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The Frog Lady aka Deb Krohn will present her Herpetology (Reptiles & Amphibians) program. She brings over 20 animals for you to see and learn about! All are welcome
The Frog Lady aka Deb Krohn will present her Herpetology (Reptiles & Amphibians) program. She brings over 20 animals for you to see and learn about! All are welcome
Watch, water, and learn as we plant foods from all over the world and do fun projects each session. Registration is for 8 weeks of Summer Reading. Mondays June 11 - July 30
A storytime for all the budding chefs out there! Join in for a themed food craft followed by stories and a game. Registration is for a six session period. Please notify Youth Services if your child has any dietary restrictions. 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. Limited to first 20 children
Toddler Time is a storytime for children two and three years old accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This program is designed to help children develop listening skills. No class July 4. Limited to first 20 children.
Explore a whole new take on familiar stories as we try to engineer our way out of classic predicaments using science!
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 for 6 sessions. June 21- July 26.
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 for 6 sessions. June 21- July 26.
May the odds be ever in your favor as you race to follow clues, navigate your way around the world, and rack up points against the other players!
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!
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.
Kids are invited to stop in anytime between 11:00 – 4:00 to make a 4th of July craft perfect for the holiday 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
Kids are invited to stop in anytime between 11:00 – 4:00 to make a 4th of July craft perfect for the holiday 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Watch, water, and learn as we plant foods from all over the world and do fun projects each session. Registration is for 8 weeks of Summer Reading. Mondays June 11 - July 30
Come challenge yourself and learn new techniques with the monthly theme, or stretch your imagination with free building.
A storytime for all the budding chefs out there! Join in for a themed food craft followed by stories and a game. Registration is for a six session period. Please notify Youth Services if your child has any dietary restrictions. Registration is required
The Beatles' story, their personalities, and most importantly, their music continue to influence our culture and our expectations of popular music. With the use of audio and visual content, participants will learn the arc of the Beatles' career from their development in Liverpool, through Beatlemania into their psychedelic phase and finally their dissolution. Includes discussion of their musical and lyrical maturity and their culture impact.
Presented by Gary Wenstrup, Professor at COD and Triton College.
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. Limited to first 20 children
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
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 for 6 sessions. June 21- July 26.
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 for 6 sessions. June 21- July 26.
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 1:00-8:00 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.
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 Century Stratford Square as we watch Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. Movie tickets and snacks will be provided. We will meet at Cinemark Century Stratford Square, 804 Stratford Drive, Bloomingdale, IL 60108. Meeting time is TBA. Limit 8.
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.
There are so many records. Can we break any? We will work together to try our hands at some new skills in order to see if we can top the charts!
There are so many records. Can we break any? We will work together to try our hands at some new skills in order to see if we can top the charts!
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
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.
Watch, water, and learn as we plant foods from all over the world and do fun projects each session. Registration is for 8 weeks of Summer Reading. Mondays June 11 - July 30
A storytime for all the budding chefs out there! Join in for a themed food craft followed by stories and a game. Registration is for a six session period. Please notify Youth Services if your child has any dietary restrictions. Registration is required
Learn how to design a spreadsheet, use formulas and functions, and more.
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. Limited to first 20 children
Enjoy a 4000-mile hiking, biking, and canoeing adventure in nine stages across fifteen states from Cape Henlopen, Delaware to Cannon Beach, Oregon. Travel nine of America’s favorite scenic and historic trails, roads, and rivers all the way from sea to shining sea.
Toddler Time is a storytime for children two and three years old accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This program is designed to help children develop listening skills. No class July 4. Limited to first 20 children.
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 for 6 sessions. June 21- July 26.
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 for 6 sessions. June 21- July 26.
Drop-in, no registration required
Join us for an afternoon of Scrabble! The library will provide Scrabble boards and dictionaries, as well as snacks and beverages. Whether you play for fun or for the challenge, all skill levels are welcome. Come enjoy some classic wordplay!
