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Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more. 

Toddler Time is for children ages 2-3 with caregiver. 

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. 

BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.

Makerspace Eligibility and Room Usage
Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply.

Age Limits: The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.

For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace

Happy Books Happy Cooks (Registration Required)

Thursday, September 21|Ages 3-5                           

Thursdays, | 6:00-6:30 p.m.

A story time for all the budding chefs! Read a food-filled story and create a tasty themed treat. 

(Food items may contain allergens; accommodations may be possible but are not guaranteed.)

We will be doing “hybrid” sessions.  Some folks will be attending in-person and some folks will be attending on-line via a Zoom connection to the meeting

We will be showing a DVD to the members attending in-person, and want for our on-line attendees to also be able to view the DVD.

After we all view the DVD, we will proceed with a discussion of both the DVD and other in-hand printed materials.

Both the viewing of the DVD and the following group discussion will be available on the Zoom connection.

Craft Time (Drop-In) 

Families  

Friday, September 22 | 9:00 - 5:00 p.m. 

Come make an elephant appreciation craft. While supplies last. 

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. 

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more. 

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. 

BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.

Makerspace Eligibility and Room Usage
Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply.

Age Limits: The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.

For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace

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. 

Free English classes offered by College of DuPage. Testing and registration is 8/21 and 8/23; first day of class is 8/28. For class registration and information/questions, contact College of DuPage at 630-942-3697 | ela@cod.edu | cod.edu/ela.

What’s in a Name?  (Registration Required) 

Grades K-2

Monday, September 25 | 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.  

Enjoy stories about names and discover the meaning of some names. Everyone will go home with a craft celebrating their own name.

Zoom Webinar

Join us on a trip through the Appalachians with outdoorsman John Lynn as he shares his story of the world's most famous hiking trail and its community of mountains, forests, rivers, plants, animals, and people as experienced during 2100 miles of hiking and camping adventures from Georgia to Maine.

Instructor:  Sean

Excel PivotTables can be very helpful in organizing data.  Work with several examples to develop a comfort level with the tools Excel provides.

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. 

Instructor: Salvador

Familiarize yourself with your smartphone or tablet by learning how to install and use apps, edit settings, and use the features of Apple or Android phones and tablets. Use one of our iPads bring your own device to class.

Lego Club (Drop In)  

Grades 1-6

Tuesday, September 26 |4:30 p.m- 5:30 p.m.

Design and build with the Library’s Lego supply to complete the challenge.

Zoom Webinar

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is famous for its beautiful fall foliage.  Join us to see how the amazing autumn leaves set off panoramic mountain views, tumbling streams, and weathered historic buildings.  We will also discover how the most visited national park in the United States developed, explore things to see and do on your visit, and learn about the animals and plants living in the park.

Free English classes offered by College of DuPage. Testing and registration is 8/21 and 8/23; first day of class is 8/28. For class registration and information/questions, contact College of DuPage at 630-942-3697 | ela@cod.edu | cod.edu/ela.

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more.Baby Tales will introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes and books. This will aid in the development of early literacy skills. 

Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under 24 months. 

Out of consideration for baby safety and to encourage child/caregiver bonding, older siblings cannot be accommodated in this program. 

Come Together  (Drop-In) 

Every Wednesday

10:00- 11:30 a.m.

Every Wednesday 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 and Tunes when in session. *

Out of consideration for baby safety and to encourage child/caregiver bonding, older siblings cannot be accommodated in this program. 

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more.Baby Tales will introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes and books. This will aid in the development of early literacy skills. 

Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under 24 months. 

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. 

Evening Storytime (Drop-In)

Join us as we watch 10 Things I Hate About You. 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.

Starring: Larisa Oleynik, Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger, Andrew Keegan, Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Runtime: 98 minutes

Rating: PG-13

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more. 

Toddler Time is for children ages 2-3 with caregiver. 

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. 

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) 

Grades 4-8 

Thursdays, August 10 and September 28 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

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

BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.

Makerspace Eligibility and Room Usage
Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply.

Age Limits: The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.

For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace

Dance Workshop for VKK Youth

Instructor: Charlie

Krita is a free, open-source drawing application for digital painting, illustration, animation, special effects, and more. Learn the tools and techniques needed to start creating digital art. 

This program will be available on our YouTube channel. See all of our Computer Class videos on our YouTube Computer Classes playlist.

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 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. 

BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.

Makerspace Eligibility and Room Usage
Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply.

Age Limits: The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.

For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace

Pick up a kit to learn how to unleash your inner manga artist! Limit 12.

