Get ready to move, groove, and explore Africa right here @ the library! Kids ages 4–12 will travel the continent with Kidworks Touring Theatre Co.! Registration is required at bensenville.librarycalendar.com/event/africa... This event is hosted at BCPL & sponsored by the Bensenville Arts Council.

The start of a new year is the perfect time to revisit the classics. Readers of all ages and levels can find unique takes on classic tales in our curated “Literary Classics - Graphic Adaptations” list. The selected titles here are just a preview of what awaits readers as they jump into Comics Plus.

If your New Year's resolution involves less screen time, allow us to introduce ourselves 😁

Too chilly outside to make it to storytime in-person? No worries! Miss Callie has you covered with plenty of storytimes available to watch on-demand on Vimeo. 📺️ Watch her latest storytime and view more episodes here: vimeo.com/manage/video...

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 💖

Friendly reminder: the library is a great place to exist for a while.

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!

Too chilly outside to make it to storytime in-person? No worries! Miss Callie has you covered with plenty of storytimes available to watch on-demand on Vimeo. 📺️ Watch her latest storytime and view more episodes here:

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!

Hello, December! Time to panic about holiday shopping… or sit back and read books.

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! 🍁

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!

The library will be closed on Thursday, November 27 for Thanksgiving 🦃 Regular hours will resume on Friday, November 28. Our doors will be closed, but our digital resources are always available! Explore Libby, Comics Plus, Creativebug, and more at benlib.org with your library card.

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

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

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! 🎁

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!

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.

Miss Callie has new storytime recordings ready to watch! This month's storytime is Halloween themed 🎃👻🧛 📺 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.

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

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. 🍂

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

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!

🎃 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.

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 ❤️

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.

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

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

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

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

⚾ 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

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. 👨🚒👩🚒🚒

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

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.

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...

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

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!

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.

Your monthly library update is here! 🎉 Our newest Spotlight on the Bensenville Library is out with updates, events, and more. 📺 Watch here: vimeo.com/1112376520?u...

Love KPop Demon Hunters? Check out these book recs packed with K-pop vibes, monsters, romance, and fierce heroines! Want more suggestions? Stop by the Youth Desk for custom picks in books, graphic novels, and audiobooks! 📙🔊📚️

Happening this week!

Our library will be closed on Sunday, August 31, and Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen with our regular hours on Tuesday, September 2 at 9:00 a.m. Enjoy the holiday weekend! 🌟 #LibraryClosure #LaborDay #BCPL #BensenvilleIL