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Bensenville Community
200 South Church Road Bensenville | Illinois 60106 www.benlib.org 630 766 4642
HOURS MONDAY | 9 AM-9 PM TUESDAY | 9 AM-9 PM WEDNESDAY | 9 AM-9 PM THURSDAY | 9 AM-9 PM FRIDAY | 9 AM-5 PM SATURDAY | 9 AM-5 PM SUNDAY | 1 PM-5 PM
Board of Trustees Linda Weiss | President Tina Lux | Vice President Susan Earley | Treasurer Mandi Zalewski | Secretary Dr. Consuelo Cabral-Marquez Dr. Ciuinal Lewis Kathleen “Kathy” Quinn Chris Sloan | Library Director
LIBRARY CLOSINGS Monday, May 30 | Memorial Day Monday, July 4 | Independence Day
BOOK & PLANT SIDEWALK SALE
SATURDAY | MAY 14 | 9 AM-1 PM
IN FRONT OF THE LIBRARY
Calling all book & plant lovers and bargain hunters! Join us for a special outdoor Library book sale. We will also have a limited selection of flowers and vegetable plants and houseplants available for purchase. Browse through fiction and non-fiction titles, children’s and teen books, and more. Everyone is invited! Weather permitting, this event will take place outdoors in front of the Library. In the event of inclement weather, the sale will be moved indoors.
BENSENVILLE COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
STONED! A CRASH COURSE IN CRYSTAL AND STONE HEALING
TUESDAY | MAY 10 | 7:00 PM | LIVE ON ZOOM Ehris Urban and Velya Jancz-Urban of the Grounded Goodwife will simplify and demystify the world of stones and crystals. You’ll learn about a wide variety of healing stones/crystals and their benefits, plus what to do with them, how to cleanse them, setting intentions, and more. Registration is required.
VINTAGE TEA PARTY TRENDS
THURSDAY | MAY 12 | 7:00 PM | LIVE ON ZOOM Join dessert historian and cookbook collector extraordinaire Amy Alessio and learn how tea parties were celebrated from Victorian times through the last century in this humorous, nostalgic presentation. Recipes for delicacies and drinks will be shared! Registration is required.
UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENA ARE REAL... NOW WHAT?
THURSDAY | MAY 26 | 7:00 PM | LIVE ON ZOOM A December 2017 article in the New York Times awakened the world to the reality of the actual existence of UFOs. As of last year, an official government acknowledgement has taken place and a special task force has been assembled to investigate further. So where do we go from here and what should we expect? Join Library favorite and MUFON (Mutual UFO Network) field investigator Sam Maranto as he discusses the phenomenon and its implications. Registration is required.
LANDSCAPING FOR DOGS
THURSDAY | JUNE 9 | 7:00 PM | AT THE LIBRARY You can have a dog and a beautiful yard at the same time! Find out how to share your outdoor space with your fourlegged friends while learning valuable tips for choosing dog-tolerant plants and using strategic placement to create a place for everyone to play and relax. Registration is not required to attend.
BASIC BACKYARD CHICKEN KEEPING
With Jennifer Murtoff from Home to Roost, LLC
SATURDAY, JUNE 11 AT 1:00 P.M. | AT THE LIBRARY AND LIVE ON ZOOM
Interested in backyard chickens? This class is designed for curious folks who are considering getting chickens, as well as for those who already have their own birds. Learn how to find local laws, choose and raise chicks, and care for adult birds. Registration is not required to attend in person, but registration is required to attend via Zoom.
JUNETEENTH: IN LIVING COLOR
SATURDAY | JUNE 18 | 1:00 PM | AT THE LIBRARY Join us as we welcome motivational speaker Kent Wade for an experience to introduce, educate, and empower participants to build an appreciation of Juneteenth. Juneteenth (short for June Nineteenth) is a federal holiday that commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States. Using real life stories, interactive dialogue, and creative writing this program aims to bridge gaps in Juneteenth awareness and advocacy. Registration is not required to attend.
