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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Children,
Teens
Book Club
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct-Nov
2024
Lit Loot: Spooky Season Subscription Box
All Day 10/16 - 11/27
Book Club
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Get ready for a scary (or not-so-scary) tale! Sign up to reserve a box containing two books for checkout along with treats, activities, and crafts for you to keep. Tell us your scary-level preference and we’ll pick books to suit.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Nov
17
2024
Sun
Our Community: Community Art Installation
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Kit Pickup on November 16 and 17 Our diverse community is built by people from all walks of life. Pick up a kit and build a house to add to our community art installation that will run for two weeks from November 18-29.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Nov
18
2024
Mon
Our Community: Community Art Installation
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Kit Pickup on November 16 and 17 Our diverse community is built by people from all walks of life. Pick up a kit and build a house to add to our community art installation that will run for two weeks from November 18-29.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Nov
19
2024
Tue
Our Community: Community Art Installation
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Kit Pickup on November 16 and 17 Our diverse community is built by people from all walks of life. Pick up a kit and build a house to add to our community art installation that will run for two weeks from November 18-29.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Nov
20
2024
Wed
Our Community: Community Art Installation
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Kit Pickup on November 16 and 17 Our diverse community is built by people from all walks of life. Pick up a kit and build a house to add to our community art installation that will run for two weeks from November 18-29.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Nov
21
2024
Thu
Our Community: Community Art Installation
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Kit Pickup on November 16 and 17 Our diverse community is built by people from all walks of life. Pick up a kit and build a house to add to our community art installation that will run for two weeks from November 18-29.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Nov
22
2024
Fri
Our Community: Community Art Installation
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Kit Pickup on November 16 and 17 Our diverse community is built by people from all walks of life. Pick up a kit and build a house to add to our community art installation that will run for two weeks from November 18-29.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Nov
23
2024
Sat
Our Community: Community Art Installation
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Kit Pickup on November 16 and 17 Our diverse community is built by people from all walks of life. Pick up a kit and build a house to add to our community art installation that will run for two weeks from November 18-29.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Babies & Toddlers
Storytime
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Nov
19
2024
Tue
Book Buddies
10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime
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:
Storytime
Event Details:
You and your little ones are invited to join Miss Diane for an interactive and themed storytime. We will read a selection of charming picture books, sing a few songs or do a flannel board rhyme.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Storytime
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Nov
20
2024
Wed
Family Storytime: All Together Now!
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime
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:
Storytime
Event Details:
Gather the family for a fabulous story time, perfect for ages 0-5! We will sing, read, talk, and play our way through a half-hour of delightful stories, songs, and rhymes.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Storytime
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Nov
21
2024
Thu
Polish Storytime
10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
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:
Storytime
Event Details:
Join Polish Storytime with Ms. Maggie. There will be cool stories, crafts and games awaiting you. Intended for ages 0 to 6 with a caregiver.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Children,
Teens,
Everyone
Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Nov
23
2024
Sat
Arts and Crafts Fair (Youth)
10:00am - 1:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Room:
Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens,
Everyone
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Looking for a unique gift for someone special in your life? Our local artists and crafters are selling their handmade arts and crafts, just in time for the holiday season!
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov
19
2024
Tue
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 can join us on early dismissal days for some gaming fun on the library’s Nintendo Switch! Please note that if District 2 calls an Emergency eLearning Day, this program will be canceled for that day. Intended for grades 6-8.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
23
2024
Sat
Roots Revealed: Personal Genealogy Sessions
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Workshop
Event Details:
Appointments available from 2-3 pm OR 3-4 pm. To reserve an appointment, please email Elizabeth at emorris@benlib.org, or call 630-766-4642.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov
18
2024
Mon
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
Program Type:
Other
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! This program is intended for ages 8-13.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov
20
2024
Wed
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:
Other
Event Details:
Gather after school for a weekly high-octane, rules-light game session. Beginner and experienced players welcome! Intended for grades 6 to 12.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov
21
2024
Thu
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:
Other
Event Details:
Mochi is a very popular dessert from Japan. Stop by after school and make some mochi at the library! This program is intended for grades 6-12.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Everyone
Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Nov
19
2024
Tue
The Great Bensenville Family Bake-Off!
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arts & Crafts
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,
Everyone
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Get ready for some holiday fun at the library! Join us for a crafty bake-off where we'll provide supplies to create imaginative pretend cookies using paper, playdoh, and more.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Nov
20
2024
Wed
Mini Canvas Painting
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Room:
Diamond Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Come on down and paint a mini canvas however you want! Please wear something that you won’t mind getting messy! All ages are welcome.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Storytime
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Nov
21
2024
Thu
Cuentos en Español y Inglés
6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime
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:
Storytime
Event Details:
Looking to promote early literacy in Spanish for your kids? Join us Thursday afternoons as we read our favorite books and create a craft -- in Spanish AND English. Intended for ages 0 to 6 with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
21
2024
Thu
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:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
Join us Thursday evenings to play card games and board games. Feel free to bring a friend along, and if you have a favorite game, bring that too! Beginners and experienced gamers welcome.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Cancelled
Adults
Book Club
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
20
2024
Wed
Cancelled
Film Talk
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Book Club
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:
Share your perspectives with fellow movie enthusiasts about these hand-picked titles chosen by Emily every month. Movies will be available for checkout at the Front desk one month before the discussion.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
20
2024
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Virtual
Event Details:
Learn about Chef Art Smith’s culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season. Smith will be joined in conversation by Monica Eng, journalist and co-host of the food podcast “Chewing”.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Virtual,
Workshop
Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
21
2024
Thu
Genealogy 101: FamilySearch Sleuthing
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual,
Workshop
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bensenville Community Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Virtual,
Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining:
26
Event Details:
FamilySearch.org offers so many genealogical treasures and ALL FOR FREE! We will explore FamilySearch basics and go on to investigate many of FamilySearch’s under-utilized features.
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