*SIGN-UP FOR THIS KIT BEGINS ON 9/11/2023. This is a take-and-make kit.  Limit 12. YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL ONCE YOUR CRAFT KIT IS READY TO BE PICKED UP* 

Free English classes offered by College of DuPage. Testing and registration is 8/21 and 8/23; first day of class is 8/28. For class registration and information/questions, contact College of DuPage at 630-942-3697 | ela@cod.edu | cod.edu/ela.

Learn the basics of using the library’s sewing machines to make a Halloween fabric bookmark.

Registration Limit: 4 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card required, ages 12 to adult. Please sign up for one session only. Sessions are on October 2 and October 12. Registration opens September 1 at 9:00 a.m.

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.

NOTE: THE ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM OPENS AT 9:00AM CENTRAL TIME. If you're unable to register, please call the Reference Desk at 630-924-2730.

The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. (except July). 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.

Upcoming Book Group Titles

Craft a fall fairy garden using pumpkins and other spooky decorations. Limit 7.

Free English classes offered by College of DuPage. Testing and registration is 8/21 and 8/23; first day of class is 8/28. For class registration and information/questions, contact College of DuPage at 630-942-3697 | ela@cod.edu | cod.edu/ela.

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more.Baby Tales will introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes and books. This will aid in the development of early literacy skills. 

Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under 24 months. 

Out of consideration for baby safety and to encourage child/caregiver bonding, older siblings cannot be accommodated in this program. 

Come Together  (Drop-In) 

Every Wednesday

10:00- 11:30 a.m.

Every Wednesday 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 and Tunes when in session. *

Out of consideration for baby safety and to encourage child/caregiver bonding, older siblings cannot be accommodated in this program. 

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more.Baby Tales will introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes and books. This will aid in the development of early literacy skills. 

Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under 24 months. 

Evening Storytime (Drop-In)

Dress up in Pink and celebrate Mean Girls Day like a true Plastic! Join us as we watch Mean GIrls. 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.

A down-to-earth student joins a snobby clique in an effort to spy on the popular kids, then begins to act like them.

Starring: Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Lacey Chabert, Amanda Seyfried, Tina Fey

Runtime: 97 minutes

Rating: PG-13

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more. 

Toddler Time is for children ages 2-3 with caregiver. 

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)  

Families

Thursdays, October 5, and November 2 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. 

Join us to explore a new topic each month with books, crafts, and activities specially designed for each grade level.  

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) 

Grades 4-8 

Thursdays, October 5, and November 16 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

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

BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.

Makerspace Eligibility and Room Usage
Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply.

Age Limits: The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.

For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more. 

World Smile and Do Something Nice Day (Registered Program)    

Grades K-2 

Saturday, October 7 | 10:00- 11:00 a.m.

Smile and learn to share your smiles with others with this happy program.

BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.

Makerspace Eligibility and Room Usage
Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply.

Age Limits: The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.

For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace

Eclipse Kits (Drop-In)  

Families

Kit Pickup begins October 8

Pick up a kit with eclipse projects and materials—while supplies last! One kit per family.

Craft Time (Drop-In) 

Families  

Monday, October 9, and November 24 | 9:00 - 5:00 p.m. 

Come make a craft. While supplies last. 

Free English classes offered by College of DuPage. Testing and registration is 8/21 and 8/23; first day of class is 8/28. For class registration and information/questions, contact College of DuPage at 630-942-3697 | ela@cod.edu | cod.edu/ela.

Learn to use a Sewing Machine (Registration Required)  

Grades 4-6

Monday, October 9| 6:00-7:30 p.m. 

 An introduction to the sewing machines in the makerspace. We will learn the parts of the machine, how to thread it, wind a bobbin, and sew a simple pillow. An adult is welcomed to accompany their child.

Monster Boogie (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-5  

Tuesday, October 10 | 1:30-2:15

Join us as we stomp, roar and boogie our way through some fun monster stories, crafts and games!

Hybrid Event: In-Person Presentation & Zoom Webinar - On the Same Page

Join us for an evening with local author William Hazelgrove who is back to discuss the art of writing memoirs. 

Did you ever think about writing about your own life? Your own life could be a great story. Novelist William Hazelgrove has written a memoir along with thirteen published novels and can take you from the first draft to rewriting. Learn the technique of Memoir Writing with a professional who has been published with major publishers and knows what it takes to produce a memoir that will sell. Research, plotting, technique, dialog and getting published are covered in this exciting presentation.

OTSP 2023

Free English classes offered by College of DuPage. Testing and registration is 8/21 and 8/23; first day of class is 8/28. For class registration and information/questions, contact College of DuPage at 630-942-3697 | ela@cod.edu | cod.edu/ela.

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more.Baby Tales will introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes and books. This will aid in the development of early literacy skills. 

Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under 24 months. 

Out of consideration for baby safety and to encourage child/caregiver bonding, older siblings cannot be accommodated in this program. 

Come Together  (Drop-In) 

Every Wednesday

10:00- 11:30 a.m.

Every Wednesday 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 and Tunes when in session. *

Out of consideration for baby safety and to encourage child/caregiver bonding, older siblings cannot be accommodated in this program. 

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more.Baby Tales will introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes and books. This will aid in the development of early literacy skills. 

Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under 24 months. 

Evening Storytime (Drop-In)

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.

Informational seminar on Estate Planning.

Presentation begins at 10:30 a.m.

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more. 

Toddler Time is for children ages 2-3 with caregiver. 

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursday, October 12, and November 9 | 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.  

Libraries are a great place to learn about science and technology while making cool stuff. Come join the fun! In October, we will engineer cardboard houses. In November we will make a maze in Tinkercad.

BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.

Makerspace Eligibility and Room Usage
Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply.

Age Limits: The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.

For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace

Learn the basics of using the library’s sewing machines to make a Halloween fabric bookmark.

Registration Limit: 4 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card required, ages 12 to adult. Please sign up for one session only. Sessions are on October 2 and October 12. Registration opens September 1 at 9:00 a.m.

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.

NOTE: THE ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM OPENS AT 9:00AM CENTRAL TIME. If you're unable to register, please call the Reference Desk at 630-924-2730.

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more. 

Stressing about taking the SAT? Take a full-length, virtual 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 virtual practice test and contact you with scores and analyzed results. Bring your own device to take the test, or use one of the library's laptops. THIS EVENT IS IN PERSON.  

National I Love Yarn Day Celebration (Registration Required)  

Ages 8 and up

Saturday, October 14| 10:00-11:00 a.m. 

Calling all fiber artists! Bring your crochet hooks, knitting needles, or looms. We will start on projects to donate to winter warm clothing drives. All skill levels are welcomed.  

BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.

Makerspace Eligibility and Room Usage
Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply.

Age Limits: The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.

For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace

Crochet Along with Miss Carol (Virtual) 

Grades 3-8 

YouTube Video Post on 15th of each month 

Learn to crochet along with Miss Carol. Check the Library’s YouTube page for video tutorials for each project. October’s project is a bobble stitch beanie cap.   

Free English classes offered by College of DuPage. Testing and registration is 8/21 and 8/23; first day of class is 8/28. For class registration and information/questions, contact College of DuPage at 630-942-3697 | ela@cod.edu | cod.edu/ela.

Girls Who Code Clubs are free programs for 3rd - 5th grade girls and non-binary students that provide a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world. THIS IS A 9-WEEK SESSION. We will meet every Monday from 4-5 p.m. beginning October 16th and going through December 11th.   
 

Boo-ti-ful Stories and Crafts  (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2

Monday, October 16 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Enjoy some slightly spooky stories and jokes while decorating your own Jack O’ Lantern crafts.

Zoom Webinar

NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month, which is a writing challenge that takes place every November. If you're interested in signing up for NaNoWriMo, check out this link to their website. A moderator from NaNoWriMo will be with us on Zoom to explain the ins and outs of this challenge and how to successfully write a first draft (over 50k words) within one month. Good Luck!  

Instructor:  Charlie 

Get a basic understanding of using Access, Microsoft's database program. Learn about creating tables, queries, forms, and reports.

The Monday Night Page Turners book discussion group meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m., except August (no meeting) and December (end of year party). 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

Drop-in and make a family scrapbook with us, while supplies last.  - On the Same Page

We'll have all the supplies you need to start a family scrapbook project, but feel free to bring in your own photos, cards, paper, stickers, and family memorabilia. 

OTSP 2023

Free English classes offered by College of DuPage. Testing and registration is 8/21 and 8/23; first day of class is 8/28. For class registration and information/questions, contact College of DuPage at 630-942-3697 | ela@cod.edu | cod.edu/ela.

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more.Baby Tales will introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes and books. This will aid in the development of early literacy skills. 

Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under 24 months. 

Out of consideration for baby safety and to encourage child/caregiver bonding, older siblings cannot be accommodated in this program. 

Come Together  (Drop-In) 

Every Wednesday

10:00- 11:30 a.m.

Every Wednesday 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 and Tunes when in session. *

Out of consideration for baby safety and to encourage child/caregiver bonding, older siblings cannot be accommodated in this program. 

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more.Baby Tales will introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes and books. This will aid in the development of early literacy skills. 

Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under 24 months. 

