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Learn how to Provide a Break for a Caregiver in Bloomingdale Township!
Take the REST (Respite Education and Support Tools) Essentials course that helps to prepare individuals to provide quality respite care, in order to support caregivers who are caring for people with intellectual disabilities, those who are aging, and/or those using mental health services across the lifespan. Interested individuals, must be a resident of Bloomingdale Township and willing to provide 8 hours of respite per month.
For more information or to register contact Kelly Fitzgerald at kfitzgerald@restprogram.org or call 630-397-5658.
Each month we will cover a STEAM subject while incorporating fundamental skills of reading, writing, computation, coding and problem solving. Please register for each class.
Registration begins Monday, March 25 for Bloomingdale residents. Non-residents may register 1 week before the program.
Students will learn more about their Android phones, including account syncing, connections to the cloud, managing their files, pay by phone, and beyond.
Join us for a parade of fun! We will explore the world of sound using an array of musical instruments.
Join us for a themed storytime the first Thursday of every month at Stratford Square Mall (meet in the Lower Level Café Court near the center of the mall) and receive a treat for being a good listener! All ages welcome; caregivers must remain with their children.
152 Stratford Dr, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Stop by the Youth Services department anytime between 3:00-8:00 p.m. to make a fun craft.
Looking for someplace to run your D&D campaign? Grab your twenty-sided die and embark on an adventure. We'll provide the space and the snacks, you provide the imagination! Newbies and long-time players are welcome. Ages 13 & up. Drop-In - No Registration Required
A friendly introduction to computer topics aimed at senior citizens. Lots of guided hands on practice and time for questions. In this session we’ll learn about word processing and the basics of dealing with Windows.
Come for a lively discussion of great works! We discuss a variety of relatively short pieces including short stories, plays, poems, essays, and philosophy. The club meets on the first Thursday of every month from 7:30-8:45 p.m. For upcoming selections, please check the Great Books Discussion Group page.
Come for a fun time filled with musical exploration through song, dance, movement activities, and instrument play. Caregivers and siblings are asked to remain outside the program.
Registration begins Monday, March 25 for Bloomingdale residents. Non-residents may register 1 week before the program.
Free Comic Book Day Setup
May the fourth be with you at the library’s Free Comic Book Day celebration! Create super crafts, come in costume/cosplay for our green screen photo booth, and pick up some free comics (3 per person, while supplies last)! Thank you to Dwight’s Comics (2307 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg) for the support!
What are your old coins, gold and silver jewelry worth? Dave Ekstrom, a lifelong coin collector, member of the American Numismatic Association and retired school teacher will offer a presentation on coin collecting and gold and silver values. You will also have an opportunity to have your coins and gold or silver items appraised for free after the presentation (this does not include precious stones).
The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American history from pre-Revolutionary War to current time including biographies, history books, historical fiction and classics. Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk.
Calling all big brothers and sisters, congratulations on your promotion! Join us for some stories and songs about the new arrival in your home.
Registration begins Monday, March 25 for Bloomingdale residents. Non-residents may register 1 week before the program.
Drop in to make a great crafty gift for that special someone…Mom! Just in time for Mother’s Day.
Author talk by William Hazelgrove
Stressing about school exams? Come make two different kinds of stress balls using water beads and flour to help!
The library received an exciting collection of Little Bits! These toys make building and inventing electronic gadgets for kids fun and easy. Join us as we talk about the basics and start building a gadget. Provided through a generous donation from the Friends of the Library.
Registration begins Monday, March 25 for Bloomingdale residents. Non-residents may register 1 week before the program.
Join other teens for gaming on our big screens or a tabletop! Have a dance-off using our Kinect, start your own Rock Band, race in Mario Kart 8, battle in Super Smash Bros., or discover your new favorite tabletop or board game!
A friendly introduction to computer topics aimed at senior citizens. Lots of guided hands on practice and time for questions. In this session we’ll talk about Internet topics. Browsing the web, email questions and concerns, how the cloud works and how to avoid viruses.
An interactive program that can be enjoyed by all children, but is especially designed for children with sensory integration challenges. It combines books, songs, movement, and activities to stimulate multiple senses and promote learning. Please e-mail us at bdys@mybpl.org if your child has needs and interests that we should know to serve them better.
