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09/10/26 @ 3:30pm - 09/10/26 @ 5:00pm Conference Room Bloomingdale Public Library

10/05/26 @ 7:00pm - 10/05/26 @ 8:00pm Virtual Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 08/25/2026 @ 7:00pm

Explore this robust graphics application that combines the functionality of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.  Free with a Canva account, it is a popular solution to the retiring Microsoft Publisher that can also edit PDFs.

10/15/26 @ 7:00pm - 10/15/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 10/15/2026 @ 7:00pm

Do you have old photos, either printed or slides? Old movies on Super8, VHS, DVD, or other formats? Learn how to convert them all to digital files at the library for free!

10/19/26 @ 7:00pm - 10/19/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 10/19/2026 @ 7:00pm

Learn the basic concepts for creating and using spreadsheets. Formatting, designing, and sorting spreadsheets will be discussed along with the first steps towards creating formulas and using functions

10/26/26 @ 7:00pm - 10/26/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 10/26/2026 @ 7:00pm

After a thorough examination of basic formula design, take the next step into more advanced spreadsheets by learning about charts, linking between multiple worksheets, and complex functions like VLookup. 

10/28/26 @ 2:00pm - 10/28/26 @ 3:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 10/28/2026 @ 2:00pm

A friendly introduction to computer topics aimed at senior citizens. Lots of guided hands on practice and time for questions. In this session we’ll be learning about smart phones. Students are welcome to work on their own devices while the instructor demonstrates with both an iPhone and Android. 

10/29/26 @ 7:00pm - 10/29/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 10/29/2026 @ 7:00pm

In this class we look at how to use the tools within Microsoft Word to overcome the retirement of Microsoft Publisher.  We will cover the basics of arranging graphics and text to make flyers, cards, and pamphlets. 

11/02/26 @ 7:00pm - 11/02/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 11/02/2026 @ 7:00pm

Cricut Design Space is a free, cloud-based application for working with the Cricut Maker, a machine featured in our Makerspace that can create designs out of paper, vinyl, fabric, and more. Learn the basics of using the software to create and edit your own designs.

11/05/26 @ 7:00pm - 11/05/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 11/05/2026 @ 7:00pm

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.

11/12/26 @ 7:00pm - 11/12/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 11/12/2026 @ 7:00pm

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.

11/16/26 @ 7:00pm - 11/16/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 11/16/2026 @ 7:00pm

Use free editing products to prepare photos and movies for sharing on both Android and iPhones. Different phones offer a wide range of camera features so we will focus on more generally available tools rather than some of the higher end options.

09/08/26 @ 6:00pm - 09/08/26 @ 8:30pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Community Group

09/12/26 @ 9:00am - 09/12/26 @ 12:00pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library Community Group Support fostering Kids and their families. This program is our monthly mentoring program where we host up to 40 Teens (plus 20 volunteers) and 20 elementary (plus 15 volunteers) age youth for a faith based mentor program.

09/12/26 @ 9:00am - 09/12/26 @ 12:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Community Group Hosting a monthly mentoring program where we will have 30 elementary (including volunteers) youth for a faith based mentor program.

09/14/26 @ 6:00pm - 09/14/26 @ 8:00pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library

Community Group

09/21/26 @ 6:00pm - 09/21/26 @ 6:30pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library

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!

 

10/10/26 @ 9:00am - 10/10/26 @ 12:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Community Group Support fostering Kids and their families. This program is our monthly mentoring program where we host up to 40 Teens (plus 20 volunteers) and 20 elementary (plus 15 volunteers) age youth for a faith based mentor program.

10/10/26 @ 9:00am - 10/10/26 @ 12:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Community Group Hosting a monthly mentoring program where we will have 30 elementary (including volunteers) youth for a faith based mentor program.

10/13/26 @ 6:00pm - 10/13/26 @ 8:30pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Community Group

10/14/26 @ 6:00pm - 10/14/26 @ 7:00pm Conference Room Bloomingdale Public Library

Community Group