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houseplants

House Plant Sale

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm

Program Type:

Gardening, Special Event, Other

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening, Special Event, Other
Event Details:

This Valentine’s Day, skip the sweets and flowers and give a gift that lasts!  Our House Plant Sale is the perfect way to show your love with something that lasts longer than roses. Come find the perfect plant to say I LOVE YOU!

African girl and boy dancing and playing drum

African Dancing and Drumming

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Program Type:

Guest Speaker, Music, Performance, Special Event, Other

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Guest Speaker, Music, Performance, Special Event, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kidworks Touring Theatre Co. presents "African Dancing and Drumming."

milk jug seed starters

Non-traditional Seed Starting

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Gardening, Guest Speaker, Workshop

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Library Learning Center
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gardening, Guest Speaker, Workshop
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on seed-starting workshop that explores two beginner-friendly methods: winter sowing in recycled mini-greenhouses and hydroponic germination without soil.

warm feet by fireplace

Life Lessons from the Happiest People on Earth

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Guest Speaker, Health & Wellness, Virtual

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker, Health & Wellness, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Why do Scandinavian countries top the World Happiness Report year after year? Explore cozy, balanced, and optimistic lifestyle habits from Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Iceland.

UNO cards

UNO Tournament for Teens

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Calling all Uno lovers! Join us for an afternoon of fun at our Uno tournament! We'll be playing by the official Uno rules- so no doubles, triples, or stacking.

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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:

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, or embroidery? Would you like to meet others who share your passion? Join us every other Tuesday to work on your projects and connect with fellow crafters. Don’t have a project yet?

Film Talk

6:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Discussion, Movie
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Board Room / Front Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion, Movie
Event Details:

Third Wednesdays of the month
For Adults

Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine

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:

Witty, creepy, and compulsively readable, bestselling author R.L.

Beyond the Page with Percival Everett

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/ILPPercivalEverett

Library is Closed - Easter

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bensenville Community Public Library

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:

REGISTER: bit.ly/ILPCristinaHenríquez

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

Library is Closed - Memorial Day

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Library is Closed - Labor Day

All Day 9/6–9/7
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Library is Closed - Thanksgiving

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Library is Closed - Christmas Eve

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Library is Closed - Christmas Day

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Library is Closed - New Year's Eve

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Library is Closed - New Year's Day

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Library is Closed - Easter

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Library is Closed - Memorial Day

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Library is Closed - Labor Day

All Day 9/5–9/6
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Library is Closed - Thanksgiving

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Library is Closed - Christmas Eve

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Library is Closed - Christmas Day

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Library is Closed - New Year's Eve

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Library is Closed - New Year's Day

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