Evening Storytime (Drop-In)

Join us on the third Wednesday of each month in the makerspace for Perler Bead Club. Choose from tons of different patterns to create a fun and colorful work of art using perler beads. 

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.

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more. 

Toddler Time is for children ages 2-3 with caregiver. 

BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.

Makerspace Eligibility and Room Usage
Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply.

Age Limits: The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.

For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace

Happy Books Happy Cooks (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-5  

Thursdays, October 19, and November 9 | 6:00-6:30 p.m. 

 A story time for all the budding chefs! Read a food-filled story and create a tasty treat. Please let us know about any allergies when registering.

Instructor: Charlie

Take the next step towards Office expertise and learn to use macros to make complex processes more efficient. Designing macros, both through recording and basic coding, as well as making them easier to find and use will be discussed in detail.

This program will be available on our YouTube channel. See all of our Computer Class videos on our YouTube Computer Classes playlist.

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more. 

Makerspace Closed for Halloween Party

Mummy Jar Lanterns (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6  

Sunday, October 22| 2:00-3:00 p.m. 

Join us in our makerspace to make a ghoulish mummy jar lantern decoration for Halloween.

Free English classes offered by College of DuPage. Testing and registration is 8/21 and 8/23; first day of class is 8/28. For class registration and information/questions, contact College of DuPage at 630-942-3697 | ela@cod.edu | cod.edu/ela.

Girls Who Code Clubs are free programs for 3rd - 5th grade girls and non-binary students that provide a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world. We will meet every Monday from 4-5 p.m. beginning October 16th and going through December 11th.   
 

Zoom Webinar

Instructor: Christian

Create basic web pages using HTML code. Learn how to insert text. links, pictures, and background colors. More advanced design topics will be covered as time allows. Internet experience is recommended. The library does not provide a place to post web pages, but students will learn options for web hosting.

Playing with STEM (Registered Program) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesday, October 24, November 7, and November 21 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) are important learning areas for kids of all ages. Start your child early with our fun play to learn program. In these programs, we will learn about weather, leaves and dinosaurs.

Free English classes offered by College of DuPage. Testing and registration is 8/21 and 8/23; first day of class is 8/28. For class registration and information/questions, contact College of DuPage at 630-942-3697 | ela@cod.edu | cod.edu/ela.

Come Together  (Drop-In) 

Every Wednesday

10:00- 11:30 a.m.

Every Wednesday 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.

Out of consideration for baby safety and to encourage child/caregiver bonding, older siblings cannot be accommodated in this program. 

DIY Halloween decor (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6  

Wednesday, October 25, | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Paint a Halloween block head and a mini haunted house to take home. You can also take a spooky book to enjoy if you dare!  

Join us as we watch Corpse Bride. 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.

Tim Burton presents a hair-raising legend based on a 19th-century Russian folktale, in which a young man mistakenly weds a corpse while on a two-day trek to the village of his real bride-to-be. It is up to the groom's flesh-and-blood fiancée, who has been pining for the arrival of her intended, to face her wraith-like rival and make peace with her by promising to live her dreams for her and by vowing to remember her always. Only then are the living bride and groom free to proceed with their own wedding ceremony in the warmhearted fable Tim Burton's Corpse Bride.

Starring: Helena Bonham Carter, Emily Watson, Tracey Ullman, Paul Whitehouse, Joanna Lumley

Runtime: 75 minutes

Rating: PG-13

BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.

Makerspace Eligibility and Room Usage
Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply.

Age Limits: The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.

For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - 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. 

Instructor: Salvador

Explore a wide range of apps and how they can maximize the benefits of your iPad to help with everyday life.

Preschool Process Art (Drop-In)  

Ages 3-5  

Saturday, October 28 | 10:00-10:45 a.m. 

Little hands, but big creativity! Pop in to the Makerspace to try this month’s artsy activity.

BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.

Makerspace Eligibility and Room Usage
Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply.

Age Limits: The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.

For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace

Free English classes offered by College of DuPage. Testing and registration is 8/21 and 8/23; first day of class is 8/28. For class registration and information/questions, contact College of DuPage at 630-942-3697 | ela@cod.edu | cod.edu/ela.

Girls Who Code Clubs are free programs for 3rd - 5th grade girls and non-binary students that provide a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world. We will meet every Monday from 4-5 p.m. beginning October 16th and going through December 11th.   
 

Pipe Cleaner Creatures (Drop-In)  

Grades K-2

Monday, October 30| 5:00-5:45 p.m. 

Come and make your own little buddy.

Zoom Webinar - On the Same Page

Join us on a tour of Illinois cemeteries with outdoorsman John Lynn. 

