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12/07/26 @ 6:30pm - 12/07/26 @ 7:30pm Virtual Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 12/07/2026 @ 6:30pm

VIRTUAL WEBINAR - Heavenly Messengers: Angels in Renaissance Art

Enter the divine world of Renaissance angels, where master artists transformed celestial beings from the rigid, otherworldly figures of medieval art into radiant messengers of unprecedented beauty, grace, and human emotion. From Fra Angelico's serene Annunciation angels to Leonardo's mysterious angel in the Virgin of the Rocks, these heavenly creatures became some of the most innovative and beloved images in Western art. How did Renaissance artists balance the sacred duty of depicting divine messengers with their new mastery of human anatomy, perspective, and naturalistic beauty? This program reveals how angels became the perfect subjects for artists to showcase their technical brilliance while exploring profound questions about the divine, the human, and the mysterious space where heaven and earth meet. 

About the presenter: Jane Oneail is the founder of Culturally Curious, a company that curates and presents art appreciation programs. Jane holds a master’s in Art History from Boston University and a master’s in Education from Harvard University. Born and raised in NH, she has worked at some of the state's most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she served as Executive Director, and the Currier Museum of Art, where she held the role of Senior Educator. Jane has also taught at the college level for more than a decade, most recently at Southern New Hampshire University. For more information visit iamculturallycurious.com 

12/08/26 @ 6:30pm - 12/08/26 @ 8:00pm Virtual Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 12/08/2026 @ 6:30pm

VIRTUAL-Delicious Food Scenes in the Movies

Enjoy this mouth-watering collection of movie moments and behind-the-scenes stories all pertaining to food! You’ll enjoy scrumptious scenes from Big Night, Diner, Eat Drink Man Woman, The Gold Rush, and many more, as well as discover tasty trivia about the actors and filmmakers presented. This crowd-pleasing presentation is perfect for foodies and film fanatics of all ages!

Hosted by retired teacher and film expert, Steven Frenzel.

09/16/26 @ 7:00pm - 09/16/26 @ 8:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Community Group Need screen and projector to connect laptop and show video.

09/13/26 @ 1:00pm - 09/13/26 @ 5:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

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

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

09/15/26 @ 12:30pm - 09/15/26 @ 9:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

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

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

09/16/26 @ 1:00pm - 09/16/26 @ 9:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

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

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

09/17/26 @ 12:00pm - 09/17/26 @ 5:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

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

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

09/18/26 @ 9:00am - 09/18/26 @ 5:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

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

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

09/19/26 @ 1:00pm - 09/19/26 @ 5:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

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

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

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

Learn practical and inexpensive ways to protect your computer against data loss, virus infection, and online scams. Software solutions, backup techniques, and safe Internet behavior will all be discussed.

12/01/26 @ 6:45pm - 12/01/26 @ 8:45pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Stop by the library for this fun open house! We begin at 6:45 p.m. outdoors when our special guest arrives to light our holiday trees for the season. We then move inside for entertainment, crafts, snacks, and more!

Tentative Schedule and Activities:

6:45 p.m. Outdoor Tree Lighting

7:00-7:30 p.m. Entertainment in Meeting Rooms A/B

7:45-8:45 p.m. Pianist in Meeting Rooms A/B

7:00-8:45 p.m. Harpist in Adult Services

7:00-8:45 p.m. Holiday Sing-Along Program in Meeting Room C

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Photos with Santa

Refreshments

Free gift (while supplies last, one per adult in attendance)

Children's craft in the BPL Makerspace

Strolling carolers

Face painter

Juggler

Co-Sponsored by the Village of Bloomingdale. Special thanks to the Bloomingdale Police Department, Fire Department, and Public Works!

11/10/26 @ 6:30pm - 11/10/26 @ 8:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 11/10/2026 @ 7:00pm

Beneath the Elegance: Unmasking the Resilience of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

Look beyond the enchanting beauty and seemingly flawless facade of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and you'll discover a woman who weathered the storms of profound tragedy. Chief among these trials was the heart-wrenching assassination of her husband, President John F. Kennedy.

Step into the world of the iconic Jackie Kennedy, brilliantly portrayed by historical presenter, Michelle Gibbons. Jackie herself will guide you through the pages of her life, revealing the depth of her love and unwavering devotion to John F. Kennedy and their cherished children. She'll offer insights into her life both before and after John, while also sharing the ever-evolving world of fashion during her time, among many other facets of her captivating journey.

Join us in uncovering the layers of resilience that defined Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, a woman who stood strong in the face of adversity and left an indelible mark on history.

11/23/26 @ 6:30pm - 11/23/26 @ 8:45pm Room A Bloomingdale Public Library bingo night Community Group / not a library program Open to the public, please join us to play bingo! (Money is not a prize, no exchange of money to play.)

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.