Bensenville Community Public Library
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39 years ago to the day, Emmit’s family attended a Christmas storytime, made this spider ornament, and started a tradition of placing it on their tree every year. They’ve also kept the storytime pamphlet & Christmas Spider story!
Some library memories never fade, they grow more special with time 💖
Some library memories never fade, they grow more special with time 💖
December 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
39 years ago to the day, Emmit’s family attended a Christmas storytime, made this spider ornament, and started a tradition of placing it on their tree every year. They’ve also kept the storytime pamphlet & Christmas Spider story!
Some library memories never fade, they grow more special with time 💖
Some library memories never fade, they grow more special with time 💖
Mary, one of our Adult Services Librarians, celebrated an incredible 40 years of her dedication, kindness, and inspiration with us yesterday! 🏆🎉 We were thrilled to honor her with a trophy, card, and a special staff lunch to mark this amazing milestone. Happy 40th workaversary Mary!
December 10, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Mary, one of our Adult Services Librarians, celebrated an incredible 40 years of her dedication, kindness, and inspiration with us yesterday! 🏆🎉 We were thrilled to honor her with a trophy, card, and a special staff lunch to mark this amazing milestone. Happy 40th workaversary Mary!
Your monthly library update is here! 🎉
Our newest Spotlight on the Bensenville Library is out with updates, events, and more.
📺 Watch: vimeo.com/manage/video...
In this episode, we cover:
⛄️ Holiday Open House
🎅 Paw-some Photos with Santa
🎲 DIY Resin Dice
💻️ Drop-In Technology Assistance
✨️ and more!
Our newest Spotlight on the Bensenville Library is out with updates, events, and more.
📺 Watch: vimeo.com/manage/video...
In this episode, we cover:
⛄️ Holiday Open House
🎅 Paw-some Photos with Santa
🎲 DIY Resin Dice
💻️ Drop-In Technology Assistance
✨️ and more!
December 2, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Your monthly library update is here! 🎉
Our newest Spotlight on the Bensenville Library is out with updates, events, and more.
📺 Watch: vimeo.com/manage/video...
In this episode, we cover:
⛄️ Holiday Open House
🎅 Paw-some Photos with Santa
🎲 DIY Resin Dice
💻️ Drop-In Technology Assistance
✨️ and more!
Our newest Spotlight on the Bensenville Library is out with updates, events, and more.
📺 Watch: vimeo.com/manage/video...
In this episode, we cover:
⛄️ Holiday Open House
🎅 Paw-some Photos with Santa
🎲 DIY Resin Dice
💻️ Drop-In Technology Assistance
✨️ and more!
Last week's Saturday Storytime with District 2 was a success! Thank you to all who attended 😊
November 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Last week's Saturday Storytime with District 2 was a success! Thank you to all who attended 😊
Last week’s Thankful Tree craft was a sweet reminder of the moments that matter, as families filled each leaf with their own special notes.
We're grateful for the moments that bring the community together. We wish everyone a warm and safe Thanksgiving! 🍁
We're grateful for the moments that bring the community together. We wish everyone a warm and safe Thanksgiving! 🍁
November 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Last week’s Thankful Tree craft was a sweet reminder of the moments that matter, as families filled each leaf with their own special notes.
We're grateful for the moments that bring the community together. We wish everyone a warm and safe Thanksgiving! 🍁
We're grateful for the moments that bring the community together. We wish everyone a warm and safe Thanksgiving! 🍁
LEGO Night was full of creativity! 🦃 Builders crafted a Thanksgiving turkey, a 'Happy Thanksgiving' sign, and some totally original creations.
Join us next month on Tuesday, December 16 at 6:30pm for our next LEGO Night!
Join us next month on Tuesday, December 16 at 6:30pm for our next LEGO Night!
November 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
LEGO Night was full of creativity! 🦃 Builders crafted a Thanksgiving turkey, a 'Happy Thanksgiving' sign, and some totally original creations.
Join us next month on Tuesday, December 16 at 6:30pm for our next LEGO Night!
