This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Mar-Apr 2026 Student Art Show All Day 3/29–4/19 Children, Teens Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Other This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Mar-Apr 2026 Student Art Show All Day 3/29–4/19 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 Apr 14 2026 Tue Versiti Blood Drive: Save Lives With Us 12:30pm–5:00pm Adults Health & Wellness, Special Event, Other This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Versiti Blood Drive: Save Lives With Us 12:30pm–5:00pm 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 Apr 16 2026 Thu Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Discussion, Guest Speaker, Special Event, Virtual This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection 7:00pm–8:00pm 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/ILPCristinaHenríquez
This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Teen Volunteer Hour 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Special Event, Other This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Teen Volunteer Hour 3:30pm–4:30pm 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 Apr 23 2026 Thu 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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Safe Landing: A Family’s Journey Following the Crash of American Airlines Flight 191 7:00pm–8:30pm 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 May 1 2026 Fri Community Garden Grand Opening 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults, Everyone Gardening, Special Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group May 1 2026 Fri Community Garden Grand Opening 1:00pm–2:00pm 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 May 2 2026 Sat Superhero Celebration 9:00am–5:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Special Event, Other 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 May 2 2026 Sat Superhero Celebration 9:00am–5:00pm 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 May 6 2026 Wed Family Storytime with League of Enchantment 6:00pm–6:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Guest Speaker, Special Event, Storytime 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 May 6 2026 Wed Family Storytime with League of Enchantment 6:00pm–6:30pm 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 May 12 2026 Tue K-Pop Demon Hunters Dance Party 6:30pm–7:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Everyone Arts & Crafts, Music, Special Event 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 May 12 2026 Tue K-Pop Demon Hunters Dance Party 6:30pm–7:30pm 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 May 15 2026 Fri Book and Plant PRE-Sale 5:30pm–7:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Special Event, Other 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 May 15 2026 Fri Book and Plant PRE-Sale 5:30pm–7:00pm 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 May 16 2026 Sat Book and Plant Sale 9:00am–1:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Special Event, Other 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 May 16 2026 Sat Book and Plant Sale 9:00am–1:00pm 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 May 20 2026 Wed Babel-On with R.F. Kuang 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Discussion, Guest Speaker, Special Event, Virtual This event is in the "Adults" group May 20 2026 Wed Babel-On with R.F. Kuang 7:00pm–8:00pm 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 May 21 2026 Thu Teen Volunteer Hour 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Special Event, Other This event is in the "Teens" group May 21 2026 Thu Teen Volunteer Hour 3:30pm–4:30pm 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 May 23 2026 Sat Book It Forward: Donation Event 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Everyone Special Event, Other This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group May 23 2026 Sat Book It Forward: Donation Event 1:00pm–3:00pm 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.
May 25 2026 Mon Library is Closed - Memorial Day All Day Closing May 25 2026 Mon Closing Library is Closed - Memorial Day All Day Branches: Bensenville Community Public Library
Jul 4 2026 Sat Library is Closed - Independence Day All Day Closing Jul 4 2026 Sat Closing Library is Closed - Independence Day All Day 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group Aug 8 2026 Sat Ben-Con: Fans Unite! 11:00am–2:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Arts & Crafts, Games, Guest Speaker, Performance, Special Event, Other 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 Aug 8 2026 Sat Ben-Con: Fans Unite! 11:00am–2:00pm 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!
Sep 6 - 7 2026 Library is Closed - Labor Day All Day 9/6–9/7 Closing Sep 6 - 7 2026 Closing Library is Closed - Labor Day All Day 9/6–9/7 Branches: Bensenville Community Public Library
Nov 26 2026 Thu Library is Closed - Thanksgiving All Day Closing Nov 26 2026 Thu Closing Library is Closed - Thanksgiving All Day Branches: Bensenville Community Public Library
Dec 24 2026 Thu Library is Closed - Christmas Eve All Day Closing Dec 24 2026 Thu Closing Library is Closed - Christmas Eve All Day Branches: Bensenville Community Public Library
Dec 25 2026 Fri Library is Closed - Christmas Day All Day Closing Dec 25 2026 Fri Closing Library is Closed - Christmas Day All Day Branches: Bensenville Community Public Library
Dec 31 2026 Thu Library is Closed - New Year's Eve All Day Closing Dec 31 2026 Thu Closing Library is Closed - New Year's Eve All Day Branches: Bensenville Community Public Library
Jan 1 2027 Fri Library is Closed - New Year's Day All Day Closing Jan 1 2027 Fri Closing Library is Closed - New Year's Day All Day Branches: Bensenville Community Public Library
Mar 28 2027 Sun Library is Closed - Easter All Day Closing Mar 28 2027 Sun Closing Library is Closed - Easter All Day Branches: Bensenville Community Public Library
