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The library is open normal business hours. Meeting rooms reopen August 1, 2021. Reservations are now being accepted.
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Virtual Programs: Enjoy our virtual programming via Facebook, YouTube, and Zoom.
Online Services: Many services are available online when the building is closed: library card registration, eBooks and downloads, online learning.
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Children | Adults | Teens | Computer Classes | Friends, Board, & Community | Library Closings
Take part in a virtual scavenger hunt for a chance to win an e-gift card. Winners will be announced when the scavenger hunt closes. One entry per teen.
Grades K-3
Kit Pickup: August 2- 6
Zoom meeting: August 9 at 4pm
Help Cubetto move around a cityscape by coding his paths. Then we'll attach markers onto Cubetto so you can code the drawing of shapes for a fun challenge.
REGISTRATION BEGINS June 21 at 9am.
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.
Join us on our YouTube channel for a special storytime from Youth Services staff. Each week we will read you stories, sing songs, and perform fingerplays so you can enjoy storytime from your own home.
This program will be available on our YouTube channel. See all of our Storytime videos on our YouTube Storytime playlist.
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.
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with ice cream novelty treats outside by the gazebo!
Per CDC/IDPH updated recommendations for DuPage County, BPL has changed our masking requirements. As of Friday, July 30, all patrons must wear masks in teh library and at all library functions, regardless of vaccination status, until further notice. We thank you in advance for your cooperation.
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.
Join us every Friday for in- person storytime. Listen to our staff read stories, sing songs and tell rhymes. Registration for this program will be one week prior to the event. Please register as a Family. This event will be held outdoors, unless inclement weather. Please practice social distancing and space will be limited to only the families that registered. Please call the youth services desk at 630- 924-4740 if you have any questions.
All emotions are good emotions. Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children acquire knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions. Learn about social and emotional learning in this interactive storytime. Mini kits are available at the youth service desk ( first come, first served) beginning on the day of the video release.
The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.
Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room.
Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including library card registration, eBooks and downloads, online learning, and more.
Take part in a virtual scavenger hunt for a chance to win an e-gift card. Winners will be announced when the scavenger hunt closes. One entry per teen.
Kit pickup August 9-13
Ages 2-5
Where can you find seashells, sand castles, and buckets of fun? The beach, of course! This kit will offer one last splash of summer before school gets back in session. Registration begins July 26 at at 9:00 a.m.
Do you love the movie Moana? Make a beautiful Heart of Te Fiti Glitter Jar to decorate your room with! Store your keepsakes in it or even a candle.
REGISTRATION BEGINS ON MONDAY. August 9. Please email Katie Yager at kyager@mybpl.org if you're interested in this craft project.
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bloomingdale Public Library. Join them for conversation and card playing.
Summer Concerts are back! Enjoy a variety of music styles for free this summer! Concerts begin at 7 p.m. and are held Tuesdays at Old Town Park.
Concerts are presented by the Village of Bloomingdale, Bloomingdale Public Library and Bloomingdale Park District.
Please look here for more information.
Join us on our YouTube channel for a special storytime from Youth Services staff. Each week we will read you stories, sing songs, and perform fingerplays so you can enjoy storytime from your own home.
This program will be available on our YouTube channel. See all of our Storytime videos on our YouTube Storytime playlist.
Join us every Friday for in- person storytime. Listen to our staff read stories, sing songs and tell rhymes. Registration for this program will be one week prior to the event. Please register as a Family. This event will be held outdoors, unless inclement weather. Please practice social distancing and space will be limited to only the families that registered. Please call the youth services desk at 630- 924-4740 if you have any questions.
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the library! Enjoy activities and comics for all ages starting August 14 to celebrate 20 years of Free Comic Book Day. Thank you to Keith's Komix (528 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193) for the support!
Kids - Grades K-6
Youth Services Desk - Come to the YS Desk to claim your surprise bag of comics, activities, and a craft! Available August 14-September 1, whle supplies last.
