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This is a storytime with music, movement, activities and crafts for the preschool age child (ages 3-5)    . 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 the first 20 children

They were the “Girls” of the ‘50s, our favorite female vocalists. It was a decade for women like Doris Day, Dinah Shore, Patti Page, Judy Garland, and Debbie Reynolds. Join us for a show featuring Heather Braoudakis, who will sing their hits and share their stories. 

Toddler Storytime is designed to have parents or caregivers interact with their two and three-year-olds to help them develop listening skills. The program includes interactive stories, flannel board stories, fingerplays, and music. Litmited to the first 20 children

Brrr, don’t get caught unprepared this winter, join the Finger Looping craze and bundle up with your very own handmade scarf. Materials included.

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! 

Featured Event: At 7:00 p.m., join us for a live webinar by noted genealogist Thomas MacEntee. Whether you’re new to genealogy or you’ve been working on your family history for years, incorporating the research of others can always be tricky. Here’s how to develop a proven strategy to benefit from the work of other genealogists.

NEW DATE AND ROOMS! Genealogy Club has moved to third Wednesday of the month (except in September and December) from 6:30-8:45 p.m. in the larger Meeting Rooms A/B. 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 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. 

Every Thursday meet and chat with other parents & caregivers while your child socializes and explores with hands-on toys. Weekly drop in event for ages 0-24 months.

*Will be offered simultaneously with Baby Tales Storytime when in session

Baby Tales (0-24 months with Caregiver)

During this storytime we will introduce your baby to books, songs, rhymes and movement that will aide in the development of early literacy skills. 

Thursdays 10:10-10:30 a.m. and    10:40-11:10 a.m.

Baby Tales (0-24 months with Caregiver)

During this storytime we will introduce your baby to books, songs, rhymes and movement that will aide in the development of early literacy skills. 

Thursdays 10:10-10:30 a.m. and    10:40-11:10 a.m.

Come try Abstract art with Wassily Kandinsky, Piet Mondrian, and Jackson Pollock.

Registration for Bloomingdale residents begins Monday, November 25 and for non-residents one week before each program begins. 

Join other teens for tabletop gaming and some snacks! Run your D&D campaign or duel in your favorite collectible card game. Players of all games are welcome to attend. Grades 7 and up.

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

Building upon our previous class, we will continue to explore basic programming logic including: variables, expressions, logic statements and loops. Expanding on this we will learn how to build functions with all these attributes and do some light formatting for output statements, culminating in creating a Conversion Calculator.

Family Storytime is designed to serve families of babies, toddlers, and 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. Registration is not required.

Enjoy the day off school with Daniel Laib as he combines magic, optical Illusions and live art in this entertaining family show.

Each month we will incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math concepts through engaging experiments, activities and projects. Please register for each class. Non-residents may register one week before program date.

Registration for Bloomingdale residents begins Monday, November 25 and for non-residents one week before each program begins. 

Happy books for our elementary kiddos! Read fun stories and poems about food, then make a snacktivity all by yourself!

Mondays, January 6- February 3 6:30- 7:00 p.m.

Registration for Bloomingdale residents begins Monday, November 25 and for non-residents one week before each program begins. 

A story time for the budding chefs. Mondays, January 6- February 7:00-7:30 pm

Want to crop, connect, change the audio for, and otherwise sharpen up your videos before posting them on social media or sharing them with friends and family? Students will learn how to use desktop applications and phone apps for easy video editing and improvement.

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 books are available at the Circulation Desk.

Upcoming Book Group Titles

Come learn how to make simple objects on our 3-D printer. Learn how you can create items at home and pick them up, fully finished, from the library, and more! 

Registration for Bloomingdale residents begins Monday, November 25 and for non-residents one week before each program begins. 

This is a storytime with music, movement, activities and crafts for the preschool age child (ages 3-5)    . 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 the first 20 children

Open to all constituents of the 45th District. Join State Representative Diane Pappas to discuss legislative concerns and ideas regarding Veterans issues. 