Registration begins Monday, March 25 for Bloomingdale residents. Non-residents may register 1 week before the program.
Enjoy a special themed storytime and nibble on some yummy cookies and milk from Panera. All Ages 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
Location: Panera Bread, 370 W. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Each month we will cover a STEAM subject while incorporating fundamental skills of reading, writing, computation, coding and problem solving.
Registration begins Monday, March 25 for Bloomingdale residents. Non-residents may register 1 week before the program.
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, an observance that highlights the importance of knowing the signs and symptoms of stroke and encourages persons to act FAST (Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 9–1–1) if someone is having a stroke.
It is estimated that 80% of strokes are preventable. This program explains the common stroke risk factors and how to manage them, how to recognize the signs and symptoms of someone having a stroke, and the medical treatment options available for those that experience stroke.
Presented by the Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
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.
Socialize with fellow seniors at the library. Members discuss relevant topics, have a light snack, and play cards.
In recognition of the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci, art historian Jeff Mishur discusses works of art attributed to this Renaissance master. Mishur focuses on Leonardo's innovative approach to painting and how he helped establish the Italian Renaissance as a distinct period in the history of art. Works discussed include The Last Supper and Mona Lisa, among others. Mishur is the co-owner of Art Excursions, a business providing private guiding, small group tours, travel consulting and lectures on various topics. Art Excursions has been in business for over 20 years. The company was named best boutique private art guide by the Wall Street Journal. Mishur holds an M.A. and a B.A. in the history of art from Northern Illinois University.
Make a marble mug! We will use nail polish and water to create colorful, one of a kind mugs.
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.
Spring is in the air, come learn about the traits of our insect friends through books, crafts and more!
Have you ever seen a caterpillar change into a butterfly? Today we watch the butterflies fly away! Join us for this exciting event – we will have butterfly crafts to take home too!
Registration begins Monday, March 25 for Bloomingdale residents. Non-residents may register 1 week before the program.
This is a service organization which provides senior assistance, smoke alarm battery replacement, disposes of flags and honor guard. Meetings are on the third Thursday of every month at the Bloomingdale Public Library. Website: www.vfw7539.org
Make your voices heard! Join us monthly to meet over pizza to help plan programs for teens, make decisions for the library’s teen space, play games, promote the library, earn volunteer hours, and more!
A friendly introduction to computer topics aimed at senior citizens. Lots of guided hands on practice and time for questions. In this session we’ll be learning about tablets and smart phones. Students will be provided iPads or they are welcome to work on their own devices.
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
Learn how to integrate different elements of your home and control them all from your computer or smart phone. Thermostats, lights, and more will be covered. For those interested IFTTT alternatives will be discussed.
The Monday Night Page Turners book discussion group is open to everyone and welcomes new members! We meet on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m., except in August and December. We discuss a mix of contemporary and classic fiction and nonfiction, and copies of our monthly selection are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk.
During World War II, American women took on many new roles, both in the military and as civilians. Beyond Rosie the Riveter and the Atomic Girls, women made incredible contributions to the war effort. One of the civilian avenues was through the American Red Cross Clubmobile program, which was essentially a mobile club, featuring doughnuts, coffee, and good old American girl-next-door friendliness, all served up at the front lines in Europe, Southeast Asia, India, and Australia - wherever the troops were to be found. Learn more about the Clubmobile program and all the ways in which American women helped win the war!
Come explore watercolors and take home a mini masterpiece! Projects will vary by age.
Registration begins Monday, March 25 for Bloomingdale residents. Non-residents may register 1 week before the program.
Are you curious about 3D printing? Do you want to learn how to create your own designs and print them out? Teens are welcome to join us for an Introduction to 3D printing class, where we will create our own Tinkercad accounts, learn the basics of 3D Printing and design, and even get to see the 3D Printer in action. No experience is necessary!
Join other teens for gaming on our big screens or a tabletop! Have a dance-off using our Kinect, start your own Rock Band, race in Mario Kart 8, battle in Super Smash Bros., or discover your new favorite tabletop or board game!
Genealogy Club meets on the fourth Thursday of the month (except in November and December) from 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. A Local History librarian provides internet and archival genealogy instruction and research support. Members share ideas and meet other researchers, receive help with research questions and brick wall dilemmas, and share genealogy finds. Use of the genealogy collection in the Local History Department and individual help and instruction is also available.