Searching for dead people in all the right places, this "underground" presentation explores hundreds of Illinois cemeteries to find interesting graves and headstones, intriguing lives and deaths, and lots and plots of funny names. Don't just whistle past the graveyard, instead pause and enjoy the oddities of life and death while we're still on the right side of history.

Warning! Grave subject matter. Expiration date: inevitable. Services: pending. 

OTSP 2023

Instructor: Christian

Learn the basics of working with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to create more modern and consistent looking websites. An important next step in web design beyond HTML, these tools save time while improving the quality of your pages.

Teens and adults can celebrate International Games Month by stopping by the adult Reference Desk to enter for a chance to win a prize.

Teens and adults can celebrate International Games Month by stopping by the adult Reference Desk to enter for a chance to win a prize.

Free English classes offered by College of DuPage. Testing and registration is 8/21 and 8/23; first day of class is 8/28. For class registration and information/questions, contact College of DuPage at 630-942-3697 | ela@cod.edu | cod.edu/ela.

Come Together  (Drop-In) 

Every Wednesday

10:00- 11:30 a.m.

Every Wednesday 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.

Out of consideration for baby safety and to encourage child/caregiver bonding, older siblings cannot be accommodated in this program. 

Bow-Wow Bandanas (Registration Required)  

Families

Sunday, November 1 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Join us in the Makerspace to design and craft some special swag for a furry friend.

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)  

Families

Thursdays, October 5, and November 2 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. 

Join us to explore a new topic each month with books, crafts, and activities specially designed for each grade level.  

BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.

Makerspace Eligibility and Room Usage
Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply.

Age Limits: The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.

For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace

It’s Great to Be Me (Drop-In)  

Families

Friday, November 3 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. 

A storytime with books, songs, and rhymes that support positive self-esteem and confidence for kids.

VKK Annual Literary Meet

BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.

Makerspace Eligibility and Room Usage
Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply.

Age Limits: The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.

For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace

Pick up a kit to use special vellum paper to create Pokémon stained glass art. Limit 10.

*SIGN-UP FOR THIS KIT BEGINS ON 10/9/2023. This is a take-and-make kit.  Limit 10. YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL ONCE YOUR CRAFT KIT IS READY TO BE PICKED UP* 

Free English classes offered by College of DuPage. Testing and registration is 8/21 and 8/23; first day of class is 8/28. For class registration and information/questions, contact College of DuPage at 630-942-3697 | ela@cod.edu | cod.edu/ela.

Girls Who Code Clubs are free programs for 3rd - 5th grade girls and non-binary students that provide a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world. We will meet every Monday from 4-5 p.m. beginning October 16th and going through December 11th.   
 

Customize a mug using our cutting machines (Cricut or Silhouette), infusible/sublimation ink, and the Cricut mug press.

Registration Limit: 4 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card required, ages 12 to adult. Please sign up for one session only. Sessions are on November 6, November 27, December 4, or December 12. Registration opens Monday, October 16 at 9:00 a.m.

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.

NOTE: THE ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM OPENS AT 9:00AM CENTRAL TIME. If you're unable to register, please call the Reference Desk at 630-924-2730.

Instructor: Sean

Use Publisher to quickly create fun and distinctive greeting cards. Different card sizes, inserting pictures, creative font tricks, and much more will go into designing your own unique holiday card. We'll then discuss using Mail Merge to print mailing labels to send them.

The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. (except July). 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.

Upcoming Book Group Titles

Playing with STEM (Registered Program) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesday, October 24, November 7, and November 21 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) are important learning areas for kids of all ages. Start your child early with our fun play to learn program. In these programs, we will learn about weather, leaves and dinosaurs.

Free English classes offered by College of DuPage. Testing and registration is 8/21 and 8/23; first day of class is 8/28. For class registration and information/questions, contact College of DuPage at 630-942-3697 | ela@cod.edu | cod.edu/ela.

Baby, Let's Make Music (Drop-In)

Come Together  (Drop-In) 

Every Wednesday

10:00- 11:30 a.m.

Every Wednesday 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.

Out of consideration for baby safety and to encourage child/caregiver bonding, older siblings cannot be accommodated in this program. 

Create a cute cactus ornament just in time for the holidays. Limit 12. This craft is in-person. 

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursday, October 12, and November 9 | 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.  

Libraries are a great place to learn about science and technology while making cool stuff. Come join the fun! In October, we will engineer cardboard houses. In November we will make a maze in Tinkercad.

BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.

Makerspace Eligibility and Room Usage
Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply.

Age Limits: The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.

For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace

Happy Books Happy Cooks (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-5  

Thursdays, October 19, and November 9 | 6:00-6:30 p.m. 

