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Time for Twos is a storytime for children two years old accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This program is designed to help children develop listening skills. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, May 30.
Participants will have the opportunity to play many games over the course of the summer and time will be given for questions and instruction. Kids age 8 to 18 are welcome. Drop-In
Brace yourself--crests are coming. With ancient heraldry, color symbolism, a dash of Latin mottoes, and lots of family pride-- come design your own painted shield to represent "House_______". No dragons will be provided at this event, but there WILL be a very special guest (or maybe two!) for the second half of the program. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, May 30.
If a young girl dies in the forest and no one is around to witness it, do tiny fairytale creatures still crawl out of her head? Come discuss the graphic novel, Beautiful Darkness, by Fabien Vehlmann, an anti-fairy tale where there is no happily-ever-after. We'll be meeting at Starbucks, 170 E. Lake St. in Bloomingdale.
Romper Rhymes is a language enrichment program in which nursery rhymes, songs, and fingerplays are shared with babies and their parents or caregivers. Storytime is followed by a brief play session with age-appropriate toys. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, May 30.
Budding Readers is designed to prepare toddlers and their parents or caregivers for Time for Twos storytime. The program includes stories and nursery rhymes, fingerplays, flannel board stories, baby sign language, and music. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, May 30.
Drop-In - No Registration Required
Watch anime and eat some snacks! Otaku Thursdays are perfect for die-hard fans and newbies alike.
The Raspberry Pi is a tiny, affordable computer developed for learning programming with many other fun applications. Participants will learn about the capabilities of a Raspberry Pi including how to create a small console for classic gaming. Focus will be on learning how to setup a Raspberry Pi and use it to interact with various devices with simple electric circuits and basic computer programming.
Family Storytime is designed to serve families of babies, toddlers, and/or preschoolers who want to attend morning storytime together. Children will enjoy a variety of books, flannel stories, musical activities, and/or puppets, along with a simple craft. No registration is required.
Kids are invited to stop in to make a 4th of July craft perfect for the holiday. Come in on July 1 or July 3. The craft will be the same on both days.
Kids are invited to stop in to make a 4th of July craft perfect for the holiday. Come in on July 1 or July 3. The craft will be the same on both days.
This is a storytime with music, movement, activities, and crafts for the preschool age child. In order to foster the child’s independence and emerging listening skills, caregivers and siblings are asked to remain outside the program during storytime. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, May 30.
We're growing a garden and you can help! Our first session will have a special presenter and each meeting will focus on a different activity or stage of our garden's growth. Please note there will be no class June 26. Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, May 30.
Come challenge yourself and learn new techniques with the monthly theme, or stretch your imagination with free building.
Time for Twos is a storytime for children two years old accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This program is designed to help children develop listening skills. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, May 30.
Participants will have the opportunity to play many games over the course of the summer and time will be given for questions and instruction. Kids aged 8 to 18 are welcome. Drop-In
Are you curious about 3D printing? Do you want to learn how to create your own designs and print them out? Teens are welcome to join us for an Introduction to 3D printing class, where we will create our own Tinkercad accounts, learn the basics of 3D Printing and design, and even get to see the 3D Printer in action. No experience is necessary!
Romper Rhymes is a language enrichment program in which nursery rhymes, songs, and fingerplays are shared with babies and their parents or caregivers. Storytime is followed by a brief play session with age-appropriate toys. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, May 30.
Budding Readers is designed to prepare toddlers and their parents or caregivers for Time for Twos storytime. The program includes stories and nursery rhymes, fingerplays, flannel board stories, baby sign language, and music. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, May 30.
Join us for a themed storytime the first Thursday of every month at Stratford Square Mall (meet by the Harley Davidson shop) and receive a treat for being a good listener! All ages welcome; caregivers must remain with their children. Please note there will be no August storytime due to the Ice Cream Social.
Stop by the Youth Services desk anytime between 1:00 - 8:00 pm to make a fun craft. We'll supply all the materials needed. Expanded craft time hours for the summer. Please note there will be no Craft Time in August due to the Ice Cream Social.
Computer users encounter PDF files when browsing the web, filling out forms, preparing documents, and downloading a wide variety of items. Students learn to create, convert, and merge PDFs as well as the basics of editing. There will be time for questions and specific problems students have encountered.
Join us at the library for an hour of Tai Chi, which is all about slow movement, meditation, breathing and balance. Bob Plucinsky is an instructor of Tai Chi and Qi Gong from the Bloomingdale Township Senior Center. He has a B.S. in Physical Education and a M.S. in Health Education.
Family Storytime is designed to serve families of babies, toddlers, and/or preschoolers who want to attend morning storytime together. Children will enjoy a variety of books, flannel stories, musical activities, and/or puppets, along with a simple craft. No registration is required.
Explore construction in a whole new way as we create our own construction person and paint with building blocks.
Enjoy a special storytime and nibble on some yummy cookies and milk from Panera!
This is a storytime with music, movement, activities, and crafts for the preschool age child. In order to foster the child’s independence and emerging listening skills, caregivers and siblings are asked to remain outside the program during storytime. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, May 30.
We're growing a garden and you can help! Our first session will have a special presenter and each meeting will focus on a different activity or stage of our garden's growth. Please note there will be no class June 26. Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, May 30.
Design and create gorgeous jewelry with homemade beads, and learn new techniques to create fabulous jewelry to share with friends (or keep for yourself!). Registration is required and begins on Monday, June 19.
Amelia Earhart's courageous exploits and spirited personality made her an international celebrity in the early twentieth century. In this lively living-history program, meet Amelia and learn about her experiences as the first woman to cross the Atlantic by airplane (1928) and the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic (1932). She'll describe how she learned to fly, what inspired her adventurous spirit, and why she set off in 1937 for an around-the-world flight. Presented by actor and historian Leslie Goddard.
Google provides a number of free cloud applications perfect for safe storage or collaboration with friends, family, or colleagues. Learn the basics of working with these tools.
This is a storytime with music, movement, activities, and crafts for the preschool age child. In order to foster the child’s independence and emerging listening skills, caregivers and siblings are asked to remain outside the program during storytime. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, May 30. No class July 4.
Socialize with fellow seniors at the library. Members discuss relevant topics, have a light snack, and play cards.
Stop by anytime between 1-2 p.m. to have some fun painting with fingers, palms, and hands. No two handprints are alike! Caregiveres are welcome to attend.
Build and construct with different building material every week. Come to the Youth Services desk and design something new with unusual household items.
Time for Twos is a storytime for children two years old accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This program is designed to help children develop listening skills. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, May 30.
Participants will have the opportunity to play many games over the course of the summer and time will be given for questions and instruction. Kids aged 8 to 18 are welcome. Drop-In
Reach for the Sky! What happens to your toys when you leave the room!? Join us for a fun interactive version of the Disney classic Toy Story. We will provide the props and the fun, you just bring you! Registration is required and begins on Monday, June 19.
Romper Rhymes is a language enrichment program in which nursery rhymes, songs, and fingerplays are shared with babies and their parents or caregivers. Storytime is followed by a brief play session with age-appropriate toys. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, May 30.
Budding Readers is designed to prepare toddlers and their parents or caregivers for Time for Twos storytime. The program includes stories and nursery rhymes, fingerplays, flannel board stories, baby sign language, and music. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, May 30.
Join us for an afternoon of Wii Sports, Kinect, board games, and fun for grownups. Come alone or bring a friend! There is no registration necessary for this free program. Refreshments will be served.
Drop-In - No Registration Required
Join other teens for gaming on our big screens or a tabletop! Have a dance-off using our Kinect, start your own Rock Band, race in Mario Kart 8, battle in Super Smash Bros., or discover your new favorite tabletop or board game!
Learn to convert VHS tapes, 35mm slides, documents, and photos into digital files. Great for record keeping and more!
