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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

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

Event Details:

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 Lit Loot Subscription Boxes All Day 4/20–5/22 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group Picture Book Surprise Bag All Day 5/8–5/26 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
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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1 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Book It Forward: Donation Event 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Everyone Special Event, Other 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: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Special Event, Other Event Details: Book It Forward is back! Join us for another donation event in partnership with Knowledge Exchange, a Franklin Park based organization that helps donated books and media find new life.
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 Teen Volunteer Hour 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Special Event, Other This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Special Event, Other Event Details: Are you a teen looking for volunteer hours? Come on down and help out the library staff with some tasks every month! Fenton students may sign up for this through Mrs. Sabatino. Drop-ins are also accepted.	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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5 pm
6 pm			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Everyone" group LEGO Night 6:30pm–7:30pm Children, Teens, Everyone Arts & Crafts, Other 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: Children, Teens, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other Event Details: Calling brick-builders of all ages! Come to the library every third Tuesday of the month to build with our LEGOs. All LEGO builds can be displayed at the library after the program.	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 Seed Bombs and Garden Markers 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: May flowers will bloom when you join us to create seed bombs to plant in your garden. You will also get to make an adorable garden marker to label the spot where you plant them.
7 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 Summer Pet Safety 7:00pm–8:00pm Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Discussion, Guest Speaker, 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 Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Discussion, Guest Speaker, Other Event Details: Join us as we host Dr. Kris McClure, a veterinarian from the Bensenville Animal Hospital, who will share expert tips on keeping pets healthy and safe during the summer months. This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Board Meeting 7:00pm–8:30pm Everyone Other This event is in the "Everyone" group 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 Babel-On with R.F. Kuang 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/ILPKuang	This event is in the "Adults" group Pine Cone Posies 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts, Workshop 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, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate the month of May by painting & transforming pine cones into a small framed floral composition. Paints, pine cones, and small framing materials will be provided.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Loyal to a Man: The Civil War in our Backyards 7:00pm–8:30pm Teens, Adults Guest Speaker, Other This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Library Learning Center Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Guest Speaker, Other Event Details: The Civil War’s impact stretched far beyond the battlefield, reaching deep into Northern states like Illinois.

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