Bensenville Community Public Library

09/03/2026

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, or embroidery and already have some experience? Would you like to meet others who share your passion? Join us for Needle Guild every other Tuesday from 6:00-7:00 PM to work on your projects and connect with fellow crafters. Don’t have a project yet? No worries: we can help you find ideas and provide some materials to get you started!

09/01/2026

Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month with us and our community partners all September!

Your library card can save you money beyond the library. All month long, show your current and active Bensenville Library card at the businesses below to receive a special discount:

🐔 Hangry Cluck
465 W Irving Park Road | 10% off

🥪 Jimmy John's
479 W Irving Park Road | 10% off

🏋️ Anytime Fitness
1061 S. York Road | 20% off for Bensenville cardholders
New customers who register for an Anytime Fitness account receive 20% off at the Bensenville location only.

🍗 Wingstop
146 W Irving Park Road | 10% off + two FREEbies!
Stop by the front desk to pick up your coupon for two freebies, while supplies last.

Don't have a library card? September is the perfect time to get one! Sign up for a card, or stop by to make sure your library card information is up to date. You'll receive library swag, be entered into the raffle of your choice, and get access to these special savings all month long! 🎉

Thank you to our community partners for helping us celebrate the many benefits of having a library card! ❤️📚

09/01/2026

The library will be closed for Labor Day on Sunday, September 6 and Monday, September 7.

Visit us before the holiday to borrow something good to read during your time off!

08/26/2026

We are saddened by the passing of Dolly Parton, whose love of books, children, and the power of imagination has touched so many lives.

Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, her legacy continues right here in Bensenville. Our community has recently been added as a local partner of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, with sponsorship from Bensenville School District 2, the Addison Township Mental Health Board, and Bensenville Community Public Library.

The program began its initial launch in Bensenville this month as we put the finishing touches on the program and prepared everything for local families behind the scenes. We’re excited to officially celebrate this new chapter on Tuesday, September 15, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. here at the Bensenville Library.

Come celebrate with us with storytimes at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., food, take-home crafts, and assistance registering your child (from birth to age 5) for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

We’re grateful to begin this new chapter and help carry Dolly’s love of reading forward in our community. 💗📚🦋

08/25/2026

08/18/2026

Oh goodness! We had so much fun at our second annual event. We're thrilled that so many of you came to support our local artists and authors, play games, listen to storytimes, craft something amazing, eat and drink something delicious, get your face painted, and show up in full costume of your favorite character! If you couldn't make it this year, follow us on Facebook to save the date for our next Ben-Con in 2027!

08/18/2026

The Fall Guide has officially dropped! Visit us in-person to grab a copy, or visit benlib.org/events to view our online calendar.

We're so excited to spend the fall season with you, and to say goodbye to mosquitoes. 🚫🦟

08/17/2026

Our "Plant a Seed, Read” Summer Reading program had come to an end earlier this month, and some of our lucky participants stopped by to claim their prizes! 🏆

Lucy won a Target gift card, Leo won a LEGO set, and Aliyah picked up her farm-themed goodies.

Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you to everyone who made this summer of reading so much fun! We loved seeing so many kids and families participate.

08/14/2026

Join our team! We are looking for a part-time Computer Lab Assistant 🖥️⁠

If you're interested in applying, visit benlib.org/apply to learn more, or visit us in-person at the Front Desk for a paper application.

08/13/2026

As we celebrated America’s 250th anniversary in July, we asked Bensenville a simple question: What brings people together?

We invited community members to answer in one word or a short phrase. From family and friendship to music, food, and more, see what Bensenville had to say!