Join us next month on Tuesday, December 16 at 6:30pm for our next LEGO Night!
Our Winter Guide is here! ❄️ Check it out online or pick up a copy at the library. Most programs are drop-in, but a few special events need registration; visit our online calendar to save your spot.
📖 Browse the Winter Guide! → bit.ly/BCPLWinter
💻️ View the online calendar → benlib.org/events
📖 Browse the Winter Guide! → bit.ly/BCPLWinter
💻️ View the online calendar → benlib.org/events
November 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Our Winter Guide is here! ❄️ Check it out online or pick up a copy at the library. Most programs are drop-in, but a few special events need registration; visit our online calendar to save your spot.
📖 Browse the Winter Guide! → bit.ly/BCPLWinter
💻️ View the online calendar → benlib.org/events
📖 Browse the Winter Guide! → bit.ly/BCPLWinter
💻️ View the online calendar → benlib.org/events
You've got one extra seat at Thanksgiving... which author gets it? Tell us why! 🦃
November 20, 2025 at 5:27 PM
You've got one extra seat at Thanksgiving... which author gets it? Tell us why! 🦃
Students from Zion-Concord Lutheran School stopped by last week to stock our Little Food Pantry with the food they collected during their school's food drive ❤️
As a reminder, our free Little Food Pantry is available during all library hours.
Library hours:
Mon-Thu: 9-9
Fri & Sat: 9-5
Sun: 1-4
As a reminder, our free Little Food Pantry is available during all library hours.
Library hours:
Mon-Thu: 9-9
Fri & Sat: 9-5
Sun: 1-4
November 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Students from Zion-Concord Lutheran School stopped by last week to stock our Little Food Pantry with the food they collected during their school's food drive ❤️
As a reminder, our free Little Food Pantry is available during all library hours.
Library hours:
Mon-Thu: 9-9
Fri & Sat: 9-5
Sun: 1-4
As a reminder, our free Little Food Pantry is available during all library hours.
Library hours:
Mon-Thu: 9-9
Fri & Sat: 9-5
Sun: 1-4
Grateful for the bravery and service of our veterans, today and every day.
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Grateful for the bravery and service of our veterans, today and every day.
Celebrate Children's Book Week with us by visiting the library between Nov 3 - 9! Stop by the Youth desk for a free Dog Man poster & activity sheets 🖍️
Kids 5+:
⭐️Show us your library card
⭐️Check out a book
⭐️OR read at the library
and you'll be entered to win a Dog Man and Friends prize pack! 🎁
Kids 5+:
⭐️Show us your library card
⭐️Check out a book
⭐️OR read at the library
and you'll be entered to win a Dog Man and Friends prize pack! 🎁
November 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Celebrate Children's Book Week with us by visiting the library between Nov 3 - 9! Stop by the Youth desk for a free Dog Man poster & activity sheets 🖍️
Kids 5+:
⭐️Show us your library card
⭐️Check out a book
⭐️OR read at the library
and you'll be entered to win a Dog Man and Friends prize pack! 🎁
Kids 5+:
⭐️Show us your library card
⭐️Check out a book
⭐️OR read at the library
and you'll be entered to win a Dog Man and Friends prize pack! 🎁
Have a fang-tastic Halloween! 🧛♂️
October 31, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Have a fang-tastic Halloween! 🧛♂️
Our newest Spotlight on the Bensenville Library is out with updates, events, and more.
📺 Watch here: vimeo.com/manage/video...
In this episode, we cover:
📚️ Children's Book Week (with Dav Pilkey!)
🎨 How to sign up for the Arts & Crafts Fair
🍪 Fall Cookie Decorating
✨️ and more!
📺 Watch here: vimeo.com/manage/video...
In this episode, we cover:
📚️ Children's Book Week (with Dav Pilkey!)
🎨 How to sign up for the Arts & Crafts Fair
🍪 Fall Cookie Decorating
✨️ and more!
October 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Our newest Spotlight on the Bensenville Library is out with updates, events, and more.
📺 Watch here: vimeo.com/manage/video...