The library just received an exciting collection of Little Bits! These toys make building and inventing electronic gadgets for kids fun and easy. Join us as we talk about the basics and build a project. Provided through a generous donation from the Friends of the Library. 3:00 – 3:45 p.m. (Note: New Time for Summer classes)
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!
Keep your memories and records preserved! Learn how to convert VHS tapes, 35mm slides, documents, and photos into digital files.
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 join outside at the Founder's Park Gazebo in front of the Library! Do you love British Invasion rock & roll? So does Bagshot Row, and they'll be here to perform a one hour show featuring The Beatles' greatest hits. Remember to join is for a lecture on Monday, July 2nd at 7 pm to learn about "The History of The Beatles in an Hour" from COD professor Gary Wenstrup.
Take part in a crash course on coding! We will play some games, make a craft, and learn the basics of computer coding on Scratch. The same program will be offered twice.
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
Learn about Flat Stanley's globe-trotting adventures, then create your own Flat Stanley and take a picture with him during your summer vacation. Send us the picture and it may be posted on our website!
Watch, water, and learn as we plant foods from all over the world and do fun projects each session. Registration is for 8 weeks of Summer Reading. Mondays June 11 - July 30
Make and write postcards to send to special recipients all over the world—then come back to see what we get in return! 6:30-7:30 p.m.
A storytime for all the budding chefs out there! Join in for a themed food craft followed by stories and a game. Registration is for a six session period. Please notify Youth Services if your child has any dietary restrictions. Registration is required
Join us for an armchair tour of central Scotland to see its intriguing cities, regal castles, untamed highlands, and spectacular lochs and glens.
Presented by Nancy McCully
This class covers topics like formulas, graphs, and linking between worksheets.
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. Limited to first 20 children
Socialize with fellow seniors at the library. Members discuss relevant topics, have a light snack, and play cards.
Toddler Time is a storytime for children two and three years old accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This program is designed to help children develop listening skills. No class July 4. Limited to first 20 children.
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.
2:00 – 2:45 p.m. (Note: New Time for Summer Class)
Recycle and reuse bottle caps to make a stylish bracelet, necklace, or pin! We will supply all the materials, and fun pictures to work with. To personalize your jewelry even more, bring tiny photos of your favorite people, pets, cartoon, or comic book characters! Drop-In Program.
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 for 6 sessions. June 21- July 26.
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 for 6 sessions. June 21- July 26.
Presenting …the World’s Smallest Circus! Come enjoy Pocket Circus, a duo from Argentina that will perform circus acrobatics, juggling, magic and more. Fun for the whole family. All ages welcome
Learn about some famous superheroes then design your own superhero name and superpower. Use those powers as you compete in superhero challenges to win a prize. Gr K-6, caregivers welcome
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
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!
Learn the basics of creating and organizing a presentation in PowerPoint.
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.
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
Watch, water, and learn as we plant foods from all over the world and do fun projects each session. Registration is for 8 weeks of Summer Reading. Mondays June 11 - July 30
A storytime for all the budding chefs out there! Join in for a themed food craft followed by stories and a game. Registration is for a six session period. Please notify Youth Services if your child has any dietary restrictions. Registration is required
Learn how to use rope, emboidery thread and brass sleeves to create cute and modern bracelets to match any outfit.
Space is limited to 30 adults.
Learn how to use different tools to connect with others over the internet. Explore Skype, Google Voice, internet-based phone services (e.g. Magic Jack), and instant messaging systems.
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. Limited to first 20 children
Drop by to visit our booths from all over the world and learn facts, practice dance and try new snacks.
Toddler Time is a storytime for children two and three years old accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This program is designed to help children develop listening skills. No class July 4. Limited to first 20 children.
Popcorn and refreshments will be provided and enter for a chance to win this month's movie on DVD - you must be present to win!