Teens and Adults
Adult Reference Desk area - Free comics will be available to grab and go from the display behind the Adult Reference Desk. Stop in and help yourself! 3 comics per person, while supplies last.
Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including library card registration, eBooks and downloads, online learning, and more.
Take part in a virtual scavenger hunt for a chance to win an e-gift card. Winners will be announced when the scavenger hunt closes. One entry per teen.
Kit pickup August 16-20
Grades 3-6
Use our basic kit and found supplies to craft your own piece of art that is a window into a unique world, based on the art collections at the Smithsonian. Registration begins July 26 at at 9:00 a.m.
Zoom Webinar
William Hazelgrove's new narrative non-fiction book is out now!
160 Minutes The Race to Save the Titanic is a knight’s mission in the dead of a freezing night on the icy Atlantic. It is two men huddled in the transmitting room sending out their plea for assistance with distant ships snatching the meaning and interpreting those dots and dashes in a myriad of different ways relaying it on to a shocked world. It is the actions in Britain and New York and the ships steaming toward the stricken ship of dreams with the only thought to reach her before people succumbed to the twenty-five-degree water. The natural drama of Titanic’s short-lived death throes is juxtaposed against this race against time by the other ships who could affect the outcome and the tragic consequences of the missed opportunities where the fifteen hundred might have been saved.
The race to save the largest ship in the word would begin at 11:40 PM on April 14 when the iceberg was struck and would end at 2:20 am March 15 when her lights blinked out and left 1500 people thrashing in 25-degree water. Although the race to save Titanic survivors would stretch on beyond this, most people in the water would die, but the amazing thing is that of the 2229 people, 710 did not and this was the success of the Titanic rescue effort.
Wednesday, August 18 3:00-4:00p.m.
Grades 4-6
What would happen if the ink from your marker drawings came to life and crawled of the page. Join us for a Zoom discussion of Inkling by Kenneth Oppel, a 2022 Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Nominee. Older family members welcome at the Zoom discussion.
Registration for this program begins July 15. The first 8 to register get a free paperback copy of the book. A waiting list is available and we will happily put this book on hold for you.
Join us on our YouTube channel for a special storytime from Youth Services staff. Each week we will read you stories, sing songs, and perform fingerplays so you can enjoy storytime from your own home.
This program will be available on our YouTube channel. See all of our Storytime videos on our YouTube Storytime playlist.
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.
Colorful Butterflies: In- Person Release
Families
August 19th
10:30- 11:15 a.m.
Come visit our caterpillars in the library and join us for an in-Person program to release them. Please register as a Family. This event will be held outdoors, unless inclement weather.
Drop-In Movie
Instructor: Charlie
This class will cover the basics of image manipulation and editing using a program that is freely available in our computer lab or over the internet. Skills such as cropping, rotating, changing file types, and more will be covered. The course should prove helpful for working with scanners or digital cameras.
This program will be available on our YouTube channel. See all of our Computer Class videos on our YouTube Computer Classes playlist.
Join us every Friday for in- person storytime. Listen to our staff read stories, sing songs and tell rhymes. Registration for this program will be one week prior to the event. Please register as a Family. This event will be held outdoors, unless inclement weather. Please practice social distancing and space will be limited to only the families that registered. Please call the youth services desk at 630- 924-4740 if you have any questions.
Get your boarding passes ready! In this storytime, we will be travelling all around the world to learn about differnet languages, food and customs. Mini kits will be available at the Youth Service desk for pickup ( first come, first served) beginning on the video release date.
June- Turkey
July- Algeria
August- Egypt
Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including library card registration, eBooks and downloads, online learning, and more.
Take part in a virtual scavenger hunt for a chance to win an e-gift card. Winners will be announced when the scavenger hunt closes. One entry per teen.
Kit Pickup August 23-27
Grades K-6
Get ready to go back to school and make the transition easier with this SEL (social and emotional learning) based kit. Registration begins July 26 at at 9:00 a.m.
