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Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including library card registration, eBooks and downloads, online learning, and more.

Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including library card registration, eBooks and downloads, online learning, and more.

The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m.  Books are selected on topics of  American History from pre-Revolutionary War to present time including biographies, non-fiction and classics.  Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk the month prior to the discussion.

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

Make a cool and creepy garden with a venus flytrap that gobbles up bugs! This craft is in-person. 

Our summer chess club is a casual and friendly learning environment for kids 8-18. Open play is available for 2 hours every Wednesday and the summer program ends with an optional tournament on Saturday July 30th.

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

Unicorns, yeti, and dragons, oh my! And let’s not forget the mermaids! Calling all mythical creature lovers, join us for a program filled with stories, crafts, and more to celebrate our favorite creatures who may be off the beaten path. Registration begins June 20th at 9:00am.

Explore our new Makerspace as we create all sorts of fun and useful items like keychains, coasters, custom buttons, and jewelry. Crafts will take anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour. Drop by each week and see what’s new!

Please visit the BPL Makerspace webpage to learn more about the space and booking equipment.

https://mybpl.org/makerspace

The goal of this course is to focus on the bare essentials of creating and delivering a PowerPoint presentation.  We will cover creating and arranging slides, then take a look at save and print options, and finish with a demonstration of presentation tools.

Join us every Friday for in-person storytime. Listen to our staff read stories, sing songs, and tell rhymes.

This program will be held in the Froio Memorial Garden, weather permitting. 

Registration for this program will be one week prior to the event. Please register as a Family.

Please practice social distancing and follow masking rules. Space will be limited to only the families that registered.

Please call the Youth Services desk at 630- 924-4740 if you have any questions.

Join us every Friday for in-person storytime. Listen to our staff read stories, sing songs, and tell rhymes.

This program will be held in the Froio Memorial Garden, weather permitting. 

Registration for this program will be one week prior to the event. Please register as a Family.

Please practice social distancing and follow masking rules. Space will be limited to only the families that registered.

Please call the Youth Services desk at 630- 924-4740 if you have any questions.

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including library card registration, eBooks and downloads, online learning, and more.

Nothing says sumer like being on a tropical island! Bring that feeling home by creating tropical tie-dye soaps with a coconut papaya scent. 

REGISTRATION BEGINS ON MONDAY, JULY 11, 2022.  Please email Katie Yager at kyager@mybpl.org if you're interested in this craft project.

Kit Pickup July 11-15

Grab a grown-up and head outdoors. Find activities in your Explorer’s Guide and Journal to help you explore different places in your neighborhood. Registration begins June 20th at 9:00am

Join us for in-person storytime. Listen to our staff read stories, sing songs, and tell rhymes.

This program will be held in the Froio Memorial Garden, weather permitting. 

Registration for this program will be one week prior to the event. Please register as a Family.

Please practice social distancing and follow masking rules. Space will be limited to only the families that registered.

Please call the Youth Services desk at 630- 924-4740 if you have any questions.

Sail away off the beaten path! We’ll supply the Legos and recycled materials, and you build the boats that actually float and sail!

Registration begins June 20th at 9:00am

In-Person Event

Outdoor enthusiast John Lynn is back to share pictures and stories of his hiking trip to Wales.

Explore entertainment options beyond paying for cable. In class we will discuss how to connect your TV or other devices to streaming services, what options are out there to replace or improve on current service, and how to determine what’s right for you.

The Monday Night Page Turners book discussion group meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m., except in July, August, and December. The group reads contemporary and classic fiction and nonfiction. Copies of the books are available at the Circulation Desk. For more information, please contact Jessica Frazier at 630-924-2734 or jfrazier@mybpl.org. If you'd like to receive resources and discussion questions for a specific month's book group title, please contact Jessica Frazier.

Upcoming Book Group Titles

Come see the magic for yourself in this awe-inspiritng magic show. This event will be in the Froio Memorial Garden, weather permitting. Registration begins June 20th at 9:00am

In-Person Event

 Outdoor enthusiast John Lynn is back to share pictures and stories of his biking trip to Ireland.

Our summer chess club is a casual and friendly learning environment for kids 8-18. Open play is available for 2 hours every Wednesday and the summer program ends with an optional tournament on Saturday July 30th.

Join us for outdoor summer storytimes in Circle Park. Meet us at the picnic shelter! Weather permitting.