CANCELLED ... Guys Read is a book discussion just for guys. Come and have a snack, discuss the book, play games and do activities. Selected book for the month can be picked up at the Youth Services desk. July book: All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook by Leslie Conor
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.
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 for 6 sessions. June 21- July 26.
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 for 6 sessions. June 21- July 26.
Start off with an incomplete animal picture and use unique household items to make a 3D picture! Let your creativity shine!
Start off with an incomplete animal picture and use unique household items to make a 3D picture! Let your creativity shine!
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!
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.
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
Watch, water, and learn as we plant foods from all over the world and do fun projects each session. Registration is for 8 weeks of Summer Reading. Mondays June 11 - July 30
Summer’s not over yet! Drop in and watch the newest DVD releases here at the library. Get comfortable, have some popcorn and enjoy the matinee. Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Wild Wicked Scot by Julia London
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.
Please join us outside in front of the library!
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
Come challenge yourself and learn new techniques with the monthly theme, or stretch your imagination with free building.
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.
For most retirees, Social Security is a major component of financial support. Knowing all the options available for receiving benefits and how those options will impact you financially later on can help you make the best decision for your retirement income. Join Steven Briggs, Financial Adviser & CCO of Briggs Financial, as we explore the different factors that contribute to Social Security payments and what you can do to get the most out of your Social Security benefit.
Join us for outdoor summer storytimes in Circle Park. Meet us at the picnic shelter! Weather pending. All ages welcome!
Drop-in, no registration required
Join us for an afternoon of Scrabble! The library will provide Scrabble boards and dictionaries, as well as snacks and beverages. Whether you play for fun or for the challenge, all skill levels are welcome. Come enjoy some classic wordplay!
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!
Please join outside at the Founder's Park Gazebo in front of the Library! Dixie Crush is the Midwest's ultimate country party band performing everyone's favorite Top 40 hots from the biggest names in modern country.
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
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.
Matt and Cynthia belt out the hits of yesterday-years! Including Steppin' Out with My Baby, Blue Skies, It Don't Mean a Thing, It Had to Be You, Mambo Italiano, Sweet Home Chicago, and Ain't Misbehavin', amongst many others, audiences will adore this nostalgic trip down Memory Lane! Each selection is cleverly introduced with interesting background facts about the many composers and famous artists (such as Fats Waller, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, The Andrews Sisters, Ella Fitzgerald, and Duke Ellington) that performed the song.
Socialize with fellow seniors at the library. Members discuss relevant topics, have a light snack, and play cards.
This presentation looks at some of the biggest shows and stars to emerge from the early years of radio, including Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Amos & Andy, and The Shadow, with sound clips and stories about how radio became America's first mass medium, transforming the United States of America from 48 states into a national listening community.
Take an adventure through the OASIS as we watch Ready Player One. You can even enter for a chance to win the movie! Movie giveaway will be held following the conclusion of the movie and you must be present to win.
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
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
Now is the perfect time to use fresh produce and learn how to cook vegetarian! Join us for a cooking demonstration by Chef Susan Maddox, who will provide samples for up to 50 attendees.
Tomb Raider
Lara Croft, the fiercely independent daughter of a missing adventurer, must push herself beyond her limits when she finds herself on the island where her father disappeared.
Popcorn and refreshments will be provided and enter for a chance to win this month's movie on DVD - you 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!
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.
Bring a white t-shirt and use our Sharpie markers to make a fun tie-dye shirt! Drop-In program
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
Learn about word processing and the basics of dealing with Windows.
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!
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
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.
New to Microsoft Word? Learn how to create and save files, format and edit documents, and more.
Turn a teacup into a tiny fairy garden you can keep all year long! All supplies will be provided.
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
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.
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.
Enjoy an evening of photos of the final resting places of famous and infamous people (and a few animals) in the Chicago area and the stories behind them. You'll hear about Eddie Gaedele, Harry Grossman, Catherine O'Leary, and Brian Piccolo.
