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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 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.
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 a love of learning. Children will begin to connect words, learn letter sounds and work with pencil skillls. This program is presented by the Blommingdale Kumon Center. Registration is required and begins on Monday, October 2.
Come practice kitchen skills and make easy, kid-friendly snacks and treats! Food is prepared and served at this program, so please notify Youth Services if your child has dietary restrictions. Registration is required.
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 class will teach students how to burn computer files to a CD or DVD, an essential skill for backing up pictures, documents, or other important information. The basics of working with music, data, and video files, as well as CD/DVD copying, will be discussed. The class works in a Windows 10 environment but attention will be paid to the issues that come up when burning CDs with an older operating system.
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
Are you good at guessing? Take a good guess at the amount of candy that fills our display case.The closest guess will get a small prize.
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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!
Are you good at guessing? Take a good guess at the amount of candy that fills our display case.The closest guess will get a small prize.
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Are you good at guessing? Take a good guess at the amount of candy that fills our display case.The closest guess will get a small prize.
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Are you good at guessing? Take a good guess at the amount of candy that fills our display case.The closest guess will get a small prize.
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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. Registration for Bloomingdale residents begins Monday, August 7 and for non-residents one week before each program begins.
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 underway.
Sigmund Freud developed the fields of neurology, psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis in Vienna at the turn of the twentieth century. Join us for a presentation by Josh Price, Assistant Professor of Humanities at College of DuPage and learn what made Freud a genius in this place and time.
Are you good at guessing? Take a good guess at the amount of candy that fills our display case.The closest guess will get a small prize.
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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. Registration for Bloomingdale residents begins Monday, August 7 and for non-residents one week before each program begins.
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.
Are you good at guessing? Take a good guess at the amount of candy that fills our display case.The closest guess will get a small prize.
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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 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.
Are you good at guessing? Take a good guess at the amount of candy that fills our display case.The closest guess will get a small prize.
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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 November and December) from 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. A Local History librarian provides 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
The Youth Services' craft room is bursting at the seams! Come and get creative with our overflow of crafts. All Ages, Drop In
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
Internet based or cloud tools offer more and more opportunities for computer users. One of the most versatile resources is cloud storage. Students will learn to use one of the many options available to either work collaboratively with other people, keep resources available to themselves anywhere in the world, and/or provide a safety net in case of computer failure.
Trick-or-Treat yourself with some Spooktacular stories and Booooooogie on down to some of your favorite halloween music with this super special batty story time. We will parade and trick or treat around the library!
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
Stop by the Youth Services department anytime between 3-8 p.m. and make a fun project. We'll supply all the materials needed. Please note there will be no Craft Time in October.
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.
This class will be aimed at those with little or no experience using Microsoft Word or any word processors. Topics such as creating and saving files, formatting, and editing documents will be covered. There will be time available 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.
Much to learn we still have before the next Star Wars movie comes out. So, come celebrate all things Star Wars, and awaken the force inside you before you head out to see the Last Jedi next month. Punch it, Chewie.
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
Come challenge yourself and learn new techniques with the monthly theme or stretch your imagination with free building. Please note there will be no Lego Madness in October.
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.
Space is limited to 30 participants!
This class will cover the basic concepts creating and using spreadsheets. Formatting, designing, and sorting spreadsheets will be discussed along with the first steps towards creating formulas and using functions.
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.
Build with LEGOs and build your child’s school readiness too! Come to the library for stories, learning and fun. Each program will have a different theme and learning objective like numbers, colors and letters. Registration is required. Registration for residents begins Monday, October 2 and for non-residents one week before each program beings.
Listen to a live concert full of today’s top hits! There will be a Q&A session after the show so you can find out what it takes to become a successful musician.
* Registration Required, Open to Teens and Adults *
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.
The Bloomingdale Public Library and The Friends of the Library will once again be sponsoring the Village of Bloomingdale Community Tree at the Brookfield Zoo. You are invited to come create crafts that will become a part the Friends of the Library tree at the zoo. The families of all who have created ornaments will be eligible to win tickets to the zoo to help decorate the tree on Saturday, November 18 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come decorate the tree, even if you don’t win tickets. If inclement weather occurs, Sunday will be used as an alternate day.
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!
Become more comfortable working with Apps, the touchscreen interface, and navigating the settings and tools that can make your iPad as fun and useful as possible.
All Ages
Location: Panera Bread, 370 W. Army Trail Road Bloomingdale, Il.
