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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 "Teens" group.
Children,
Teens
Book Club
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan-Feb
2025
Lit Loot Subscription Boxes: Black History & Lives
All Day 1/16 - 2/28
Book Club
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
January 16 - February 28 | Grades 1-12 We’re celebrating Black authors and characters with this box! Treats will feature Black-owned businesses.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Winter Animals Scavenger Hunt
All Day 1/12 - 1/18
Games
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Stop by the library to find all of the animals hiding in the Youth Services Department to earn a prize!
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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.
Jan
18
2025
Sat
Saturday Stories With a Principal
9:30am - 10:15am
Storytime
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Room:
Early Learning Center
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Bring your little ones, ages 0-11, to a special storytime and craft session with a Principal from District 2! Kids will enjoy stories that spark their imagination while getting to meet a local Principal.
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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.
Jan
14
2025
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.
Jan
15
2025
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.
Jan
16
2025
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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11 am |
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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.
Jan
14
2025
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.
Jan
18
2025
Sat
Roots Revealed: Personal Genealogy Session (2-3pm)
Open
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining:
1
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.
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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.
Jan
13
2025
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.
Jan
15
2025
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.
Teens
Arts & Crafts,
Other
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
16
2025
Thu
LEGO Club for Teens
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Arts & Crafts,
Other
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Room:
Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Other
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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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
18
2025
Sat
Roots Revealed: Personal Genealogy Session (3-4 pm)
Open
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining:
1
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.
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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.
Jan
14
2025
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.
Jan
14
2025
Tue
Messy Art Night
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:
Come to the library to make some messy art with shaving cream and paint. Dress for mess and fun.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Performance,
Storytime
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jan
15
2025
Wed
Family Story Time with League of Enchantment
6:00pm - 6:30pm
Performance,
Storytime
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Room:
Early Learning Center
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Performance,
Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for two special evening storytimes with the League of Enchantment. They’ll bring beloved superheroes, princesses, and characters to life, sharing their love of costumes and cosplay through fun and engaging tales.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
16
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Room:
Board Room / Front Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Bring your friends and family to the library for board games fun. Use our games, cards, and puzzles or bring your own to share.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jan
16
2025
Thu
Let's Make a Puzzle!
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:
The first jigsaw puzzle was created in 1762, and now, over 230 years later, we still love them! We will create our very own jigsaw puzzles to take home, share with others, and even give to someone special.
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7 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
15
2025
Wed
Film Talk
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Book Club,
Movie
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Room:
Board Room / Front Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club,
Movie
Event Details:
Share your perspectives with fellow movie enthusiasts about these hand-picked titles chosen by Emily every month.
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