Kit Pickup August 23-27
Ages 5-7
We are partnering with the Girl Scouts to learn more about their programs! Registration begins July 26 at at 9:00 a.m.
A light bulb, some pebbles, seashells, and a moss ball are all the supplies you'll need to make this easy mini aquarium. Don't forget to change your water regularly to keep your moss ball alive!
REGISTRATION BEGINS ON MONDAY. August 23. Please email Katie Yager at kyager@mybpl.org if you're interested in this craft project.
Zoom Webinar
Join local travel enthusiast and retired librarian, Nancy McCully, and explore Canada’s Atlantic Coast with this visit to its national parks, historic forts, and Anne of Green Gables sites. See the legendary tides of the Bay of Fundy and watch for whales along the rocky coast.
Instructor: Sean
Updated! This class will cover the basic concepts creating and using spreadsheets. Formatting, designing, and sorting spreadsheets will be discussed along with the first steps towards creating formulas and using functions. Thanks to new recording equipment, this class has been dramatically improved over the initial release.
This program will be available on our YouTube channel. See all of our Computer Class videos on our YouTube Computer Classes playlist.
Join us on our YouTube channel for a special storytime from Youth Services staff. Each week we will read you stories, sing songs, and perform fingerplays so you can enjoy storytime from your own home.
This program will be available on our YouTube channel. See all of our Storytime videos on our YouTube Storytime playlist.
Join us every Friday for in- person storytime. Listen to our staff read stories, sing songs and tell rhymes. Registration for this program will be one week prior to the event. Please register as a Family. This event will be held outdoors, unless inclement weather. Please practice social distancing and space will be limited to only the families that registered. Please call the youth services desk at 630- 924-4740 if you have any questions.
Sensory In- Person Storytime *R*
Ages 3-8
August 28 at 10:30 a.m.
Come join us for a fun sensory story time and sensory stations! Please register as a Family. This event will be held outdoors, unless inclement weather
Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including library card registration, eBooks and downloads, online learning, and more.
Take part in a virtual scavenger hunt for a chance to win an e-gift card. Winners will be announced when the scavenger hunt closes. One entry per teen.
Kit Pickup: August 30-September 30
Grades 3-6
Make some cool magic tricks to amaze your family and friends. Registration begins July 26 at at 9:00 a.m.
.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 1956. A heavy fog has settled over the North Atlantic, 45 miles south of the island of Nantucket. The Italian passenger liner, the SS Andrea Doria, is heading westbound, relying on its radar screens to cut its way through the thick fog of the evening. Little does its captain realize, there is eminent danger that lies directly ahead. The Swedish passenger liner, the MS Stockholm, is heading eastbound directly towards them! Hidden from their view by the thick fog, both passenger liners are now heading for a tragic encounter at speeds too fast to avoid the ultimate collision. After being smashed 30 feet into its starboard side, the Andrea Doria pulls loose, lists sharply, and starts to sink to the bottom of the ocean, endangering the lives of all on board. The result was the loss of 46 passengers and crew members on the SS Andrea Doria and 5 crew members on the MS Stockholm. Many of the 1,660 passengers rescued from the capsizing Andrea Doria also had to fight their way off the sinking ship, facing the tremendous odds, without the use of lifeboats.
Instructor: Sean
Updated! This class covers more advanced topics in Excel such as formulas, graphs and linking between multiple worksheets. Thanks to new recording equipment, this class has been dramatically improved over the initial release.
This program will be available on our YouTube channel. See all of our Computer Class videos on our YouTube Computer Classes playlist.
Join us on our YouTube channel for a special storytime from Youth Services staff. Each week we will read you stories, sing songs, and perform fingerplays so you can enjoy storytime from your own home.
This program will be available on our YouTube channel. See all of our Storytime videos on our YouTube Storytime playlist.
Join other teens for tabletop gaming and some snacks! Run your D&D campaign or duel in your favorite collectible card game. Players of all games are welcome to attend. Grades 7 and up.
