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Lit Loot Subscription Boxes

All Day 3/2–4/3
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

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

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

Cardboard Creatures

6:30pm–7:30pm
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:

Looking for something fun to do during spring break? You can reuse some cardboard to make your very own creature with scissors, glue, and decorate them with washable markers.

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 "Adults" group

Anytime Craft: Wood Slice Chick

All Day
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Grab & Craft

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

Ages 3-18

Branches:
Bensenville Community Public 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 "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 "Adults" group

Art & Relaxation

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

Using a selection of printed seasonal subjects, participants are welcome to bring their own art supplies or use the color pencils/markers supplied for these art and music enhanced sessions.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Relax & Snacks

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

Unwind after school with a low key hour of snacks, coloring, and relaxing music. Whether you want to chat quietly or zone out and color, this program helps you recharge and take a break from homework and screens.

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

Pixel Art Night

6:00pm–7:30pm
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:

Make pixelated art from perler beads and colorful square stickers. Use a pattern inspired by Super Mario Galaxy, or create your own design.

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 "Everyone" group

Rainy Day Fun

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

Have you ever wanted to see how rain falls from a cloud? Come to this program where we will be using shaving cream, water, a jar, and food coloring to see how rain goes from a cloud to the ground.

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 "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

Terracotta Pot Painting

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

Paint and personalize your own terracotta pot, perfect for adding a plant or growing something new.

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:

Relax after school and get creative with LEGO! Build on your own or team up with friends to make something awesome. 

For grades 6-12.

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

Green Cleaning with Herbs

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Gardening, Guest Speaker, Health & Wellness
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Library Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening, Guest Speaker, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Say goodbye to harsh chemicals and hello to natural cleaning.

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.