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY
SATURDAY | MAY 7 | ALL DAY AT THE LIBRARY | ALL AGES Join the Library for Free Comic Book Day, a nationwide event held the first Saturday in May! Each year, participating comic book shops and libraries around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE. We will celebrate Free Comic Book Day with superhero mask making. Stop by the Youth Services Desk for your free comic, while supplies last!
MOVIE & CRAFT
THURSDAY | MAY 19 | 4:00 PM | GRADES: 3RD - 5TH Join Mr. Parish as we watch the animated short Tangled: Before Ever After (54 min). After the movie, we’ll create a craft in the theme of the movie; this month we’re making light lanterns! Materials and everything will be provided, you just need to bring your creativity. Registration is required.
LIFE-SIZED CANDY LAND
FRIDAY | MAY 20 | 6:30 TO 8:00 PM | AT THE LIBRARY AGES | FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES 3 YEARS OLD AND UP You’re invited to play our life-size Candy Land game! The Library will transform into the game board with YOU as the game piece. Compete with your family for your Candy Land prize! Registration is required. MIXED MEDIA CANVAS ART
FRIDAY | JUNE 17 | 1:00 PM
AT THE LIBRARY AGES: 4 TO 10 YEARS OLD
Let’s get painting! Come to the library and create a one of a kind art piece using paper, paint, buttons, fabric, glitter, beads and more! Registration is not required to attend.
LISTEN TO YOUR ART
TUESDAYS | 10:30 AM JUNE 7- AUGUST 9 | AT THE LIBRARY
AGES: 6 TO 10 YEARS OLD
Let your creativity grow this summer! Join Miss Rosario as she teaches DIY arts and crafts every Tuesday. Each week will be a new project that incorporates elements you can find around your house and outside in nature. Registration is not required to attend.
Summer Reading Kick-Off Event
FRIDAY | JUNE 3 | 11:00 AM TO 2:00 PM Tall Tales and Silly Songs musical performance by Todd Downing at 11:30 am
Join us as we kick-off this year’s Summer Reading Program with a fun-filled event! At the event, kids and adults can sign up for Summer Reading and families are welcome to stick around for a musical performance by Todd Downing doing his Tall Tales and Silly Songs. After the performance, stay for games, hot dogs, treats, and tons more summer reading fun!
NEW STORYTIMES
Join us this summer for a variety of new morning storytimes! LITTLE LEARNERS
TUESDAYS | 10:30 AM | JUNE 7 - AUGUST 9 | AT THE LIBRARY
AGES: 3 TO 5 YEARS OLD
Join Ms. Stephanie for a storytime featuring a different theme each week. Themes include colors, numbers, patterns, senses, and more! YOGA STORYTIME
THURSDAYS | 10:30 AM | JUNE 9 - AUGUST 11 | AT THE LIBRARY | AGES: 0 TO 6 YEARS OLD Join Ms. Stephanie for a yoga storytime! Afterwards we will practice some fun yoga poses! Due to restricted space, this program is limited to 10 little yogis. PATIO PLAY KINDNESS ROCKS
GRAB AND GO | JUNE 3 – JULY 29
AT THE LIBRARY | ALL AGES
Spread positivity in your community with a Kindness Rock! Stop by the library and pick up a bag that includes a rock and paint supplies to decorate and write a kind message on it. You may leave the rock in the library garden or anywhere visible for people to see!
WILDLIFE ART
ANYTIME FROM JUNE 3 TO JULY 31 AT THE LIBRARY | AGES: ALL AGES
Come to the library and pick up a New Storytimes nature journal to sketch a drawing from a real at the Library! fossil, seashell or other cool nature specimen. Stop by each week and sketch something new to add to your journal! Registration is not required to attend.
FRIDAYS | 10:30 AM | JUNE 10 - AUGUST 12* | AT THE LIBRARY | AGES: 0 TO 6 YEARS OLD Join Ms. Stephanie for some outdoor fun on the library patio! Activities will include jump rope, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, and more! CUENTOS Y MÁS!
