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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Dec-Jan
2024
Winter Reading Challenge
All Day 12/1 - 1/31
Other
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Other
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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.
Dec-Jan
2024
Lit Loot Subscription Boxes: Comfort Food
All Day 12/2 - 1/15
Book Club
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
December 2- January 15 | Grades 1-12 The winter holiday season is a perfect time to enjoy stories featuring new and favorite dishes of all kinds.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Holiday Scavenger Hunt
All Day 12/8 - 12/14
Games
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Stop by the Library and find all of the holiday images hiding in the Youth Services Department to earn a prize! Intended for children through age 12.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Dec
14
2024
Sat
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Room:
Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
Capture the holiday magic with your pet in a festive photo with Santa! Fetching Tails Foundation will be joining us for an adoption showcase.
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10 am |
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Babies & Toddlers
Storytime
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Dec
10
2024
Tue
Book Buddies
10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Room:
Early Learning Center
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Join Miss Diane for a themed storytime designed to help develop your child’s literacy skills while creating lasting memories together. Your little ones will enjoy listening to charming picture books, singing songs, and doing flannel board rhymes.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Babies & Toddlers
Storytime
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Dec
11
2024
Wed
All Together Now
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Room:
Early Learning Center
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
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.
Dec
12
2024
Thu
Polish Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Room:
Early Learning Center
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Join Ms. Maggie for Polish stories and enjoy crafts and games that encourage creativity. Intended for ages 0-6 with a caregiver.
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12 pm |
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1 pm |
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2 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec
10
2024
Tue
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 eLearning Day this program will be canceled for that day.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
11
2024
Wed
Book Brunch: Romantic Comedy
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Book Club
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Room:
Board Room / Front Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
We read popular titles, bestsellers, and more! Books will be available for checkout one month before the discussion.
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3 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Teens
Arts & Crafts,
Games,
Movie,
Technology Class
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec
9
2024
Mon
Monday Mayhem
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
Games,
Movie,
Technology Class
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Room:
Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Games,
Movie,
Technology Class
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! Virtual Reality will be featured this semester.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec
11
2024
Wed
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Room:
Early Learning Center
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Gather after school for a weekly high-octane, rules-light game session. Beginner, experienced, and new players welcome!
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec
12
2024
Thu
LEGO Club for Teens
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Room:
Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us after school to bring your wildest LEGO ideas to life! Collaborate, explore new creations, and challenge yourself with fun building projects. For grades 6-12.
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4 pm |
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5 pm |
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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
10
2024
Tue
Needle Guild
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Knitting, crochet, and embroidery enthusiasts—want to grow your skills and connect with others? Join the Needle Guild, your creative community!
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Dec
10
2024
Tue
Make a Card, Any Card!
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Room:
Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Get into the holiday spirit and make a card for a loved one!
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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.
Dec
12
2024
Thu
Cuentos en Español e Inglés
6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Room:
Early Learning Center
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Looking to promote early literacy in Spanish for your kids? Join us Thursday evenings as we read our favorite books and create a craft - in Spanish AND English. Recommended for ages 0-6.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Arts & Crafts,
Workshop
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
9
2024
Mon
Winter Card Making
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
Workshop
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Room:
Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Workshop
Event Details:
Join card maker Moira Schultz for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn to create a winter card, bookmark, and holiday tag. Space is limited to 20 participants and is for adults only.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Dec
10
2024
Tue
ILP: The Magic of Raina Telgemeier
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Virtual
Event Details:
Join us for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist, Raina Telgemeier! Raina is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, and
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Children,
Teens,
Adults
Book Club,
Performance
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
10
2024
Tue
Raina Telgemeier Live Watch Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Book Club,
Performance
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Room:
Library Learning Center
Age Group:
Children,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club,
Performance
Event Details:
Experience an exciting evening with the bestselling author and illustrator of Smile, Drama, Guts, and the graphic novel adaptations of the Baby-Sitters Club series!
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Dec
11
2024
Wed
The History of Barbie
Open
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining:
49
Event Details:
In this illustrated lecture, historian Leslie Goddard delves into the history of Barbie, what inspired Mattel to develop Barbie, how she helped make Mattel one of the world’s most successful toy companies, and Barbie’s impact on American culture.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
12
2024
Thu
LoveLit Book Club: Before I Let Go
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Book Club
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
We blend romance and literary fiction to explore love, loss, and human connections through storytelling. Books will be available at the Front desk one month before the discussion.
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