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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🍂 Fall forecast: 100% chance of reading by our cozy fireplace 100% chance of librarians wearing cardigans 100% chance of pumpkins being displayed throughout the library for ✨décor✨🎃

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

We can't lower the temperature outside, but we can help you chill with a good book and some air conditioning 😎📚

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

We asked ourselves, what would Toy Story 5 characters borrow from the library? We put together some imaginary checkouts inspired by each character's personality. Which character's picks would you borrow? Do you have other book recommendations to add to their stacks?

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Watch a virtual storytime with Miss Callie on Vimeo! This month, we’re celebrating our love of silly chickens and farm animals. 📺 Watch now: vimeo.com/1208825640?s...

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

If your vacation budget says "staycation," your library card says "travel anywhere."

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

The library will be closed on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Have a safe and happy Fourth of July!

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Need a place to go to avoid the heat? We are a cooling center! Visit our library to enjoy the cool air conditioning, use our free Wi-Fi and computers, sign up for Summer Reading, and maybe even borrow a puzzle or gameboard while you're here? 😊 We have plenty of books to read too, of course! 📚️

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Pet Supply Drive thru May 27! 🐾 We’re collecting new, unopened, and unused pet supplies to benefit DuPage County Animal Services. Our TLC students have also been making handmade snuffle mats and small blankets to donate. 💙 Drop off donations at the library during our regular hours. #DuPageCounty

Two students holding handmade snuffle mats next to a pet supply donation bin

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

We’re working on improving our website to make it easier to use for everyone, and we want to hear from you! What’s working well? What could be better? Take our survey and help shape the future of our website. Survey closes May 12th. 🔗 Survey link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/XXWN9WC

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

The newest Spotlight on the Bensenville Library is now available to view! ⁠ 📺 Watch: vimeo.com/manage/video... ⁠ In this episode, we cover:⁠ 🌷 Book & Plant Pre-Sale for Bensenville residents, and Book & Plant Sale for everyone else ⚾️ Baseball During Wartime 😻 Summer Pet Safety ✨️ and more!

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

This or that: Libby or print books? Let us know in the comments!

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Do you have old negatives or slides you would like to preserve digitally? Borrow our digital film scanner from our Library of Things w/ a BCPL library card! The scanner includes everything you need, such as the user manual, cables, film adapters, and more to help make the scanning process easier.

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

One of our Needle Guild regulars is embroidering a sweatshirt with every Latin American country, and she’s doing it completely freehand! 🧵✨ We're super impressed! Working on a stitching project of your own? Bring it along & join us for Needle Guild on April 14 and 28 from 6–7 p.m. Adults only.

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Save lives and donate blood at the library 2 weeks from now! Join us for a blood drive hosted by Versiti Blood Center of Illinois on April 14th, 12:30-5 PM. Bring a photo ID, and expect your appointment to last 45-60 minutes. To reserve an appointment, visit bit.ly/SpringBlood

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Versiti - Donor Portal

The only way to review your schedule, access your test results, and place orders!

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Our monthly library update is here! 🎉⁠ ⁠ 📺 Watch: vimeo.com/manage/video... ⁠ In this episode, we cover:⁠ 🌧️ Rain barrels are available for purchase at the library 🌿 Green Cleaning with Herbs presentation 👾 Pixel Art craft 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Flourishing Friends kicks off this spring ✨️ and more!

Spotlight on the Bensenville Library April 2026 edition: now available to stream on Vimeo!

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Our monthly library update is here! 🎉⁠⁠ ⁠ 📺 Watch: vimeo.com/manage/video... ⁠ In this episode, we cover:⁠ 🌧️Rain barrels are available for purchase at the library 🌱Seed library is now open! 🐦️Art, Music, and Words About Birds 🎤Discovering your Inner Storyteller ✨️ and more!

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Join us tonight on Mon. March 2 @ 6:30PM for a fun evening of questions, competition, and prizes at 37 Bar & Grill. The top 3 teams will win gift cards! The bonus free answer this month is "Pokémon". Want to make sure you’ve got a seat? Call 630-766-0304 to reserve a table. See you there! #Trivia

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Stained Glass part 2 was a success! This week, the goal was to add color in between the window's black outlines to really complete their stained glass look. So many wonderful, colorful windows were completed last night! Check some out for yourselves! More pics available on Facebook and Instagram.

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Drums, dancing, and limbo fun! 🥁🎉 What a joyful Monday we had this week with Kidsworks Theatre, and a big thanks to our friends at the Bensenville Arts Council for sponsoring this amazing event!

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

We couldn’t help ourselves 📱😄⁠ Bad Bunny Super Bowl memes, brought to you by your library.⁠ #BadBunny #BadBunnySuperBowl #SuperBowlMemes

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Charmaine, our inflatable swan, was sent to us when we joined the SWAN consortium in 2018. For 8 years, she faithfully watched over the back office with her duck babies. Today, her head officially plopped over, signaling a well earned retirement. Thank you for your service, Charmaine 💖🦢

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Yesterday morning we kicked off the day with a fun puzzle challenge at the Heritage Center! The library is proud to collaborate with the Heritage Center to bring meaningful, enriching experiences to our community. Explore what they have to offer at www.bensenville.gov/1271/Heritag...

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Set your intentions for the New Year! Make a vision board using magazine tears, printed images, a pair of scissors, and a glue stick to create a collage to help inspire you throughout the year. Register for this live virtual event with your library card # at www.creativebug.com/lives

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who made a bird feeder last week; the local birds will truly appreciate a special treat during these cold winter months 🐦️❤️

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

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.

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Comics Plus @comicsplus.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

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.

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

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...

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

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 💖

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

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!

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

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BCPL StoryTime: November 2025

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

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!

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Last week's Saturday Storytime with District 2 was a success! Thank you to all who attended 😊

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

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! 🍁

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

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!

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

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.

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OverDrive is discontinuing the legacy OverDrive app for iOS, Android, and Windows 8/10 on May Read more …

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

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

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

You've got one extra seat at Thanksgiving... which author gets it? Tell us why! 🦃

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

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

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Grateful for the bravery and service of our veterans, today and every day.

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

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! 🎁

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Bensenville Community Public Library @bensenvillelib.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

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!

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