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    • A Letter from the Director…

      To our residents and patrons, Foremost, I hope that this letter finds you and those important Read more …

    • COVID-19 Updates for Our Library

      The Library will be closed to the public beginning Monday, March 16 until further notice. Read more …

    • Library Carpeting Project Complete

      We are pleased to announce that as of March 11, 2020 the Library’s interior carpeting Read more …

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    Last call for seeds this spring! 🌱 Sunday, May Last call for seeds this spring! 🌱 Sunday, May 31 is the last date to submit your seed library requests!⁠ ⁠ More information at: benlib.org/seed-library (link in bio!) 😎
    Join Miss Priscyla for a special Memorial Day epis Join Miss Priscyla for a special Memorial Day episode of storytime as she reads us two patriotic children's books — one about the American flag and the other about a superhero soldier dad. 🇺🇸⁠ ⁠ Featuring: "F is for Flag" by Wendy Cheyette Lewison and "Hero Dad" by Melinda Hardin⁠ ⁠ Click the link in our bio to watch the full episode!⁠ ⁠ #memorialday #america #redwhiteandblue #storytime #storytimefromhome #childrensbooks #kidlit
    Today, let us remember those who fought for our co Today, let us remember those who fought for our country. We honor you and thank you.
    Ready for a new episode of Stories & Signs? Togeth Ready for a new episode of Stories & Signs? Together we'll learn sign language basics through songs, and a story of course. In this episode (link in bio!) we'll learn the signs for "song, "bunny", "turtle", and a couple of colors, too! Miss Sophie will tie it all together with a reading of "Kat Writes a Song" by Greg Foley. 🐈⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Missed an episode or want to go back and rewatch another episode? All of Miss Sophie's Stories & Signs episodes can be found on the Library's Vimeo: vimeo.com/bensenvillelibrary⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #storiesandsigns #asl #babysignlanguage #storytime #sundaystories #childrensbooks #kidlit #librariesofinstagram #cats #colors #singing
    Now that the rain is moving in, let's cozy up with Now that the rain is moving in, let's cozy up with a couple books! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Join Miss Penny for storytime (from her home!) as she reads some stories by one of her favorite authors, Jonathan Allen! Special appearance by both of Miss Penny's dogs, Adele & Emma! Enjoy the entire episode at the link in our bio. 📚⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Featuring: "I'm Not Reading", "Don't Copy Me", and "I'm Not Scared", and "I'm Not Ready" — all by Jonathan Allen⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #storytime #storytimefromhome #saturday #saturdaystories #kidlit #childrensbooks #librariesofinstagram #storyteller #ilovemylibrary
    Visit the link in our bio for an update on what's Visit the link in our bio for an update on what's next regarding our digital services and upcoming steps to a safe reopening.
    #FlashbackFriday: Who remembers Plentywood Farm Re #FlashbackFriday: Who remembers Plentywood Farm Restaurant? ⁠ ⁠ Katherine Howell opened the log cabin restaurant in 1932 on a 5-acre wooded site near the intersection of Grove and Church, where it stood for 65 years before closing in 1998.⁠ ⁠ The dining house, added in the 1960s and pictured here, was designed by a disciple of Frank Lloyd Wright. Though the library wasn't built until 1977, we can't help but notice some similarities between Plentywood and our building... ❤️⁠ ⁠ Browse more interior and exterior photos of Plentywood Farm at the link in our bio. ⁠ ⁠ #bensenville #plentywoodfarm #localhistory #archives #franklloydwright #architecture #design #photography #vintage #history #fbf
    "In times of stress, the best thing we can do for "In times of stress, the best thing we can do for each other is to listen with our ears and our hearts and to be assured that our questions are just as important as our answers." — Fred Rogers We found this amazing pen drawing within the pages of a book earlier this year during our carpeting project. ❤️ What a find!
    Did you miss our learning challenges? We've put to Did you miss our learning challenges? We've put together some at-home challenges to keep your little ones busy! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Complete the fun and educational activity on each square. Bring in your completed challenge sheet once we reopen and you'll receive a special prize! 🤩⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Visit the link in our bio to access larger, printable images!