Family Storytime is designed to serve families of babies, toddlers, and/or preschoolers who want to attend morning storytime together. Children will enjoy a variety of books, flannel stories, musical activities, and/or puppets, along with a simple craft. No registration is required.
Prairie Station is a high energy, family friendly, modern country band. They play everything you love to hear, from today’s hits to the classics that you just can’t help but sing along to!
Please join us outside for the concert!
This is a storytime with music, movement, activities, and crafts for the preschool age child. In order to foster the child’s independence and emerging listening skills, caregivers and siblings are asked to remain outside the program during storytime. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, May 30.
We're growing a garden and you can help! Our first session will have a special presenter and each meeting will focus on a different activity or stage of our garden's growth. Please note there will be no class June 26. Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, May 30.
Crochet wire? Yes, you can. With beads and wire, you can make your own necklace or bracelet to match any outfit. Simple tools are needed and will be supplied. No prior knowledge of jewelry making is needed. Basic crochet skills are preferred. All materials will be provided.
Presented by Shari Pontillo, owner of Twisted Fiber Studio. Registration is limited to 20 people!
Learn how to install and manage your apps, customize your phone using settings changes and widget installations, take advantage of expandable storage, use Google tools, and more!
The Monday Night Page Turners book discussion group meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m., except August and December. The group reads contemporary and classic fiction and nonfiction. Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk.
This is a storytime with music, movement, activities, and crafts for the preschool age child. In order to foster the child’s independence and emerging listening skills, caregivers and siblings are asked to remain outside the program during storytime. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, May 30. No class July 4.
Build and construct with different building material every week. Come to the Youth Services desk and design something new with unusual household items.
Egypt and Nubia were home to many pyramids built over a span of 2,000 years, but it is the three pyramids belonging to Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure on the Giza plateau that continue to hold the fascination of the world. Building these monuments required the recruitment and organization of large work forces along with their support staff. This talk will highlight the most recent research regarding their construction and the impact it had on ancient Egyptian society. Exciting excavations in the shadow of the Giza pyramids at Heit el-Ghurab over the last 20 years have revealed the city from which these construction projects were administered. In 2015 a most unbelievable discovery was made when a team working along the Red Sea coast at a site called Wadi al-Jarf found the discarded journals and papers of a man who worked acquiring resources for building the Great Pyramid for Khufu at Giza. Never before has so much been known about the daily life of the pyramid builders.
Presented by Joey Cross, a Ph.D. student in both Egyptology and Hebrew Bible studies in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at the University of Chicago.
Time for Twos is a storytime for children two years old accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This program is designed to help children develop listening skills. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, May 30.
Kong: Skull Island
Participants will have the opportunity to play many games over the course of the summer and time will be given for questions and instruction. Kids aged 8 to 18 are welcome. Drop-In
Are you curious about 3D printing? Do you want to learn how to create your own designs and print them out? Teens are welcome to join us for an Introduction to 3D printing class, where we will create our own Tinkercad accounts, learn the basics of 3D Printing and design, and even get to see the 3D Printer in action. No experience is necessary!
Romper Rhymes is a language enrichment program in which nursery rhymes, songs, and fingerplays are shared with babies and their parents or caregivers. Storytime is followed by a brief play session with age-appropriate toys. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, May 30.
Budding Readers is designed to prepare toddlers and their parents or caregivers for Time for Twos storytime. The program includes stories and nursery rhymes, fingerplays, flannel board stories, baby sign language, and music. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, May 30.
How do astronauts work in space? What do they eat and how do they sleep? Come investigate how these scientists help to build a better future for the planet we live on and beyond!
How do astronauts work in space? What do they eat and how do they sleep? Come investigate how these scientists help to build a better future for the planet we live on and beyond!
Make your voices heard! Join us monthly to meet over pizza to help plan programs for teens, make decisions for the library’s teen space, play games, promote the library, earn volunteer hours, and more!
This course examines the problems caused to computers by viruses, spyware, pop-ups, and other malicious programs, while discussing ways to avoid and remove them if necessary.
This is a service organization which provides senior assistance, smoke alarm battery replacement, disposes of flags and honor guard. Meetings are on the third Thursday of every month at the Bloomingdale Public Library. Website: www.vfw7539.org
Family Storytime is designed to serve families of babies, toddlers, and/or preschoolers who want to attend morning storytime together. Children will enjoy a variety of books, flannel stories, musical activities, and/or puppets, along with a simple craft. No registration is required.
Dave Dinaso will bring to the library an up-close, live "hands on" experience about reptiles and amphibians from around the world. This program is as educational as it is fun!
Dave Dinaso will bring to the library an up-close, live "hands on" experience about reptiles and amphibians from around the world. This program is as educational as it is fun!
This is a storytime with music, movement, activities, and crafts for the preschool age child. In order to foster the child’s independence and emerging listening skills, caregivers and siblings are asked to remain outside the program during storytime. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, May 30.
We're growing a garden and you can help! Our first session will have a special presenter and each meeting will focus on a different activity or stage of our garden's growth. Please note there will be no class June 26. Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, May 30.
Get started using eBooks, eAudiobooks, and digital magazines! Contact the Adult Services Reference Desk to schedule a 45 minute appointment with a librarian. Please bring your library card, device, and usernames/passwords with you on the day of your appointment.
Are you an empty nester looking to sell your family home and downsize to something a bit more manageable? Join us for a joint presentation by the real estate professionals from Draper & Kramer Mortgage Group and the legal experts from the Law Offices of John Pankau & Associates, who will be here to share their advice on downsizing.
Students will learn more about their Android phones, including account syncing, connections to the cloud, managing their files, pay by phone, and beyond.
This is a storytime with music, movement, activities, and crafts for the preschool age child. In order to foster the child’s independence and emerging listening skills, caregivers and siblings are asked to remain outside the program during storytime. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, May 30. No class July 4.
Build and construct with different building material every week. Come to the Youth Services desk and design something new with unusual household items.
Time for Twos is a storytime for children two years old accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This program is designed to help children develop listening skills. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, May 30.
Participants will have the opportunity to play many games over the course of the summer and time will be given for questions and instruction. Kids aged 8 to 18 are welcome. Drop-In
Make an epic plate of dinner or dessert nachos with all the fixings while we kick back and watch a movie.
A non-profit organization that supports the efforts of the Library.
Romper Rhymes is a language enrichment program in which nursery rhymes, songs, and fingerplays are shared with babies and their parents or caregivers. Storytime is followed by a brief play session with age-appropriate toys. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, May 30.
Budding Readers is designed to prepare toddlers and their parents or caregivers for Time for Twos storytime. The program includes stories and nursery rhymes, fingerplays, flannel board stories, baby sign language, and music. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, May 30.
Drop-In - No registration required
Watch anime, make some crafts, and learn about Japanese culture. Otaku Thursdays are perfect for die-hard fans and newbies alike.
Genealogy Club meets on the fourth Thursday of the month - except in December - from 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Local History Librarians provide internet and archival genealogy instruction and research support. Members share ideas and meet other researchers, receive help with research questions and brick wall dilemmas, and share genealogy finds. Use of the genealogy collection in the Local History Department and individual help and instruction is also available.
Family Storytime is designed to serve families of babies, toddlers, and/or preschoolers who want to attend morning storytime together. Children will enjoy a variety of books, flannel stories, musical activities, and/or puppets, along with a simple craft. No registration is required.
We're growing a garden and you can help! Our first session will have a special presenter and each meeting will focus on a different activity or stage of our garden's growth. Please note there will be no class June 26. Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, May 30.
On August 21, 2017, for the first time in almost 30 years, a total solar eclipse will be visible from the continental U.S. in a 71-mile-wide path stretching from Oregon to South Carolina. From the Chicago area, about 85% of the Sun will be covered by the Moon. Learn about eclipses and how you can enjoy the partial or total eclipse - and also get ready for the next solar eclipse in 2024!