MONDAYS | 10:30 AM | JUNE 6, JUNE 20 | AT THE LIBRARY | AGES: 0 TO 6 YEARS OLD Are you looking to encourage early literacy and social skills in Spanish? Join Miss Rosario as she shares her favorite stories, fun sing-alongs, silly dances, and crafts bilingually!
CHECK OUT A WONDERBOOK!
Have you tried a Wonderbook yet? Now available in Youth Services, these amazing books will read to you! Wonderbooks are print books with a ready-to-play audio book inside. You just press play and the book will read along with you — or switch to learning mode for a fun literacy experience. Every book comes equipped with a headphone jack, too! Stop by the Library and check them out!
PLAYAWAYS — AUDIOBOOKS ON THE GO!
Did you know that we have a selection of kids Playaways available for checkout? A Playaway is a highly portable, easy-to-use player pre-loaded with an entire audiobook! Playaways are located in the Youth Services Department and are available for 2 week checkout.
SUMMER READING 2022: READ BEYOND THE BEATEN PATH
Join Bensenville Library’s summer reading program, Read Beyond the Beaten Path! Readers of all ages are invited to join in. Registration for summer reading begins on Friday, June 3 at our Summer Reading Kick Off event! Once readers are signed up, they will receive a reading log to track their reading. Complete the log to earn a prize and a chance in the grand prize drawing! The last day to turn in your summer reading log is July 29. For more information, stop by the Youth Services Desk or the Adult Services Desk! Register at the Library or through our online program site, benlib.beanstack.org!
STUFFED ANIMAL CAMPOUT
FRIDAY JUNE 24 | DROP-OFF 4:00 TO 5:00 PM | AT THE LIBRARY SATURDAY JUNE 25 | PICK-UP 10:00 TO 11:00 AM | AT THE LIBRARY | AGES: 3 TO 8 YEARS OLD Bring your stuffed animal friend to the library for a super fun campout! We’ll share some campfire stories and you can tuck them in for the night. Come back in the morning to pick them up and join us for a light breakfast. We’ll show you all the fun, and maybe the mischief they got into too, that happened overnight in the library! Registration is not required to attend.
BILINGUAL FAMILY NIGHT: Seed Bombs
THURSDAY | JUNE 23 | 6:30 PM | AT THE LIBRARY | ALL AGES Join us on June 23 for our first Bilingual Family Night of the summer and let’s make some DIY seed bombs! Join Miss Rosario for some creative nature activities. Perfect for a rainy day, create and toss seed bombs anywhere you think needs some lovely flowers. After your flowers have grown, take a photo and share it with us! Registration is not required to attend.
DIY FELT ROSETTE PIN/EMBELLISHMENT
WEDNESDAY | JUNE 8 | 7:00 PM | LIVE ON ZOOM Celebrate June by crafting a sweet, felt rosette with a few simple supplies. (A hot or cool temp glue gun at home is required to complete this craft). Registration for this virtual program is required through our online calendar or by phone; space is limited.
UPCOMING ANYTIME CRAFT KITS
AGES: ADULTS ONLY!
RAINBOW HEART STRING ART | Pickup Starting: Saturday, June 4 Show your pride with this fun, easy to make string art. PATRIOTIC CANDLE HOLDERS | Pickup Starting: Saturday, July 2 Your patriotism will shine when you make these patriotic candle holders for your 4th of July table. ICYMI: IN CASE YOU MISSED IT! | Pickup Starting: Saturday, August 6 Did you miss out on an Anytime Craft? This month you have the chance to grab one you missed. Stop by the Library and pick up one of the Anytime Crafts we gave away in recent months.
MIND*BODY*SOUL: A Girls After School Club, Presented by DuCAP
WEDNESDAYS | 3:15 TO 4:30 PM | THROUGH MAY 25 | AGES: 11 TO 18 YEARS OLD Join us after school for a different activity each week! Register for each session individually based on interest! This program is presented by the DuPage County Area Project, positive changes for youth. MAY 4 | Thankful Rocks MAY 11 | Building and Flying Challenge MAY 18 | Spa Day MAY 25 | Make Your Own Trail Mix and My Future Self
