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    Students from Zion-Concord Lutheran School stopped 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 gentle reminder, our free Little Food Pantry is available during all library hours. You'll also find a mini fridge next to the pantry, stocked with fresh produce. ⁠ ⁠ Library hours:⁠ Monday-Thursday: 9-9⁠ Friday and Saturday: 9-5⁠ Sunday: 1-4
    On November 11th, we observe Veterans Day, honorin On November 11th, we observe Veterans Day, honoring the courage and sacrifice of all who have served. Stop by the library to explore books that share their stories and experiences.
    Many of our local artists are ready for the chilly Many of our local artists are ready for the chilly weather this week with their custom-decorated mugs! We’re sure there’s plenty of hot cocoa being enjoyed this week ❄️
    The Great Bensenville Bake Off is back! All ages a The Great Bensenville Bake Off is back! All ages are welcome for a night of holiday 'baking' fun, no oven needed. Get creative with Play-Doh and toy tools to make pretend treats that look good enough to eat, but are just for play.⁠ ⁠ 📅 Tuesday, November 11⁠ ⏰️ 6:30-8:00 p.m.⁠
    Join award-winning cookbook author, New York Times Join award-winning cookbook author, New York Times food columnist, and Serious Eats director J. Kenji López-Alt for an evening of cooking insights, techniques, and foodie exploration.⁠ ⁠ As the Culinary Director for Serious Eats, Kenji is known and loved for his thoroughly-tested and explained recipes and food features. His James Beard Award-winning cookbook, The Food Lab, uses evidence-based testing to show you the best ways to cook things. A former chef and restaurant worker, Kenji is also the author of The Wok, a best-selling children's book, Every Night is Pizza Night, and co-hosts ‘The Recipe with Kenji and Deb,’ a podcast that helps you discover your own perfect recipes with his friend Deb Perelman of Smitten Kitchen. On YouTube, Kenji’s Cooking Show celebrates that food’s main goal is pleasure and inspires home cooks to take their food where they want it to go! When he’s not cooking or writing, Kenji enjoys spending time with his family, playing music, and exploring Seattle.⁠ ⁠ REGISTER NOW: bit.ly/KenjiLopez-Alt⁠ ⁠ This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of the Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). ⁠ ⁠ 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.
    Join us on Monday, November 3 at 6:30PM at 37 Bar Join us on Monday, November 3 at 6:30PM at 37 Bar & Grill for a fun evening of questions, competition, and prizes.⁠ ⁠ The top 3 teams will win gift cards, and the bonus free answer this month is "Duke of York".⁠ ⁠ Want to make sure you’ve got a seat? Call 630-766-0304 to reserve a table. See you there!⁠ ⁠ #Trivia #TriviaNight #Prizes #Bensenville #DuPage
    Celebrate Children's Book Week with us by visiting Celebrate Children's Book Week with us by visiting the library between November 3 - 9, 2025 📚️⁠ ⁠ Stop by the Youth Services desk for a free Dog Man poster and activity sheets while supplies last. 🖍️⁠ ⁠ Children ages 5 and up: ⁠ ⭐️Show off your library card⁠ ⭐️Check out a book⁠ ⭐️OR spend time reading at the library ⁠ and you'll be entered into a drawing to win a Dog Man and Friends prize pack! 🎁
    Have a fang-tastic Halloween! 🧛‍♂️ Have a fang-tastic Halloween! 🧛‍♂️
    Your monthly library update is here! 🎉⁠ Our newest Your monthly library update is here! 🎉⁠ Our newest Spotlight on the Bensenville Library is out with updates, events, and more.⁠ 📺 Watch video at the link in bio⁠ ⁠ In this episode, we cover:⁠ 📚️ Children's Book Week (with Dav Pilkey!)⁠ 🎨 How to sign up for the Arts & Crafts Fair⁠ 💻️ The Lewis & Clark Expedition virtual presentation⁠ 🍪 Fall Cookie Decorating⁠ ✨️ and more!⁠
    What a wickedly fun evening! Thanks for making Hal What a wickedly fun evening! Thanks for making Halloween Boo-Tacular 2025 one to remember!⁠ ⁠ View more photos in our Facebook album.
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Bensenville Community Public Library | 200 S. Church Road | Bensenville, IL 60106 | Phone: 630.766.4642 | Fax: 630.766.0788

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