Libraries are more than just books-they are a great place to learn technology too! Come get some hands-on time with tech at STEM Club! In June, we will be working with LittleBits and in July, we will use the 3D printer Software. Registration for July begins June 20.

Please visit the BPL Makerspace webpage to learn more about the space and booking equipment.

https://mybpl.org/makerspace

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. 

In this course, you will learn how to customize the look of a PowerPoint slideshow.  We will look at using templates, themes, transitions, and more.

View the video on YouTube in our Computer classes playlist- YouTube Computer Classes playlist.

Learn to crochet along with Miss Carol. Check the Library’s YouTube video page for tutorials for each project. A supply list and written instructions can be picked up at the library. New projects will be posted each month. 

July: Granny Square Throw Pillow.

Find the playlist of all of our Crochet Along with Miss Carol videos here.

Meet me at the movies to watch Thor: Love and Thunder! Movie tickets and snacks will be provided. We will meet at The Picture Show, 324 Army Trail Rd, Bloomingdale, IL 60108. Meeting time is TBA. Limit 10. 

*SIGN UP FOR THIS EVENT BEGINS ON MONDAY, JUNE 27*

Join us every Friday for in-person storytime. Listen to our staff read stories, sing songs, and tell rhymes.

This program will be held in the Froio Memorial Garden, weather permitting. 

Registration for this program will be one week prior to the event. Please register as a Family.

Please practice social distancing and follow masking rules. Space will be limited to only the families that registered.

Please call the Youth Services desk at 630- 924-4740 if you have any questions.

Join us every Friday for in-person storytime. Listen to our staff read stories, sing songs, and tell rhymes.

This program will be held in the Froio Memorial Garden, weather permitting. 

Registration for this program will be one week prior to the event. Please register as a Family.

Please practice social distancing and follow masking rules. Space will be limited to only the families that registered.

Please call the Youth Services desk at 630- 924-4740 if you have any questions.

Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including library card registration, eBooks and downloads, online learning, and more.

Kit Pickup July 18-22

Families

Get all the tools needed to have a fun picnic with your loved ones! Registration begins June 20th at 9:00am

Join us for in-person storytime. Listen to our staff read stories, sing songs, and tell rhymes.

This program will be held in the Froio Memorial Garden, weather permitting. 

Registration for this program will be one week prior to the event. Please register as a Family.

Please practice social distancing and follow masking rules. Space will be limited to only the families that registered.

Please call the Youth Services desk at 630- 924-4740 if you have any questions.

In-Person Event (Outdoors/Makerspace)

Join us for an evening of traditional storytelling. The program will begin with shorter, simpler stories appropriate for young children and will move to longer, more complicated stories for older listeners. Registration begins June 20th at 9:00am.

In this online program, we will cover handling image-editing basics using paint.NET, a free photo-editing program available for Windows. Utilizing paint.NET’s tools we will crop, rotate, and adjust many qualities of an image. The video will go live on 07/18/2022 07:00 PM and available to view any time after.

View the video on YouTube in our Computer classes playlist- YouTube Computer Classes playlist.

Cloud tools offer more and more opportunities for computer users. One of the most versatile resources is cloud storage. Students will learn about 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. Google’s free applications will be used in class but alternatives will also be discussed.

Come learn about our new virtual reality kits! We will also have resources on how to make your own VR headset and access online VR videos. Registration begins June 20th at 9:00am

In-Person Event

Navigating Portugal with world traveller and retired librarian, Nancy McCully. 

Explore picturesque Portugal as we navigate our way through the country’s rich history, culture, and fascinating sites.

Our summer chess club is a casual and friendly learning environment for kids 8-18. Open play is available for 2 hours every Wednesday and the summer program ends with an optional tournament on Saturday July 30th.

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 third Wednesday of the month (except in 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 parade of fun! We will explore the world of music and movement using an array of instruments, flannel stories, rhymes, and songs. Registration begins June 20th at 9:00am

Join us for a parade of fun! We will explore the world of music and movement using an array of instruments, flannel stories, rhymes, and songs. Registration begins June 20th at 9:00am

Explore our new Makerspace as we create all sorts of fun and useful items like keychains, coasters, custom buttons, and jewelry. Crafts will take anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour. Drop by each week and see what’s new!