In this episode, we cover:
📚️ Children's Book Week (with Dav Pilkey!)
🎨 How to sign up for the Arts & Crafts Fair
🍪 Fall Cookie Decorating
✨️ and more!
📺 Watch here: vimeo.com/manage/video...
In this episode, we cover:
📚️ Children's Book Week (with Dav Pilkey!)
🎨 How to sign up for the Arts & Crafts Fair
🍪 Fall Cookie Decorating
✨️ and more!
The Boundless app is shutting down because B&T is closing. Boundless is moving to The Palace Project app.
What to know:
▪️No new holds in Boundless
▪️Holds/history won’t transfer
Dates:
📅 Nov 2: Last day to check out
📅 Nov 17: Boundless ends
📅 Dec 2: Palace app launches
Questions? Call 630-766-4642.
What to know:
▪️No new holds in Boundless
▪️Holds/history won’t transfer
Dates:
📅 Nov 2: Last day to check out
📅 Nov 17: Boundless ends
📅 Dec 2: Palace app launches
Questions? Call 630-766-4642.
October 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The Boundless app is shutting down because B&T is closing. Boundless is moving to The Palace Project app.
What to know:
▪️No new holds in Boundless
▪️Holds/history won’t transfer
Dates:
📅 Nov 2: Last day to check out
📅 Nov 17: Boundless ends
📅 Dec 2: Palace app launches
Questions? Call 630-766-4642.
What to know:
▪️No new holds in Boundless
▪️Holds/history won’t transfer
Dates:
📅 Nov 2: Last day to check out
📅 Nov 17: Boundless ends
📅 Dec 2: Palace app launches
Questions? Call 630-766-4642.
Miss Callie has new storytime recordings ready to watch! This month's storytime is Halloween themed 🎃👻🧛
📺 Watch now: vimeo.com/1128304188?s...
📺 Watch now: vimeo.com/1128304188?s...
October 27, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Miss Callie has new storytime recordings ready to watch! This month's storytime is Halloween themed 🎃👻🧛
📺 Watch now: vimeo.com/1128304188?s...
📺 Watch now: vimeo.com/1128304188?s...
#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.
To stay ahead: place holds early, use Libby & Comics Plus, ask for new reading recommendations, or suggest upcoming books for us to order.
October 22, 2025 at 7:09 PM
#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.
To stay ahead: place holds early, use Libby & Comics Plus, ask for new reading recommendations, or suggest upcoming books for us to order.
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!
October 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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!
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
📅 October 18 & November 15
⏰️ 11:00-11:45 AM
October 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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
📅 October 18 & November 15
⏰️ 11:00-11:45 AM
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.
October 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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.
This is "visit a cabin-like library and browse all of the books" weather. 🍂
October 10, 2025 at 8:22 PM
This is "visit a cabin-like library and browse all of the books" weather. 🍂
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!
October 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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!
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
📅 Register: bit.ly/ILPMarissaBode
October 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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
📅 Register: bit.ly/ILPMarissaBode
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!
Want to make sure you’ve got a seat tomorrow? Call 630-766-0304 to reserve a table. See you there!
October 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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!
Want to make sure you’ve got a seat tomorrow? Call 630-766-0304 to reserve a table. See you there!
🎃 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! 👻
👨👩👧👦 Please note: All children must be accompanied by an adult, and all adults must be accompanied by a child.
Join us Friday, Oct. 24 from 6-7:30 PM for costumes, crafts, games, music, photo opportunities, and indoor Trick-or-Treating! 👻
👨👩👧👦 Please note: All children must be accompanied by an adult, and all adults must be accompanied by a child.
October 3, 2025 at 6:05 PM
🎃 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! 👻
👨👩👧👦 Please note: All children must be accompanied by an adult, and all adults must be accompanied by a child.
Join us Friday, Oct. 24 from 6-7:30 PM for costumes, crafts, games, music, photo opportunities, and indoor Trick-or-Treating! 👻
👨👩👧👦 Please note: All children must be accompanied by an adult, and all adults must be accompanied by a child.
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 ❤️
October 1, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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 ❤️