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Valentine’s Day Family Bingo

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Program Type:

Games

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: Games
Event Details:

Valentine’s Day is all about love so let’s celebrate with the people we love at a fun night of family BINGO. We’ll have a special grand prize but everyone will go home with something sweet.

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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!

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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."

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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.

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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.

All Together Now Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
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.

For ages 0-5

Polish Storytime

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

Ages 0-6
Join Ms. Maggie for Polish stories and enjoy crafts and games that encourage creativity.

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.

All Together Now Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
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.

For ages 0-5

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