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Free and Open Source Software for Windows

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
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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).

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Intro to 3D Printing

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
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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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Uber and Lyft for New Riders

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

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Excel 1

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
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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.

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iPhone Basics

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

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Gardening Apps

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
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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.

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Makerspace: Cricut Shirt Design

4:00pm–5:30pm
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, STEM/STEAM
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Event Details:

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

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Graphic Design with Canva

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
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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).

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Getting Familiar with Apple Watch

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
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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.

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

Excel 2

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
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Event Details:

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

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This event is in the "Seniors" group

Virtual: Intro to Silhouette Studio

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Virtual
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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM/STEAM
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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.

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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 

Branches:
Bloomingdale Public Library
Description:

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