Presented by Michelle Nichols, Astronomy Educator from the Adler Planetarium.
The Lego Batman Movie will be shown
Participants will have the opportunity to play many games over the course of the summer and time will be given for questions and instruction. Kids aged 8 to 18 are welcome. Drop-In
If you like to quilt, the Loose Threads Quilt Group is just for you. Learn new techniques and have fun while doing it! Meetings are held at the Bloomingdale Public Library on the first Wednesday of the month from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Jazz up the inside of you locker! Come make a Locker Message Board to hold photos, reminders, or funny notes from friends!
Join us outside for this year's Ice Cream Social!
Join us at the library for an hour of Tai Chi, which is all about slow movement, meditation, breathing and balance. Bob Plucinsky is an instructor of Tai Chi and Qi Gong from the Bloomingdale Township Senior Center. He has a B.S. in Physical Education and a M.S. in Health Education.
Stressing about taking the SAT? Take a full-length practice test to ward off test day jitters and see how you may score on the big test. Experience first-hand what test day will be like! A representative from C2 Education will provide a proctored practice test and contact you with scores and analyzed results.
Don't forget to bring a couple of pencils, your calculator, and a snack to eat!
Drop in and play sup super-sized games with us! From giant Jenga, super Twister, behemoth bowling, and humongous Uno, there's life-sized fun and games for everyone!
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Come stretch your imagination and make new friends with free building. Snap a picture and share your Lego creations on the Library’s Facebook page
Socialize with fellow seniors at the library. Members discuss relevant topics, have a light snack, and play cards.
Get started using eBooks, eAudiobooks, and digital magazines! Contact the Adult Services Reference Desk to schedule a 45 minute appointment with a librarian. Please bring your library card, device, and usernames/passwords with you on the day of your appointment.
The movie: Smurfs: Lost Village
Are you curious about 3D printing? Do you want to learn how to create your own designs and print them out? Teens are welcome to join us for an Introduction to 3D printing class, where we will create our own Tinkercad accounts, learn the basics of 3D Printing and design, and even get to see the 3D Printer in action. No experience is necessary!
Join us for an afternoon of Wii Sports, Kinect, board games, and fun for grownups. Come alone or bring a friend! There is no registration necessary for this free program. Refreshments will be served.
Drop-In - No Registration Required
Join other teens for gaming on our big screens or a tabletop! Have a dance-off using our Kinect, start your own Rock Band, race in Mario Kart 8, battle in Super Smash Bros., or discover your new favorite tabletop or board game!
An experienced, professional cover band dedicated to pure entertainment. From the soulful sounds of Motown to today’s most popular adult contemporary and alternative hits, DuPage Band plays songs that draw audiences of all ages. The band’s mission is “Everyone get up and dance,” so get ready to dance!
Please join us outside for the concert!
All Ages
Mondays, August 14 and September 11
9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
Location: Panera Bread, 370 W. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Enjoy a special themed storytime and nibble on some yummy cookies and milk from Panera.
Join us and learn how to de-flame your life with these popular anti-inflammatory diets, and learn which is best for you: Paleo, Mediterranean, Ketogenic, FODMAP, and Whole 30 will be discussed. Presented by Dr. Christine Cosgrove.
This program will feature Grilled Zucchini & Pepper Fattoush, Seared Salmon with Provencal Essence, Mediterranean Couscous, and Citrus & Raspberry Pot au Creme with Caramelized Italian Meringue. A great way to enjoy the culture without having the jetlag!
Presented by Chef Susan Maddox
Join Ronald McDonald and his bookworm friend as they share their exitement for reading.
Make your voices heard! Join us monthly to meet over pizza to help plan programs for teens, make decisions for the library’s teen space, play games, promote the library, earn volunteer hours, and more!
This is a service organization which provides senior assistance, smoke alarm battery replacement, disposes of flags and honor guard. Meetings are on the third Thursday of every month at the Bloomingdale Public Library. Website: www.vfw7539.org
No more diapers, it’s time to use the potty! Toddlers of all stages of potty training are invited to a party with stories and songs to encourage and motivate potty training. Registration required. Registration for residents begins Monday, Augutst 7 and for non-residents one week before each program begins.
Local author Karen Cesario Rizzo is a Spiritual Advisor, Medium, Healer and a Reiki Practitioner. Karen experienced tragedy and pain as a young child, but she always knew she was protected by angels. After years of ignoring those guiding spirits, she was finally able to overcome her past and her psychic intuition increased as a result. Karen believes these gifts of intuition are accessible to everyone and she wants to teach you how to stop "surviving" your past and start living your life.
Beauty & the Beast
An adaptation of the Disney fairy tale about a monstrous-looking prince and a young woman who fall in love.
Starring: Dan Stevens, Emma Watson, and Luke Evans.
Rated: PG / Running Time 123 minutes
Free popcorn and DVD giveaway! No registration required, must be present to win.
Are you curious about 3D printing? Do you want to learn how to create your own designs and print them out? Teens are welcome to join us for an Introduction to 3D printing class, where we will create our own Tinkercad accounts, learn the basics of 3D Printing and design, and even get to see the 3D Printer in action. No experience is necessary!
Drop-In - No registration required
Watch anime, make some crafts, and learn about Japanese culture. Otaku Thursdays are perfect for die-hard fans and newbies alike.
Genealogy Club meets on the fourth Thursday of the month - except in December - from 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Local History Librarians provide internet and archival genealogy instruction and research support. Members share ideas and meet other researchers, receive help with research questions and brick wall dilemmas, and share genealogy finds. Use of the genealogy collection in the Local History Department and individual help and instruction is also available.
This is a special art class just for toddlers and parents. Little fingers will experiment with painting, gluing, sticking, and creating, while developing fine motor skills. Registration is required. Registration for residents begins Monday, August 7 and for non-residents one week before each program begins.
Enjoy an evening of photos and stories of famous (and not so famous) people and animals of our past. See pictures of old cemeteries, unique headstones, historical places, and unusual gravesites. You'll hear about Chester Gould, Burl Ives, Floyd Broughton, Emil Verban, and David Strother. Don't know these peoples' claims to fame? Join us on Monday, August 28th and find out!
Presented by Jim & Paula Hantak
To this day, Lady Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales is one of the most beloved princesses around the world whose life and death were made public through the media. Her royal wedding to Prince Charles in 1981 reached a television audience of over 750 million. Though she was often scrutinized publicly for her divorce in 1996, the world mourned the tragic death of its cherished princess only a year later. This year marks the 20th anniversary of her death.
Presented by historian Jim Gibbons.
Join the play and learn setting as the DuPage Chldren's Museum brings their interactive portable exhibits to BPL. Children and caregivers enjoy the museum's portable exhibits and learn hands-on STEM projects that can be done at home. In addition, community support resources will be provided. Registration is required. Registration for residents begins Monday, August 7 and for non-residents one week before each program begins.
Join us at the library for an hour of Tai Chi, which is all about slow movement, meditation, breathing and balance. Bob Plucinsky is an instructor of Tai Chi and Qi Gong from the Bloomingdale Township Senior Center. He has a B.S. in Physical Education and a M.S. in Health Education.
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
Build with LEGOs and build your child’s school readiness too! Come to the library for stories, learning and fun. Learning numbers, colors, and letters with Legos. Registration is required. Registration for residents begins Monday, August 7 and for non-residents one week before each program beings.
If you like to quilt, the Loose Threads Quilt Group is just for you. Learn new techniques and have fun while doing it! Meetings are held at the Bloomingdale Public Library on the first Wednesday of the month from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Join us for a themed storytime the first Thursday of every month at Stratford Square Mall (meet in the Lower Level Café Court near the center of the mall) and receive a treat for being a good listener! All ages welcome; caregivers must remain with their children.
