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Library is Closed - New Year's Day

All Day

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Branches:

Bensenville Community Public Library

Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig

7:00pm–8:00pm

Adults

Discussion, Guest Speaker, Special Event, Virtual

Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Discussion, Guest Speaker, Special Event, Virtual

Event Details:

Jonathan Eig is the bestselling author of six books, including his most recent, Pulitzer Prize-winning King: A Life.

Coming to America: The Immigrant Experience

7:00pm–8:00pm

Teens, Adults

Genealogy, Guest Speaker, Virtual, Other

Open

Registration Required

Open

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.

Roots Revealed: Personal Genealogy Session (2-3pm)

2:00pm–3:00pm

Adults

Genealogy, Virtual, Workshop, Other

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Genealogy, Virtual, Workshop, Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

Unlock your family history with a personalized genealogy appointment. Receive one hour of guidance, share discoveries, and solve research challenges. Bring a USB thumb drive to save your work.

Roots Revealed: Personal Genealogy Session (3-4pm)

3:00pm–4:00pm

Adults

Genealogy, Virtual, Workshop, Other

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Genealogy, Virtual, Workshop, Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

Unlock your family history with a personalized genealogy appointment. Receive one hour of guidance, share discoveries, and solve research challenges. Bring a USB thumb drive to save your work.

Resume Workshop

7:00pm–8:00pm

Teens, Adults

Guest Speaker, Virtual, Workshop

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Guest Speaker, Virtual, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn how to write an eye-catching and informative resume that’ll help you land the job you want.

Roots Revealed: Personal Genealogy Session (2-3pm)

2:00pm–3:00pm

Adults

Genealogy, Virtual, Workshop, Other

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Genealogy, Virtual, Workshop, Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

Unlock your family history with a personalized genealogy appointment. Receive one hour of guidance, share discoveries, and solve research challenges. Bring a USB thumb drive to save your work.

Roots Revealed: Personal Genealogy Session (3-4pm)

3:00pm–4:00pm

Adults

Genealogy, Virtual, Workshop, Other

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Genealogy, Virtual, Workshop, Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

Unlock your family history with a personalized genealogy appointment. Receive one hour of guidance, share discoveries, and solve research challenges. Bring a USB thumb drive to save your work.

Life Lessons from the Happiest People on Earth

7:00pm–8:00pm

Teens, Adults

Guest Speaker, Health & Wellness, Virtual

Open

Registration Required

Open

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.