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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 "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 "Adults" group Spice Library All Day Adults 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 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Food Event Details: Try something new in the kitchen with our Spice Library! Take home a small amount of spice and experiment with bold, exciting flavors. A new spice and recipe ideas are available on the third Saturday of each month.
	This event is in the "Children" group Get Caught Reading! All Day 11/3–11/9 Children Book Club, Special Event 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: Children Program Type: Book Club, Special Event Event Details: Celebrate Children's Book Week with us by visiting the library between November 3 - 9. Stop at the Youth Services desk for a free Dog Man poster and activity sheets 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
11 am						This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Principal Storytime 11:00am–11:45am Babies & Toddlers, Children Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, 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, Guest Speaker, Storytime Event Details: Join Miss Callie and a Bensenville School District 2 Principal for stories, songs, and a craft on the third Saturdays of the month. For ages 0-11
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1 pm
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!	This event is in the "Adults" group Book Brunch 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Book Club 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 Event Details: We read popular titles, bestsellers, and more!
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 LEGO Club for Teens 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Arts & Crafts 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 Event Details: Relax after school and get creative with LEGO! Build on your own or team up with friends to make something awesome. For grades 6-12.
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5 pm
6 pm			This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group 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 The Great Bensenville Bake Off! 6:30pm–8:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group 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: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for an evening of imaginative holiday baking- no oven required! We will use Play-Doh and toy baking tools to whip up pretend treats. While our creations look good enough to eat, please remember they're just for play!		This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group 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 Festival de Cine Latino Para Toda La Familia 6:00pm–8:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Movie This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group 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: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Movie Event Details: Get ready for a family-friendly cinematic fiesta as the Latin Film Festival lights up the screen with vibrant stories, captivating performances, and the irresistible rhythm of Latin culture.
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Art for Relaxation 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness 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: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Using a selection of printed, seasonal subjects, participants are welcome to bring their own creativity & art supplies or use the color pencils/markers supplied for these art and music enhanced relaxing, creativity sessions.	This event is in the "Adults" group LoveLit Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Book Club 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: Book Club Event Details: LoveLit Book Club: where love & romance takes the lead— sweet, spicy, strange, and sometimes deadly. Expect love stories with magic, mystery, and plenty of twists. This event is in the "Adults" group Fall Cookie Decorating 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts, Food, Guest Speaker, 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 Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food, Guest Speaker, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Our expert cookie decorator will guide each participant in decorating two cookies using a variety of colorful icings and toppings. Take your sweet creations home to enjoy or gift to someone special.

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