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Anytime Crafts: 2x4 Bunny

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

Get crafty on your own time with Anytime Craft Kits! Kits are available all week long beginning the first Saturday of the month, or while supplies last. Each kit includes materials and instructions for one project.

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

Grab & Craft

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

Stop by the Youth Services Department the first Saturday of each month and pick up a craft kit. Each kit will include materials and step-by-step instructions. Kits are available on a first-come, first serve basis, while supplies last.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Week of the Young Child: Music Monday

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

During Week of the Young Child, come to the Youth Services program room for a different activity on Monday-Thursday to celebrate the unique ways young children learn and play!

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! Virtual Reality will be featured this semester.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Week of the Young Child: Tasty Tuesday

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

During Week of the Young Child, come to the Youth Services program room for a different activity on Monday-Thursday to celebrate the unique ways young children learn and play!

Play pretend with toy food and Velcro cookies!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Water Bead 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:

Make your very own messy masterpiece using water beads and paint. Dress for mess and prepare for a sensory artistic experience!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Week of the Young Child: Work Together Wednesday

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

During Week of the Young Child, come to the Youth Services program room for a different activity on Monday-Thursday to celebrate the unique ways young children learn and play!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Art for Relaxation: A Coloring Program

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Experience relaxing creativity sessions enhanced by art and music. Participants can explore a selection of printed seasonal subjects while expressing their artistic flair.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Week of the Young Child: Artsy Thursday

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

During Week of the Young Child, come to the Youth Services program room for a different activity on Monday-Thursday to celebrate the unique ways young children learn and play!

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! Virtual Reality will be featured this semester.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Peeps-O-Rama

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Everyone
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Create a diorama using Peeps marshmallows! Use your imagination and skills to create a unique take on a book, movie, pop culture, or anything that inspires you. Supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Needle Guild

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Knitting, crochet, and embroidery enthusiasts—want to grow your skills and connect with others? Join the Needle Guild, your creative community!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

LEGO Night

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:

Brick Builders of all ages are welcome to let their imagination soar with our LEGO bricks. LEGO pieces cannot leave the library, but we are happy to display your child’s creations in the Youth Services Department.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

LEGO Club for Teens

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Build something amazing with LEGOs after school! It’s a fun way to challenge yourself, try new designs, and relax with friends. 

For grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Spring Umbrella Garland

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:

Spring is on the way, which means the rain will be coming down and the umbrellas going up! Design your own mini umbrellas and string them together to make a playful garland. All materials will be provided.

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

DIY Pet Toys

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Turn old t-shirts into fun toys for your pets! We’ll provide the materials, but feel free to bring your own worn-out shirts to upcycle.

Branches:
Bensenville Community Public Library
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! Virtual Reality will be featured this semester.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Earth Day Art

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:

Celebrate Earth Day and make your very own blue planet with a coffee filter and markers.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Terracotta Pot 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:

Did you get seeds from our Seed Library? Need something to put them in? Come on down and paint a terracotta pot! Please wear something you won’t mind getting dirty.

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! Virtual Reality will be featured this semester.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Needle Guild

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Knitting, crochet, and embroidery enthusiasts—want to grow your skills and connect with others? Join the Needle Guild, your creative community!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Anytime Crafts: Glass Bead Sun Catchers

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

Get crafty on your own time with Anytime Craft Kits! Kits are available all week long beginning the first Saturday of the month, or while supplies last. Each kit includes materials and instructions for one project.

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

Grab & Craft

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

Stop by the Youth Services Department the first Saturday of each month and pick up a craft kit. Each kit will include materials and step-by-step instructions. Kits are available on a first-come, first serve basis, while supplies last.