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boy playing games on VR headset

Spring Break Gaming: Switch 2 and VR

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Program Type:

Games, Technology Class

Age Group:

Children, Teens
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Library Learning Center
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games, Technology Class
Event Details:

Bored over Spring Break and looking for something to do? Join us to play the Nintendo Switch 2 and try out a VR headset!

For ages 10+.

Super Mario pixel art examples

Pixel Art Night

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults
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.

blood donors

Versiti Blood Drive: Save Lives With Us

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 12:30pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Special Event, Other

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event, Other
Event Details:

Join us at the Library for a blood drive hosted by Versiti Blood Center of Illinois. Donating blood is a quick and impactful way to support your community. Walk-ins are welcome, but it's best to reserve an appointment.

gardening friends

Flourishing Friends

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Discussion, Gardening

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Board Room / Front Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Discussion, Gardening
Event Details:

Flourishing Friends is a relaxed, friendly group for anyone who enjoys gardening or just wants to learn more. We chat about plants, share tips and ideas, swap stories, and enjoy spending time with people who like getting their hands dirty.

painted terracotta pot

Terracotta Pot Painting

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Gardening

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, Gardening
Event Details:

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

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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.

Cuentos en Español e Inglés

6:00pm–6:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
En Español, Storytime
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: En Español, Storytime
Event Details:

Looking to promote early literacy in Spanish for your kids? Join us Thursdays as we read our favorite books and create a craft - in Spanish AND English. For ages 0-6.

Library is Closed - Easter

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bensenville Community Public Library

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–11:30am
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.

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–11:30am
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.

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.

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! 

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–11:30am
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.

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–11:30am
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.

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–11:30am
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.

Family Storytime with League of Enchantment

6:00pm–6:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Guest Speaker, Special Event, Storytime
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Guest Speaker, Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special evening storytime with League of Enchantment! They’ll bring beloved superheroes, princesses, and characters to life, sharing their love of costumes and cosplay through fun tales.

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.

Cuentos en Español e Inglés

6:00pm–6:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
En Español, Storytime
Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: En Español, Storytime
Event Details:

Looking to promote early literacy in Spanish for your kids? Join us Thursdays as we read our favorite books and create a craft - in Spanish AND English. For ages 0-6.

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–11:30am
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.

Songs and Stories with Miss Callie

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

Ages 0-5
Hi, friends! Join Miss Callie for a splendid storytime experience as we read Ms. Rachel books, sing beloved songs, play, and have a splendid morning.

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–11:30am
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.

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.