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
Join us as we watch Aquaman. 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.
Have some old tapes you’d like to be able to watch on a DVD player or share online? Students will learn to use library equipment to digitize VHS tapes and prepare them for modern viewing. Techniques from basic recording to more advanced tricks like chapter creation will be covered.
Time for toys is an informal program giving parents with small children the opportunity to meet and talk with other parents, while children play with toys and games. Toys and games are most appropriate for children ages 3 months to 5 years.
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American history from pre-Revolutionary War to current time including biographies, history books, historical fiction and classics. Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk.
In Detroit in the 1960's Motown Records produced hits as efficiently as the Ford Motor Company produced automobiles - 110 Top Ten hits to be exact! It was the "Sound of Young America" sung by performers like The Supremes, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. Using audio and visual content we'll trace the amazing musical journey from the power soul of "Dancing In The Streets" and "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" to the psychedelic soul of "Cloud Nine" and "What's Going On" to the pop soul of The Jackson 5. Timeless music that moved us then and moves us now.
Create a neckalce with a secret message. Write a note and seal it in a tiny bottle to keep around your neck.
Join us for a themed storytime the first Thursday of every month at Stratford Square Mall (meet in the Lower Level Café Court near the center of the mall) and receive a treat for being a good listener! All ages welcome; caregivers must remain with their children.
152 Stratford Dr, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Stop by the Youth Services department anytime between 1:00-8:00 p.m. to make a fun craft.
Looking for someplace to run your D&D campaign? Grab your twenty-sided die and embark on an adventure. We'll provide the space and the snacks, you provide the imagination! Newbies and long-time players are welcome. Ages 13 & up. Drop-In - No Registration Required
Come for a lively discussion of great works! We discuss a variety of relatively short pieces including short stories, plays, poems, essays, and philosophy. The club meets on the first Thursday of every month from 7:30-8:45 p.m. For upcoming selections, please check the Great Books Discussion Group page.
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
Enjoy a special themed storytime and nibble on some yummy cookies and milk from Panera. All Ages 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
Location: Panera Bread, 370 W. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Socialize with fellow seniors at the library. Members discuss relevant topics, have a light snack, and play cards.
The library received an exciting collection of Little Bits! These toys make building and inventing electronic gadgets for kids fun and easy. Join us as we talk about the basics and start building a gadget. Provided through a generous donation from the Friends of the Library.
Join other teens for gaming on our big screens or a tabletop! Have a dance-off using our Kinect, start your own Rock Band, race in Mario Kart 8, battle in Super Smash Bros., or discover your new favorite tabletop or board game!
Meet me at the movies to watch Godzilla: King of the Monsters. 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.
Please join us outside at the gazebo!
FlipSide is a 4 piece party/dance band that plays music from the 50's through the 80's, Motwon, Rock & Roll, R&B, Rockabilly, Swing and more. Check out Motown: The Music That Moved the World by Professor Gary Wenstrup on June 4th.
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
This June marks the 50th anniversary of Judy Garland's death in 1969, and as tribute to this Hollywood legend, historian Jim Gibbons will be here to discuss her beautiful yet tragic life.
The Monday Night Page Turners book discussion group meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m., except August and December. The group reads contemporary and classic fiction and nonfiction. Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk.
Location: Group Study Room
Take a trip down the yellow brick road as we watch great behind-the-scenes production moments and earlier film adaptations of this immortal classic!
Presented by Steven Frenzel
Mary Poppins Returns
Join us as we watch How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. You can even enter for a chance to win the movie! Movie giveaway will be held following the conclusion of the movie and you must be present to win.
This is a service organization which provides senior assistance, smoke alarm battery replacement, disposes of flags and honor guard. Meetings are on the third Thursday of every month at the Bloomingdale Public Library. Website: www.vfw7539.org
Use your imagination to create fun designs on river rocks. Take them home and put them in your garden!
Building upon our previous class, we will continue to explore basic programming logic including: variables, expressions, logic statements and loops. Expanding on this we will learn how to build functions with all these attributes and do some light formatting for output statements, culminating in creating a Conversion Calculator program.