Join us every Friday for in- person storytime. Listen to our staff read stories, sing songs and tell rhymes. Registration for this program will be one week prior to the event. Please register as a Family. This event will be held outdoors, unless inclement weather. Please practice social distancing and space will be limited to only the families that registered. Please call the youth services desk at 630- 924-4740 if you have any questions.
Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including library card registration, eBooks and downloads, online learning, and more.
Take part in a virtual scavenger hunt for a chance to win an e-gift card. Winners will be announced when the scavenger hunt closes. One entry per teen.
Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including library card registration, eBooks and downloads, online learning, and more.
Kit Pickup: September 7-10
Grades 3-6
Come get a personalized individual pack of book/activity/snack and get ready to visit places you've never been! Registration begins August 23 at at 9:00 a.m.
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.
Join us on our YouTube channel for a special storytime from Youth Services staff. Each week we will read you stories, sing songs, and perform fingerplays so you can enjoy storytime from your own home.
This program will be available on our YouTube channel. See all of our Storytime videos on our YouTube Storytime playlist.
Celebrate National Teddy Bear Day In-Person at the Library *R*
Ages: 2-5
September 9th
10:30a.m.- 11:15a.m.
Grab your favorite teddy bear and do some crafts and games for a teddy bear picnic for teddy bear day!
When the parade is over you will leave your stuffed friend with the staff at the library and pick them up the next day to hear all about the fun they had! Please register each individual child attending since we need to know how many sleepover stuffed guest the library will have! This event will be held outdoors, unless inclement weather.
Instructor: Charlie
Learn the basics of working with this free vector graphics software. Similar to Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape is well suited for print or web images or animations.
This program will be available on our YouTube channel. See all of our Computer Class videos on our YouTube Computer Classes playlist.
Join us every Friday for in- person storytime. Listen to our staff read stories, sing songs and tell rhymes. Registration for this program will be one week prior to the event. Please register as a Family. This event will be held outdoors, unless inclement weather. Please practice social distancing and space will be limited to only the families that registered. Please call the youth services desk at 630- 924-4740 if you have any questions.
Take part in a virtual scavenger hunt for a chance to win an e-gift card. Winners will be announced when the scavenger hunt closes. One entry per teen.
Kit Pickup: September 13-17
Grades K-2
Fall is here and that means it is time for delicious apples. Learn more about this delicious fruit with a craft, game, and even a science experiment. Registration begins August 23 at at 9:00 a.m.
Kit Pickup: September 13-17
Ages 2-5
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with fun ice cream activities including serving up your own (pretend) ice cream creations! Registration begins August 23 at at 9:00 a.m.
Keep your hands cool during hot beverage season with this cute and easy to make fox cozy.
REGISTRATION BEGINS ON MONDAY. September 13. Please email Katie Yager at kyager@mybpl.org if you're interested in this craft project.
In 1898 the US declared war against Spain to expel that country from the Americas and begin its exploitation of Cuba. Learn how American business interests dominated US-Cuba relations until the Cuban Revolution of 1956-59 when subsequent land reform injured American business and political pride, resulting in political and economic sanctions that continue to this day.
Presented by Walt Zlotow, President of the West Suburban Peace Coalition.
Instructor: Sean
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.
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bloomingdale Public Library. Join them for conversation and card playing.
Join us on our YouTube channel for a special storytime from Youth Services staff. Each week we will read you stories, sing songs, and perform fingerplays so you can enjoy storytime from your own home.
This program will be available on our YouTube channel. See all of our Storytime videos on our YouTube Storytime playlist.
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.
Drop-In Movie
Join other teens for tabletop gaming and some snacks! Run your D&D campaign or duel in your favorite collectible card game. Players of all games are welcome to attend. Grades 7 and up.
Join us every Friday for in- person storytime. Listen to our staff read stories, sing songs and tell rhymes. Registration for this program will be one week prior to the event. Please register as a Family. This event will be held outdoors, unless inclement weather. Please practice social distancing and space will be limited to only the families that registered. Please call the youth services desk at 630- 924-4740 if you have any questions.