152 Stratford Dr, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Craft Time (Drop in)
All Ages
Thursday, September 7
3:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Stop by the Youth Services department anytime between 3:00-8:00 p.m. to make a fun craft. We’ll supply all the materials needed. Please note there will be no Craft Time on August 3 due to the Ice Cream Social.
Bring in those boring school supplies and give them a little bit of color! We will use washi tape to decorate notebooks, pens, pencils, planners, and anythign else you can think of. Never have ordinary looking supplies again!
HeartSaver CPR Training
Learn CPR basics from local firefighter and paramedic, Jeff Skelley, owner of My Life Saver CPR. This hands-on class designed for the general public will cover adult, child, and infant CPR and choking, and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator for heart attacks. The cost is $40 for the three hour session which includes the purchase of the required study guide. Each participant that completes the course will be mailed a CPR certification card after the class. Please register for this course in the Business Office. In order to receive a full refund, you must cancel your registration 48 hours before the program begins. For questions regarding this program, please call (630) 924-2730. Cash or checks are accepted forms of payment. Checks should be made out to "My Life Saver CPR".
All Ages
Mondays, August 14 and September 11
9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
Location: Panera Bread, 370 W. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Enjoy a special themed storytime and nibble on some yummy cookies and milk from Panera.
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This is a storytime with music, movement, activities, and crafts for the preschool age child. In order to foster the child’s independence and emerging listening skills, caregivers and siblings are asked to remain outside the program during storytime. Registration is required.
Please note there will be no storytimes October 1-14.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Tutors on Wheels is an adult literacy program that offers ESL training, GED, or help with passing the Citizenship test. The program is offered to low income individuals residing and working in DuPage County. Students receive one-on-one training in their own neighborhood, church or job site. Location: Conference Room but may vary
Join us for a fun twist to essential skills. We will focus on everyday skills that will prove essential to a successful school year. Registration is required. Registration for residents begins Monday, August 7 and for non-residents one week before each program begins.
Please note there will be no class October 2 and 9.
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Come stretch your imagination and make new friends with free building. Snap a picture and share your Lego creations on the Library’s Facebook page
Join author Joe Ziemba for a humorous look at the wacky, unpredictable early days of professional football, focusing on the NFL's oldest franchise, the Chicago (now Arizona) Cardinals. Relive the rowdy, formative years of football through audience interaction, rare archival photos, and surprising insight into local historical figures such as Red Grange, Jim Thorpe, George Halas and Al Capone. All are part of the curious (and often comical) history of football - back "When Football was Football!"
Presented by Joe Ziemba, award-winning author of the book "When Football was Football: The Chicago Cardinals and the Birth of the NFL."
This is a storytime with music, movement, activities, and crafts for the preschool age child. In order to foster the child’s independence and emerging listening skills, caregivers and siblings are asked to remain outside the program during storytime. Registration is required.
Please note there will be no storytimes October 1-14.
Socialize with fellow seniors at the library. Members discuss relevant topics, have a light snack, and play cards.
Sometimes life takes an unfortunate turn and divorce is the best course of action when it comes to preserving your assets. This seminar will explain how a "Collaborative Divorce" may help you save money without litigation or going to court.
Presented by the attorneys from the Law Offices of John Pankau.
Time for Twos is a storytime for children two years old accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This program is designed to help children develop listening skills. Registration is required and begins on Monday, August 7 for residents. Non-residents may register one week before each program begins.
Please note there will be no storytimes October 1-14.
Romper Rhymes is a language enrichment program in which nursery rhymes, songs, and fingerplays are shared with babies and their parents or caregivers. Storytime is followed by a brief play session with age-appropriate toys. Registration is required.
Please note there will be no storytimes October 1-14.
Budding Readers is designed to prepare toddlers and their parents or caregivers for Time for Twos storytime. The program includes stories and nursery rhymes, fingerplays, flannel board stories, baby sign language, and music. Registration is required.
Please note there will be no storytimes October 1-14.
Join us for an afternoon of Wii Sports, Kinect, board games, and fun for grownups. Come alone or bring a friend! There is no registration necessary for this free program. Refreshments will be served.
Grades K-2, Rock out with the rocks and minerals on Collect Rocks Day. We will learn a little about the different kinds of rocks as we perform science experiments. After our lesson, everyone will make their own rock collection and try to identify the rocks they collect. There will be plenty of hands on specimens. Registration is required. Registration for residents begins Monday, August 7 and for non-residents one week before each program begins.
Drop-In - No Registration Required
Join other teens for gaming on our big screens or a tabletop! Have a dance-off using our Kinect, start your own Rock Band, race in Mario Kart 8, battle in Super Smash Bros., or discover your new favorite tabletop or board game!
Family Storytime is designed to serve families of babies, toddlers, and/or preschoolers who want to attend morning storytime together. Children will enjoy a variety of books, flannel stories, musical activities, and/or puppets, along with a simple craft. No registration is required.
Please note there will not be Family Storytime October 6th and 13.
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This is a storytime with music, movement, activities, and crafts for the preschool age child. In order to foster the child’s independence and emerging listening skills, caregivers and siblings are asked to remain outside the program during storytime. Registration is required.
Please note there will be no storytimes October 1-14.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Tutors on Wheels is an adult literacy program that offers ESL training, GED, or help with passing the Citizenship test. The program is offered to low income individuals residing and working in DuPage County. Students receive one-on-one training in their own neighborhood, church or job site. Location: Conference Room but may vary
Get started using eBooks, eAudiobooks, and digital magazines! Contact the Adult Services Reference Desk to schedule a 45 minute appointment with a librarian. Please bring your library card, device, and usernames/passwords with you on the day of your appointment.
Join us for a fun twist to essential skills. We will focus on everyday skills that will prove essential to a successful school year. Registration is required. Registration for residents begins Monday, August 7 and for non-residents one week before each program begins.
Please note there will be no class October 2 and 9.
The Monday Night Page Turners book discussion group meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m., except August and December. The group reads contemporary and classic fiction and nonfiction. Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk.
This is a storytime with music, movement, activities, and crafts for the preschool age child. In order to foster the child’s independence and emerging listening skills, caregivers and siblings are asked to remain outside the program during storytime. Registration is required.
Please note there will be no storytimes October 1-14.
Pumpkins don't have to be creepy or even be carved! Join us and learn how to use mod podge and spray paint to decorate the surface of your fall gourds in cute and colorful ways. We will also discuss how to find more pumpkin decoration ideas on Pinterest.
Time for Twos is a storytime for children two years old accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This program is designed to help children develop listening skills. Registration is required and begins on Monday, August 7 for residents. Non-residents may register one week before each program begins.
Please note there will be no storytimes October 1-14.
Ages 3-5,Get early learners off to a great start. This program begins with basic letter sounds in reading and is designed to build an academic foundation and foster curiosity and a love of learning. Children will begin to connect words, learn letter sounds and work with pencil skills to prepare for writing numbers and letters. This program is presented by the Bloomingdale Kumon Center.
Create a few buttons that are completely unique!
The Great Decisions discussion program is a civic education program administered and produced by the Foreign Policy Association. In preparation for the discussion, participants read the relevant chapter on a particular foreign policy issue in the Great Decisions briefing book that will be available for check out. A short DVD will be shown followed by a moderated discussion among the participants.
Romper Rhymes is a language enrichment program in which nursery rhymes, songs, and fingerplays are shared with babies and their parents or caregivers. Storytime is followed by a brief play session with age-appropriate toys. Registration is required.
Please note there will be no storytimes October 1-14.
Budding Readers is designed to prepare toddlers and their parents or caregivers for Time for Twos storytime. The program includes stories and nursery rhymes, fingerplays, flannel board stories, baby sign language, and music. Registration is required.
Please note there will be no storytimes October 1-14.
