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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Makerspace Open Hours

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Makerspace
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours
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Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

Makerspace Open Hours

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Makerspace
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours
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Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

VIRTUAL: Gone with the Wind - The Story Behind the Story

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Virtual
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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Virtual
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Seats Remaining: 491
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Learn true stories of this movie's troubled production: 

Monday Night Page Turners - Our Favorite Picks Party

7:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Room B
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
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Special December date - second Monday of December

VIRTUAL: Christmas on State Street

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Virtual
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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Virtual
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Seats Remaining: 470
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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.

Drop-In Movie: The Holdovers

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Room A/B
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

The Holdovers

A cranky history teacher at a remote prep school is forced to remain on campus over the holidays with a troubled student who has no place to go and a grieving cook.

Makerspace Open Hours

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Makerspace
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.

Makerspace Open Hours

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Makerspace
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.

The Battle of the Bulge

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Room A/B
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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
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Seats Remaining: 73
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When the Germans launched a surprise attack in World War II on the morning of December 16, 1944, this would take the Americans completely off guard and would become a great loss for American troops.

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Custom Mug

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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Make a custom mug using infusible ink and our Cricut Maker and mug press. A great holiday gift!

MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Makerspace
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours
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Limited Hours in December - MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Makerspace
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours
Event Details:

Limited Hours in December - MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

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 

MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Makerspace
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours
Event Details:

Limited Hours in December - MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Makerspace
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours
Event Details:

Limited Hours in December - MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

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 

Makerspace Open Hours

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Makerspace
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.

Makerspace Open Hours

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Makerspace
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.

BPL Makerspace Crafts: 3D Printed Keychain

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Room C
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Learn how to design a custom 3D printed keychain. Since 3D printing will take approximately 1 hour per keychain, they will be available for pickup at a later date.

Historical Book Discussion

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Room C
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American History from pre-Revolutionary War to present time including biographies, non-fiction, and classics. Co

Historical Book Discussion (backup room)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Room A
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs

Makerspace Open Hours

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Makerspace
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.

Makerspace Open Hours

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Makerspace
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.

VIRTUAL: The Life of Betty White

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Virtual
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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Virtual
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Seats Remaining: 494
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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.