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12/11/24 @ 1:00pm - 12/11/24 @ 3:30pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

The Holdovers

A cranky history teacher at a remote prep school is forced to remain on campus over the holidays with a troubled student who has no place to go and a grieving cook.

Starring: Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Dominic Sessa

Rated: R | Running Time: 2 hr 13 min

12/11/24 @ 7:00pm - 12/11/24 @ 9:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

12/12/24 @ 10:30am - 12/12/24 @ 11:00am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. 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. 

Toddler Time is for children ages 2-3 with caregiver. 

12/12/24 @ 5:00pm - 12/12/24 @ 8:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply for a library card.

BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.

Age Limits
The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.

For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace

12/12/24 @ 6:30pm - 12/12/24 @ 8:45pm Conference Room Bloomingdale Public Library

Community Group - HOA

12/13/24 @ 10:30am - 12/13/24 @ 11:00am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. 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. 

Family Storytime is for all ages with caregiver.

12/14/24 @ 12:00pm - 12/14/24 @ 4:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply for a library card.

BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.

Age Limits
The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.

For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace

12/16/24 @ 7:00pm - 12/16/24 @ 8:30pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/20/2024 @ 12:00pm Registration end: 12/16/2024 @ 7:00pm

When the Germans launched a surprise attack in World War II on the morning of December 16, 1944, this would take the Americans completely off guard and would become a great loss for American troops. The attack was one of the last of the German offensive campaigns on the Western Front, spanning from eastern Belgium, northeast France and Luxemburg from December 1944 to January 1945. This would become one of the largest and bloodiest single battles fought during World War II by the United States Armed Forces. It became known as The Battle of the Bulge.

Also known as the Ardennes Counteroffensive, the intention of the battle was to split Allied lines, allow the Germans to take control and force the Western Allies to sign a Peace Treaty that would benefit the Axis Powers. American casualties were over 75,000 and German casualties were over 100,000.

Historian Jim Gibbons will discuss the events that took place before, during and after The Battle of the Bulge and will discuss the major commanders, strategies and turning points in the battle. Gibbons will explain why the battle was significant to American history, and why to this day, it is seen as one of the most brutal battles and second deadliest.

12/17/24 @ 1:00pm - 12/17/24 @ 2:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

12/18/24 @ 10:00am - 12/18/24 @ 11:30am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Every Wednesday, meet and chat with other parents and caregivers while your child socializes and explores with hands-on toys. Weekly drop-in event for ages 0-24 months.

Out of consideration for baby safety and to encourage child/caregiver bonding, older siblings cannot be accommodated in this program. 

12/18/24 @ 4:00pm - 12/18/24 @ 8:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Get ready for finals at the Exam Cram! We have group and quiet study areas, Wi-Fi, de-stressing activities, and computers. The Teen Librarian will also be available for any reference help.

 

FREE snacks and drinks provided, with pizza served at 7:00 p.m. Drop-in.

12/19/24 @ 4:00pm - 12/19/24 @ 8:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Get ready for finals at the Exam Cram! We have group and quiet study areas, Wi-Fi, de-stressing activities, and computers. The Teen Librarian will also be available for any reference help.

 

FREE snacks and drinks provided, with pizza served at 7:00 p.m. Drop-in.

12/24/24 @ 12:00am - 12/25/24 @ 12:00am Bloomingdale Public Library

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

For a list of our holiday closings; click here. 

12/26/24 @ 5:00pm - 12/26/24 @ 8:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Limited Hours in December and January - MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Be sure to visit the Makerspace by Saturday, December 21 to get in your last minute holiday crafts and gifts! The Makerspace will be closed for the holidays starting Thursday, December 26 and will reopen for Bloomingdale cardholders on Thursday, January 9, 2025.

12/28/24 @ 12:00pm - 12/28/24 @ 4:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Limited Hours in December and January - MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Be sure to visit the Makerspace by Saturday, December 21 to get in your last minute holiday crafts and gifts! The Makerspace will be closed for the holidays starting Thursday, December 26 and will reopen for Bloomingdale cardholders on Thursday, January 9, 2025.

12/31/24 @ 12:00am - 01/01/25 @ 12:00am Bloomingdale Public Library

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

For a list of our holiday closings; click here. 

01/02/25 @ 5:00pm - 01/02/25 @ 8:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Limited Hours in December and January - MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Be sure to visit the Makerspace by Saturday, December 21 to get in your last minute holiday crafts and gifts! The Makerspace will be closed for the holidays starting Thursday, December 26 and will reopen for Bloomingdale cardholders on Thursday, January 9, 2025.

01/04/25 @ 12:00pm - 01/04/25 @ 4:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Limited Hours in December and January - MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Be sure to visit the Makerspace by Saturday, December 21 to get in your last minute holiday crafts and gifts! The Makerspace will be closed for the holidays starting Thursday, December 26 and will reopen for Bloomingdale cardholders on Thursday, January 9, 2025.

01/06/25 @ 1:30pm - 01/06/25 @ 2:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. 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.

Preschool storytime is for children 3-5 with or without caregivers. 

01/07/25 @ 10:00am - 01/07/25 @ 12:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American History from pre-Revolutionary War to present time including biographies, non-fiction, and classics. Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk the month prior to the discussion.