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Image of book cover, "Lost Chicago" by Leslie Goddard.

VIRTUAL: Lost Chicago Department Stores

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
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For decades, Chicago was home to some of America's grandest department stores. Clustered along a mile-long stretch of State Street, stores like Marshall Field's; Carson, Pirie...

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For decades, Chicago was home to some of America's grandest department stores. 

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
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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 

Holiday Closing: Thanksgiving 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
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Bloomingdale Public Library
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Image of a scene in Gone with the Wind featuring film stars Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable.

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 ...

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Age Group: Adults
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Learn true stories of this movie's troubled production: 

Vintage image of downtown Chicago during Christmas shopping season.

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
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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 ...

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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.

Holiday Closing: Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Bloomingdale Public Library

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Closing
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Bloomingdale Public Library
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Holiday Closing: New Years

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Bloomingdale Public Library

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Closing
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Split image of Betty White both young and older.

VIRTUAL: The Life of Betty White

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

On December 31, 2021, beloved actress and TV star Betty White passed suddenly, only weeks away from her 100th birthday. Join us on Zoom to celebrate the life and legacy of this cha...

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Age Group: Adults
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On December 31, 2021, beloved actress and TV star Betty White passed suddenly, only weeks away from her 100th birthday. Join us on Zoom to celebrate the life and legacy of this charming Golden Girl, whose popularity kept improving with age.

Yarn ball

Virtual: Crochet Along with Miss Carol

All Day
Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Virtual
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

 Crochet Along with Miss Carol (Virtual) Grades 3-8 Wednesday, January 15Learn to crochet along with Miss Carol. Check the Library’s YouTube page for video tutorials...

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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Virtual
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Crochet Along with Miss Carol (Virtual) 

Grades 3-8 

Wednesday, January 15

Photo of John Lynn and his bicycle in the National Parks.

VIRTUAL: Mayhem in the National Parks

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy the scenery, adventure, and general chaos during a 600-mile mountain bike ride and camping trip from Jackson Hole, Wyoming to West Glacier, Montana through Grand Teton, Yello...

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Enjoy the scenery, adventure, and general chaos during a 600-mile mountain bike ride and camping trip from Jackson Hole, Wyoming to West Glacier, Montana through Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Glacier National Parks, as well as a big chunk of Big S

A painting of a young Abraham Lincoln, clad in buckskin shirt, pants and moccasins, is shown stretched out on the ground against a felled tree in a secluded clearing.

VIRTUAL: Images of "Honest Abe" in Art History

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Often associated with 19th century photography, Abe Lincoln inspired artists across a range of media. Images of the sixteenth President evolved over the course of his political car...

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Age Group: Adults
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Often associated with 19th century photography, Abe Lincoln inspired artists across a range of media. Images of the sixteenth President evolved over the course of his political career.

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
Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
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 - st...

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Age Group: Adults
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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.

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
Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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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.

Image of a sign on the National Historical Cumberland Road.

VIRTUAL: Life on the Cumberland Road

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Initially leading 131 miles from Cumberland, MD to the Ohio River at Wheeling, VA/WV, the Cumberland Road was eventually extended another 475 miles across Ohio and Indiana to Vanda...

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Age Group: Adults
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Initially leading 131 miles from Cumberland, MD to the Ohio River at Wheeling, VA/WV, the Cumberland Road was eventually extended another 475 miles across Ohio and Indiana to Vandalia, Illinois.

Movie posters of some famous Irish films.

VIRTUAL: Luck of the Irish - A St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

March is the perfect time to celebrate our favorite Irish-American performers with great stories, dancing, and music. Gene Kelly, Maureen O'Hara, James Cagney, Gracie Allen, Donald...

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March is the perfect time to celebrate our favorite Irish-American performers with great stories, dancing, and music. Gene Kelly, Maureen O'Hara, James Cagney, Gracie Allen, Donald O'Connor, and many more will help us celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

Black and white photograph of artist Ruth Asawa surrounded by her wire mesh sculptures that hang from the ceiling.

VIRTUAL: The Art of Ruth Asawa

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

First introduced to art education in a Japanese internment camp, artist Ruth Asawa achieved success by creating handmade wire sculptures as well as figural public art (especially f...

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First introduced to art education in a Japanese internment camp, artist Ruth Asawa achieved success by creating handmade wire sculptures as well as figural public art (especially fountains).

Photo of fishermen on the Missouri River.

VIRTUAL: Life on the Missouri River

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The sprawling, brawling Missouri River flows 2321 miles from its origin at Three Forks, Montana to the Mississippi River. Along the way, it has been the river of Native tribes, Lew...

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The sprawling, brawling Missouri River flows 2321 miles from its origin at Three Forks, Montana to the Mississippi River.

Photo of the Fox River Bike Trail.

VIRTUAL: The Best Bicycle Trails in Illinois (and Surrounding States)

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

John Lynn has hiked, biked, and paddled more than 30,000 expedition miles of trails, roads, and rivers in North America and Britain. In this slide presentation, he highlights his f...

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John Lynn has hiked, biked, and paddled more than 30,000 expedition miles of trails, roads, and rivers in North America and Britain.