Take part in a virtual scavenger hunt for a chance to win an e-gift card. Winners will be announced when the scavenger hunt closes. One entry per teen.
Kit Pickup: September 20-24
Grades 1-6
Did you know that Eurovision, the popular song contest overseas, is coming here to America? Get ready to give your 12 points and have fun with music and culture in this interactive kit. Registration begins August 23 at at 9:00a.m.
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. 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.
Instructor: Sean
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 the basics of computer use and dealing with Windows.
Join us on Zoom to learn about the elements of the Impressionism art movement and create your own Impressionist inspired drawing with artist Lindsay Budzynski.
Supplies needed: paper, pencil, and your choice of either crayons, oil pastels, or pastels.
Computer, tablet, or phone is required to attend via Zoom, and the Zoom meeting link will be emailed to you the week of the event. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants, teens are welcome to register.
Join us on our YouTube channel for a special storytime from Youth Services staff. Each week we will read you stories, sing songs, and perform fingerplays so you can enjoy storytime from your own home.
This program will be available on our YouTube channel. See all of our Storytime videos on our YouTube Storytime playlist.
Instructor: Salvador
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 how to fill out forms on computers.
Join us every Friday for in- person storytime. Listen to our staff read stories, sing songs and tell rhymes. Registration for this program will be one week prior to the event. Please register as a Family. This event will be held outdoors, unless inclement weather. Please practice social distancing and space will be limited to only the families that registered. Please call the youth services desk at 630- 924-4740 if you have any questions.
Take part in a virtual scavenger hunt for a chance to win an e-gift card. Winners will be announced when the scavenger hunt closes. One entry per teen.
Zoom Meeting: Monday, September 27 at 5:00p.m.
Grades 3-8
Learn to crochet along with Miss Carol! YouTube videos will be posted with a tutorial for each project. A supply list and written instructions can be picked up at the library. In addition to the YouTube videos posted each month, Miss Carol will meet via Zoom in September and answer any crocheting questions.
August video: Adjustable Mask Minders. September video: Amigurumi (crocheted stuffed critter)
Registration begins August 23 at at 9:00a.m.
Kit Pickup: September 27-30
Grades 3-6
Pick up supplies to make your own woven/embroidered coasters, bookmarks, and more! Registration begins August 23 at at 9:00 a.m.
Learn this easy technique to make a lovely macrame keychain. Give it as a gift, or keep it for yourself to dress up your key ring.
REGISTRATION BEGINS ON MONDAY. September 27. Please email Katie Yager at kyager@mybpl.org if you're interested in this craft project.
2021 marks the 150th Anniversary of the fire! It started in a barn and, two days of flaming hell later, nearly destroyed a city. In The Essential Great Chicago Fire, William Pack weaves together technical details of the fire with vivid firsthand accounts from those who lived through the conflagration of 1871, bringing alive all the excitement and terror in a multi-media storytelling event that will not soon be forgotten.
Instructor: Michael
This brand-new class is a beginner-level introduction to the collection of Operating Systems known as Linux. The presentation will range from addressing the expanding significance of Linux to the guidance needed for the personal selection of a Linux distribution. Additionally, the class will incorporate a live demonstration of the installation process for a particularly user-friendly Linux distribution.
Instructor: Sean
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.
Join us on our YouTube channel for a special storytime from Youth Services staff. Each week we will read you stories, sing songs, and perform fingerplays so you can enjoy storytime from your own home.
This program will be available on our YouTube channel. See all of our Storytime videos on our YouTube Storytime playlist.
Instructor: Sean
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.
Join us as we watch Cruella. 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.
Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including library card registration, eBooks and downloads, online learning, and more.
Zoom Webinar
Rick Graffagna of Senior Solutions is here to teach us about different options when it comes to senior housing: types of senior housing, things to consider when looking, funding for senior housing, and how to find senior properties.
Rick and his wife Pam Graffagna are the owners of Senior Solutions, based in Woodridge IL - https://www.seniorsolutions3.com/
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.
