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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.

27.02.2026 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Drums, dancing, and limbo fun! πŸ₯πŸŽ‰ 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!

19.02.2026 22:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We couldn’t help ourselves πŸ“±πŸ˜„β 
Bad Bunny Super Bowl memes, brought to you by your library.⁠
#BadBunny #BadBunnySuperBowl #SuperBowlMemes

10.02.2026 21:39 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ’–πŸ¦’

29.01.2026 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

28.01.2026 17:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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23.01.2026 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

21.01.2026 16:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 🐦️❀️

20.01.2026 20:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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When the library has the exact book you were about to buy...

19.01.2026 23:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

13.01.2026 20:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 β€œLiterary Classics - Graphic Adaptations” list. The selected titles here are just a preview of what awaits readers as they jump into Comics Plus.

08.01.2026 15:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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If your New Year's resolution involves less screen time, allow us to introduce ourselves 😁

05.01.2026 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.
πŸ“ΊοΈ Watch her latest storytime and view more episodes here: vimeo.com/manage/video...

18.12.2025 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ’–

16.12.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Friendly reminder: the library is a great place to exist for a while.

15.12.2025 20:31 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Mary, one of our Adult Services Librarians, celebrated an incredible 40 years of her dedication, kindness, and inspiration with us yesterday! πŸ†πŸŽ‰ We were thrilled to honor her with a trophy, card, and a special staff lunch to mark this amazing milestone. Happy 40th workaversary Mary!

10.12.2025 21:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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BCPL StoryTime: November 2025 This is "BCPL StoryTime: November 2025" by Bensenville Public Library on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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.

πŸ“ΊοΈ Watch her latest storytime and view more episodes here:

04.12.2025 15:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Your monthly library update is here! πŸŽ‰
Our newest Spotlight on the Bensenville Library is out with updates, events, and more.
πŸ“Ί Watch: vimeo.com/manage/video...

In this episode, we cover:
⛄️ Holiday Open House
πŸŽ… Paw-some Photos with Santa
🎲 DIY Resin Dice
πŸ’»οΈ Drop-In Technology Assistance
✨️ and more!

02.12.2025 18:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hello, December! Time to panic about holiday shopping… or sit back and read books.

01.12.2025 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last week's Saturday Storytime with District 2 was a success! Thank you to all who attended 😊

29.11.2025 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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! 🍁

26.11.2025 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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LEGO Night was full of creativity! πŸ¦ƒ 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!

24.11.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bensenville Community Public Library OverDrive is discontinuing the legacy OverDrive app for iOS, Android, and Windows 8/10 on May Read more …

The library will be closed on Thursday, November 27 for Thanksgiving πŸ¦ƒ 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.

23.11.2025 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

πŸ“– Browse the Winter Guide! β†’ bit.ly/BCPLWinter
πŸ’»οΈ View the online calendar β†’ benlib.org/events

21.11.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Snacks are important! 🀭 A Man Called Ove definitely tugged at the heart strings, he's a great choice as a guest πŸ₯° Did he visit your library for a book talk or author meet-and-greet by chance?

20.11.2025 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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You've got one extra seat at Thanksgiving... which author gets it? Tell us why! πŸ¦ƒ

20.11.2025 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

12.11.2025 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Grateful for the bravery and service of our veterans, today and every day.

11.11.2025 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ–οΈ

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! 🎁

01.11.2025 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have a fang-tastic Halloween! πŸ§›β™‚οΈ

31.10.2025 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0