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UNO Tournament for Teens

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Teens

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Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library

Room: Diamond Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Games

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Calling all Uno lovers! Join us for an afternoon of fun at our Uno tournament! We'll be playing by the official Uno rules- so no doubles, triples, or stacking.

DIY Toy Car & Driver

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children

Open

Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library

Room: Diamond Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Did you ever wonder how wheels and axles work? Create and have fun in this hands-on STEM workshop with Teaching Artist Victoria Reeves. Using upcycled materials, you will build a cool, moveable car and test it out on a handmade ramp!

Seed Library & Community Garden Kick-Off

All Day 3/1

Program Type:

Gardening, Special Event, Other

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Gardening, Special Event, Other

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Our new community garden is opening this spring, with applications available at the library beginning March 1st.

leprechaun on a pile of gold coins holding a gold coin

Build a Leprechaun Trap!

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Teens

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Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library

Room: Diamond Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Saint Patrick’s Day is coming up! Be ready to catch that Leprechaun with your very own trap. We will be decorating our traps with small jewels, stickers, bowls, and a colorful rainbow coloring sheet.

Art, Music, and Words About Birds

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Guest Speaker, Virtual

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Guest Speaker, Virtual

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join author/ naturalist Cindy Crosby for an entertaining and insightful talk on birds and their place in cultural history through film, music, books, tapestry, paintings, sculpture and more!

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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 Neighborhood Forest– Free Trees for Kids! All Day 1/19–3/15 Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Gardening, Special Event, 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 Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Gardening, Special Event, Other Event Details: We love trees! Back by popular demand, we’ve teamed up with the nonprofit Neighborhood Forest once again to give a free tree to every child in our community.
	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Picture Book Surprise Bag All Day 2/9–3/9 Babies & Toddlers Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other Event Details: Ages 0-5
	This event is in the "Adults" group Seed Library & Community Garden Kick-Off All Day Adults Gardening, Special Event, Other This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gardening, Special Event, Other Event Details: Our new community garden is opening this spring, with applications available at the library beginning March 1st.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Lit Loot Subscription Boxes All Day 3/2–4/3 Children, Teens Arts & Crafts, Book Club This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club Event Details: Grades 1-12 Sign up to reserve a box containing two books for checkout along with a treat and activity for you to keep. Fill out a brief survey to register and receive books tailored to your interests.
	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Rain Barrels For Sale All Day 3/1–4/27 Adults, Everyone Gardening, Other This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Gardening, Other Event Details: In an effort to support water conservation and help protect the earth, the library will sponsor a rain barrel purchasing event.
						This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Picture Book Surprise Bag All Day 3/6–3/26 Babies & Toddlers Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other Event Details: Ages 0-5
							This event is in the "Adults" group Anytime Craft: “Stained Glass” Suncatcher Shamrock All Day Adults Arts & Crafts, Other This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Grab & Craft All Day Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens Arts & Crafts, Other This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other Event Details: Ages 3-18
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 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–11:30am Babies & Toddlers Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Early Learning Center Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, 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.	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 Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Early Learning Center Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Po Polsku, Storytime Event Details: Ages 0-6 Join Ms. Maggie for Polish stories and enjoy crafts and games that encourage creativity.
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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 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 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 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 Relax & Snacks 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Arts & Crafts, Food, Music This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food, Music Event Details: Unwind after school with a low key hour of snacks, coloring, and relaxing music. Whether you want to chat quietly or zone out and color, this program helps you recharge and take a break from homework and screens.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Pokémon Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Teens Discussion, Games This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Discussion, Games Event Details: Learn • Play • Trade • Have Fun!
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6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Trivia Night at 37 Bar & Grill 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults, Everyone Food, Games, Other Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Food, Games, Other Event Details: Gather your friends and family to compete against other teams by answering questions about current events, music, sports, and more. The top 3 teams will win gift cards!	This event is in the "Adults" group Needle Guild 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts, Discussion, Other This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion, Other Event Details: Adults Only 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 Family Movie Night 6:30pm–8:00pm Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Food, Movie 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 Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Library Learning Center Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Food, Movie Event Details: Get the family together to watch the latest family-friendly movie releases on the big screen at the library- don’t forget to bring your favorite snacks! Movie titles will be announced at the library one month before each movie night.	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 Drop-In Technology Assistance 6:00pm–8:00pm Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Technology Class, 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 Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Technology Class, Other Event Details: Need a little extra help with your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by anytime between 6:00–8:00 p.m. on Wednesdays for one-on-one assistance.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Cuentos en Español e Inglés 6:00pm–6:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children En Español, Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Early Learning Center Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: En Español, Storytime Event Details: Looking to promote early literacy in Spanish for your kids? Join us Thursdays as we read our favorite books and create a craft - in Spanish AND English. For ages 0-6.
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Taste & Tell 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Book Club, Discussion, Food This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Board Room / Front Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Discussion, 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. This event is in the "Adults" group Art & Relaxation 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Music Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Music Registration Required Event Details: Using a selection of printed seasonal subjects, participants are welcome to bring their own art supplies or use the color pencils/markers supplied for these art and music enhanced sessions.	This event is in the "Adults" group Thursday Night Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Book Club, Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Online via Zoom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Virtual Registration Required Event Details: We read popular titles, bestsellers, and more! Join us for discussions virtually on Zoom.

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