 A story time for all the budding chefs! Read a food-filled story and create a tasty treat. Please let us know about any allergies when registering.

Instructor: Salvador

Learn the differences between Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, while exploring the options available. Add bookmarks, use browser extensions, utilize reader mode, translate documents, and add text to PDF files.

Explore with Your Senses (Drop-In)  

Under 3 year old with caregivers and families  

Friday, November 10 | 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 

Come participate in different activities designed to develop sensory processing skills. Explore texture, sound, smell, colors and patterns.

BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.

Makerspace Eligibility and Room Usage
Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply.

Age Limits: The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.

For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace

DIY Dinovember Kits (Drop-In)  

Families

Kit Pickup begins November 13

Pick up a kit with dinos and props—while supplies last! One kit per family.

Free English classes offered by College of DuPage. Testing and registration is 8/21 and 8/23; first day of class is 8/28. For class registration and information/questions, contact College of DuPage at 630-942-3697 | ela@cod.edu | cod.edu/ela.

Girls Who Code Clubs are free programs for 3rd - 5th grade girls and non-binary students that provide a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world. We will meet every Monday from 4-5 p.m. beginning October 16th and going through December 11th.   
 

Pokemon Pokeball Bookmark  (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Monday, November 13 | 5:00-5:45 p.m. 

Do you like Pokemon and reading? Learn how to make your own Pokeball bookmark!

Zoom Webinar

The Cherry Mine Disaster is ranked among the top three mining disasters in our nation’s history due to loss of life, and ranked number one by the United States Department of Labor due to fire. Of the estimated 481 men and boys that went into the mine that day, 259 lost their lives. 

Instructor: Sean

Phone, tablet, Chromebook, laptop, or PC? There are a lot of choices now and no right answer for everyone. We'll consider the strengths and weaknesses of different options, so potential shoppers can make a more informed decision.

Instructor:  Christian 

Learn to use popular tools to create, share, and organize information on your phone or tablet.

This program will be available on our YouTube channel. See all of our Computer Class videos on our YouTube Computer Classes playlist.

Board of Directors Meeting

Messy Fingers (Registration Required)  

Ages 2-4

Tuesday, November 14 | 1:30-2:15 p.m. 

Your little ones will have the opportunity to develop their fine motor skills through this messy art class.

Hybrid Event: In-Person Presentation & Zoom Webinar

Join us for an evening with local author William Hazelgrove who is back to teach us how to successfully publish a book in this digital age. 

Publishing has changed and publishing has never before been more exciting and more confusing. Should you go traditional? Should you go right to Kindle? How do you get the attention of editors who are overwhelmed with submissions? How hard is it to publish a Kindle book on Amazon? What are the economics of publishing today?  Bestselling Novelist William Hazelgrove answers these questions in more in his seminar on Digital Publishing.

Books will be available for purchase and signed by the author.

Free English classes offered by College of DuPage. Testing and registration is 8/21 and 8/23; first day of class is 8/28. For class registration and information/questions, contact College of DuPage at 630-942-3697 | ela@cod.edu | cod.edu/ela.

Baby, Let's Make Music (Drop-In)

Come Together  (Drop-In) 

Every Wednesday

10:00- 11:30 a.m.

Every Wednesday 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.

Out of consideration for baby safety and to encourage child/caregiver bonding, older siblings cannot be accommodated in this program. 

Join us on the third Wednesday of each month in the makerspace for Perler Bead Club. Choose from tons of different patterns to create a fun and colorful work of art using perler beads. 

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.

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.

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) 

Grades 4-8 

Thursdays, October 5, and November 16 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

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

BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.

Makerspace Eligibility and Room Usage
Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply.

Age Limits: The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.

For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace

Instructor: Charlie

Ruby is a popular and versatile programming language commonly used for web development, automation, data processing, and more. Continue where we left off in our Programming with Ruby video, focusing on using array data and loop code blocks.

This program will be available on our YouTube channel. See all of our Computer Class videos on our YouTube Computer Classes playlist.

Stressing about taking the SAT? Take a full-length, virtual 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 virtual practice test and contact you with scores and analyzed results. Bring your own device to take the test, or use one of the library's laptops. THIS EVENT IS IN PERSON.  

Zoo Tree Ornament Making Party ( Registration Required)  

Families

Saturday, November 18 | 10:00- 11:30 a.m.

The Bloomingdale Public Library Youth Services department will be sponsoring a tree in our very own snowman crossing.  You are invited to come create crafts that will become a part the library's tree.   Everyone is invited to help decorate outside at the alloted time which will be announced at the program. 

BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.

Makerspace Eligibility and Room Usage
Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply.

Age Limits: The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.

