Bensenville Community Public Library

05/26/2026

We're excited to let you know (and remind you) that Transparent Language Online is available to all Bensenville cardholders.

With over 110 languages to choose from, you can learn at home, in the library, or on the go. Reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities will help you learn the words and phrases needed to communicate effectively in a foreign language.

Start your language journey now with your library card number at the following link: bit.ly/LanguageBCPL

05/22/2026

Summer events are ready to view! Pick up a guide or view the full schedule at benlib.org/events

Some events require registration, and spots may fill quickly. We recommend reserving your place for any programs you’d like to attend soon.

A friendly reminder that our Summer Reading Kick-Off is happening on Friday, June 5th at 5:00 PM. Miss Jamie's Farm will be with us to sing and dance some fun barn tunes, and Fischer Farm will bring some very cute animals for everyone to pet! We’ll also have crafts and the opportunity to sign up for Summer Reading if you haven’t registered yet when sign-ups begin June 1.

We hope to see you at the library soon!

05/19/2026

A few pictures from Pokémon Club last Friday. Regulars Mateo and Draven battled each other for a Charizard statuette; Mateo won by one point!

We have two more Pokémon Club meets this month on May 22 & 29 at 3:30 PM, we hope to see you there!

05/18/2026

The library will be closed on Memorial Day (Monday, May 25, 2026) in observance of the holiday.
We remember and honor all who have served.
Have a safe and meaningful Memorial Day!

05/13/2026

R.F. Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective. Academic yet approachable, Kuang’s work combines history, magic, and classical literary tradition to render powerful critiques of academia, the publishing industry, and even contemporary popular culture.

Kelly Jensen, an anti-censorship advocate, a senior editor at Book Riot, and writer who has compiled such anthologies as Here We Are: Feminism for the Real World and (Don’t) Call Me Crazy, will be joining Kuang in conversation.

Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_33AHQc0oQlWIMx8gsqrDHg #/registration

This event is intended for adults.

ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and Closed Captioning are provided for all events by default—no special request needed.

05/12/2026

We celebrated Star Wars Day on May 4th by creating fun Mandalorian and Grogu crafts!

05/12/2026

05/08/2026

Help support pets in need! 🐾

We are holding a Pet Supply Drive through May 27th to benefit the DuPage County Animal Services. We are collecting new, unopened, and unused pet supplies to help support the shelter and the animals in their care.

Our TLC students have also been hard at work creating handmade snuffle mats and small blankets to donate alongside the collected supplies. 💙

Donations can be dropped off at the library during regular hours. Thank you for helping us make a difference for local shelter animals!

05/07/2026

Snuggle in for a Virtual Storytime with Miss Callie on Vimeo! This month, we’re celebrating our love of libraries with 2 hilarious library-themed picture books 📚️😂

📺 Watch now: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1188086184?utm_source=email&utm_medium=vimeo-email&utm_campaign=44349

05/06/2026

We regret to inform you that Family Storytime with League of Enchantment, scheduled for Wednesday, May 6 at 6PM, has been cancelled.

The League of Enchantment's next visit to our library for storytime and pictures will be at our second annual Ben-Con event on Saturday, August 8th. Hope to see you there!