With his charming character, handsome looks, impeccable sense of style, lavish lifestyle, and fame and stardom, he seemed to have it made, but Cary Grant’s initial road to success was not an easy journey. Historian Jim Gibbons will discuss Grant’s unstable childhood, his years attending boarding schools, his early years in vaudeville troops and his pursuit of fame and acting.

Toddler Storytime is designed to have parents or caregivers interact with their two and three-year-olds to help them develop listening skills. The program includes interactive stories, flannel board stories, fingerplays, and music. Litmited to the first 20 children

Every Thursday meet and chat with other parents & caregivers while your child socializes and explores with hands-on toys. Weekly drop in event for ages 0-24 months.

*Will be offered simultaneously with Baby Tales Storytime when in session

Open to all constituents of the 45th District. Join State Representative Diane Pappas to discuss legislative concerns and ideas regarding Veterans issues. 

Baby Tales (0-24 months with Caregiver)

During this storytime we will introduce your baby to books, songs, rhymes and movement that will aide in the development of early literacy skills. 

Thursdays 10:10-10:30 a.m. and    10:40-11:10 a.m.

Baby Tales (0-24 months with Caregiver)

During this storytime we will introduce your baby to books, songs, rhymes and movement that will aide in the development of early literacy skills. 

Thursdays 10:10-10:30 a.m. and    10:40-11:10 a.m.

Learn about Australia with food, stories, crafts and fun!

Registration for Bloomingdale residents begins Monday, November 25 and for non-residents one week before each program begins. 

Join other teens for gaming on our big screens or a tabletop! Check out the Nintendo Switch, race in Mario Kart 8, brawl in Super Smash Bros., battle in Overwatch, or discover your new favorite tabletop or board game! Grades 7-12. 

Family Storytime is designed to serve families of babies, toddlers, and 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. Registration is not required.

Join us for a special storytime with our helpers from our community. 

Happy books for our elementary kiddos! Read fun stories and poems about food, then make a snacktivity all by yourself!

Mondays, January 6- February 3 6:30- 7:00 p.m.

Registration for Bloomingdale residents begins Monday, November 25 and for non-residents one week before each program begins. 

A story time for the budding chefs. Mondays, January 6- February 7:00-7:30 pm

Local author and vintage cookbook collector Amy Alessio is back to share hilarious recipes from the 1950s. Enjoy a humours slide show of vintage recipes we used to love along with a tasty snack inspired by the era. 

Registration is limited to 40 adults. 

This is a storytime with music, movement, activities and crafts for the preschool age child (ages 3-5)    . 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 the first 20 children

Toddler Storytime is designed to have parents or caregivers interact with their two and three-year-olds to help them develop listening skills. The program includes interactive stories, flannel board stories, fingerplays, and music. Litmited to the first 20 children

Join us as we watch Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. 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. Grades 7-12. 

A non-profit organization that supports the efforts of the Library.

Every Thursday meet and chat with other parents & caregivers while your child socializes and explores with hands-on toys. Weekly drop in event for ages 0-24 months.

*Will be offered simultaneously with Baby Tales Storytime when in session

Baby Tales (0-24 months with Caregiver)

During this storytime we will introduce your baby to books, songs, rhymes and movement that will aide in the development of early literacy skills. 

Thursdays 10:10-10:30 a.m. and    10:40-11:10 a.m.

Baby Tales (0-24 months with Caregiver)

During this storytime we will introduce your baby to books, songs, rhymes and movement that will aide in the development of early literacy skills. 

Thursdays 10:10-10:30 a.m. and    10:40-11:10 a.m.

Ever wanted to learn how to use a 3D printer? The Bloomingdale Library allows patrons to print objects using our equipment and it’s easier than you might think! Come to class to learn how to find free designs on the web, make edits, and print them through www.mybpl.org

Family Storytime is designed to serve families of babies, toddlers, and 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. Registration is not required.