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Watch the June edition of Spotlight on the Bensenville Library to get the scoop on upcoming events, library updates, and more.⁠
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📺 Watch now by clicking on the link in the bio
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We remember and honor all who have served.⁠
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Starting June 1 through July 31, young readers ages 0–18 can dive into a world of stories, earn fun prizes, and collect dragon cards for every hour of reading! 🐉✨⁠
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Thanks to Explore More Illinois, library users can reserve discounts for museums, art centers, gardens, performances, and more. The fun starts now!⁠
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Desmond is a professor of sociology at Princeton University and author of the award-winning book, Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City. The recipient of a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship, Desmond was named one of “fifty people across the country who are most influencing the national political debate” by Politico 50 in 2016. His research focuses on poverty in the United States, city life, housing insecurity, public policy, racial inequality, and ethnography. ⁠
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Register at: bit.ly/ILP_MatthewDesmond⁠
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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 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).⁠
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ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com⁠
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Mother’s Day is approaching this Sunday, May 11 — stop by the library and pick out a book that says “I love you, Mom” in the coziest way.
    Trivia night is here! 🧠 Join us tonight—Monda Trivia night is here! 🧠 Join us tonight—Monday, May 5 at 6:30 PM—at 37 Bar & Grill in White Pines Golf Club for a fun evening of questions, competition, and prizes.⁠
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The top three teams will win gift cards—and the bonus free answer this month is "Agatha Christie" 📚️⁠
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If you're tech-savvy, enjoy helping others, and want to work in a friendly, community-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you!⁠
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📍 Apply online at benlib.org/apply or stop by the front desk to pick up an application.
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