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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 4d

Learn more about Baker & Taylor's closure: americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/10/08/b...

Baker & Taylor to Cease Operations | American Libraries Magazine

Despite measures to continue operations and preserve pending contracts with libraries, the book distributor Baker & Taylor will shutter.

americanlibrariesmagazine.org

Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 4d

#Baker&Taylor, a major book distributor, is closing soon, affecting libraries nationwide. We’re exploring new vendors and prioritizing high-demand titles.

To stay ahead: place holds early, use Libby & Comics Plus, ask for new reading recommendations, or suggest upcoming books for us to order.

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 5d

Pumpkin Picasso alert! 🎃 Thank you to everyone who came out to paint with us and for sharing your pumpkin-painting talents with us. Every masterpiece was a treat to see!

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 11d

Third Saturday = Principal Storytime Saturday! Don’t miss Miss Callie, a D2 Principal, and plenty of fun for ages 0–11.

📅 October 18 & November 15
⏰️ 11:00-11:45 AM

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 13d

Last week, teams went head-to-head in a race to complete a 500-piece puzzle, and the competition was fierce! 🏁🧠 Swipe through to see the fun and final masterpieces.

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 16d

This is "visit a cabin-like library and browse all of the books" weather. 🍂

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 18d

At the time of this post, only 3 team spots left for our Puzzle Challenge! 🧩 Gather up to 4 players (ages 8+) and race to finish a 500-piece puzzle for a chance to win Asti gift cards. Sign up at benlib.org/events!

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 19d

Illinois Libraries Present welcomes actress Marissa Bode, who made her film debut as Nessarose in Wicked. Hear her share inspirations, stories from the stage, and reflections on this iconic role as the sequel Wicked: For Good approaches.

📅 Register: bit.ly/ILPMarissaBode

Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 21d

Join us on Oct 6 at 6:30PM at 37 Bar & Grill for a fun evening of questions, competition, and prizes. The top 3 teams will win gift cards, and the bonus free answer this month is "Saudi Arabia".

Want to make sure you’ve got a seat tomorrow? Call 630-766-0304 to reserve a table. See you there!

Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 23d

🎃 Halloween Boo-Tacular will be here before we know it!⁠
Join us Friday, Oct. 24 from 6-7:30 PM for costumes, crafts, games, music, photo opportunities, and indoor Trick-or-Treating! 👻⁠
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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Please note: All children must be accompanied by an adult, and all adults must be accompanied by a child.

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 25d

Volunteers from Fenton helped make cozy fleece blankets to donate for Project Linus last Saturday. Project Linus distributes the blankets to local hospitals and shelters to give to the children they serve ❤️

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 26d

On October 2, online services we receive from RAILS may be unavailable while they switch internet providers. Our Wi-Fi, website, and library catalog will still work as usual, but sites like Explore More Illinois and Boundless might be offline for up to 24 hours.

Questions? Call us at 630-766-4642.

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 28d

Join us for a special evening storytime with League of Enchantment! They’ll bring beloved superheroes, princesses, and characters to life, sharing their love of costumes and cosplay through fun tales.

📅 Wednesday, October 1, 2025
⏰️ 6:00-6:30 PM
😄 All Ages

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · Sep 25

You know what goes well with a pumpkin spice latte? A cozy mystery book checked out from the library 😏☕📖

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · Sep 24

Our newest Spotlight on the Bensenville Library is out!

📺 Watch: vimeo.com/manage/video...

In this episode, we cover:
🎃 Our annual Boo-Tacular event on Oct 24
🍂 Moira’s return to teach fall-inspired card & bookmark making
🧬 How to schedule a 1-on-1 genealogy session w/ our local historian
✨ & more

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · Sep 19

Did you know you can use your Bensenville Community Public Library card to check out a pass to great Chicago-area museums?⁠
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🎟️ See what passes are available and read more at: benlib.org/passes

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · Sep 18

We love it! 😍

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · Sep 16

⚾ Take me out to the movies!
Bensenville’s own David Zeman will share a talk on baseball in film and its impact on American culture. 🎬

📅 Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 7 PM
📍 Bensenville Library

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · Sep 14

A big thank you to our local firefighters for stopping by the library on Friday! Families got a special look inside the fire truck, snapped photos, and received free stickers. 👨🚒👩🚒🚒

Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · Sep 12

Book It Forward! 📚🎮🎶
Clear some space before the holidays and give your gently used books, DVDs, CDs, and video games a new home.

📅 Saturday, October 11, 2025
🕛 12:00–2:00 pm

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · Sep 11

We honor the victims, remember the heroes, and stand united in gratitude for the first responders, military, and civilians who gave so much. May their courage and sacrifice never be forgotten.

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · Sep 10

Learn how to crochet smarter, not harder! Crochet designer Twinkie Chan teaches the "Join As You Go" method to connect granny squares while you work, saving you time and yarn.

📅 This class will be available to view on Sept. 24, 2025.
👉 Add to your watchlist: www.creativebug.com/r/benlib/cla...

Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · Sep 9

Get creative with Altered Barbies! Barbies will be provided for you to transform with tattoos, new hairstyles, shining armor, or even a zombie twist. 🧟✂️🛡️

📅 Friday, Sept. 19 from 1–2:30 PM
⭐ For ages 8+
📍 Bensenville Library

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · Sep 6

Join us on Monday, September 8 at 6:30PM at 37 Bar & Grill for a fun evening of questions, competition, and prizes.

The top 3 teams will win gift cards, and the bonus free answer this month is "Iceburg".

Want to make sure you’ve got a seat? Call 630-766-0304 to reserve a table. See you there!

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · Sep 5

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!
Update your account or register for a new card to pick a prize and choose from two new card designs! Visit benlib.org/get-a-card to check requirements before you stop in.

🥫 Also, donate canned goods to enter a gift card drawing or reduce eligible fines.

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