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Name: Homeschool Hangout
Start: 2025-02-05T13:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-02-05T14:00:00-06:00
Location: Room C/Makerspace

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Homeschool Hangout

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Program Type:

Crafts, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

Children

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room C/Makerspace

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM

Required

Seats Remaining: 7

Event Details:

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)

Families

Wednesdays, February 5 and March 5 | 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Black and white image of Bob Hope with a NBC microphone.

VIRTUAL: Bob Hope: American Smart Aleck

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Lectures, Virtual

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lectures, Virtual

Required

Seats Remaining: 466

Event Details:

Join us in discovering the groundbreaking work, and hilarious jokes of one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century - Bob Hope. He conquered every field of entertainment - stage, radio, film, and television.

Excel 1

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Program Type:

Computer Classes

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room A

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Computer Classes

Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

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

Painting by Horace Pippin, titled "Amish Letter Writer" features a man seated at a table with an orange table cloth writing a letter.

VIRTUAL: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Lectures, Virtual

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lectures, Virtual

Required

Seats Remaining: 474

Event Details:

World War I veteran, Horace Pippin overcame adversity to become a professional artist. His paintings feature a folk-inspired style and depict contemporary African Americans as well as references to American history.

Teen Taste Test: Generic vs. Name Brand

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Food

Age Group:

Teens

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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room B

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Food

Event Details:

Challenge your taste buds with a blind taste test of an assortment of name brand snacks versus their generic alter-egos. Drop-in.

While supplies last.

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Excel 1

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Computer Classes

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

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...

Required

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room A

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Computer Classes

Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Excel 2

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Computer Classes

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

This class covers intermediate topics in Excel such as formulas, graphs and linking between multiple worksheets. After a thorough examination of basic formula design students will ...

Required

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room A

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Computer Classes

Required

Seats Remaining: 17

Event Details:

This class covers intermediate topics in Excel such as formulas, graphs and linking between multiple worksheets.

Using Tablets

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Computer Classes

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Become more comfortable working with Apps, the touchscreen interface, and navigating the settings, parental controls, and tools that can make your tablet as fun and useful as possi...

Required

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room A

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Computer Classes

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Become more comfortable working with Apps, the touchscreen interface, and navigating the settings, parental controls, and tools that can make your tablet as fun and useful as possible.

Excel 3

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Computer Classes

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

This class will provide a deeper investigation of formulas, graphs, and formatting techniques, as well as examining other functions provided by Excel. Topics range from easy to use...

Required

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room A

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Computer Classes

Required

Seats Remaining: 18

Event Details:

This class will provide a deeper investigation of formulas, graphs, and formatting techniques, as well as examining other functions provided by Excel.

Excel PivotTables

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Computer Classes

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Learn the basics of creating dynamic lists using Excel PivotTables. Modifying reports, formatting tables, and keeping data tables up to date will be discussed. Students...

Required

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room A

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Computer Classes

Required

Seats Remaining: 18

Event Details:

Learn the basics of creating dynamic lists using Excel PivotTables. Modifying reports, formatting tables, and keeping data tables up to date will be discussed. Students will work with several examples to develop a comfort level with th

cable cord being cut from back of television set

Cutting the Cord

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Computer Classes

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Explore entertainment options beyond paying for cable. Discuss how to connect your TV or other devices to streaming services, how to determine what’s right for you, and more.

Required

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room A

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Computer Classes

Required

Seats Remaining: 17

Event Details:

Explore entertainment options beyond paying for cable. Discuss how to connect your TV or other devices to streaming services, how to determine what’s right for you, and more.

Smartwatches 101

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Computer Classes

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Our phones allow us to carry a computer in our pocket. Smartwatches like the Apple Watch give us computers on our wrists! In this class, we will be talking about tools available wi...

Required

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room A

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Computer Classes

Required

Seats Remaining: 19

Event Details:

Our phones allow us to carry a computer in our pocket. Smartwatches like the Apple Watch give us computers on our wrists! In this class, we will be talking about tools available with the Apple Watch and Android alternatives.

Smartphone Photography & Editing

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Computer Classes

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Learn the basics of taking and editing pictures and movies with Android and iPhones. Students will learn to use free editing products to prepare their photos and movies for sharing...

Required

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room A

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Computer Classes

Required

Seats Remaining: 17

Event Details:

Learn the basics of taking and editing pictures and movies with Android and iPhones. Students will learn to use free editing products to prepare their photos and movies for sharing.

Getting Started: WhatsApp

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Computer Classes

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

WhatsApp is a popular free messaging platform for staying connected with friends and family. Learn to start your account and how to message and call people. Once you register with ...

Required

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room A

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Computer Classes

Required

Seats Remaining: 19

Event Details:

WhatsApp is a popular free messaging platform for staying connected with friends and family. Learn to start your account and how to message and call people.

Smart Homes

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Computer Classes

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

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 I...

Required

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room A

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Computer Classes

Required

Seats Remaining: 19

Event Details:

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.

Disaster Prevention

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Computer Classes

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

No preventative measures are 100% effective, but there are practical steps you can take to become less attractive to targets. Learn basic safety measures to block viruses, keep you...

Required

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room A

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Computer Classes

Required

Seats Remaining: 18

Event Details:

No preventative measures are 100% effective, but there are practical steps you can take to become less attractive to targets.

Holiday Closing: Easter

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Closing

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Closed Sundays From Memorial Day through Labor Day

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Closing

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Holiday Closing: Memorial Day

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Closing

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Closed Sundays From Memorial Day through Labor Day

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Closed Sundays From Memorial Day through Labor Day

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4th of July Holiday Closing

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Closing

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Bloomingdale Public Library

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Closed Sundays From Memorial Day through Labor Day

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Bloomingdale Public Library

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Closing

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Bloomingdale Public Library

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

Closed Sundays From Memorial Day through Labor Day

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Bloomingdale Public Library

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Bloomingdale Public Library

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

Closed Sundays From Memorial Day through Labor Day

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Bloomingdale Public Library

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Closed Sundays From Memorial Day through Labor Day

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Bloomingdale Public Library

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