Make your voices heard! Join us monthly to meet over pizza to help plan programs for teens, make decisions for the library’s teen space, play games, promote the library, earn volunteer hours, and more!
This is a service organization which provides senior assistance, smoke alarm battery replacement, disposes of flags and honor guard. Meetings are on the third Thursday of every month at the Bloomingdale Public Library. Website: www.vfw7539.org
Family Storytime is designed to serve families of babies, toddlers, and/or preschoolers who want to attend morning storytime together. Children will enjoy a variety of books, flannel stories, musical activities, and/or puppets, along with a simple craft. No registration is required.
Please note there will not be Family Storytime October 6th and 13.
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This is a storytime with music, movement, activities, and crafts for the preschool age child. In order to foster the child’s independence and emerging listening skills, caregivers and siblings are asked to remain outside the program during storytime. Registration is required.
Please note there will be no storytimes October 1-14.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Tutors on Wheels is an adult literacy program that offers ESL training, GED, or help with passing the Citizenship test. The program is offered to low income individuals residing and working in DuPage County. Students receive one-on-one training in their own neighborhood, church or job site. Location: Conference Room but may vary
Join us for a fun twist to essential skills. We will focus on everyday skills that will prove essential to a successful school year. Registration is required. Registration for residents begins Monday, August 7 and for non-residents one week before each program begins.
Please note there will be no class October 2 and 9.
Herbal teas have many health benefits including relaxation, boosting your immune system, reducing digestive disorders and nausea. Some teas also have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties, as well as containing many antioxidants that help fight cancer. Join us for a presentation by our favorite tea guru, Sarine Cottreau, owner of Serene Teaz, and learn how to incorporate these delicious and healthful teas into your diet.
Samples of herbal teas will be provided. Registration is limited to 50 people.
This is a storytime with music, movement, activities, and crafts for the preschool age child. In order to foster the child’s independence and emerging listening skills, caregivers and siblings are asked to remain outside the program during storytime. Registration is required.
Please note there will be no storytimes October 1-14.
This mental math program is a complete brain exercise for kids that will also trigger their whole brain development. The program uses the abacus as a tool to train kids to do calculations mentally without the use of calculators or paper and pen. This program is hosted by ALOHA Math of Bloomingdale.
One man's personal view on America's most deadly conflict.
Presented by Bob Kurek, Bloomingdale resident, amateur historian and member of the PH Sheridan Camp #2, Department of Illinois Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. Bob was instrumental in getting US Highway 12 designated the Iron Brigade Memorial Highway, and in his talk he will share some interesting stories about the Civil War that have been left out of the history books.
Time for Twos is a storytime for children two years old accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This program is designed to help children develop listening skills. Registration is required and begins on Monday, August 7 for residents. Non-residents may register one week before each program begins.
Please note there will be no storytimes October 1-14.
Going in Style
Free popcorn & DVD Giveaway! No registration required.
Are you curious about 3D printing? Do you want to learn how to create your own designs and print them out? Teens are welcome to join us for an Introduction to 3D printing class, where we will create our own Tinkercad accounts, learn the basics of 3D Printing and design, and even get to see the 3D Printer in action. No experience is necessary!
Romper Rhymes is a language enrichment program in which nursery rhymes, songs, and fingerplays are shared with babies and their parents or caregivers. Storytime is followed by a brief play session with age-appropriate toys. Registration is required.
Please note there will be no storytimes October 1-14.
Budding Readers is designed to prepare toddlers and their parents or caregivers for Time for Twos storytime. The program includes stories and nursery rhymes, fingerplays, flannel board stories, baby sign language, and music. Registration is required.
Please note there will be no storytimes October 1-14.
Drop-In - No registration required
Watch anime, make some crafts, and learn about Japanese culture. Otaku Thursdays are perfect for die-hard fans and newbies alike.
Genealogy Club meets on the fourth Thursday of the month - except in December - from 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Local History Librarians provide internet and archival genealogy instruction and research support. Members share ideas and meet other researchers, receive help with research questions and brick wall dilemmas, and share genealogy finds. Use of the genealogy collection in the Local History Department and individual help and instruction is also available.
Family Storytime is designed to serve families of babies, toddlers, and/or preschoolers who want to attend morning storytime together. Children will enjoy a variety of books, flannel stories, musical activities, and/or puppets, along with a simple craft. No registration is required.
Please note there will not be Family Storytime October 6th and 13.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Tutors on Wheels is an adult literacy program that offers ESL training, GED, or help with passing the Citizenship test. The program is offered to low income individuals residing and working in DuPage County. Students receive one-on-one training in their own neighborhood, church or job site. Location: Conference Room but may vary
The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American history from pre-Revolutionary War to current time including biographies, history books, historical fiction and classics. Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Tutors on Wheels is an adult literacy program that offers ESL training, GED, or help with passing the Citizenship test. The program is offered to low income individuals residing and working in DuPage County. Students receive one-on-one training in their own neighborhood, church or job site. Location: Conference Room but may vary
Get started using eBooks, eAudiobooks, and digital magazines! Contact the Adult Services Reference Desk to schedule a 45 minute appointment with a librarian. Please bring your library card, device, and usernames/passwords with you on the day of your appointment.
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This is a storytime with music, movement, activities, and crafts for the preschool age child. In order to foster the child’s independence and emerging listening skills, caregivers and siblings are asked to remain outside the program during storytime. Registration is required.
Please note there will be no storytimes October 1-14.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Tutors on Wheels is an adult literacy program that offers ESL training, GED, or help with passing the Citizenship test. The program is offered to low income individuals residing and working in DuPage County. Students receive one-on-one training in their own neighborhood, church or job site. Location: Conference Room but may vary
Join us for a fun twist to essential skills. We will focus on everyday skills that will prove essential to a successful school year. Registration is required. Registration for residents begins Monday, August 7 and for non-residents one week before each program begins.
Please note there will be no class October 2 and 9.
Bring out your inner Jackson Pollock with our special water-squirt gun art program. Make sure to wear something you don't care about because things are about to get messy! Inspiration from Whoosh! Lonnie Johnson’s Super-soaking Stream of Inventions
The Monday Night Page Turners book discussion group meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m., except August and December. The group reads contemporary and classic fiction and nonfiction. Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk.
This is a storytime with music, movement, activities, and crafts for the preschool age child. In order to foster the child’s independence and emerging listening skills, caregivers and siblings are asked to remain outside the program during storytime. Registration is required.
Please note there will be no storytimes October 1-14.
Socialize with fellow seniors at the library. Members discuss relevant topics, have a light snack, and play cards.
Stress can ruin your holidays, but it doesn't have to. Join us and learn how to use stress to your advantage in these ways:
- Assess levels of stress
- Identify signs and symptoms of stress overload
- Identify stress triggers
- Manage stress by reducing the level of and incidences of stress
- Apply stress reduction techniques
Presented by Rev. Tom Wendt, Certified DreamBuilder Coach
Time for Twos is a storytime for children two years old accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This program is designed to help children develop listening skills. Registration is required and begins on Monday, August 7 for residents. Non-residents may register one week before each program begins.
Please note there will be no storytimes October 1-14.
Join us for a Halloween themed 3D Print Club this month! We will be designing Jack-o-Lanterns and other spooky things!
Are you curious about 3D printing? Do you want to learn how to create your own designs and print them out? Teens are welcome to join us for an Introduction to 3D printing class, where we will create our own Tinkercad accounts, learn the basics of 3D Printing and design, and even get to see the 3D Printer in action. No experience is necessary!
The Great Decisions discussion program is a civic education program administered and produced by the Foreign Policy Association. In preparation for the discussion, participants read the relevant chapter on a particular foreign policy issue in the Great Decisions briefing book that will be available for check out. A short DVD will be shown followed by a moderated discussion among the participants.
