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Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace Open Hours
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the M...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours
Event Details:

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Python 2

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Continue building your Python skills! In this class, we focus on coding functions and loops to build more efficient and functional programs.

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Continue building your Python skills! In this class, we focus on coding functions and loops to build more efficient and functional programs.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makerspace Open Hours

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace Open Hours
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the M...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours
Event Details:

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The History of Elvis Presley

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Elvis revolutionized popular music when he exploded onto the scene in 1956 with his unique blend of gospel, rhythm & blues, and country. His “energetic” performances, distincti...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Elvis revolutionized popular music when he exploded onto the scene in 1956 with his unique blend of gospel, rhythm & blues, and country.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Makerspace: Intro to Cricut Design Space

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Get started using Cricut Design Space, the free design software used with the Cricut Maker cutting machines in our Makerspace. Learn the basics of using the software to create...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes, Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Get started using Cricut Design Space, the free design software used with the Cricut Maker cutting machines in our Makerspace. Learn the basics of using the software to create and edit your own designs.

Holiday Closing: Thanksgiving Closing

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Bloomingdale Public Library

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

Closing
Branches:
Bloomingdale Public Library
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Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including 

Holiday Closing: Thanksgiving Closing

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Bloomingdale Public Library

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

Closing
Branches:
Bloomingdale Public Library
Description:

Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makerspace Open Hours

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace Open Hours
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the M...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours
Event Details:

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Custom Mug

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Make a custom mug using infusible ink and our Cricut Maker and mug press. A great holiday gift!Registration Limit: 4 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Lib...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Make a custom mug using infusible ink and our Cricut Maker and mug press. A great holiday gift!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Historical Book Discussion

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Holiday Open House (6:45-8:45 p.m.)

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:45pm - 8:45pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Annual Events
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Annual Events
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace Open Hours
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the M...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours
Event Details:

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Video Calls: Zoom, FaceTime, & More

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Whether you are connecting with friends and family, learning from video conferences, or participating in a remote medical appointment, video calls have become an important tool ove...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Whether you are connecting with friends and family, learning from video conferences, or participating in a remote medical appointment, video calls have become an important tool over the past several years.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makerspace Open Hours

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace Open Hours
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the M...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours
Event Details:

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

VIRTUAL: Gone with the Wind - The Story Behind the Story

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn true stories of this movie's troubled production: Which two scenes could have shut down the entire film, and why?Which major film star said, "Gone with the Wind will be ...

Register
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 474
Event Details:

Learn true stories of this movie's troubled production: 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Using Android Phones

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn how to install and manage your apps, customize your phone by changing settings and installing widgets, take advantage of expandable storage, and much more!

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Learn how to install and manage your apps, customize your phone by changing settings and installing widgets, take advantage of expandable storage, and much more!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monday Night Page Turners - Our Favorite Picks Party

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Special December date - second Monday of DecemberRegister for our end of year party! There's no book discussion this month. Instead, we'll be sharing our favorite picks of the year...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Special December date - second Monday of December

This event is in the "Adults" group.

VIRTUAL: Christmas on State Street

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

For decades, Christmas in Chicago meant a trip or two to State Street to see the big department stores. And the stores went all-out for Christmas. This illustrated talk traces the ...

Register
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 442
Event Details:

For decades, Christmas in Chicago meant a trip or two to State Street to see the big department stores. And the stores went all-out for Christmas. This illustrated talk traces the history of Christmas celebrations on State Street.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Drop-In Movie: The Holdovers

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The HoldoversA cranky history teacher at a remote prep school is forced to remain on campus over the holidays with a troubled student who has no place to go and a grieving cook.Sta...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

The Holdovers

A cranky history teacher at a remote prep school is forced to remain on campus over the holidays with a troubled student who has no place to go and a grieving cook.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace Open Hours
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the M...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours
Event Details:

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

PowerPoint: Crash Course!

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Create a slideshow with the basics of building, presenting, saving, and printing with Microsoft PowerPoint.

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Create a slideshow with the basics of building, presenting, saving, and printing with Microsoft PowerPoint.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makerspace Open Hours

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace Open Hours
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the M...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours
Event Details:

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Battle of the Bulge

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

When the Germans launched a surprise attack in World War II on the morning of December 16, 1944, this would take the Americans completely off guard and would become a great loss fo...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 71
Event Details:

When the Germans launched a surprise attack in World War II on the morning of December 16, 1944, this would take the Americans completely off guard and would become a great loss for American troops.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Custom Mug

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Make a custom mug using infusible ink and our Cricut Maker and mug press. A great holiday gift!Registration Limit: 4 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Lib...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Make a custom mug using infusible ink and our Cricut Maker and mug press. A great holiday gift!