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Mini Book Sale

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Special Event, Other

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
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:
Mini Book Sale– Big Finds!

We have too many books. Literally. Help us make space and score some great reads at our Mini Book Sale.

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Mini Book Sale

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Special Event, Other

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
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:
Mini Book Sale– Big Finds!

We have too many books. Literally. Help us make space and score some great reads at our Mini Book Sale.

red robin and birdfeeder

Feed the Birds

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make your own birdfeeder for our feathered friends to take home.

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Coming to America: The Immigrant Experience

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Genealogy, Guest Speaker, Virtual, Other

Age Group:

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

Explore the immigrant experience with Laura Street Chaplin as she shares historical perspectives and insights into what records were kept, where to find them, and how naturalization worked- particularly for women.

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Kindness Fair

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Other

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Other
Event Details:

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. with simple acts of kindness: write positive messages and hide them around the library for others to find, handmake a bookmark to share, help make a blanket to donate to kids in need, and more!

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Lit Loot Subscription Boxes

All Day 12/1–1/2
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.

Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 12/1–1/31
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Book Club, Games, Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Games, Other
Event Details:

December 1 - January 31
Ages 0-18

Picture Book Surprise Bag

All Day 12/8–1/12
Babies & Toddlers
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other
Event Details:

Ages 0-5

Library is Closed - New Year's Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bensenville Community Public Library

Library is Closed - New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bensenville Community Public Library

LoveLit Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Book Club, Discussion
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion
Event Details:

LoveLit Book Club: where love and romance takes the lead- sweet, spicy, strange, and sometimes deadly. Expect love stories with magic, mystery, and plenty of twists.

Lit Loot Subscription Boxes

All Day 1/12–2/13
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.

Taste & Tell

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Book Club, Discussion, Food
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion, Food
Event Details:

Each month we explore a new theme and cookbook. Pick your own cookbook or online recipe that fits the theme, then join us to share recipes and culinary experiences. There is no meeting in January. 

Picture Book Surprise Bag

All Day 2/9–3/9
Babies & Toddlers
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other
Event Details:

Ages 0-5

LoveLit Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Book Club, Discussion
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion
Event Details:

LoveLit Book Club: where love and romance takes the lead- sweet, spicy, strange, and sometimes deadly. Expect love stories with magic, mystery, and plenty of twists.

Library is Closed - Easter

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bensenville Community Public Library

Library is Closed - Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
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Bensenville Community Public Library

Library is Closed - Labor Day

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

Library is Closed - Thanksgiving

All Day
Closing
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Bensenville Community Public Library

Library is Closed - Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
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Bensenville Community Public Library

Library is Closed - Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
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Bensenville Community Public Library

Library is Closed - New Year's Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bensenville Community Public Library

Library is Closed - New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
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Bensenville Community Public Library

Library is Closed - Easter

All Day
Closing
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Bensenville Community Public Library

Library is Closed - Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bensenville Community Public Library

Library is Closed - Labor Day

All Day 9/5–9/6
Closing
Branches:
Bensenville Community Public Library

Library is Closed - Thanksgiving

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bensenville Community Public Library