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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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Time	Sun (10/26)	Mon (10/27)	Tue (10/28)	Wed (10/29)	Thu (10/30)	Fri (10/31)	Sat (11/01)
All Day	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Lit Loot Subscription Boxes: Native Peoples All Day 10/13–11/3 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. For grades 1-12.
	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Picture Book Surprise Bag: Not-So-Scary Stories All Day 10/15–11/14 Babies & Toddlers, Children Book Club, Other 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, Other Event Details: Not-So-Scary Stories October 15- November 14
		This event is in the "Everyone" group In Loving Memory All Day 10/27–11/3 Everyone Special Event, 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 Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Special Event, Other Event Details: Join us in honoring and remembering those who are no longer with us. As part of this heartfelt program, we invite you to add the name of a loved one to our Wall of Remembrance.
							This event is in the "Adults" group Anytime Crafts All Day 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: Get crafty on your own time with Anytime Craft Kits! Kits are available all week long beginning the first Saturday of the month, or while supplies last. Each kit includes materials and instructions for one project.
							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.
10 am			This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Book Buddies 10:30am–11:15am Babies & Toddlers Arts & Crafts, Music, 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: Arts & Crafts, Music, 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 All Together Now Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers Arts & Crafts, 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: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Event Details: Join Miss Callie and Roger the friendly bear for a half-hour of stories, rhymes, and songs! Early literacy is more fun when we rhyme and sing all together. For ages 0-5		This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Not-So Scary Halloween Storytimes 10:30am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Children Arts & Crafts, 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: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Event Details: Join Miss Callie for some Halloween themed stories, rhymes, and crafts leading up to and on Halloween! The only thing scary about this storytime is how much fun you’ll have! For ages 0-5
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2 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group After School Gaming 2:15pm–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: Early Learning Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Middle schoolers may join us for some gaming fun on early dismissal days. Try out the brand new Nintendo Switch 2 and play some board games!
3 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Monday Mayhem 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens Arts & Crafts, Games, Technology Class 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: Arts & Crafts, Games, 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! For ages 8-13.		This event is in the "Teens" group Dungeons & Dragons 3:00pm–5:00pm 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: Early Learning Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Gather after school for a weekly high-octane, rules-light game session. In Dungeons & Dragons, players create characters, embark on epic quests, and work together to overcome challenges using dice rolls and creative problem-solving.	This event is in the "Teens" group Scary Cookie Decorating for Teens 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Arts & Crafts, 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: Arts & Crafts, Food Event Details: Drop by after school to decorate a scary (or silly!) Halloween cookie. It’s a fun way to kick off Halloween and hang out with friends! For grades 6-12.
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6 pm				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 Scary Cookie Decorating 6:30pm–7:30pm Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Arts & Crafts, Food 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: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food Event Details: Decorate a scary (or silly!) Halloween cookie and enjoy a sweet moment before Halloween festivities officially begin on October 31st. This all-ages activity is a fun way to add a little creativity to your Halloween week.	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 Día de los Muertos Sugar Skulls 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Arts & Crafts, En Español Closed Registration 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 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: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español Registration Required Event Details: Curious about this Aztec ritual? Come and celebrate the history of Dia de los Muertos and paint your own ofrenda. All decorating materials will be provided.
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.

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