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12/26/24 @ 9:00am - 12/26/24 @ 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. 

12/27/24 @ 9:00am - 12/27/24 @ 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. 

12/28/24 @ 9:00am - 12/28/24 @ 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. 

02/10/25 @ 7:00pm - 02/10/25 @ 8:30pm Room A Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 02/10/2025 @ 7:00pm

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

02/17/25 @ 7:00pm - 02/17/25 @ 8:30pm Room A Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 02/17/2025 @ 7:00pm

This class covers intermediate topics in Excel such as formulas, graphs and linking between multiple worksheets. After a thorough examination of basic formula design students will begin to take the next step into more advanced spreadsheets by learning about charts and complex functions like VLookup.

02/20/25 @ 7:00pm - 02/20/25 @ 8:30pm Room A Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 02/20/2025 @ 7:00pm

Become more comfortable working with Apps, the touchscreen interface, and navigating the settings, parental controls, and tools that can make your tablet as fun and useful as possible. iPads will be used for demonstration but other options will also be discussed.

02/24/25 @ 7:00pm - 02/24/25 @ 8:30pm Room A Bloomingdale Public Library

This class will provide a deeper investigation of formulas, graphs, and formatting techniques, as well as examining other functions provided by Excel. Topics range from easy to use tricks hidden in the ribbon options, to time saving hot keys, to learning about more complex concepts like logical functions and adding secondary axis to charts.

02/27/25 @ 7:00pm - 02/27/25 @ 8:30pm Room A Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 02/27/2025 @ 7:00pm

Learn the basics of creating dynamic lists using Excel PivotTables.  Modifying reports, formatting tables, and keeping data tables up to date will be discussed.  Students will work with several examples to develop a comfort level with the tools Excel provides.

03/06/25 @ 7:00pm - 03/06/25 @ 8:30pm Room A Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 03/06/2025 @ 7:00pm

Our phones allow us to carry a computer in our pocket. Smartwatches like the Apple Watch give us computers on our wrists! In this class, we will be talking about tools available with the Apple Watch and Android alternatives. They can help you meet your fitness goals, keep track of important events, and (sometimes) even replace your phone for common tasks. 

03/10/25 @ 7:00pm - 03/10/25 @ 8:30pm Room A Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 03/10/2025 @ 7:00pm

Learn the basics of taking and editing pictures and movies with Android and iPhones. Students will learn to use free editing products to prepare their photos and movies for sharing. Note that 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. 

03/13/25 @ 7:00pm - 03/13/25 @ 8:30pm Room A Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 03/13/2025 @ 7:00pm

WhatsApp is a popular messaging platform for staying connected with friends and family. This class will cover getting your account started and how to message and call people. Optional: bring your own device. 

WhatsApp is free and only requires a Google or Apple account to download

03/20/25 @ 7:00pm - 03/20/25 @ 8:30pm Room A Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 03/20/2025 @ 7:00pm

Learn how to integrate different elements of your home and control them all from your computer or smart phone. Thermostats, lights, and more will be covered. For those interested IFTTT alternatives will be discussed.

03/24/25 @ 7:00pm - 03/24/25 @ 8:30pm Room A Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 03/24/2025 @ 7:00pm

This class will cover basic safety measures to avoid scary situations with your computer. Blocking viruses, keeping your personal information secure, good privacy practices, safely backing up your data, and avoiding fraud will all be discussed. No preventative measures are 100% but students will be presented with practical steps to become less attractive targets.

11/03/26 @ 6:00am - 11/03/26 @ 7:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Voting opens at 6 a.m.

Voting closes at 7 p.m.

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12/19/24 @ 6:30pm - 12/19/24 @ 8:30pm Conference Room Bloomingdale Public Library

Community Group

02/20/25 @ 4:00pm - 02/20/25 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) 

Grades 4-8 

Tuesday, February 4 & March 4 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Thursday, February 20 & March 20 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

New Format! Drop by to try a new skill, make a fun craft to take home, and hang out with friends.

12/30/24 @ 6:00pm - 12/30/24 @ 7:15pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, December 23 and 30  | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

This is a two session program. Session 1 - learn the basics: how to hold your yarn and hook and the single crochet stitch. Session 2 - learn how to start a project and read a pattern. 

Registration is full. 

12/15/24 @ 1:00pm - 12/15/24 @ 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. 

12/16/24 @ 9:00am - 12/16/24 @ 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. 

12/17/24 @ 9:00am - 12/17/24 @ 3:00pm 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.