Calendar

Subscribe to Calendar feed
RSS Feed for Calendar
Updated: 1 hour 42 min ago

Free and Open Source Software for Windows

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 14:29
02/05/26 @ 7:00pm - 02/05/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 02/05/2026 @ 7:00pm

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).

Intro to 3D Printing

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 14:29
02/12/26 @ 7:00pm - 02/12/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 02/12/2026 @ 7:00pm

Discuss the fundamentals of 3D printing, basic 3D modeling with Tinkercad, and how to submit projects to our 3D printing service.

Uber and Lyft for New Riders

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 14:29
02/23/26 @ 7:00pm - 02/23/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 02/23/2026 @ 7:00pm

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

Excel 1

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 14:29
03/02/26 @ 7:00pm - 03/02/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 03/02/2026 @ 7:00pm

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.

iPhone Basics

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 14:29
03/05/26 @ 7:00pm - 03/05/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 03/05/2026 @ 7:00pm

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

Gardening Apps

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 14:29
03/09/26 @ 7:00pm - 03/09/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 03/09/2026 @ 7:00pm

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. Discover popular free gardening apps and how to use them.

Makerspace: Cricut Shirt Design

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 14:29
03/12/26 @ 4:00pm - 03/12/26 @ 5:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 03/12/2026 @ 4:00pm

Learn the Cricut Design Space process for heat-transfer vinyl printing, including software setup, material options, and heat press functionality. BPL cardholders with their own t-shirts can use the Makerspace immediately after class to make their own project!

Graphic Design with Canva

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 14:29
03/12/26 @ 7:00pm - 03/12/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 03/12/2026 @ 7:00pm

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).

Getting Familiar with Apple Watch

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 14:29
03/19/26 @ 7:00pm - 03/19/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 03/19/2026 @ 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.

Excel 2

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 14:29
03/23/26 @ 7:00pm - 03/23/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 03/23/2026 @ 7:00pm

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

Chess Club

Mon, 12/29/2025 - 17:28
01/11/26 @ 2:30pm - 01/11/26 @ 4:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

Chess Club

Mon, 12/29/2025 - 17:28
03/01/26 @ 2:30pm - 03/01/26 @ 4:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

Open Study Room

Fri, 12/26/2025 - 14:25
12/28/25 @ 1:00pm - 12/28/25 @ 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. 

Open Study Room

Fri, 12/26/2025 - 14:25
12/29/25 @ 9:00am - 12/29/25 @ 1:00pm 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. 

Open Study Room

Fri, 12/26/2025 - 14:25
12/29/25 @ 4:00pm - 12/29/25 @ 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. 

Open Study Room

Fri, 12/26/2025 - 14:25
12/30/25 @ 9:00am - 12/30/25 @ 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. 

Open Study Room

Fri, 12/26/2025 - 14:25
01/02/26 @ 1:00pm - 01/02/26 @ 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. 

Open Study Room

Fri, 12/26/2025 - 14:25
01/03/26 @ 9:00am - 01/03/26 @ 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. 

Holiday Closing: New Years

Fri, 12/26/2025 - 11:25
12/31/25 @ 12:00am - 01/01/26 @ 12:00am Bloomingdale Public Library

Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including library card registrationeBooks and downloadsonline learning, and more.

For nearby DuPage County warming centers, click here.

For a list of our holiday closings; click here

4th of July Holiday Closing

Fri, 12/26/2025 - 11:25
07/04/26 Bloomingdale Public Library

Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including library card registrationeBooks and downloadsonline learning, and more.

For a list of our holiday closings; click here

Pages