Presented by Jim & Paula Hantak.
meeting in adult study room
Socialize with fellow seniors at the library. Members discuss relevant topics, have a light snack, and play cards.
We'll explore browsing the web, email questions and concerns, the cloud, and avoiding viruses.
The concept of climate change is a hot topic these days. Depending on which side you listen to, it either doesn't exist or the consequences will be catastrophic. In this presentation designed for a science-interested audience, we will put the politics to the side and focus, instead, on the science evidence: What does science say is happening? Where does the data come from? What might be in our future?
Presented by Michelle Nichols, astroeducator from the Adler Planetarium.
Drop-in, no registration required
Join us for an afternoon of Scrabble! The library will provide Scrabble boards and dictionaries, as well as snacks and beverages. Whether you play for fun or for the challenge, all skill levels are welcome. Come enjoy some classic wordplay!
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!
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Don't get rid of your old books! Turn those dusty hardcovers that are sitting on your shelf into beautiful folded book art. We will provide the books and templates that you can try here and finish at home. Also learn how to use cloth and mod podge to cover your old books and make them new again!
Space is limited to 20 adults.
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.
Get familiar with tablets and smartphones. Bring your own device, or borrow one of the library's iPads.
In 2018, the beloved novel Little Women celebrates its 150th birthday. Mark the occasion with Leslie Goddard's living-history portrayal of celebrated author Louisa May Alcott. As Miss Alcott shares stories about the creation of Little Women, she also reminisces about her life, including her poverty-stricken childhood, her struggles to succeed as a writer, and the unexpected, phenomenal success of Little Women in 1868.
Little Women (1994)
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
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!
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.
On the Same Page
Dressed in traditional Ojibwa regalia, author Kim Sigafus will share her knowledge of many aspects of Native American cultures.
Kim will discuss Native people who lived in Illinois in the 1800s and their traditions. She will describe Native American foodways, including the planting of the Three Sisters: corn, beans, and squash. Drumming and singing, she will share a traditional lullaby with the audience and will teach them a song. They will learn some Native American language and be able to view and handle Native artifacts. There will be opportunities for audience participation, including an invitation into a drum and rain stick circle.
Brought to us by the Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau.
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
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.
Socialize with fellow seniors at the library. Members discuss relevant topics, have a light snack, and play cards.
Drop-in, no registration required
Join us for an afternoon of Scrabble! The library will provide Scrabble boards and dictionaries, as well as snacks and beverages. Whether you play for fun or for the challenge, all skill levels are welcome. Come enjoy some classic wordplay!
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!
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.
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!
On the Same Page
More than a century ago, artists Charles Russell, Frederic Remington and George Catlin expressed the spirit of the Old West in paintings and sculptures. In this slide lecture, art historian Jeff Mishur discusses key works by these artists and relates them to the larger context of American art. Mishur is the co-owner of Art Excursions, a business providing private guiding, small group tours, travel consulting and lectures on various topics. Mishur holds an M.A. in the history of art from Northern Illinois University and has taught at the university level for more than twenty-five years.
Please join us outside in the front of the library!
On the Same Page
Dr. Brian Moran, professor of History at College of DuPage, will discuss the history, culture, and identity of the Kiowa, Native Americans who moved across the Great Plains, and share some facts and legends of the Old West.
On the Same Page
For this jewelry craft we will learn to make Southwestern inspired necklaces using leather, bronze, and rope.
Registration opens on October 1st and is limited to 20 people.
Chappaquiddick
Ted Kennedy's life and political career become derailed after he is involved in a fatal 1969 car accident that claims the life of a young campaign strategist, Mary Jo Kopechne.
Popcorn and refreshments will be provided and enter for a chance to win this month's movie on DVD - you 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!
A non-profit organization that supports the efforts of the Library.
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!
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 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.
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!
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.
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.