Romper Rhymes is a language enrichment program in which nursery rhymes, songs, and fingerplays are shared with babies and their parents or caregivers. Storytime is followed by a brief play session with age-appropriate toys. Registration is required.
Please note there will be no storytimes October 1-14.
Budding Readers is designed to prepare toddlers and their parents or caregivers for Time for Twos storytime. The program includes stories and nursery rhymes, fingerplays, flannel board stories, baby sign language, and music. Registration is required.
Please note there will be no storytimes October 1-14.
Make your voices heard! Join us monthly to meet over pizza to help plan programs for teens, make decisions for the library’s teen space, play games, promote the library, earn volunteer hours, and more!
This is a service organization which provides senior assistance, smoke alarm battery replacement, disposes of flags and honor guard. Meetings are on the third Thursday of every month at the Bloomingdale Public Library. Website: www.vfw7539.org
Family Storytime is designed to serve families of babies, toddlers, and/or preschoolers who want to attend morning storytime together. Children will enjoy a variety of books, flannel stories, musical activities, and/or puppets, along with a simple craft. No registration is required.
Please note there will not be Family Storytime October 6th and 13th.
Teens can join us for an after hours Hallo-Scream party at the Library! Eat pizza, build graham cracker haunted houses, participate in a costume contest, and see if you can survive a game of Humans vs. Zombies!
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This is a storytime with music, movement, activities, and crafts for the preschool age child. In order to foster the child’s independence and emerging listening skills, caregivers and siblings are asked to remain outside the program during storytime. Registration is required.
Please note there will be no storytimes October 1-14.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Tutors on Wheels is an adult literacy program that offers ESL training, GED, or help with passing the Citizenship test. The program is offered to low income individuals residing and working in DuPage County. Students receive one-on-one training in their own neighborhood, church or job site. Location: Conference Room but may vary
Join us for a fun twist to essential skills. We will focus on everyday skills that will prove essential to a successful school year. Registration is required. Registration for residents begins Monday, August 7 and for non-residents one week before each program begins.
Please note there will be no class October 2 and 9.
Sigmund Freud developed the fields of neurology, psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis in Vienna at the turn of the twentieth century. Join us for a presenation by Josh Price, Assistant Professor of Humanities at College of DuPage and learn what made Freud a genius in this place and time.
This is a storytime with music, movement, activities, and crafts for the preschool age child. In order to foster the child’s independence and emerging listening skills, caregivers and siblings are asked to remain outside the program during storytime. Registration is required.
Please note there will be no storytimes October 1-14.
Freud believed that dreams held the key to our subconscious mind, but today, dream journaling is simply a fun way to gain insight into our waking lives. For this craft we will create and decorate paper journals and learn how to keep track of our dreams using the bullet method.
Attendance is limited to 20 people.
Time for Twos is a storytime for children two years old accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This program is designed to help children develop listening skills. Registration is required and begins on Monday, August 7 for residents. Non-residents may register one week before each program begins.
Please note there will be no storytimes October 1-14.
A non-profit organization that supports the efforts of the Library.
Romper Rhymes is a language enrichment program in which nursery rhymes, songs, and fingerplays are shared with babies and their parents or caregivers. Storytime is followed by a brief play session with age-appropriate toys. Registration is required.
Please note there will be no storytimes October 1-14.
Budding Readers is designed to prepare toddlers and their parents or caregivers for Time for Twos storytime. The program includes stories and nursery rhymes, fingerplays, flannel board stories, baby sign language, and music. Registration is required.
Please note there will be no storytimes October 1-14.
Drop-In - No registration required
Watch anime, make some crafts, and learn about Japanese culture. Otaku Thursdays are perfect for die-hard fans and newbies alike.
Genealogy Club meets on the fourth Thursday of the month - except in December - from 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Local History Librarians provide internet and archival genealogy instruction and research support. Members share ideas and meet other researchers, receive help with research questions and brick wall dilemmas, and share genealogy finds. Use of the genealogy collection in the Local History Department and individual help and instruction is also available.
Family Storytime is designed to serve families of babies, toddlers, and/or preschoolers who want to attend morning storytime together. Children will enjoy a variety of books, flannel stories, musical activities, and/or puppets, along with a simple craft. No registration is required.
Please note there will not be Family Storytime October 6th and 13th.
Join us outside for this year's Halloween Party!
Sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Tutors on Wheels is an adult literacy program that offers ESL training, GED, or help with passing the Citizenship test. The program is offered to low income individuals residing and working in DuPage County. Students receive one-on-one training in their own neighborhood, church or job site. Location: Conference Room but may vary
Join us for a family-friendly slide show tour of Chicago-land and Illinois cemeteries, gravesites, and headstones that have supernatural overtones. Come and learn about Diana of the Dunes, the Devil's Chair and the Alton Mummy.
Presented by Jim & Paula Hantak
TBD
If you like to quilt, the Loose Threads Quilt Group is just for you. Learn new techniques and have fun while doing it! Meetings are held at the Bloomingdale Public Library on the first Wednesday of the month from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Get started using eBooks, eAudiobooks, and digital magazines! Contact the Adult Services Reference Desk to schedule a 45 minute appointment with a librarian. Please bring your library card, device, and usernames/passwords with you on the day of your appointment.
Join us at the library for an hour of Tai Chi, which is all about slow movement, meditation, breathing and balance. Bob Plucinsky is an instructor of Tai Chi and Qi Gong from the Bloomingdale Township Senior Center. He has a B.S. in Physical Education and a M.S. in Health Education.
This is a special art class just for toddlers and parents. Little fingers will experiment with painting, gluing, sticking, and creating, while developing fine motor skills. Registration is required.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Tutors on Wheels is an adult literacy program that offers ESL training, GED, or help with passing the Citizenship test. The program is offered to low income individuals residing and working in DuPage County. Students receive one-on-one training in their own neighborhood, church or job site. Location: Conference Room but may vary
Give a personalized gift to your loved ones this year that you made yourself! Join us and learn how to make modern monogrammed mugs using oil based Sharpie markers. You will need to bring your craft home and bake in an oven to set your design, but all other materials will be provided. We'll also explore how to find more personalized mug ideas with Pinterest.
The warning signs of Alzheimer's disease are often dismissed as normal age-related memory changes. Attend this program to learn the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's disease. We'll separate myth from reality and address commonly-held misconceptions about Alzheimer's. Hear from people who have the disease, find out how to recognize the warning signs in yourself and others, and learn why early detection matters.
Presented by Meagan O'Connor-Roossien, Manager of Education & Outreach for the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Illinois Chapter.
Join us for an afternoon of Wii Sports, Kinect, board games, and fun for grownups. Come alone or bring a friend! There is no registration necessary for this free program. Refreshments will be served.
Drop-In - No Registration Required
Join other teens for gaming on our big screens or a tabletop! Have a dance-off using our Kinect, start your own Rock Band, race in Mario Kart 8, battle in Super Smash Bros., or discover your new favorite tabletop or board game!
Sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Tutors on Wheels is an adult literacy program that offers ESL training, GED, or help with passing the Citizenship test. The program is offered to low income individuals residing and working in DuPage County. Students receive one-on-one training in their own neighborhood, church or job site. Location: Conference Room but may vary
Need some gift ideas for the holidays? We'll offer a survey of unique technology products from inexpensive to pricey, from practical to off-the-wall.
Presented by Mike Gershbein, owner of Very Smart People
Calling all big brothers and sisters, congratulations on your promotion! Join us for some stories and songs about the new arrival in your home. Registration required
Socialize with fellow seniors at the library. Members discuss relevant topics, have a light snack, and play cards.
What are your old coins, gold and silver jewelry worth?
Dave Ekstrom, a lifelong coin collector, member of the American Numismatic Association and retired school teacher will offer a presentation on coin collecting and gold and silver values. You will also have an opportunity to have your coins and gold or silver items appraised for free after the presentation (this does not include precious stones).
