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Featured Events

Noon Years Eve

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Music, Special Event

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

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Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library

Room: Diamond Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Special Event

Event Details:

Ring in 2026 on the early side with our Noon Years Eve celebration! Stay for a craft, dance party, and fun surprise as we count down!

Mini Book Sale

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Special Event, Other

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

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Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library

Room: Diamond Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Special Event, Other

Event Details:

Mini Book Sale– Big Finds!

We have too many books. Literally. Help us make space and score some great reads at our Mini Book Sale.

Mini Book Sale

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Special Event, Other

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

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Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library

Room: Diamond Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Special Event, Other

Event Details:

Mini Book Sale– Big Finds!

We have too many books. Literally. Help us make space and score some great reads at our Mini Book Sale.

Feed the Birds

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

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Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library

Room: Diamond Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Make your own birdfeeder for our feathered friends to take home.

Coming to America: The Immigrant Experience

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Genealogy, Guest Speaker, Virtual, Other

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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.

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All Day	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Lit Loot Subscription Boxes: Pride is for Everyone! All Day 6/2–6/29 Children, Teens Book Club This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Fill out a brief survey to register and receive two books tailored just for you, along with treats, activities, and crafts for you to keep. We’re celebrating individuality and equality with this box! For grades 1-12					Closing Library is Closed - Independence Day All Day Branches: Bensenville Community Public Library Description: The library will be closed for the 4th of July, but be sure to wave to us at Bensenville's Independence Day Parade!	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Grab & Craft All Day Children, Teens Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop by the Youth Services Department the first Saturday of each month and pick up a craft kit. Each kit will include materials and step-by-step instructions. Kits are available on a first-come, first serve basis, while supplies last.
	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Bookmark Contest: Submission Period All Day 6/2–6/30 Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Arts & Crafts, Other This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other Event Details: Celebrate books, reading, and art with the library! We're inviting kids, tweens, teens, and adults to take part in our bookmark contest.
	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Picture Book Surprise Bag: Proud of Me and All I Can Be All Day 6/5–7/2 Babies & Toddlers, Children Book Club This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Fill out a quick survey about what your child is interested in and prepare for an excellent picture book surprise! Each bag comes with two books; picture books, beginning readers, or board books, a coloring page, and a button.
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Cancelled Museum of Tolerance 10:00am–6:00pm Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Special Event, Workshop, Other This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Special Event, Workshop, Other Event Details: We’re thrilled to welcome the Mobile Museum of Tolerance to the Bensenville Community Public Library.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Museum of Tolerance 10:00am–6:00pm Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Special Event, Workshop, Other This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Special Event, Workshop, Other Event Details: We’re thrilled to welcome the Mobile Museum of Tolerance to the Bensenville Community Public Library. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Book Buddies 10:30am–11:15am Babies & Toddlers Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group 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: Join Miss Diane for a themed storytime designed to help develop your child’s literacy skills while creating lasting memories together. We will read some charming picture books, recite some flannel board rhymes and even sing a song or two.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Museum of Tolerance 10:00am–6:00pm Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Special Event, Workshop, Other This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Special Event, Workshop, Other Event Details: We’re thrilled to welcome the Mobile Museum of Tolerance to the Bensenville Community Public Library. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Fun in the Sun Outdoor Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Children Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group 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 Miss Callie every Wednesday outside by the garden path for stories, songs, and rhymes! Blankets will be provided to sit on while supplies last.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Museum of Tolerance 10:00am–6:00pm Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Special Event, Workshop, Other This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Special Event, Workshop, Other Event Details: We’re thrilled to welcome the Mobile Museum of Tolerance to the Bensenville Community Public Library. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Polish Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Children Po Polsku, Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group 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: Po Polsku, Storytime Event Details: Join Ms. Maggie for Polish storytime, and enjoy crafts and games that encourage creativity. Dołącz wraz z Panią Magda na Polskie Opowieści. Niesamowite historyjki, krafty i zabawy już na Ciebie czekają.
11 am		This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Free Summer Lunches 11:45am–12:45pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens Food This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens Program Type: Food Event Details: Children and teens are welcome to free, nutritious boxed lunches provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Food must be eaten on-site.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Free Summer Lunches 11:45am–12:45pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens Food This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens Program Type: Food Event Details: Children and teens are welcome to free, nutritious boxed lunches provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Food must be eaten on-site.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Free Summer Lunches 11:45am–12:45pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens Food This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens Program Type: Food Event Details: Children and teens are welcome to free, nutritious boxed lunches provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Food must be eaten on-site.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Free Summer Lunches 11:45am–12:45pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens Food This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens Program Type: Food Event Details: Children and teens are welcome to free, nutritious boxed lunches provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Food must be eaten on-site.
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2 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group Roots Revealed: Personal Genealogy Session (2-3pm) 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Workshop Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Discover your family history with a one hour genealogy appointment—get guidance, share findings, and bring a USB to save your work. Limit 1 session per month.
3 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group Level Up with Switch and Virtual Reality! 3:00pm–4:00pm Teens Games This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Summer is all about relaxing, and what better way to unwind than with games? Gamers ages 10–18 are invited to Level Up with Switch and Virtual Reality!		This event is in the "Adults" group Roots Revealed: Personal Genealogy Session (3-4pm) 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Workshop Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Discover your family history with a one hour genealogy appointment—get guidance, share findings, and bring a USB to save your work. Limit 1 session per month.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group DIY Resin Dice 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Make your own custom set of polyhedral dice for Dungeons and Dragons and other roleplaying games. Attend both sessions of this 2-part program to cast your dice in resin and paint on the numbers. Resin takes 24-48 hours to cure.	This event is in the "Everyone" group Family Movie Night 6:30pm–8:00pm Everyone Movie This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Library Learning Center Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Movie Event Details: Get the family together to watch a movie on the big screen at the library. Movie titles are selected each month based on the latest family-friendly movie releases.
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Taste & Tell Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Book Club, Food This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Board Room / Front Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Food Event Details: Each month we explore a new theme and cookbook. Pick your own cookbook or online recipe that fits the theme, then join us to share recipes and culinary experiences.

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