Join other teens for tabletop gaming and some snacks! Run your D&D campaign or duel in your favorite collectible card game. Players of all games are welcome to attend. Grades 7 and up.
Make a tiny terrarium of succulents that you don't have to worry about watering!
REGISTRATION BEGINS ON MONDAY. October 11. Please email Katie Yager at kyager@mybpl.org if you're interested in this craft project.
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bloomingdale Public Library. Join them for conversation and card playing.
Zoom Webinar
Drop-In Movie
News of the World
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. 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.
Genealogy Club meets on the third Wednesday of the month (except in December) from 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. A Local History librarian provides internet and archival genealogy instruction and research support. Members share ideas and meet other researchers, receive help with research questions and brick wall dilemmas, and share genealogy finds. Use of the genealogy collection in the Local History Department and individual help and instruction is also available.
Join other teens for tabletop gaming and some snacks! Run your D&D campaign or duel in your favorite collectible card game. Players of all games are welcome to attend. Grades 7 and up.
Gross shapes, but delicious flavor! Mold your own delicious gummy worms and spiders using a natural gelatin-like ingredient called carrageenan that comes from seaweed.
REGISTRATION BEGINS ON MONDAY. October 25. Please email Katie Yager at kyager@mybpl.org if you're interested in this craft project.
Join us as we watch Love and Monsters. 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.
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.
Join other teens for tabletop gaming and some snacks! Run your D&D campaign or duel in your favorite collectible card game. Players of all games are welcome to attend. Grades 7 and up.
Make your own bath bombs! Learn the science behind creating the perfect fizz. Make up to 12 colorful bath bombs in five different shapes.
REGISTRATION BEGINS ON MONDAY. November 8. Please email Katie Yager at kyager@mybpl.org if you're interested in this craft project.
Zoom Webinar
Howard Carter's discovery of King Tut's tomb in 1925 captivated the world. This slide lecture features a discussion of some of the major objects excavated from the tomb of the famous pharaoh, including his royal mask. The lecture will also cover the boy king's place in one of ancient Egypt's most exciting historical periods and reveal new evidence about the famous pharaoh.
Art Historian Jeff Mishur presents this slide lecture. Mishur is an owner of Art Excursions, a company that provides private guiding in Chicago, lectures, and boutique art and culture tours in the Unites States.
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bloomingdale Public Library. Join them for conversation and card playing.
Starring: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Joel Fry
Rated: PG-13 | Running Time: 2 hr., 14 min.
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. 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.
In-Person Event
Chicago Symphony Chorus singer Heather Braoudakis is here to celebrate the seasons with songs of spring, summer, autumn, and winter. You’ll love remembering songs like Autumn in New York, Summer Wind, Younger Than Springtime, and Stormy Weather.
Join us as we watch Jungle Cruise. 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 third Wednesday of the month (except in December) from 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. A Local History librarian provides internet and archival genealogy instruction and research support. Members share ideas and meet other researchers, receive help with research questions and brick wall dilemmas, and share genealogy finds. Use of the genealogy collection in the Local History Department and individual help and instruction is also available.
Join other teens for tabletop gaming and some snacks! Run your D&D campaign or duel in your favorite collectible card game. Players of all games are welcome to attend. Grades 7 and up.
Are you a budding engineer with a sweet tooth? Make your own gumball machine with a book of step-by-step instructions.
REGISTRATION BEGINS ON MONDAY. November 22. Please email Katie Yager at kyager@mybpl.org if you're interested in this craft project.
Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including library card registration, eBooks and downloads, online learning, and more.
Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including library card registration, eBooks and downloads, online learning, and more.
Zoom Webinar
Join other teens for tabletop gaming and some snacks! Run your D&D campaign or duel in your favorite collectible card game. Players of all games are welcome to attend. Grades 7 and up.
