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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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Bookmark Contest: Community Voting All Day 7/7–7/25 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: Vote for Your Favorite Bookmark Designs!
	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Lit Loot Subscription Boxes: Level Up! All Day 7/7–7/31 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: Sign up to reserve a box containing two books for checkout along with treats, activities, and crafts for you to keep. Fill out a brief survey to register and receive books tailored just for you.
	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Picture Book Surprise Bag: Let’s Play! All Day 7/16–8/15 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 "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 "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 "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.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Patio Play 10:00am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Children Games 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: Games Event Details: Join Miss Callie on our patio for outdoor play with chalk, toys, and more! Note: Outside toys will need to stay outside, and toys from inside the library need to stay in the library.
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.	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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1 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Bakeless Baking Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Food 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: Food Event Details: No oven? No problem! Mix up tasty, no-bake treats using simple ingredients with us. It’s all about getting creative in the kitchen—no heat required.			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 Reptile Rodeo with the Reptile Den 1:00pm–2:00pm Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Guest Speaker, Performance, 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 Room: Library Learning Center Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Guest Speaker, Performance, Other Event Details: Meet real-life "dragons" -- lizards and snakes, that is! Join Ali Khan of the Reptile Den for a hands-on experience with amazing reptiles and bugs from around the world including a Cuvier's dwarf caiman, python, scorpion, and more.
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6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Needle Guild 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts 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 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Pokémon Craft Night 6:30pm–7:30pm Children, Teens, Everyone Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" 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 Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Make an adorable pom-pom of your favorite Pokémon at the library!	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group DIY Body Scrub 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Teens Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness 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 Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Event Details: Looking to add to your self-care routine? Come on down to the library and make your own lovely-smelling body scrub!	This event is in the "Everyone" group Cute as a Button! 6:00pm–7:00pm Everyone Arts & Crafts 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: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: You can make art with crayons, paint, ink, chalk… but did you know you can also draw with buttons? We'll be making bright, colorful pictures with buttons. Take home some artwork that’s as cute as a button!
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Intro to East Asian Gardens 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Gardening, Special Event, Other 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 Room: Library Learning Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gardening, Special Event, Other Registration Required Event Details: Yvonne Wolf gives a short background on the aesthetics of the Japanese and the Chinese gardens. Discover Confucian symbolism expressed in gardens and how they are used to relieve stress and cultivate inner peace.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Watt's Up with EVs? 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Virtual, Other 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 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Virtual, Other Registration Required Event Details: Join Tom Coleman, Chair of the Chicago Climate Reality Project, for an informative session on Electric Vehicle (EV) topics.

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