Enjoy a special themed storytime and nibble on some yummy cookies and milk from Panera.
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
Make and write postcards to send to special recipients all over the world- then come back to see what we get in return! Mondays, October 9 and November 13
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
This class covers more advanced topics in Excel such as formulas, graphs and linking between multiple worksheets.
Calling all big brothers and sisters, congratulations on your promotion! Join us for some stories and songs about the new arrival in your home. Ages 1-5 with caregiver. Registration required
Socialize with fellow seniors at the library. Members discuss relevant topics, have a light snack, and play cards.
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..This program is hosted by ALOHA Math of Bloomingdale. Registration is required and begins on Monday, October 2.
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).
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 a love of learning. Children will begin to connect words, learn letter sounds and work with pencil skillls. This program is presented by the Blommingdale Kumon Center. Registration is required and begins on Monday, October 2.
Free popcorn and DVD giveaway! No registration required, must be present to win.
Come practice kitchen skills and make easy, kid-friendly snacks and treats! Food is prepared and served at this program, so please notify Youth Services if your child has dietary restrictions. Registration is required.
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 November and December) from 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. A Local History librarian provides 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
Time for Toys (formally Tuesdays with Toys) is an informal program giving parents with small children the opportunity to meet and talk with other parents, while children play with toys and games. Toys and games are most appropriate for children ages 3 months to 5 years.
The Bloomingdale Public Library and The Friends of the Library will once again be sponsoring the Village of Bloomingdale Community Tree at the Brookfield Zoo. Everyone is invited to come to the Brookfield Zoo to decorate the tree even if you didn't make the ornaments. The location of the tree will be updated here before the event. Regular admission to the zoo is needed to attend. Information for tickets can be found at https://www.czs.org/Brookfield-ZOO/Plan-Your-Visit/Information.
All Ages
Drop-in (no registration required)
Attention Pokémon trainers, dungeon crawlers, and Mario Kart racers: Celebrate International Games Day at your library! You can discover new games or play your favorites. Play against others in board games, video games, and collectible card games! You can also create games-related crafts, play life-size games, or take on challengers during our video game tournament!
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.
Join us and create your own fidget spinner. We'll provide the materials with a variey of paper designs to build your own fidget spinner.
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
Many people are not aware of the close connection between diabetes and heart disease, but heart disease is actually one of the most common complications of diabetes. It’s so common that having diabetes actually doubles your risk for heart attack or stroke. Please join Dr. Michael Kelly November 20th at 7pm for a casual discussion of the diseases with emphasis on diet and exercise. Dr. Kelly has been a practicing chiropractic in Bloomingdale since 1991.
This class will provide a deeper investigation of formulas, graphs, and formatting techniques, as well as examining other functions provided by Excel.
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.
Each familly will make one pie that they can bake or freeze for the holiday. The ingredients and recipe will be provided. All we need from you is the elbow grease and baking skills.
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.
Get Comfortable, have some popcorn and enjoy the matinee. Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Rated PG
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
Learn two different codes and make a bracelet, necklace, or keychain with a secret word!
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!
Take scratch art to a whole new level. Repurpose some old CDs and turn them into a work of art by scratching cool designs into them! Registration Required. Limit of 15 seats.
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.
Join us this holiday for an afternoon featuring comedy, magic and Smarty Pants' award-winning eye-popping balloons freaturing all your winter favorites for the season!!
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 Youth Services’ craft room can’t ho-ho-hold it any longer! Tis the season to get creative with some festive crafts. All Ages, Drop In
Join us at the library for an original one-woman musical based on the legendary and enigmatic Swedish film star Greta Garbo starring Jillann Gabrielle.
Special December date - first Monday of December
Join the Monday Night Page Turners book group in December for a book sharing party! Bring a few faves and flops to share with the group and enjoy some light refreshments.
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.
In honor of Family Reading Night, join us for a pajama storytime. Wear your pjs, a favorite teddy and settle in for some stories.
“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.
Celebrate Computer Science Education Week (December 4- December10) by joining us for an Hour of Code™. No matter what your plans are in life, everyone can benefit from learning how to code. With fun activities provided by Code.org, you'll see that anyone can learn the coding basics!
The 'Hour of Code™' is a nationwide initiative by Computer Science Education Week[csedweek.org] and Code.org[code.org] to introduce millions of students to one hour of computer science and computer programming.
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
Come construct a sled made entirely out of candy! Keep it as a sweet treat for yourself, or give it as a gift to one of your friends!
