National Hunger Awareness Month Food Drive

Throughout September, BPL will be collecting non-perishable food for the Bloomingdale Township Food Pantry in conjunction with the village-wide National Hunger Awareness Food Drive! Please drop canned or boxed food in the library lobby donation bins. Visit our website for a list of most requested food at the pantry. Thank you!

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Seniors Course: Internet Use & Safety

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Discuss and learn about internet topics, such as browsing the web, email questions and concerns, how the cloud works,  and how to avoid viruses. 

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Discuss and learn about internet topics, such as browsing the web, email questions and concerns, how the cloud works,  and how to avoid viruses. 

Delta Kappa Gamma

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 8:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group

Room C
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room | Room Fee: $10 (Pay Cash or Check to Business Office): Room C
Purpose of Meeting

Community Group

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LEGO Club

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

LEGO® Club (Drop-In)    Grades 1-6 Tuesday, September 17 | 5:00- 6:00 p.m. Design and build with the library’s LEGO® supply to complete the challenge. ...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

LEGO® Club (Drop-In)    

Grades 1-6 

Tuesday, September 17 | 5:00- 6:00 p.m. 

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

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30 Years of Friends

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the premiere of the television series, Friends, communication scholar and Bloomingdale local, Dr. Jennifer C. Dunn discusses cultural impacts o...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 64
Event Details:

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the premiere of the television series, Friends, communication scholar and Bloomingdale local, Dr. Jennifer C.

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Baby Tales and Tunes

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Event Details:

Introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes, and books that will aid in the development of early literacy skills.Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under 24 mo...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes, and books that will aid in the development of early literacy skills.

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

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Come Together

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Event Details:

Every Wednesday, meet and chat with other parents and caregivers while your child socializes and explores with hands-on toys. Weekly drop-in event for ages 0-24 months.Out of consi...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Children
Event Details:

Every Wednesday, meet and chat with other parents and caregivers while your child socializes and explores with hands-on toys. Weekly drop-in event for ages 0-24 months.

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Baby Tales and Tunes

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Event Details:

Introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes, and books that will aid in the development of early literacy skills. Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Babies, Children
Event Details:

Introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes, and books that will aid in the development of early literacy skills. 

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

Homeschool Hangout Series

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)  Families Wednesday, September 18 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. Join us to explore a new topic each month with books, craft...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)  

Families 

Wednesday, September 18 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. 

Bloomingdale Lightning

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Room C
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room | Room Fee: $10 (Pay Cash or Check to Business Office): Room C
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Evening Storytime

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Event Details:

Evening Storytime (Drop-In)6:00-6:30 p.m.Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Evening Storytime (Drop-In)

6:00-6:30 p.m.

Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more!

Engraved metal bookmark

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Engraved Metal Bookmark

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Use the library's Cricut Maker to engrave a metal bookmark. Depending on the design complexity, patrons may need pick up their bookmark at a later date.Registration Limit: 4 patron...

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

Use the library's Cricut Maker to engrave a metal bookmark. Depending on the design complexity, patrons may need pick up their bookmark at a later date.

Genealogy Club drop-in

Genealogy Club

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us in person to learn about internet and archival genealogy and research support. Members share strategies and explore library resources with guidance from a genealogist.

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

Join us in person to learn about internet and archival genealogy and research support. Members share strategies and explore library resources with guidance from a genealogist.

Great Designs Foreign Policy Association

Great Decisions

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Great Decisions discussion program is a civic education program administered and produced by the Foreign Policy Association. In preparation for the discussion, participants rea...

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

The Great Decisions discussion program is a civic education program administered and produced by the Foreign Policy Association.

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Toddler Time

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Toddler Time is for children ages 2-3 with caregiver.Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive ...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

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

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music, and more.

Open Study Room

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

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 yo...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

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

Elephants are Awesome

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Elephants are Awesome (Registration Required)  Grades K-2Thursday, September 19 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. Elephants are the largest land animals and one of the smartest. Come...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Elephants are Awesome (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2

Thursday, September 19 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, September 19, 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.

Teen Trivia Night

Teen Trivia Night - CANCELLED

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Test your knowledge in this Back-to-School themed Trivia Night! Think you have what it takes to win? Show off your skills at trivia night and win a fabulous prize (more details to ...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Test your knowledge in this Back-to-School themed Trivia Night! Think you have what it takes to win? Show off your skills at trivia night and win a fabulous prize (more details to come).

Password Management

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Discover password management tips through various online tools for organizing and storing your passwords. This class will explore options available and discuss potential benefits i...

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

Discover password management tips through various online tools for organizing and storing your passwords. This class will explore options available and discuss potential benefits in everyday convenience while addressing security concerns.

Lower Level Washroom Meeting: Bid Opening

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Event Details:

Bid Opening at 10 a.m.

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Event Details:

Bid Opening at 10 a.m.

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Family Storytime

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Event Details:

Family Storytime is for all ages with caregiver.Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun w...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Family Storytime is for all ages with caregiver.

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music, and more. 

The Way of International

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group

Room C
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room | Room Fee: $10 (Pay Cash or Check to Business Office): Room C
Purpose of Meeting

Community Group

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Saturday, September 21, 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.

Fairfield Lake Association

Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group Annual Homeowner meeting of Fairfield Lake Association

Room A
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room | Room Fee: $10 (Pay Cash or Check to Business Office): Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Community Group
Annual Homeowner meeting of Fairfield Lake Association