Drop-in, no registration required
Join us for an afternoon of Scrabble! The library will provide Scrabble boards and dictionaries, as well as snacks and beverages. Whether you play for fun or for the challenge, all skill levels are welcome. Come enjoy some classic wordplay!
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!
Historian Jim Gibbons offers a presentation on the 1958 tragedy in which 92 children and 3 nuns perished in the fire at Our Lady of the Angels school in Chicago.
Socialize with fellow seniors at the library. Members discuss relevant topics, have a light snack, and play cards.
Go beyond pumpkin pie this season! Enjoy learning about the history of different types of pies at this fun look back to past decades led by cookbook collector Amy Alessio. Taste samples and leave with ideas from vintage cookbooks and recipes.
Overboard
A spoiled, wealthy yacht owner is thrown overboard and becomes the target of revenge from his mistreated employee. A remake of the 1987 comedy.
Popcorn and refreshments will be provided and enter for a chance to win this month's movie on DVD - you must be present to win!
Create a colorful design using string and push-pins!
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
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.
Pool noodles will be the base for these fun holiday wreaths decorated with ornaments in all shapes and sizes.
Registration is limited to 20 people and opens on October 1st.
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.
The Christmas Room by Catherine Anderson
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
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.
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
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!
Meet me at the movies to watch Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. Movie tickets and snacks will be provided. We will meet at Cinemark Century Stratford Square, 804 Stratford Drive, Bloomingdale, IL 60108. Meeting time is TBA. Limit 8.
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.
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 music in the program reflects the story of Illinois, which is shaped not only by the land (prairie, Great Lakes, Mississippi River), but also by the many cultures which have thrived in it, beginning with Native Americans, and including French, German, African-American, Mexican, and other immigrant groups. The program includes songs about farmers; workers and labor struggles; and disasters and tragedies. And sausage. Maybe even a little Rock and Roll.
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.
A memorable and fun-filled tour of the charms, traditions, and personalities of our Illinois towns led by the only person who has visited and photographed all 2400 of them during a 30-year personal project to discover how Illinois offers Roots, a Hometown, and a Little America for us all.
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.
See a slide show of quirky roadside attractions, unusual festivals, and surprisingly beautiful scenery from around our state while learning some interesting bits of Illinois trivia, including how some towns acquired their names. Scheduled stops on the tour include a coin-operated fire-breathing dragon, a 2-story outhouse, Punkin Chunkin, and vehicles in unorthodox places.
Presented by Jim & Paula Hantak.
Special December date - second 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.
Socialize with fellow seniors at the library. Members discuss relevant topics, have a light snack, and play cards.
Join us for a family-friendly holiday concert that will warm the heart and set the mood for the season. Heather Braoudakis is here to sing all the holiday classics we know and love like: White Christmas, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Silent Night, Joy to the World, Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire, and Winter Wonderland.
Life of the Party
When her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime dedicated housewife Deanna turns regret into re-set by going back to college.
Drop-in, no registration required
Join us for an afternoon of Scrabble! The library will provide Scrabble boards and dictionaries, as well as snacks and beverages. Whether you play for fun or for the challenge, all skill levels are welcome. Come enjoy some classic wordplay!
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!
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.
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
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 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!
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
Make a bracelet by repurposing colorful pop tabs!
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.
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.
He was born a city boy in Manhattan; but it wasn’t until he lived as a cattle rancher and deputy sheriff in the wild country of the Dakota Territory that Theodore Roosevelt became the man who would be president. In Forging a President, author William Hazelgrove uses Roosevelt’s own reflections to immerse readers in the formative seasons that America’s twenty-sixth president spent in “the broken country” of the Wild West.
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!
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.
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!
Ocean's 8
Debbie Ocean gathers a crew to attempt an impossible heist at New York City's yearly Met Gala.
Popcorn and refreshments will be provided and enter for a chance to win this month's movie on DVD - you 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!
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!
One woman show composed and performed by Jillann Gabrielle