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
Are you curious about 3D printing? Do you want to learn how to create your own designs and print them out? Teens are welcome to join us for an Introduction to 3D printing class, where we will create our own Tinkercad accounts, learn the basics of 3D Printing and design, and even get to see the 3D Printer in action. No experience is necessary!
Join other teens for gaming on our big screens or a tabletop! Have a dance-off using our Kinect, start your own Rock Band, race in Mario Kart 8, battle in Super Smash Bros., or discover your new favorite tabletop or board game!
Genealogy Club meets on the fourth Thursday of the month (except in November and December) from 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. A Local History librarian provides internet and archival genealogy instruction and research support. Members share ideas and meet other researchers, receive help with research questions and brick wall dilemmas, and share genealogy finds. Use of the genealogy collection in the Local History Department and individual help and instruction is also available.
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American history from pre-Revolutionary War to current time including biographies, history books, historical fiction and classics. Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk.
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
Enjoy a special themed storytime and nibble on some yummy cookies and milk from Panera. All Ages 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
Location: Panera Bread, 370 W. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
What's better than a dynamic song from a hit Broadway musical? Two dynamic songs from a hit Broadway musical! This delightful, one-hour cabaret, presenting Broadway musicals from the 1930s to the 1980s, features favorite tunes from seven Broadway shows, including Annie Get Your Gun, West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, Grease, Cats and more. In between songs, Matt and Cynthia share interesting tidbits unique to each musical. This Cabaret is a certain treasure for all musical theatre lovers!
Socialize with fellow seniors at the library. Members discuss relevant topics, have a light snack, and play cards.
A friendly introduction to computer topics aimed at senior citizens. Lots of guided hands on practice and time for questions. In this session we’ll learn about word processing and the basics of dealing with Windows.
This presentation examines how radio helped to give birth to the "Great American Songbook" by offering songs and singers a unique opportunity to present their songs to a national audience. This show uses both slides and sound clips featuring some of the greatest songwriters of the 20th century as they were heard on radio—including Johnny Mercer, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, and a rare 1934 performance from George Gershwin!
The library received an exciting collection of Little Bits! These toys make building and inventing electronic gadgets for kids fun and easy. Join us as we talk about the basics and start building a gadget. Provided through a generous donation from the Friends of the Library.
Join other teens for gaming on our big screens or a tabletop! Have a dance-off using our Kinect, start your own Rock Band, race in Mario Kart 8, battle in Super Smash Bros., or discover your new favorite tabletop or board game!
Please join us outside at the gazebo!
Sushi Roll is a unquie blend of high-energy dance music infused with rock' n roll swagger, topped off by memorable stage costumes inspired by Cosplay and Anime.
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
On July 20, 1969, NASA’s astronauts, Mission Commander Neil Armstrong and Pilot Buzz Aldrin, became the first Americans to land on the moon in the Apollo 11 space journey. This was, as Neil Armstrong said, “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” as it ended America’s Space Race with its Cold War rival, the Soviet Union.
Historian Jim Gibbons will discuss the space goal proposed by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 and how it was fulfilled for the U.S. in 1969. Gibbons will explain how Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon with Aldrin following behind 20 minutes later. He will discuss how both men spent almost a full day on the surface of the moon, bringing back many lunar items with them, and how this launched an important part of American history.
The Monday Night Page Turners book discussion group meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m., except August and December. The group reads contemporary and classic fiction and nonfiction. Copies of the books are available at the Circulation Desk.
A friendly introduction to computer topics aimed at senior citizens. Lots of guided hands on practice and time for questions. In this session we’ll talk about Internet topics. Browsing the web, email questions and concerns, how the cloud works and how to avoid viruses.
A little paint, some wooden beads, and a bit of string is all you need to create your own solar system necklace.
This craft is for adults only – registration opens on June 1st and is limited to 20 people.
First Man
Make your own sand art creation! Use colored sand and fill up a bottle to make a fun and unique piece of art.
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!
Meet me at the movies to watch Spider-Man: Far From Home. 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.
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
A friendly introduction to computer topics aimed at senior citizens. Lots of guided hands on practice and time for questions. In this session we’ll be learning about tablets and smart phones. Students will be provided iPads or they are welcome to work on their own devices.
