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Makerspace: Intro to Cricut Design Space

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Room C
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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes, Crafts, STEM/STEAM
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Seats Remaining: 14
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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.

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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 

Branches:
Bloomingdale Public Library
Description:

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

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

6:45pm - 8:45pm
Babies, Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Room A/B
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 "Seniors" group.

Video Calls: Zoom, FaceTime, & More

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Room C
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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
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Seats Remaining: 20
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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.

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Using Android Phones

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Room C
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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
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Seats Remaining: 20
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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!

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This event is in the "Seniors" group.

PowerPoint: Crash Course!

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Room C
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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
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Seats Remaining: 20
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Create a slideshow with the basics of building, presenting, saving, and printing with Microsoft PowerPoint.

Holiday Closing: Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Closing
Branches:
Bloomingdale Public Library
Description:

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

Holiday Closing: New Years

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
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 "Seniors" group.

Cutting the Cord

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Room A
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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
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Seats Remaining: 20
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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.

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Introduction to Word

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Room A
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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
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Seats Remaining: 20
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Get a beginner-level look at the basics of word processing with Microsoft Word, including typing, editing, printing, and saving.

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iPhone Settings

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Room A
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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
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From optimizing battery life to enhancing privacy, settings adjustments can help make the most out of your iPhone. Discover appearance customization, app permissions, accessibility features, and more.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Drop-In Movie: Twisters

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Room A/B
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
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Twisters

Kate Carter, a retired tornado-chaser and meteorologist, is persuaded to return to Oklahoma to work with a new team and new technologies.

Rated PG-13 | 2 hr 2 min

 

 

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PowerPoint: Makeover!

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Room A
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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
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Seats Remaining: 20
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Take your PowerPoint slideshows to the next level by customizing them with templates, transitions, animations, and more.

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Google Docs & Cloud Backup

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Room A
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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
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Seats Remaining: 20
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Learn about the many cloud storage options available to work collaboratively with other people, access saved items anywhere in the world, and provide a safety net in case of computer failure.  

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

Intermediate Word

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Room A
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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
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Seats Remaining: 20
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Expanding on the basics, in this course we look at working with page layouts, outlines, images, and more.

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This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Friends of the Library Quarterly Meeting

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Conference Room
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
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Join the Friends of the Library and meet new friends, help out at library events, and have fun!

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

iPhone Shortcuts

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Room A
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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
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Seats Remaining: 20
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A shortcut is a quick way to get one or more tasks done with apps on your iPhone. Explore shortcut possibilities available in the Shortcuts app gallery.

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Organizing and Backing Up Your Computer Files

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Room A
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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
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Discover ways to organize your files for easy accessibility, including file naming conventions, folder structures, and common backup methods.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
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VIRTUAL: Introduction to Photopea

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Virtual
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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes, Virtual
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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Photopea is a free image editor with a  similar look and functionality to Photoshop with no installs or accounts necessary. Learn to use Photopea while performing some basic image edits.

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

Drop-In Movie: It Ends With Us

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Room A/B
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
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It Ends With Us

Wednesday, February 12

1:00-3:30pm

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

I-PASS Event TBD

3:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Room A/B
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
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.

Drop-In Movie: Wild Robot

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Room A/B
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
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Wild Robot

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Henry Knox's Noble Train: How a Bookseller Saved the Revolution

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Room A/B
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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Talk, Lectures
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Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War with a local author who wrote a thrilling narrative nonfiction book on the daring adventures of Henry Knox, a Boston bookseller who saved the Revolution.