All Ages
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.
All Ages
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.
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.
It can be difficult to maintain our waistline over the holidays, but Chiropractic Physician, Dr. Erin Ducat, is going to share some practical ways on how to shed unhealthy weight and improve joint health without gimmicks or fad diets. She is going to discuss practical changes that make a big difference in your diet, how to integrate exercise into your lifestyle and why it's important to not only move often, but to move well.
Dunkirk
Allied soldiers from Belgium, the British Empire and France are surrounded by the German army and evacuated during a fierce battle in World War II.
Come learn cool facts about mazes then make your very own marble maze to take home!
Teens are welcome to join us as we watch the movie Elf. We will try to stick to Buddy the Elf's four main food groups during the movie: candy, candy corn, candy canes, and syrup. Only a cotton-headed ninny-muggins would miss this fun!
Toy Time (formally Tuesdays with Toys) is an informal program giving parents with small children the opportunity to meet and talk with other parents, while children play with toys and games. Toys and games are most appropriate for children ages 3 months to 5 years.
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.
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!
Stressing about taking the ACT? 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!
Join Reading Winterland. Our Winter Reading Program is designed for children from infant-6th grade. Beginning Monday, December 18, you may register in person at the Youth Services Reference Desk to receive your information packet and starting prize. Complete your reading log by reading for just three hours. Turn in your log at the Youth Services Reference desk by Friday, February 9 to receive your final prize and be entered into the Grand Prize Drawing.
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 ready for finals at the library’s Exam Cram! We’ll have group and quiet study areas, Wi-Fi, and computers. We'll provide caffeine and snacks - you provide the brain power! Pizza served at 7:00 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.
Get ready for finals at the library’s Exam Cram! We’ll have group and quiet study areas, Wi-Fi, and computers. We'll provide caffeine and snacks - you provide the brain power! Pizza served at 7:00 p.m.
Get ready for finals at the library’s Exam Cram! We’ll have group and quiet study areas, Wi-Fi, and computers. We'll provide caffeine and snacks - you provide the brain power! Pizza served at 7:00 p.m.
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!
It is the 60th anniversary of the publishing of the book How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss. We don’t want you to be grinchy, so come to the library and make some gifts and cards to give your friends and family after we enjoy the story and some games.
Registration is required.
TBD
Turn back the clock and joins us to play some games of yesteryear. You might try your hand at marbles, or jacks. Perhaps you'll want to test your skill with our hula hoops or clothespin in the bottle. We will have a variety of games to play.
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!
Rock out and celebrate the New Year! We will dance, read stories, and blow bubble as we count down to own ball drop!
We've started a Dungeons and Dragons Club! Grab your twenty-sided die, rev up your imagination, and embark on an adventure with some friends. Newbies and long-time players are welcome. All players ages 13 and up are welcome to join us. Drop-In - No Registration Required
May the Force be with you! Young Jedis are invited to celebrate the release of the newest Star Wars movie, Star Wars: The Last Jedi at the Century Stratford Square. Movie tickets and snacks will be provided. We will meet at Cinemark Century Stratford Square, 804 Stratford Dr, Bloomingdale, IL 60108. Meeting time is TBA. Limit 6 Jedis.
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
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.
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 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
You are a team of elite Rebellion spies and soldiers who were sent to the city-planet of Coruscant in order to find a new source of fuel for the Rebellion. However, the team was betrayed by one of your contacts, who trashed your cover story. Can you find the clues and solve to puzzles to make it out of out in time?
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.
All Ages
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 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.
Socialize with fellow seniors at the library. Members discuss relevant topics, have a light snack, and play cards.
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.
Create a colorful and tasty treat using white chocolate, food coloring, and sprinkles!
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 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.
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.
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!
- Project power through your body, mouth, and intellect
- Show power through posture and presence
- Tell others about you and what you want. Toot your own horn and take credit
- Think powerfully with the tools to let others know you are meant to lead
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
The Glass Castle
A young girl comes of age in a dysfunctional family of nonconformist nomads with a mother who's an eccentric artist and an alcoholic father who would stir the children's imagination with hope as a distraction to their poverty.
Rated: PG-13 / Run Time: 127 min.
Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson, Naomi Watts
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.
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.
Genealogy Club meets on the fourth Thursday of the month (except in November and December) from 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. A Local History librarian provides 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.