Zoom Webinar
In-Person Event
Chicago Symphony Chorus singer Heather Braoudakis is back with holiday music to warm the heart and set the mood for the season. So haul out the holly and welcome in the holidays with Christmas and holiday classics we all know and love like: White Christmas, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Silent Night, Joy to the World, Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire, and Winter Wonderland.
Drop-In Movie
Zoom Webinar
This lecture celebrates Austrian artist Gustav Klimt and places him within the art historical context of late nineteenth century French painting including the Impressionist, Post-Impressionist and Symbolist movements. Important examples of Klimt's work including The Kiss and The Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer (aka "The Woman in Gold") will be discussed.
Art Historian Jeff Mishur presents this slide lecture. Mishur is an owner of Art Excursions, a company that provides private guiding in Chicago, lectures, and boutique art and culture tours in the Unites States.
Special Date: The December meeting of the Historical Book Discussion is held on the second 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.
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bloomingdale Public Library. Join them for conversation and card playing.
Join us as we watch Finding 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.
Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including library card registration, eBooks and downloads, online learning, and more.
Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including library card registration, eBooks and downloads, online learning, and more.
Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including library card registration, eBooks and downloads, online learning, and more.
Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including library card registration, eBooks and downloads, online learning, and more.
The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American History from pre-Revolutionary War to present time including biographies, non-fiction and classics. Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk the month prior to the discussion.
Zoom Webinar
Fueled by the (2000) novel and (2003) film The Girl with a Pearl Earring, seventeenth century painter Jan Vermeer's popularity in the twenty-first century is very high. This slide lecture discusses a number of Vermeer's paintings and provides a historical context for each. This program will enrich the reader/viewer's understanding of the forces behind Vermeer's work. Paintings to be discussed include Woman Holding a Balance, Allegory of Painting, and of course Girl with a Pearl Earring.
Art Historian Jeff Mishur presents this slide lecture. Mishur is an owner of Art Excursions, a company that provides private guiding in Chicago, lectures, and boutique art and culture tours in the Unites States.
Drop-In Movie
In the Heights
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In-Person Event
What are your old coins, gold and silver jewelry worth? Dave Ekstrom, a lifelong coin collector, member of the American Numismatic Association and retired schoolteacher 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 after the presentation for free (this does not include precious stones).
In-Person Event
Chicago Symphony Chorus singer Heather Braoudakis is back to sing the broadway classics From “Showboat” to “Phantom,” “My Fair Lady” to “Cats,” and everything in between. How did Broadway become what it is? Step into your favorite characters and stories from the beginning until now!
Zoom WebinarPresented by retired teacher and film enthusiast Steven Frenzel of Marquee Film Talks.
The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American History from pre-Revolutionary War to present time including biographies, non-fiction and classics. Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk the month prior to the discussion.
Zoom Webinar
Eight years after the city of Detroit filed for bankruptcy in 2013, the city may be in jeopardy again due to the fallfout from the 2020 pandemic, putting it's world-class museum in another precarious position. Learn about the situation in detail and view highlights of this great museum's collection in this slide lecture, which includes a discussion of masterpieces by various artists including Diego Rivera, Artemisia Gentileschi and Vincent van Gogh.
Art Historian Jeff Mishur presents this slide lecture. Mishur is an owner of Art Excursions, a company that provides private guiding in Chicago, lectures, and boutique art and culture tours in the Unites States.
Respect
In-Person Event
Valentine’s Day, Sweetest Day, Anniversaries, Mother’s or Father’s Day, or when love is just in the air. Chicago Symphony Chorus singer Heather Braoudakis is back to celebrate the different kinds of love – Agape, Eros and Philio. This show features love songs from musical theater to Nat King Cole, George Gershwin, and The Hutton Sisters.
The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American History from pre-Revolutionary War to present time including biographies, non-fiction and classics. Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk the month prior to the discussion.
Zoom Webinar
In 79 AD Mount Vesuvius erupted and covered Pompeii with volcanic ash. This cataclysmic event preserved streets, buildings, and even humans and animals. In this slide lecture, Mishur examines Roman wall paintings, ancient architecture and artifacts that offer a window into the life and appearance of the ancient city of Pompeii, as well as the discovery of its ruins in 1592 and its impact.
