COVID-19 Updates for Our Library

What you can expect upon your next visit to the Library:

• In accordance with the CDC and IDPH recommendations, the Bensenville Community Public Library will require all individuals to wear a mask while inside the Library, regardless of vaccination status.
  
  • Per the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), DuPage County has now moved into a Substantial level of community transmission for COVID-19. In these areas of heightened transmission, the CDC and the Illinois Department of Public Health recommends that all individuals, both vaccinated and unvaccinated, wear a mask in public indoor settings.
• Masks are not required for patrons in attendance at Library-sponsored outdoor programs.
  
• There is no hourly visit limit in place.
• Full computer availability in the Adult Services and Youth Services Departments.
• Study room spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Public meeting room reservations will resume beginning September 1.
• Toys and other manipulatives are available in the Youth Services Department.
• Furniture and seating has been restored throughout the Library, while accommodating appropriate distancing.
• Please stay mindful of social distancing! Floor decals are placed around the Library to remind patrons and staff to maintain a safe and comfortable distance.
• Sneeze guards are in place at service desks and hand sanitizer is readily available throughout the building.
• Passport services are available. We accept passport applications by appointment only. Please call (630) 766-4642 to schedule an appointment, or email us at passport@benlib.org. More information at benlib.org/passport-services.
• Faxes costs $1 per page to send and receive. Copies cost 10¢ for black and white per side. When printing in our computer lab, the first 10 prints will be free. After the first 10 free prints, prints will cost 25¢ for color (per side) and 10¢ for black and white (per side).
• The Library will begin to implement a hybrid of in-person (indoor and outdoor) and virtual programming for our community. Please view our current Program Guide to see all of our current programming opportunities. 
• All items returned to the Library are no longer subject to a material quarantine.
• Though late fees have not been charged during this time, beginning July 1, the Library will be Fine Free Forever! (Laptops and hotspots will still be subject to late fees.)
• Newspapers are available to browse.
• Curbside pickup, and other contact-free, online services, are still available for patrons.