Join us for a hot beverage and a snack as we discuss Jay Asher’sThirteen Reasons Why, a moving story about high school bullying and suicide. We will discuss why the book has been banned from schools and why it was the third most challenged book of 2012. We will be meeting at Starbucks, 170 E. Lake St. in Bloomingdale.
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.
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.
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.
registration is limited to 30 adults
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.
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.
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 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
We've started a Dungeons and Dragons Club! Grab your twenty-sided die, rev up your imagination, and embark on an adventure with some friends. Newbies and long-time players are welcome. All players ages 13 and up are welcome to join us. Drop-In - No Registration 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.
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.
Learn about the sweet process of making maple syrup. Our speaker, Roger Taylor, will use his expertise to guide us through the history of maple syrup production. He will also describe the process of boiling down, finishing, and bottling while showing us some of the equipment used. Delicious samples will be provided!
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.
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.
Get your mid-morning started off right by learning some great recipes as well as methods & techniques when breakfast & lunch fans come together. The program will range from quiches to fruit salads to little sweets enjoyed with one’s coffee. A culinary program surely not to be missed. Presented by Chef Susan Maddox.
Registration 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.
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.
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.
All Ages
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.
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.
Confused about what's happening with health care? This seminar, presented by attorneys specializing in Elder Law, reviews the rules of the Affordable Health Care Act and how it impacts seniors. Partners from Delaney, Delaney & Voorn will explain Medicare Part D, pharmaceutical programs, the Community Care Program, Medicare coverage, and Medicaid Waiver programs. It also includes a discussion of Advanced Directives including the new POLST document.
Socialize with fellow seniors at the library. Members discuss relevant topics, have a light snack, and play cards.
‘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!”
Show off your decorating skills by frosting the perfect cupcake during our first annual Cupcake War! Bring in your own unfrosted cupcakes or use the ones we provide. Toppings and frosting will also be provided. Prizes will be awarded to the most creative and tastiest looking cupcakes!
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!
Join us and learn how to clean your home naturally this spring and avoid those harsh chemicals. Samples of essential oils will be on display and the first 25 participants will get to take a sample home.
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.
Stronger
The inspiring real life story of Jeff Bauman, an ordinary man who captured the hearts of his city and the world to become a symbol of hope after surviving the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
Genealogy Club meets on the fourth Thursday of the month (except in November and December) from 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. A Local History librarian provides 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.
Have a favorite emoji? Come make it into a pillow! All supplies will be provided and no sewing 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!
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
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.
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.
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.
Learn how to make your own miniature fairy garden that fits inside a teacup! We will be using fake plants so there's no need to water. Participation 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. No class March 28. Registration is required.
March Madness is here, and we're kicking it off with a Mario Kart Tournament! Battle your friends and try to finsh the race first! Snack will be provided. A gift card will be awarded to the winner! Registration is required. Limit 16 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. No class March 29. 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. No class March 29. Registration is required.
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.
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 class March 30. No registration is required.
All Ages
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.
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.
Socialize with fellow seniors at the library. Members discuss relevant topics, have a light snack, and play cards.
Inside Writing & Publishing - event will be held at the Glenside Public Library
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. No class March 28. Registration is required.
Just your luck, there are plenty of St. Patrick's Day crafts for all the wee lads and lasses. Stop in from 4:00-6:00pm to create a your own lucky charm!
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.
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. No class March 29. 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. No class March 29. Registration is required.
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!
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 class March 30. 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. 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.
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. No class March 27. 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. No class March 28. Registration is required.
Craft up a Perler bead creation or two! Use some of our templates or create your own design. All supplies are provided. Drop-In. No registration 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. No class March 29. 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. No class March 29. Registration is required.
We've started a Dungeons and Dragons Club! Grab your twenty-sided die, rev up your imagination, and embark on an adventure with some friends. Newbies and long-time players are welcome. All players ages 13 and up are welcome to join us. Drop-In - No Registration Required
Genealogy Club meets on the fourth Thursday of the month (except in November and December) from 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. A Local History librarian provides 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 class March 30. No registration is required.
Join Michael Ribet, long time meditator and international speaker, as he discusses how meditation can evoke a deeper state of relaxation and more peace within. He will also demonstrate a powerful meditation technique that can enrich one's life on all levels, and the audience will have a chance to practice this technique as well.
Anyone who loves romance is welcome to join this book club. We will meet on the last Tuesday of every month and discuss books that fall into a particular romance subgenre. This month's theme is "Regency Rogues" and a list of titles and authors to choose from will be provided at the Reference Desk.
