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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Children,
Teens
Book Club
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct-Nov
2024
Lit Loot: Spooky Season Subscription Box
All Day 10/16 - 11/27
Book Club
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Get ready for a scary (or not-so-scary) tale! Sign up to reserve a box containing two books for checkout along with treats, activities, and crafts for you to keep. Tell us your scary-level preference and we’ll pick books to suit.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Babies & Toddlers
Storytime
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Oct
22
2024
Tue
Book Buddies
10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Room:
Early Learning Center
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
You and your little ones are invited to join Miss Diane for an interactive and themed storytime. We will read a selection of charming picture books, sing a few songs or do a flannel board rhyme.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Storytime
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct
23
2024
Wed
Family Storytime: All Together Now!
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Room:
Early Learning Center
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Gather the family for a fabulous story time, perfect for ages 0-5! We will sing, read, talk, and play our way through a half-hour of delightful stories, songs, and rhymes.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Storytime
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct
24
2024
Thu
Polish Storytime
10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Room:
Early Learning Center
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Join Polish Storytime with Ms. Maggie. There will be cool stories, crafts and games awaiting you. Intended for ages 0 to 6 with a caregiver.
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12 pm |
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1 pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Children,
Teens,
Adults
Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
24
2024
Thu
Mini Monster Painting
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Room:
Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Try your hand at painting tabletop game miniatures! Select your choice of monster from our supply of owlbears, werewolves, banshees and more. This event is intended for ages 8 and up.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Oct
20
2024
Sun
Cancelled
Time Capsule Unveiling
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Room:
Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
Just like many Bensenville residents, we were really looking forward to opening the time capsule that's buried in front of the library this coming October.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
22
2024
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Room:
Early Learning Center
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Middle schoolers can join us on early dismissal days for some gaming fun on the library’s Nintendo Switch! Please note that if District 2 calls an Emergency eLearning Day, this program will be canceled for that day. Intended for grades 6-8.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
26
2024
Sat
Roots Revealed: Personal Genealogy Sessions
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Workshop
Event Details:
Appointments available from 2-3 pm OR 3-4 pm. To reserve an appointment, please email Elizabeth at emorris@benlib.org, or call 630-766-4642.
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3 pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
21
2024
Mon
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Room:
Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
Monday Mayhem is a time to kick-back, relax, and have some fun. It might be a game a craft, a film, a project - who knows? You might even learn something. The only guarantee - it will be fun! This program is intended for ages 8-13.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
23
2024
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Room:
Early Learning Center
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
Gather after school for a weekly high-octane, rules-light game session. Beginner and experienced players welcome! Intended for grades 6 to 12.
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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Oct
23
2024
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Room:
Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
Decorate a sugar cookie at the library! All materials will be provided. All ages welcome!
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Oct
24
2024
Thu
Family Pumpkin Painting Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Explore your creative side with this fun pumpkin painting program. Pay homage to your favorite literary character or paint a silly or spooky pumpkin to take home.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Arts & Crafts,
Other
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Oct
25
2024
Fri
Halloween Boo-Tacular
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
Other
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Room:
Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Other
Event Details:
Families are invited to celebrate Halloween at the Library with an evening of crafts and games. Don't forget to wear your Halloween costumes for indoor Trick-or-Treating!
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
22
2024
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Virtual
Event Details:
Reynolds is a National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. His latest novel, Twenty-Four Seconds From Now, delves into new territory for him: romance.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens,
Adults
Book Club,
Performance
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
22
2024
Tue
Jason Reynolds Live: Watch Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Book Club,
Performance
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Room:
Library Learning Center
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club,
Performance
Event Details:
Join us for an evening with literary star Jason Reynolds, live on the big screen. Reynolds is the award-winning author of Long Way Down and Stamped as well as a National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
23
2024
Wed
Wine Cork Pumpkin
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Room:
Library Learning Center
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us as we transform wine corks into festive fall decor with our easy to make wine cork pumpkin craft.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
24
2024
Thu
Essential Estate Planning: Wills, Trusts, and Power of Attorney Unveiled
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Room:
Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Workshop
Event Details:
Learn the essentials of estate planning with attorney Lisa Knauf. Discover how Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney can protect your assets, designate guardianship, and empower trusted individuals.
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