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Featured Events

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

Event Details:

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

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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 "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 "Adults" group Spice Library All Day Adults Food, Health & Wellness, Other This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness, Other 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.
9 am				D2 Parent Workshop 9:30am–11:00am Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room
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.
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 Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Early Learning Center Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime Event Details: For ages 0-11 Come see Miss Callie and a Bensenville school district principal for stories, songs, rhymes and a craft!
12 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Versiti Blood Drive: Save Lives With Us 12:30pm–5:00pm Adults Health & Wellness, Special Event, Other This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event, Other Event Details: Join us at the Library for a blood drive hosted by Versiti Blood Center of Illinois. Donating blood is a quick and impactful way to support your community. Walk-ins are welcome, but it's best to reserve an appointment.
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 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 Dungeons & Dragons 3:00pm–5:00pm 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: 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 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.	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!
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Pixel Art Night 6:00pm–7:30pm Children, Teens, Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Make pixelated art from perler beads and colorful square stickers. Use a pattern inspired by Super Mario Galaxy, or create your own design.	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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Rainy Day Fun 6:30pm–7:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Everyone 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other Event Details: Have you ever wanted to see how rain falls from a cloud? Come to this program where we will be using shaving cream, water, a jar, and food coloring to see how rain goes from a cloud to the ground.	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 "Adults" group Film Talk 6:00pm–8:30pm Adults Discussion, Movie This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Board Room / Front Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion, Movie Event Details: Third Wednesdays of the month For Adults 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 Terracotta Pot Painting 6:30pm–7:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Arts & Crafts, Gardening 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 Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening Event Details: Paint and personalize your own terracotta pot, perfect for adding a plant or growing something new.
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Flourishing Friends 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Everyone Discussion, Gardening This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Board Room / Front Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Discussion, Gardening Event Details: Flourishing Friends is a relaxed, friendly group for anyone who enjoys gardening or just wants to learn more. We chat about plants, share tips and ideas, swap stories, and enjoy spending time with people who like getting their hands dirty.		This event is in the "Adults" group Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Discussion, Guest Speaker, Special Event, Virtual This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion, Guest Speaker, Special Event, Virtual Event Details: REGISTER: bit.ly/ILPCristinaHenríquez This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Green Cleaning with Herbs 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Everyone Arts & Crafts, Gardening, Guest Speaker, Health & Wellness Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Open Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Library Learning Center Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening, Guest Speaker, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Say goodbye to harsh chemicals and hello to natural cleaning.

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