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Bensenville Community Public Library

9:00am-5:00pm

200 S. Church Road
Bensenville, IL 60106
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Tue: 9:00am-9:00pm

Wed-Thu: Closed

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

2026

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

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!

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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

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.

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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

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.

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Feed the Birds

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

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.

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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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Time	Sun (7/27)	Mon (7/28)	Tue (7/29)	Wed (7/30)	Thu (7/31)	Fri (8/01)	Sat (8/02)
All Day	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.					Closing Library is Closed- Staff Day All Day Branches: Bensenville Community Public Library	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 "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.
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 "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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7 pm		This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Board Meeting 7:00pm–8:30pm Everyone Other 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: Board Room / Front Conference Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Event Details: The Bensenville Community Public Library Board of Trustees meet on the fourth Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the Library.			This event is in the "Adults" group Exploring Canadian Genealogy 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Virtual, Workshop, 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 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Virtual, Workshop, Other Registration Required Event Details: Join Jenny Warner as she dives into the rich history of Canada. Discover the various records available and learn how to effectively locate them for your genealogical research.