For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace

Free English classes offered by College of DuPage. Testing and registration is 8/21 and 8/23; first day of class is 8/28. For class registration and information/questions, contact College of DuPage at 630-942-3697 | ela@cod.edu | cod.edu/ela.

Turkey Tales (Drop-In)  

Families

Monday, November 20 | 1:30-2:15 p.m. 

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.

Girls Who Code Clubs are free programs for 3rd - 5th grade girls and non-binary students that provide a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world. We will meet every Monday from 4-5 p.m. beginning October 16th and going through December 11th.   
 

Zoom Webinar

Join us on a watery adventure along the Ohio River with outdoorsman John Lynn. 

Once the home of native tribes, then coveted by European powers, later a pioneer route of westward settlement and trade, ultimately a boundary dividing north from south, and now a river proudly owned and operated by the American midwest for scenery, industry, commerce, and recreation. Adventure it all by canoe, one stroke at a time, from Pittsburg to the Mississippi.

The Monday Night Page Turners book discussion group meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m., except August (no meeting) and December (end of year party). 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

Playing with STEM (Registered Program) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesday, October 24, November 7, and November 21 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) are important learning areas for kids of all ages. Start your child early with our fun play to learn program. In these programs, we will learn about weather, leaves and dinosaurs.

LEGO® Club (Drop-In)    

Grades 1-6 

Tuesday, November 21 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. 

Design and build with the library’s LEGO® supply to complete the challenge. 

In-Person Event

Journey with us on the Illinois and Michigan Canal, the waterway that made Chicago what it is today. We will tour restored canal buildings, visit canal towns, hike the tow path, ride on a mule drawn canal boat, and meet the people who built and used the canal.

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

Welcome back to the 24th Annual Snowman Crossing! Community groups decorate trees displayed outside at the library along Fairfield Way, then they are invited inside to enjoy cookies and hot chocolate.

Free English classes offered by College of DuPage. Testing and registration is 8/21 and 8/23; first day of class is 8/28. For class registration and information/questions, contact College of DuPage at 630-942-3697 | ela@cod.edu | cod.edu/ela.

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

Meet me at the movies to watch The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes! 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, OCTOBER 30*

Craft Time (Drop-In) 

Families  

Monday, October 9, and November 24 | 9:00 - 5:00 p.m. 

Come make a craft. While supplies last. 

Welcome back to the 24th Annual Snowman Crossing! Community groups decorate trees displayed outside at the library along Fairfield Way, then they are invited inside to enjoy cookies and hot chocolate.

Welcome back to the 24th Annual Snowman Crossing! Community groups decorate trees displayed outside at the library along Fairfield Way, then they are invited inside to enjoy cookies and hot chocolate.

BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.

Makerspace Eligibility and Room Usage
Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply.

Age Limits: The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.

For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace

Welcome back to the 24th Annual Snowman Crossing! Community groups decorate trees displayed outside at the library along Fairfield Way, then they are invited inside to enjoy cookies and hot chocolate.

Welcome back to the 24th Annual Snowman Crossing! Community groups decorate trees displayed outside at the library along Fairfield Way, then they are invited inside to enjoy cookies and hot chocolate.

Free English classes offered by College of DuPage. Testing and registration is 8/21 and 8/23; first day of class is 8/28. For class registration and information/questions, contact College of DuPage at 630-942-3697 | ela@cod.edu | cod.edu/ela.

Girls Who Code Clubs are free programs for 3rd - 5th grade girls and non-binary students that provide a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world. We will meet every Monday from 4-5 p.m. beginning October 16th and going through December 11th.   TO REGISTER, PLEASE CLICK THE FORM LINKED ON NOVEMBER 20.

Customize a mug using our cutting machines (Cricut or Silhouette), infusible/sublimation ink, and the Cricut mug press.

Registration Limit: 4 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card required, ages 12 to adult. Please sign up for one session only. Sessions are on November 6, November 27, December 4, or December 12. Registration opens Monday, October 16 at 9:00 a.m.

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.

NOTE: THE ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM OPENS AT 9:00AM CENTRAL TIME. If you're unable to register, please call the Reference Desk at 630-924-2730.

Free English classes offered by College of DuPage. Testing and registration is 8/21 and 8/23; first day of class is 8/28. For class registration and information/questions, contact College of DuPage at 630-942-3697 | ela@cod.edu | cod.edu/ela.

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more.Baby Tales will introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes and books. This will aid in the development of early literacy skills. 

Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under 24 months. 

Out of consideration for baby safety and to encourage child/caregiver bonding, older siblings cannot be accommodated in this program. 

Come Together  (Drop-In) 

Every Wednesday

10:00- 11:30 a.m.

