Week Calendar

Come on down for a story time geared towards preschool students! We will make a fun craft and play!

You and your little ones are invited to join Ms. Diane for an interactive and themed storytime where we will read a charming selection of picture books, sing a few songs or rhymes, and end each session by making a craft to take home.

Join Ms. Maggie for a family storytime in Polish! We will be reading books written by American and Polish authors. After reading stories, children are invited to make fun crafts and play interactive games!

Practice and learn new yoga poses with your little ones, and enjoy a yoga-themed story too. Due to restricted space, this program is limited to 10 yogis; we recommend arriving a few minutes early to secure a spot.

Celebrate the beginning of summer reading with a complimentary hot dog and a Kona Ice treat. Afterwards, connect with nature and our Illinois land through Deep Roots, a fun and interactive program by SCARCE.

Learn the basics of using Ancestry Library Edition, get help on your existing genealogy project, or come by to share stories. All skill levels welcome.

Get up close with insects and other creepy crawlies in our library's garden. Go on a scavenger hunt for bugs and then enjoy a book and a craft.

Intended for kids and families; all ages friendly.

A cool night at the movies is always fun on a hot summer evening. We will be showing a variety of family friendly movies that are typically newly released. Bring your favorite snacks and enjoy!

Travel can be expensive and difficult, so why not try a different kind of trip without ever getting out of your chair? Through virtual reality, your body stays at home but your mind believes you are thousands of miles away!

Join us Thursday evenings to play card games and board games. Feel free to bring a friend along, and if you have a favorite game, bring that too!

Gather your friends and family to compete against other teams by answering questions about history, pop culture, and more. The top 3 teams with the most points win gifts cards!

Did you know that Bensenville allows residents to raise chickens in their backyards? Come and learn about how to get your permit, what the requirements are, how to care for your hens, and meet one of Bensenville's own poultry residents!

Join us for a special event with Dr. Grandin, one of the world’s most accomplished and well-known adults with autism. Dr. Grandin has been at the forefront of research and activism for autism and neurodiversity for decades.

Hear the story of how Illinois’ original garden -the tallgrass prairie- has been shaped by the presence of bison. Listen to tales of their historical and contemporary connections to various Native American tribes.  

We read popular titles, bestsellers, and more!