Are you curious about 3D printing? Do you want to learn how to create your own designs and print them out? Teens are welcome to join us for an Introduction to 3D printing class, where we will create our own Tinkercad accounts, learn the basics of 3D Printing and design, and even get to see the 3D Printer in action. No experience is necessary!
Join other teens for gaming on our big screens or a tabletop! Have a dance-off using our Kinect, start your own Rock Band, race in Mario Kart 8, battle in Super Smash Bros., or discover your new favorite tabletop or board game!
Genealogy Club meets on the fourth Thursday of the month (except in November and December) from 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. A Local History librarian provides internet and archival genealogy instruction and research support. Members share ideas and meet other researchers, receive help with research questions and brick wall dilemmas, and share genealogy finds. Use of the genealogy collection in the Local History Department and individual help and instruction is also available.
Learn how to protect yourself and fend off an attacker with advice from Bloomingdale Police Officer Dawn Odoi and a physical demonstration of self-defense moves from Tai Chi Instructor, Bob Plucinsky.
For adult women and teenage girls only!
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
Join us as we watch SHAZAM!. 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 non-profit organization that supports the efforts of the Library.
Please join us for the Ice Cream Social, which celebrates the end of the Summer Reading Program. This event will be held in the parking lot of the library underneath a big top tent. Food will be available for purchase and of course ice cream! This event is co-sponsored by the Village of Bloomingdale.
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American history from pre-Revolutionary War to current time including biographies, history books, historical fiction and classics. Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk.
So much observation of our daytime and nighttime skies can be done without a telescope. This presentation will focus on an overview of celestial observations you can do with just your eyes, including Moon phases, eclipses, planets, stars, and much more, in a session suited to an astronomy novice.
Presented by Astroeducator Michelle Nichols, from the Adler Planetarium
Use your imagination to decorate a book end that will be displayed in the Teen area!
Join other teens for gaming on our big screens or a tabletop! Have a dance-off using our Kinect, start your own Rock Band, race in Mario Kart 8, battle in Super Smash Bros., or discover your new favorite tabletop or board game!
Please join us outside at the gazebo!
Zydeco Voodoo plays a mix of New Orleans and Mardi Gras music as well as popular rock and blues adapted to the New Orleans style. Our family friendly performances get the audience dancing and signing along.
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
Enjoy a special themed storytime and nibble on some yummy cookies and milk from Panera. All Ages 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
Location: Panera Bread, 370 W. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Socialize with fellow seniors at the library. Members discuss relevant topics, have a light snack, and play cards.
Historian Tara Cajacob uncovers a tale of gilded-age intrigue from 1916, when hundreds of Chicago's most illustrious residents were poisoned at a banquet. Upon the discovery of arsenic in the soup, a nation-wide manhunt commenced to find the Anarchist Chef.
Looking for someplace to run your D&D campaign? Grab your twenty-sided die and embark on an adventure. We'll provide the space and the snacks, you provide the imagination! Newbies and long-time players are welcome. Ages 13 & up. Drop-In - No Registration Required
Meet me at the movies to watch The New Mutants. 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.
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
This presentation showcases over 100 bizarre newspaper stories from Illinois that have not been seen in over 100 years. These unbelievable stories were not lost, they were simply hidden. This program provides a time portal back to the early days of the state when it was filled with strange deaths, ghosts, sea serpents, peculiar people, medical anomalies, oddities, psychic phenomena, and UFOs This will change the way you view the good ol' days of Illinois.
Popcorn and refreshments will be provided and enter for a chance to win this month's movie on DVD - you must be present to win!
Join us as we watch Detective Pikachu. 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.
Genealogy Club meets on the fourth Thursday of the month (except in November and December) from 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. A Local History librarian provides internet and archival genealogy instruction and research support. Members share ideas and meet other researchers, receive help with research questions and brick wall dilemmas, and share genealogy finds. Use of the genealogy collection in the Local History Department and individual help and instruction is also available.
Come to the library to find tons of volunteer opportunitues in your community! Thank you to all of our exhibitors
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
Are you curious about 3D printing? Do you want to learn how to create your own designs and print them out? Teens are welcome to join us for an Introduction to 3D printing class, where we will create our own Tinkercad accounts, learn the basics of 3D Printing and design, and even get to see the 3D Printer in action. No experience is necessary!