Every Wednesday 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 and Tunes when in session. *

Out of consideration for baby safety and to encourage child/caregiver bonding, older siblings cannot be accommodated in this program. 

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more.Baby Tales will introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes and books. This will aid in the development of early literacy skills. 

Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under 24 months. 

Join us as we watch Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. 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.

Starring: Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Luna Lauren Velez

Runtime: 2 hours 7 minutes

Rating: PG-13

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more. 

Toddler Time is for children ages 2-3 with caregiver. 

DIY Holiday Gift Bags (Registration Required)  

Grades 1-6

Thursday, November 30 | 5:00-6:00 p.m. 

 Come out and decorate some gift bags to use for this gift-giving season.

BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.

Makerspace Eligibility and Room Usage
Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply.

Age Limits: The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.

For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more. 

BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.

Makerspace Eligibility and Room Usage
Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply.

Age Limits: The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.

For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace

Stitch your very own Christmas-inspired Pusheen patterns with this kit. Keep it for yourself or give it as a holiday gift.

*SIGN-UP FOR THIS KIT BEGINS ON 11/13/2023. This is a take-and-make kit.  Limit 12. YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL ONCE YOUR CRAFT KIT IS READY TO BE PICKED UP* 

Free English classes offered by College of DuPage. Testing and registration is 8/21 and 8/23; first day of class is 8/28. For class registration and information/questions, contact College of DuPage at 630-942-3697 | ela@cod.edu | cod.edu/ela.

Girls Who Code Clubs are free programs for 3rd - 5th grade girls and non-binary students that provide a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world. We will meet every Monday from 4-5 p.m. beginning October 16th and going through December 11th.   
 

Customize a mug using our cutting machines (Cricut or Silhouette), infusible/sublimation ink, and the Cricut mug press.

Registration Limit: 4 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card required, ages 12 to adult. Please sign up for one session only. Sessions are on November 6, November 27, December 4, or December 12. Registration opens Monday, October 16 at 9:00 a.m.

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.

NOTE: THE ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM OPENS AT 9:00AM CENTRAL TIME. If you're unable to register, please call the Reference Desk at 630-924-2730.

The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. (except July). 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.

Upcoming Book Group Titles

Free English classes offered by College of DuPage. Testing and registration is 8/21 and 8/23; first day of class is 8/28. For class registration and information/questions, contact College of DuPage at 630-942-3697 | ela@cod.edu | cod.edu/ela.

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more.Baby Tales will introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes and books. This will aid in the development of early literacy skills. 

Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under 24 months. 

Out of consideration for baby safety and to encourage child/caregiver bonding, older siblings cannot be accommodated in this program. 

Come Together  (Drop-In) 

Every Wednesday

10:00- 11:30 a.m.

Every Wednesday 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 and Tunes when in session. *

Out of consideration for baby safety and to encourage child/caregiver bonding, older siblings cannot be accommodated in this program. 

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more.Baby Tales will introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes and books. This will aid in the development of early literacy skills. 

Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under 24 months. 

Craft a sled made entirely from candy. Keep it for yourself or give it to a friend as a gift. Limit 12. This craft is in-person. 

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more. 

Toddler Time is for children ages 2-3 with caregiver. 

BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.

Makerspace Eligibility and Room Usage
Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply.

Age Limits: The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.

For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more. 

BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.

Makerspace Eligibility and Room Usage
Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply.

Age Limits: The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.

For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace

Free English classes offered by College of DuPage. Testing and registration is 8/21 and 8/23; first day of class is 8/28. For class registration and information/questions, contact College of DuPage at 630-942-3697 | ela@cod.edu | cod.edu/ela.

Girls Who Code Clubs are free programs for 3rd - 5th grade girls and non-binary students that provide a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world. We will meet every Monday from 4-5 p.m. beginning October 16th and going through December 11th.   
 

Zoom Webinar

Regarded as America's most popular painter during his life, Norman Rockwell has endured in the memories of people who enjoyed the covers he painted for The Saturday Evening Post for nearly sixty years. This program, presented by art historian Jeff Mishur, takes a look at the development of Rockwell's career from his earliest days at The Post to the years after he left and began illustrating for Look and Life magazines.   

Customize a mug using our cutting machines (Cricut or Silhouette), infusible/sublimation ink, and the Cricut mug press.

Registration Limit: 4 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card required, ages 12 to adult. Please sign up for one session only. Sessions are on November 6, November 27, December 4, or December 12. Registration opens Monday, October 16 at 9:00 a.m.

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.

NOTE: THE ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM OPENS AT 9:00AM CENTRAL TIME. If you're unable to register, please call the Reference Desk at 630-924-2730.

In-Person Event