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!
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
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.
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.
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.
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. No class March 28. 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. No class March 29. 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. No class March 29. Registration is required.
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
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.
All Ages
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.
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.
Socialize with fellow seniors at the library. Members discuss relevant topics, have a light snack, and play cards.
What does the fossil record reveal about ancient life that once thrived in Illinois? Local author and professor of Earth Science, Raymond Wiggers will tell us about the geologic and biologic history of Illinois, as revealed by its fossils. Illinois has witnessed massive changes - from marine invertebrates of the Ordovician sea of half a billion years ago, to the luxuriant, equatorial coal swamps of the Pennsylvanian period and to the massive "megafauna" mammals of the modern Ice Age.
Presented by Raymond Wiggers, author of "Geology Underfoot in Illinois" and Earth Sciences faculty member at Oakton Community College and College of Lake County.
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. No class March 28. 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. No class March 29. 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. No class March 29. Registration is required.
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.
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.
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.
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. No class March 27. Registration is required.
There is absolutely nothing better than the smell of freshly baked bread! Chef Cherise will guide you through the twelve steps of yeast bread production and give you tips and tricks to make break baking your new favorite hobby. The chef's program will include Italian Batard, Walnut Wheat Bread, and Golden Dinner Rolls. Tasty bites and recipes will be shared.
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. No class March 28. 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. No class March 29. 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. No class March 29. Registration is required.
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!
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.
Presented by the Law Office of John Pankau
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!
A non-profit organization that supports the efforts of the Library.
We've started a Dungeons and Dragons Club! Grab your twenty-sided die, rev up your imagination, and embark on an adventure with some friends. Newbies and long-time players are welcome. All players ages 13 and up are welcome to join us. Drop-In - No Registration Required
Genealogy Club meets on the fourth Thursday of the month (except in November and December) from 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. A Local History librarian provides 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.
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.
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
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.
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the library! Create super crafts, come in costume/cosplay for our green screen photo booth, and pick up some free comics (3 per person, while supplies last)! Thank you to Dreamland Comics (1415 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg - dreamlandcomics.com) for the generous comic book donations!
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the library! Create super crafts, come in costume/cosplay for our green screen photo booth, and pick up some free comics (3 per person, while supplies last)! Thank you to Dreamland Comics (1415 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg - dreamlandcomics.com) for the generous comic book donations!
Socialize with fellow seniors at the library. Members discuss relevant topics, have a light snack, and play cards.
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.
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!
All Ages
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.
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!
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
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.
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!
We've started a Dungeons and Dragons Club! Grab your twenty-sided die, rev up your imagination, and embark on an adventure with some friends. Newbies and long-time players are welcome. All players ages 13 and up are welcome to join us. Drop-In - No Registration Required
Genealogy Club meets on the fourth Thursday of the month (except in November and December) from 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. A Local History librarian provides 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.
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
Get ready for finals at the library’s Exam Cram! We’ll have group and quiet study areas, Wi-Fi, and computers. We'll provide caffeine and snacks - you provide the brain power! Pizza served at 7:00 p.m.
Get ready for finals at the library’s Exam Cram! We’ll have group and quiet study areas, Wi-Fi, and computers. We'll provide caffeine and snacks - you provide the brain power! Pizza served at 7:00 p.m.
Get ready for finals at the library’s Exam Cram! We’ll have group and quiet study areas, Wi-Fi, and computers. We'll provide caffeine and snacks - you provide the brain power! Pizza served at 7:00 p.m.
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.
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.
Al Capone and the 1933 World’s Fair: The End of the Gangster Era in Chicago is a historical look at Chicago during the darkest days of the Great Depression. The story of Chicago fighting the hold that organized crime had on the city to be able to put on The 1933 World’s Fair. Presented by local author William Hazelgrove - books are available for purchase.
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.
All Ages
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.
Socialize with fellow seniors at the library. Members discuss relevant topics, have a light snack, and play cards.
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.
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 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.
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.
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. No class July 4. 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.
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!
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. No class July 4. Registration is 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.
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.
We've started a Dungeons and Dragons Club! Grab your twenty-sided die, rev up your imagination, and embark on an adventure with some friends. Newbies and long-time players are welcome. All players ages 13 and up are welcome to join us. Drop-In - No Registration Required
Genealogy Club meets on the fourth Thursday of the month (except in November and December) from 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. A Local History librarian provides 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.
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. Registrati