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Event List

Featured Events

Friends of BPL 50th Logo

Friends of the Library Quarterly Meeting

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Program Type:

Friends of the Library

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library and meet new friends, help out at library events, and have fun!

woman using laptop

Free and Open Source Software for Windows

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Program Type:

Computer Classes

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about great free software and tools to enhance your experience on Windows, possibly replacing your paid and subscription services like Microsoft Office and Adobe with comparable software (e.g. LibreOffice and Affinty).

Romance Scams - A heart with fingerprints

Romance Scams: Will You Be the Next Victim?

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Lectures

Age Group:

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

ROMANCE SCAMS: WILL YOU BE THE NEXT VICTIM?

Please join us for a program designed to educate yourself so that you are not a victim of so-called "romance scams" during this holiday season celebrating love. 

Woven Heart

Teen Craft Club: Loom Woven Heart Art

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of loom weaving to design a one-of-a-kind woven heart tapestry!  Limit 8. 

3d printing a vase

Intro to 3D Printing

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Program Type:

Computer Classes

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discuss the fundamentals of 3D printing, basic 3D modeling with Tinkercad, and how to submit projects to our 3D printing service.

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Free and Open Source Software for Windows

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Learn about great free software and tools to enhance your experience on Windows, possibly replacing your paid and subscription services like Microsoft Office and Adobe with comparable software (e.g. LibreOffice and Affinty).

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

Learn about great free software and tools to enhance your experience on Windows, possibly replacing your paid and subscription services like Microsoft Office and Adobe with comparable software (e.g. LibreOffice and Affinty).

3d printing a vase

Intro to 3D Printing

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Discuss the fundamentals of 3D printing, basic 3D modeling with Tinkercad, and how to submit projects to our 3D printing service.

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

Discuss the fundamentals of 3D printing, basic 3D modeling with Tinkercad, and how to submit projects to our 3D printing service.

woman using rideshare app

Uber and Lyft for New Riders

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Uber and Lyft are modern transportation apps for appointments, trips, and grocery shopping. Learn how to download and use these popular rideshare apps.

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

Uber and Lyft are modern transportation apps for appointments, trips, and grocery shopping. Learn how to download and use these popular rideshare apps.

laptop showing MS Excel on screen

Excel 1

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Learn the basic concepts of creating and using spreadsheets. Formatting, designing, and sorting spreadsheets will be discussed along with the first steps towards creating formulas and using functions.

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

Learn the basic concepts of creating and using spreadsheets. Formatting, designing, and sorting spreadsheets will be discussed along with the first steps towards creating formulas and using functions.

iPhone Basics

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Your iPhone is a computer in your pocket! Learn to use the most popular functions while keeping your phone organized.

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

Your iPhone is a computer in your pocket! Learn to use the most popular functions while keeping your phone organized.

woman using gardening app

Gardening Apps

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Whether on your balcony or your backyard, technology makes it even easier to be a successful gardener by identifying plants, creating care schedules, learning landscape design, and more.

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

Whether on your balcony or your backyard, technology makes it even easier to be a successful gardener by identifying plants, creating care schedules, learning landscape design, and more.

Makerspace: Cricut Shirt Design

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Learn the Cricut Design Space process for heat-transfer vinyl printing, including software setup, material options, and heat press functionality.

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

Learn the Cricut Design Space process for heat-transfer vinyl printing, including software setup, material options, and heat press functionality.

graphic design using canva

Graphic Design with Canva

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Discover how to use this popular, cloud-based graphic design application. Get started with digital creations (social media posts, presentations, and logos) and printables (planners and wall art, e-books, templates, and physical goods).

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

Discover how to use this popular, cloud-based graphic design application. Get started with digital creations (social media posts, presentations, and logos) and printables (planners and wall art, e-books, templates, and physical goods).

assortment of apple watches

Getting Familiar with Apple Watch

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Smartwatches like the Apple Watch give us computers on our wrists! Discover how they can help you meet your fitness goals, keep track of important events, and even replace your phone for common tasks.

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

Smartwatches like the Apple Watch give us computers on our wrists! Discover how they can help you meet your fitness goals, keep track of important events, and even replace your phone for common tasks.

Excel 2

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Move on to intermediate topics in Excel such as formulas, graphs, and linking between multiple worksheets.

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

Move on to intermediate topics in Excel such as formulas, graphs, and linking between multiple worksheets.

Virtual: Intro to Silhouette Studio

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Learn to use this free application to create custom vinyl decals, iron-on designs, intricate paper crafts, stencils, and more! BPL card holders are welcome to apply their new skills in our Makerspace.

Register
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to use this free application to create custom vinyl decals, iron-on designs, intricate paper crafts, stencils, and more! BPL card holders are welcome to apply their new skills in our Makerspace.

Holiday Closing: Easter

All Day
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 

Closed Sundays From Memorial Day through Labor Day

All Day
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: Memorial Day

All Day
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 

Closed Sundays From Memorial Day through Labor Day

All Day
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 

Closed Sundays From Memorial Day through Labor Day

All Day
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 

Closed Sundays From Memorial Day through Labor Day

All Day
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 

Closed Sundays From Memorial Day through Labor Day

All Day
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 

Closed Sundays From Memorial Day through Labor Day

All Day
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 

4th of July Holiday Closing

All Day
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 

Closed Sundays From Memorial Day through Labor Day

All Day
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 

Closed Sundays From Memorial Day through Labor Day

All Day
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 

Closed Sundays From Memorial Day through Labor Day

All Day
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 

Closed Sundays From Memorial Day through Labor Day

All Day
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