Join other teens for gaming on our big screens or a tabletop! Have a dance-off using our Kinect, start your own Rock Band, race in Mario Kart 8, battle in Super Smash Bros., or discover your new favorite tabletop or board game!
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
Many services are available when the library is closed: online services
The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American history from pre-Revolutionary War to current time including biographies, history books, historical fiction and classics. Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk.
Create a funky looking wooden bangle bracelet by decorating it with washi tape!
Looking for someplace to run your D&D campaign? Grab your twenty-sided die and embark on an adventure. We'll provide the space and the snacks, you provide the imagination! Newbies and long-time players are welcome. Ages 13 & up. Drop-In - No Registration Required
Come for a lively discussion of great works! We discuss a variety of relatively short pieces including short stories, plays, poems, essays, and philosophy. The club meets on the first Thursday of every month from 7:30-8:45 p.m. For upcoming selections, please check the Great Books Discussion Group page.
Socialize with fellow seniors at the library. Members discuss relevant topics, have a light snack, and play cards.
Create a customized clipboard, perfect for hanging in your kitchen or craft space to help keep your projects, coupons, and recipes organized.
Registration opens on August 1st and is limited to 20 adults.
Sample different kinds of Oreos and rank them from best to worst. Milk will be provided for those who like to dunk.
Join other teens for gaming on our big screens or a tabletop! Have a dance-off using our Kinect, start your own Rock Band, race in Mario Kart 8, battle in Super Smash Bros., or discover your new favorite tabletop or board game!
The Monday Night Page Turners book discussion group meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m., except August and December. The group reads contemporary and classic fiction and nonfiction. Copies of the books are available at the Circulation Desk.
The Great Decisions discussion program is a civic education program administered and produced by the Foreign Policy Association. In preparation for the discussion, participants read the relevant chapter on a particular foreign policy issue in the Great Decisions briefing book that will be available for check out. A short DVD will be shown followed by a moderated discussion among the participants.
Make your voices heard! Join us monthly to meet over pizza to help plan programs for teens, make decisions for the library’s teen space, play games, promote the library, earn volunteer hours, and more!
Stressing about taking the SAT? Take a full-length practice test to ward off test day jitters and see how you may score on the big test. Experience first-hand what test day will be like! A representative from C2 Education will provide a proctored practice test and contact you with scores and analyzed results. Don't forget to bring a couple of pencils, your calculator, and a snack to eat!
Lynn Rymarz performs in character as Lady Catherine, Countess of Carnarvon, to celebrate the Downton Abbey movie premier. Hear the fascinating true story of how Catherine Wendell, an American born woman, met and married the Sixth Earl of Carnarvon and made a life for herself and her family living in Highclere Castle, the actual setting for Downton Abbey.
To celebrate the new movie (in theaters September 20th) please join us for a cooking demonstration inspired by Downton Abbey.
Registration begins August 1st, 2019 and is limited to 50 adults.
Are you curious about 3D printing? Do you want to learn how to create your own designs and print them out? Teens are welcome to join us for an Introduction to 3D printing class, where we will create our own Tinkercad accounts, learn the basics of 3D Printing and design, and even get to see the 3D Printer in action. No experience is necessary!
Join other teens for gaming on our big screens or a tabletop! Have a dance-off using our Kinect, start your own Rock Band, race in Mario Kart 8, battle in Super Smash Bros., or discover your new favorite tabletop or board game!
Genealogy Club meets on the fourth Thursday of the month (except in November and December) from 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. A Local History librarian provides internet and archival genealogy instruction and research support. Members share ideas and meet other researchers, receive help with research questions and brick wall dilemmas, and share genealogy finds. Use of the genealogy collection in the Local History Department and individual help and instruction is also available.
David Wylly of the Medicare Solutions Network will be presenting a free educational seminar to get you up to speed on what Medicare covers, what it doesn’t, and your potential out of pocket exposure. We’ll discuss Supplements, Advantage Plans, Part D Prescription Coverage, and cost saving strategies for the years ahead.
The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American history from pre-Revolutionary War to current time including biographies, history books, historical fiction and classics. Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk.
Enjoy an evening of photos of the final resting places of famous and infamous people (and a few animals) in Chicago area and the stories behind them.