero to meet Spiderman and make a fun paper mask craft.

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

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: Early Learning Center
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

K-Pop Demon Hunters Dance Party

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

Do you love K-Pop Demon Hunters? Then come join us and dance to K-Pop tracks under our brightly colored disco ball!

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

Book and Plant PRE-Sale

5:30pm–7:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Special Event, Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Special Event, Other
Event Details:

This is an exclusive book pre-sale event for Bensenville Library Card Holders ONLY. You must show your library card to enter the sale.

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

Book and Plant Sale

9:00am–1:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Special Event, Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Special Event, Other
Event Details:

Join us for our annual Book and Plant Sale, featuring a wide selection of books for all ages. Annuals and vegetable plants will be available for sale and the Bensenville Garden Club will be on-hand selling a variety of perennials.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Babel-On with R.F. Kuang

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

REGISTER: bit.ly/ILPKuang

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

Book It Forward: Donation Event

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Special Event, Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Special Event, Other
Event Details:

Book It Forward is back! Join us for another donation event in partnership with Knowledge Exchange, a Franklin Park based organization that helps donated books and media find new life.

Branches:
Bensenville Community Public Library
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
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Ben-Con: Fans Unite!

11:00am–2:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Games, Guest Speaker, Performance, Special Event, Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Guest Speaker, Performance, Special Event, Other
Event Details:

Fans unite! Save the date for our second annual mini convention featuring an artist alley, cosplay, crafts, food, games, and more!

Please check back closer to the date for more info!

Library is Closed - Labor Day

All Day 9/6–9/7
Closing
Branches:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Branches:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Branches:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Branches:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Branches:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Branches:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Branches:
Bensenville Community Public Library