Make your voices heard! Join us monthly to meet over pizza to help plan programs for teens, make decisions for the library’s teen space, play games, promote the library, earn volunteer hours, and more!
Genealogy Club meets on the fourth Thursday of the month - except in December - from 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Local History Librarians provide internet and archival genealogy instruction and research support. Members share ideas and meet other researchers, receive help with research questions and brick wall dilemmas, and share genealogy finds. Use of the genealogy collection in the Local History Department and individual help and instruction is also available.
This is a service organization which provides senior assistance, smoke alarm battery replacement, disposes of flags and honor guard. Meetings are on the third Thursday of every month at the Bloomingdale Public Library. Website: www.vfw7539.org
What are you thankful for? Come move to music and hear stories that celebrate turkeys, Pilgrims, and being thankful. After stories, we will have a Thanksgiving craft.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Tutors on Wheels is an adult literacy program that offers ESL training, GED, or help with passing the Citizenship test. The program is offered to low income individuals residing and working in DuPage County. Students receive one-on-one training in their own neighborhood, church or job site. Location: Conference Room but may vary
Presented by Dr. Michael Kelly
The Monday Night Page Turners book discussion group meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m., except August and December. The group reads contemporary and classic fiction and nonfiction. Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk.
All community groups and organizations in Bloomingdale are invited to decorate a tree that will be displayed throughout the month of December on the library grounds. For more information, please call Jamie Schingoethe in the Business Office at (630) 924-2721.
All community groups and organizations in Bloomingdale are invited to decorate a tree that will be displayed throughout the month of December on the library grounds. For more information, please call Jamie Schingoethe in the Business Office at (630) 924-2721.
All community groups and organizations in Bloomingdale are invited to decorate a tree that will be displayed throughout the month of December on the library grounds. For more information, please call Jamie Schingoethe in the Business Office at (630) 924-2721.
All community groups and organizations in Bloomingdale are invited to decorate a tree that will be displayed throughout the month of December on the library grounds. For more information, please call Jamie Schingoethe in the Business Office at (630) 924-2721.
All community groups and organizations in Bloomingdale are invited to decorate a tree that will be displayed throughout the month of December on the library grounds. For more information, please call Jamie Schingoethe in the Business Office at (630) 924-2721.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Tutors on Wheels is an adult literacy program that offers ESL training, GED, or help with passing the Citizenship test. The program is offered to low income individuals residing and working in DuPage County. Students receive one-on-one training in their own neighborhood, church or job site. Location: Conference Room but may vary
Are you curious about 3D printing? Do you want to learn how to create your own designs and print them out? Teens are welcome to join us for an Introduction to 3D printing class, where we will create our own Tinkercad accounts, learn the basics of 3D Printing and design, and even get to see the 3D Printer in action. No experience is necessary!
Join us at the library for an hour of Tai Chi, which is all about slow movement, meditation, breathing and balance. Bob Plucinsky is an instructor of Tai Chi and Qi Gong from the Bloomingdale Township Senior Center. He has a B.S. in Physical Education and a M.S. in Health Education.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Tutors on Wheels is an adult literacy program that offers ESL training, GED, or help with passing the Citizenship test. The program is offered to low income individuals residing and working in DuPage County. Students receive one-on-one training in their own neighborhood, church or job site. Location: Conference Room but may vary
Join us at the library for an original one-woman musical based on the legendary and engimatic Swedish film star Greta Garbo starring Jillann Gabrielle.
Special December date - first Monday of December. Join the Monday Night Page Turners book discussion group in December for a book sharing party! Bring a few faves and flops to share with the group.
“Anyone Can Sing” is a workshop geared at ALL ages. Molly McLinden, a voice teacher and singer, will lead participants in simple vocal exercises and songs. She’ll also answer any questions you may have about vocal health and how to practice. She will prove that all you need is the willingness to learn to be able to sing. You don’t even need a piano to be a vocalist - come see for yourself!
Molly McLinden is a singer and teacher based in Schaumburg. She has taught private voice and group classes for the past fifteen years throughout Chicagoland, the Bay Area of California, and online.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Tutors on Wheels is an adult literacy program that offers ESL training, GED, or help with passing the Citizenship test. The program is offered to low income individuals residing and working in DuPage County. Students receive one-on-one training in their own neighborhood, church or job site. Location: Conference Room but may vary
Few American houses enjoy as lavish a holiday season as the White House. In this beautifully illustrated talk, historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D. discusses the traditions that bring Christmas alive inside America's most famous address. Learn the history of the gingerbread house tradition begun by Pat Nixon, the National Christmas Tree lit by Calvin Coolidge, and the thousands of ornaments created by artists around the country over the years. Did you know Dwight Eisenhower and Jackie Kennedy used their own paintings on Christmas cards? Or that Andrew Jackson once hosted an indoor snowball fight? Take an insider's view of one of the most historic homes in the world during the most magical time of the year.
Socialize with fellow seniors at the library. Members discuss relevant topics, have a light snack, and play cards.
Presented by Lynn Capodagli, Chiropractic Physician
Sing!
In a city of humanoid animals, a hustling theater impresario's attempt to save his theater with a singing competition becomes grander than he anticipates even as its finalists' find that their lives will never be the same.
Join us for an afternoon of Wii Sports, Kinect, board games, and fun for grownups. Come alone or bring a friend! There is no registration necessary for this free program. Refreshments will be served.
Drop-In - No Registration Required
Join other teens for gaming on our big screens or a tabletop! Have a dance-off using our Kinect, start your own Rock Band, race in Mario Kart 8, battle in Super Smash Bros., or discover your new favorite tabletop or board game!
This is a special art class just for toddlers and parents. Little fingers will experiment with painting, gluing, sticking, and creating, while developing fine motor skills. Registration is required.
Get started using eBooks, eAudiobooks, and digital magazines! Contact the Adult Services Reference Desk to schedule a 45 minute appointment with a librarian. Please bring your library card, device, and usernames/passwords with you on the day of your appointment.
Make your voices heard! Join us monthly to meet over pizza to help plan programs for teens, make decisions for the library’s teen space, play games, promote the library, earn volunteer hours, and more!
Are you curious about 3D printing? Do you want to learn how to create your own designs and print them out? Teens are welcome to join us for an Introduction to 3D printing class, where we will create our own Tinkercad accounts, learn the basics of 3D Printing and design, and even get to see the 3D Printer in action. No experience is necessary!
Drop-In - No registration required
Watch anime, make some crafts, and learn about Japanese culture. Otaku Thursdays are perfect for die-hard fans and newbies alike.
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
Join us at the library for an hour of Tai Chi, which is all about slow movement, meditation, breathing and balance. Bob Plucinsky is an instructor of Tai Chi and Qi Gong from the Bloomingdale Township Senior Center. He has a B.S. in Physical Education and a M.S. in Health Education.
This is a storytime with music, movement, activities, and crafts for the preschool age child. In order to foster the child's independence and emerging listening skills, caregivers and siblings are asked to remain outside the program during storytime. Registration is required.
Join us for a fun twist to essential skills. We will focus on everyday skills that will prove essential to a successful school year. No class January 15. Registration is required.
New Year, New You!
We all want to make more money but most of us can't control when or how we get a raise. However, we can change how we think about what we spend and learn to manage our money differently in order to help us reach our financial goals. In this seminar, we will tackle the following ideas about spending smarter:
- What are "today dollars" and "tomorrow dollars," and what does that mean to you?
- How do we hide our spending from ourselves and how to stop it?
- What is a strong "financial fortress" and how do you build it?
Presented by Steven Briggs, author and Financial Advisor at Waddell & Reed
This is a storytime with music, movement, activities, and crafts for the preschool age child. In order to foster the child's independence and emerging listening skills, caregivers and siblings are asked to remain outside the program during storytime. Registration is required.