Art Historian Jeff Mishur presents this slide lecture. Mishur is an owner of Art Excursions, a company that provides private guiding in Chicago, lectures, and boutique art and culture tours in the Unites States.
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.
In-Person Event
Who is your favorite singer? As a young girl, Chicago Symphony Chorus singer Heather Braoudakis dreamed of being Karen Carpenter. We’ve Only Just Begun to bring this sister, drummer, and beautiful, beloved contralto Close to You.
The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American History from pre-Revolutionary War to present time including biographies, non-fiction and classics. Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk the month prior to the discussion.
Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including library card registration, eBooks and downloads, online learning, and more.
In-Person Event
“April showers bring May flowers, that is what they say, but if all the flowers turned to showers, we’d have quite a colorful day.” Enjoy the songs of Spring from showers to sunshine to flowers inspired by the timeless poem with Chicago Symphony Chorus singer Heather Braoudakis.
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.
Zoom Webinar
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Chicago is widely recognized for its variety of modern architectural styles and for its ground breaking status in the engineering and design development of the skyscraper. This program highlights important examples of buildings constructed from the late 19th century through Frank Gehry's Jay Pritzker Pavilion. The presentation covers essential elements of the Chicago School and introduces some of its key players including Louis Sullivan, William LeBaron Jenney, and Mies van der Rohe.
Art Historian Jeff Mishur presents this slide lecture. Mishur is an owner of Art Excursions, a company that provides private guiding in Chicago, lectures, and boutique art and culture tours in the Unites States.
In-Person Event
Explore Mackinac Island with retired librarian and travel enthusiast Nancy McCully as she takes us on a tour of the land of ferry boats, history, fudge and family fun. Admire the island’s natural beauty, forts, lighthouses, Victorian cottages and legendary hotels.
The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American History from pre-Revolutionary War to present time including biographies, non-fiction and classics. Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk the month prior to the discussion.
The 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.
Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including library card registration, eBooks and downloads, online learning, and more.
Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including library card registration, eBooks and downloads, online learning, and more.
The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American History from pre-Revolutionary War to present time including biographies, non-fiction and classics. Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk the month prior to the discussion.
For the Nomination of Federal, State, and County Officials & and for the election of Precinct Committeepersons.
For the Nomination of Federal, State, and County Officials & and for the election of Precinct Committeepersons.
Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including library card registration, eBooks and downloads, online learning, and more.
The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American History from pre-Revolutionary War to present time including biographies, non-fiction and classics. Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk the month prior to the discussion.
The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American History from pre-Revolutionary War to present time including biographies, non-fiction and classics. Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk the month prior to the discussion.
The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American History from pre-Revolutionary War to present time including biographies, non-fiction and classics. Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk the month prior to the discussion.
Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including library card registration, eBooks and downloads, online learning, and more.
Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including library card registration, eBooks and downloads, online learning, and more.
The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American History from pre-Revolutionary War to present time including biographies, non-fiction and classics. Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk the month prior to the discussion.
The 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.
The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American History from pre-Revolutionary War to present time including biographies, non-fiction and classics. Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk the month prior to the discussion.
The 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.
The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American History from pre-Revolutionary War to present time including biographies, non-fiction and classics. Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk the month prior to the discussion.
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Attention Pokémon trainers, dungeon crawlers, and Mario Kart racers: celebrate International Games Day at your library! Discover new games or play your favorites. Play against others in board games, video games, and collectible card games! You can also create games-related crafts, play life-size games, or take on challengers during our video game tournament!
For the Election of Federal, State, and County Officials.
For the Election of Federal, State, and County Officials.
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.
Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including library card registration, eBooks and downloads, online learning, and more.
Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including library card registration, eBooks and downloads, online learning, and more.
The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American History from pre-Revolutionary War to present time including biographies, non-fiction and classics. Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk the month prior to the discussion.
The 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.
Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including library card registration, eBooks and downloads, online learning, and more.