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!

Upcoming Events

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Seniors Course: Internet Use & Safety

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Room C
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Discuss and learn about internet topics, such as browsing the web, email questions and concerns, how the cloud works,  and how to avoid viruses. 

Delta Kappa Gamma

4:30pm - 8:00pm
Room C
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room | Room Fee: $10 (Pay Cash or Check to Business Office): Room C
Purpose of Meeting

Community Group

LEGO Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children
Makerspace
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

LEGO® Club (Drop-In)    

Grades 1-6 

Tuesday, September 17 | 5:00- 6:00 p.m. 

Design and build with the library’s LEGO® supply to complete the challenge. 

30 Years of Friends

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Room A/B
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Lectures
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 64
Event Details:

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the premiere of the television series, Friends, communication scholar and Bloomingdale local, Dr. Jennifer C.

Baby Tales and Tunes

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies, Children
Room A
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes, and books that will aid in the development of early literacy skills.

Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under 24 months. 

Come Together

10:00am - 11:30am
Babies, Children
Room A/B
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Children
Event Details:

Every Wednesday, meet and chat with other parents and caregivers while your child socializes and explores with hands-on toys. Weekly drop-in event for ages 0-24 months.

Baby Tales and Tunes

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies, Children
Room A
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Babies, Children
Event Details:

Introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes, and books that will aid in the development of early literacy skills. 

Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under 24 months. 

Homeschool Hangout Series

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children
Room C/Makerspace
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)  

Families 

Wednesday, September 18 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. 

Bloomingdale Lightning

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room C
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room | Room Fee: $10 (Pay Cash or Check to Business Office): Room C

Evening Storytime

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Babies, Children
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Evening Storytime (Drop-In)

6:00-6:30 p.m.

Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more!

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Engraved Metal Bookmark

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Use the library's Cricut Maker to engrave a metal bookmark. Depending on the design complexity, patrons may need pick up their bookmark at a later date.

Genealogy Club

6:30pm - 8:45pm
Adults
Room A/B
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Event Details:

Join us in person to learn about internet and archival genealogy and research support. Members share strategies and explore library resources with guidance from a genealogist.

Great Decisions

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adults
Room C
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

The Great Decisions discussion program is a civic education program administered and produced by the Foreign Policy Association.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Room C/Makerspace
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Toddler Time is for children ages 2-3 with caregiver.

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music, and more.

Open Study Room

12:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
Room C
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Elephants are Awesome

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children
Room A/B
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Elephants are Awesome (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2

Thursday, September 19 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

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.

Teen Trivia Night - CANCELLED

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Room A/B
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Test your knowledge in this Back-to-School themed Trivia Night! Think you have what it takes to win? Show off your skills at trivia night and win a fabulous prize (more details to come).

Password Management

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Room C
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Discover password management tips through various online tools for organizing and storing your passwords. This class will explore options available and discuss potential benefits in everyday convenience while addressing security concerns.

Lower Level Washroom Meeting: Bid Opening

10:00am - 2:00pm
Room C
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Event Details:

Bid Opening at 10 a.m.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies, Children
Room A/B
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Family Storytime is for all ages with caregiver.

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music, and more. 

The Way of International

10:00am - 3:00pm
Room C
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room | Room Fee: $10 (Pay Cash or Check to Business Office): Room C
Purpose of Meeting

Community Group

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.

Fairfield Lake Association

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Room A
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room | Room Fee: $10 (Pay Cash or Check to Business Office): Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Community Group
Annual Homeowner meeting of Fairfield Lake Association