Are you a Rosemary Clooney fan? Me too! Come On a My House and Mambo Italiano with me as we reminisce the music and life of this beloved entertainer.
Presented by professional singer and Grammy Award winner, Heather Braoudakis.
Time for Twos is a storytime for children two years old accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This program is designed to help children develop listening skills. Registration is required.
Romper Rhymes is a language enrichment program in which nursery rhymes, songs, and fingerplays are shared with babies and their parents or caregivers. Storytime is followed by a brief play session with age-appropriate toys. Registration is required.
Budding Readers is designed to prepare toddlers and their parents or caregivers for Time for Twos storytime. The program includes stories and nursery rhymes, fingerplays, flannel board stories, baby sign language, and music. Registration is required.
Family Storytime is designed to serve families of babies, toddlers, and/or preschoolers who want to attend morning storytime together. Children will enjoy a variety of books, flannel stories, musical activities, and/or puppets, along with a simple craft. No registration is required.
This is a storytime with music, movement, activities, and crafts for the preschool age child. In order to foster the child's independence and emerging listening skills, caregivers and siblings are asked to remain outside the program during storytime. Registration is required.
This is a storytime with music, movement, activities, and crafts for the preschool age child. In order to foster the child's independence and emerging listening skills, caregivers and siblings are asked to remain outside the program during storytime. Registration is required.
Time for Twos is a storytime for children two years old accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This program is designed to help children develop listening skills. Registration is required.
Romper Rhymes is a language enrichment program in which nursery rhymes, songs, and fingerplays are shared with babies and their parents or caregivers. Storytime is followed by a brief play session with age-appropriate toys. Registration is required.
Budding Readers is designed to prepare toddlers and their parents or caregivers for Time for Twos storytime. The program includes stories and nursery rhymes, fingerplays, flannel board stories, baby sign language, and music. Registration is required.
Family Storytime is designed to serve families of babies, toddlers, and/or preschoolers who want to attend morning storytime together. Children will enjoy a variety of books, flannel stories, musical activities, and/or puppets, along with a simple craft. No registration is required.
This is a storytime with music, movement, activities, and crafts for the preschool age child. In order to foster the child's independence and emerging listening skills, caregivers and siblings are asked to remain outside the program during storytime. Registration is required.
Join us for a fun twist to essential skills. We will focus on everyday skills that will prove essential to a successful school year. No class January 15. Registration is required.
This is a storytime with music, movement, activities, and crafts for the preschool age child. In order to foster the child's independence and emerging listening skills, caregivers and siblings are asked to remain outside the program during storytime. Registration is required.
New Year, New You!
Leslie Gail, owner of Declare Order Professional Organizing will be here to teach us how to declutter our houses and start the New Year off right!
Time for Twos is a storytime for children two years old accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This program is designed to help children develop listening skills. Registration is required.
Romper Rhymes is a language enrichment program in which nursery rhymes, songs, and fingerplays are shared with babies and their parents or caregivers. Storytime is followed by a brief play session with age-appropriate toys. Registration is required.
Budding Readers is designed to prepare toddlers and their parents or caregivers for Time for Twos storytime. The program includes stories and nursery rhymes, fingerplays, flannel board stories, baby sign language, and music. Registration is required.
Family Storytime is designed to serve families of babies, toddlers, and/or preschoolers who want to attend morning storytime together. Children will enjoy a variety of books, flannel stories, musical activities, and/or puppets, along with a simple craft. No registration is required.
This is a storytime with music, movement, activities, and crafts for the preschool age child. In order to foster the child's independence and emerging listening skills, caregivers and siblings are asked to remain outside the program during storytime. Registration is required.
Join us for a fun twist to essential skills. We will focus on everyday skills that will prove essential to a successful school year. No class January 15. Registration is required.
This is a storytime with music, movement, activities, and crafts for the preschool age child. In order to foster the child's independence and emerging listening skills, caregivers and siblings are asked to remain outside the program during storytime. Registration is required.
Valentines Day is only 2 weeks away! Join us and learn how to make adorable washi tape-embellished Valentines on the cheap for all your sweethearts. 
And learn how to use Pinterest to find more Valentines Day ideas.
Time for Twos is a storytime for children two years old accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This program is designed to help children develop listening skills. Registration is required.
Romper Rhymes is a language enrichment program in which nursery rhymes, songs, and fingerplays are shared with babies and their parents or caregivers. Storytime is followed by a brief play session with age-appropriate toys. Registration is required.
Budding Readers is designed to prepare toddlers and their parents or caregivers for Time for Twos storytime. The program includes stories and nursery rhymes, fingerplays, flannel board stories, baby sign language, and music. Registration is required.
Join us at the library for an hour of Tai Chi, which is all about slow movement, meditation, breathing and balance. Bob Plucinsky is an instructor of Tai Chi and Qi Gong from the Bloomingdale Township Senior Center. He has a B.S. in Physical Education and a M.S. in Health Education.
Family Storytime is designed to serve families of babies, toddlers, and/or preschoolers who want to attend morning storytime together. Children will enjoy a variety of books, flannel stories, musical activities, and/or puppets, along with a simple craft. No registration is required.
This is a storytime with music, movement, activities, and crafts for the preschool age child. In order to foster the child's independence and emerging listening skills, caregivers and siblings are asked to remain outside the program during storytime. Registration is required.
Join us for a fun twist to essential skills. We will focus on everyday skills that will prove essential to a successful school year. No class January 15. Registration is required.
This is a storytime with music, movement, activities, and crafts for the preschool age child. In order to foster the child's independence and emerging listening skills, caregivers and siblings are asked to remain outside the program during storytime. Registration is required.
Registratio is limited to 50 people
Time for Twos is a storytime for children two years old accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This program is designed to help children develop listening skills. Registration is required.
Romper Rhymes is a language enrichment program in which nursery rhymes, songs, and fingerplays are shared with babies and their parents or caregivers. Storytime is followed by a brief play session with age-appropriate toys. Registration is required.
Budding Readers is designed to prepare toddlers and their parents or caregivers for Time for Twos storytime. The program includes stories and nursery rhymes, fingerplays, flannel board stories, baby sign language, and music. Registration is required.
Family Storytime is designed to serve families of babies, toddlers, and/or preschoolers who want to attend morning storytime together. Children will enjoy a variety of books, flannel stories, musical activities, and/or puppets, along with a simple craft. No registration is required.
‘Art imitates life,’ and in this heartwarming cabaret, Matt and Cynthia chronicle the many stages of relationships while performing varied and powerful songs from the Broadway stage! Incorporating touching, humorous anecdotes from their own marriage, the couple explores the highs and lows of dating, separation, marriage, children and growing older together. Through favorites such as “Summer Lovin,” “There Is Nothing Like a Dame,” “All I Ask of You,” “Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better,” “People Will Say We're in Love,” and “Kids,” audiences will certainly relate to the many facets of “Love and Marriage- Musical Theatre Style!”
Join us at the library for an hour of Tai Chi, which is all about slow movement, meditation, breathing and balance. Bob Plucinsky is an instructor of Tai Chi and Qi Gong from the Bloomingdale Township Senior Center. He has a B.S. in Physical Education and a M.S. in Health Education.
This is a storytime with music, movement, activities, and crafts for the preschool age child. In order to foster the child's independence and emerging listening skills, caregivers and siblings are asked to remain outside the program during storytime. No class March 26. Registration is required.
Join us for a fun twist to essential skills. We will focus on everyday skills that will prove essential to a successful school year. No class March 26. Registration is required.
This is a storytime with music, movement, activities, and crafts for the preschool age child. In order to foster the child's independence and emerging listening skills, caregivers and siblings are asked to remain outside the program during storytime. No class March 27. Registration is required.