Please visit the BPL Makerspace webpage to learn more about the space and booking equipment.

https://mybpl.org/makerspace

In this course, we discuss how to add a bone structure to 3D models.  This is an essential skill for posing, warping, and animating… even for objects without a skeleton. The video will go live on 07/21/2022 07:00 PM and available to view any time after.

View the video on YouTube in our Computer classes playlist- YouTube Computer Classes playlist.

Join us every Friday for in-person storytime. Listen to our staff read stories, sing songs, and tell rhymes.

This program will be held in the Froio Memorial Garden, weather permitting. 

Registration for this program will be one week prior to the event. Please register as a Family.

Please practice social distancing and follow masking rules. Space will be limited to only the families that registered.

Please call the Youth Services desk at 630- 924-4740 if you have any questions.

Join us every Friday for in-person storytime. Listen to our staff read stories, sing songs, and tell rhymes.

This program will be held in the Froio Memorial Garden, weather permitting. 

Registration for this program will be one week prior to the event. Please register as a Family.

Please practice social distancing and follow masking rules. Space will be limited to only the families that registered.

Please call the Youth Services desk at 630- 924-4740 if you have any questions.

Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including library card registration, eBooks and downloads, online learning, and more.

Kit Pickup July 25-29

This kit will include fun facts, crafts, and other activities, including everything you need to make your own version of our favorite campfire snack. Registration begins June 20th at 9:00am

Join us for in-person storytime. Listen to our staff read stories, sing songs, and tell rhymes.

This program will be held in the Froio Memorial Garden, weather permitting. 

Registration for this program will be one week prior to the event. Please register as a Family.

Please practice social distancing and follow masking rules. Space will be limited to only the families that registered.

Please call the Youth Services desk at 630- 924-4740 if you have any questions.

Registration Limit: 4 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card required, ages 12 to adult. Please sign up for one session on either Monday, July 25 (7-8:30PM) or Tuesday, July 26 (1:30-3:00PM). Registration opens July 1.

Learn how to use the library's Makerspace equipment to make a custom mug using infusible ink.

For Bloomingdale cardholders ages 12-17, please bring a completed Makerspace waiver filled out by a parent or legal guardian. Adult Bloomingdale cardholders can fill out a waiver at the session.

Learn how to install and manage your apps, customize your phone using settings changes and widget installations, take advantage of expandable storage, use google tools, and much more!

Registration Limit: 4 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card required, ages 12 to adult. Please sign up for one session on either Monday, July 25 (7-8:30PM) or Tuesday, July 26 (1:30-3:00PM). Registration opens July 1.

Learn how to use the library's Makerspace equipment to make a custom mug using infusible ink.

For Bloomingdale cardholders ages 12-17, please bring a completed Makerspace waiver filled out by a parent or legal guardian. Adult Bloomingdale cardholders can fill out a waiver at the session.

Our summer chess club is a casual and friendly learning environment for kids 8-18. Open play is available for 2 hours every Wednesday and the summer program ends with an optional tournament on Saturday July 30th.

Get ready for kindergarten this fall in this three session class.  Register for each week individually. Children are encouraged to attend without a parent. Children should be entering Kindergarten this fall.

July 27- Colors and shapes

August 3- Letters and stories

August 10- Numbers

Join us as we watch Ghostbusters: Afterlife. 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.

Please visit the BPL Makerspace webpage to learn more about the space and booking equipment.

https://mybpl.org/makerspace

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. 

Learn to download and run apps, organize your icons, configure your settings, find and use your pictures, play your music, synchronize your phone with other devices, and much more.

Join us every Friday for in-person storytime. Listen to our staff read stories, sing songs, and tell rhymes.

This program will be held in the Froio Memorial Garden, weather permitting. 

Registration for this program will be one week prior to the event. Please register as a Family.

Please practice social distancing and follow masking rules. Space will be limited to only the families that registered.

Please call the Youth Services desk at 630- 924-4740 if you have any questions.

Join us every Friday for in-person storytime. Listen to our staff read stories, sing songs, and tell rhymes.

This program will be held in the Froio Memorial Garden, weather permitting. 

Registration for this program will be one week prior to the event. Please register as a Family.

Please practice social distancing and follow masking rules. Space will be limited to only the families that registered.

Please call the Youth Services desk at 630- 924-4740 if you have any questions.

Our littlest patrons can join us to create two campfire art projects. 

Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including library card registration, eBooks and downloads, online learning, and more.