    It's time for another storytime from home! Join Mi It's time for another storytime from home! Join Miss Kyrie as she reads us some books about feelings — we'll also recite Miss Kyrie's positive affirmations, and of course sing a couple songs to get our wiggles out!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Featuring: "Wild Feelings" by David Milgrim and "Betty Goes Bananas" by Steve Antony.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Episode link in bio!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #storytime #storytimefromhome #feelings #kidlit #childrensbooks #storytimefromhome #librariesofinstagram #reading #storyteller #kids #literacy #earlychildhood
    Did you know that OverDrive for Libraries has an e Did you know that OverDrive for Libraries has an entire section of "Always Available Classics"? ⁠ ⁠ Also through Overdrive, you can put 10 books on hold and have 10 books checked out per library card! 🎉⁠ ⁠ Check out the entire "Always Available" collection at the link in our bio!⁠ ⁠ #alwaysavailable #overdrive #classics #ebooks #reading #librariesofinstagram #bookstagram #bookaddict
    Have you noticed the trees blooming and starting t Have you noticed the trees blooming and starting to look a little greener? We ♥️ nature. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Join Miss D for a storytime from home all about trees! 🌳 We'll read a couple of stories together, talk about the life cycle of a cherry tree, and even learn a simple tree craft you can make at home!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Featuring: "Pie in the Sky" by Lois Ehlert and "Trees Make Perfect Pets" by Paul Czajak⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #spring #storytime #kidlit #childrensbooks #storytimefromhome #librariesofinstagram #reading #storyteller #kids #literacy #trees #nature
    Congratulations to the Fenton High School District Congratulations to the Fenton High School District 100 Class of 2020!
    It's the perfect day to talk — and sign! — abo It's the perfect day to talk — and sign! — about the weather! 🌧️☂️⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ In this episode of Stories & Signs, Miss Sophie will teach us sign language for weather words like "rain", "sun", "wind", and more! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ And we'll use the new signs we learn in a reading of "Sometimes Rain" by Meg Fleming.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Watch the full episode at the link in our bio. 😎⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #weather #rain #asl #babysignlanguage #storytime #sundaystories #childrensbooks #kidlit #librariesofinstagram #rainyday
    Join Miss Priscyla for a bilingual storytime (from Join Miss Priscyla for a bilingual storytime (from her home!) in English and Spanish as she sings songs, teaches us numbers and colors, and reads us a story — all bilingually!⁠ ⁠ Únase a la señorita Priscyla para un cuento bilingüe (desde su casa) en inglés y español mientras canta canciones, nos enseña números y colores, y nos lee una historia.⁠ ⁠ Link in bio! Enlace en bio!⁠ ⁠ #storytime #kidlit #childrensbooks #librariesofinstagram #bookstagram #loveyourlibrary #reading #storyteller #saturday #saturdaystories #bilingual #spanish #español #learning #bilingualkids
    #FlashbackFriday: This is a postcard sent from Cam #FlashbackFriday: This is a postcard sent from Camp Grant by Bensenville soldier George Warnecke to his brother Paul during World War I. Camp Grant was a U.S. Army facility located in the southern outskirts of Rockford, named in honor of American Civil War general Ulysses S. Grant.⁠ ⁠ To browse the Bensenville Historical Collection on the Illinois Digital Archives, please visit: benlib.org/local-history-online (link in bio)⁠ ⁠ #fbf #localhistory #bensenville #history #1900s #archives #heritage #archive #photography #campgrant
    With many of us sheltering at home, the beauties o With many of us sheltering at home, the beauties of the outdoors are fast being rediscovered, explored, and appreciated anew.⁠ ⁠ Enjoy this collection of birdwatching resources provided by our very own Adult Services Librarian, Mary!⁠ ⁠ Link in bio! benlib.org/backyard-birdwatching/⁠ ⁠ #birdwatching #birding #birds #nature #backyard #birdsofinstagram #birdphotography #birdstagram #birdlovers #outdoors
    Have you heard about our newest virtual book club, Have you heard about our newest virtual book club, Carapia's Coven? We read horror short stories and novellas available for free digitally on Project Gutenberg!⁠ ⁠ Our first meeting is Tuesday, May 19 at 7:00 p.m. We'll be discussing "The Shunned House" by H. P. Lovecraft.⁠ ⁠ To register, send an email with your name, book title, and the date of the book club to Sofia at scarapia@benlib.org. Once we receive your email, we will reply with an invitation to the Zoom meeting!⁠ ⁠ Read more about all of our virtual book clubs: benlib.org/virtual-book-clubs (link in bio!)⁠
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