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2026

Noon Years Eve

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Music, Special Event

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: Arts & Crafts, Music, Special Event
Event Details:

Ring in 2026 on the early side with our Noon Years Eve celebration! Stay for a craft, dance party, and fun surprise as we count down!

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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.

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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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Library is Closed - New Year's Eve

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Library is Closed - New Year's Day

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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 creativity & art supplies or use the color pencils/markers supplied for these art and music enhanced relaxing, creativity sessions.

Spice Library: Ginger

All Day
Adults
Food, Health & Wellness, Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

Try something new in the kitchen with our Spice Library! Take home a small amount of spice and experiment with bold, exciting flavors. A new spice and recipe ideas are available on the third Saturday of each month.

Stories with a Stretch!

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Adults
Health & Wellness, Storytime
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime
Event Details:

Ages 0-11

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 creativity & art supplies or use the color pencils/markers supplied for these art and music enhanced relaxing, creativity sessions.

Life Lessons from the Happiest People on Earth

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Guest Speaker, Health & Wellness, Virtual
Open
Registration Required
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.

Spice Library: Stevia

All Day
Adults
Food, Health & Wellness, Other
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

Try something new in the kitchen with our Spice Library! Take home a small amount of spice and experiment with bold, exciting flavors. A new spice and recipe ideas are available on the third Saturday of each month.

Library is Closed - Easter

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Library is Closed - Memorial Day

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Library is Closed - Labor Day

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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

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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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