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Open Study Room
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.
Crochet Along with Miss Carol
Crochet Along with Miss Carol (Virtual)
Grades 3-8
Videos posted on July 15 on our YouTube channel.
Learn to crochet along with Miss Carol. Check the Library’s YouTube page for video tutorials for each project. A supply list and written instructions can be picked up at the library. New projects will be posted quarterly.
July skill: Chainless Foundation
Bloomingdale Lions
Community Group
Bloomingdale Lions
Community Group
Crochet & Knitting Friends of NW IL
Eastgate of Bloomingdale HOA Board Meeting
VIRTUAL: Famous Self Portraits
VIRTUAL - FAMOUS SELF PORTRAITS
Join us for a Zoom webinar all about selfies through the ages, presented by Mallory Mortillaro.
Self portraits can be traced back to ancient times, though they became most prevalent in the early Renaissance period. This lecture explores several famous artists' self portraits as we learn, and consider: What does an artist's self portrait say about the time they lived in, the style they painted in, and most importantly, how they viewed themself?
Mallory Mortillaro is an art historian and educator. She has ten years of teaching experience and has worked on various art research projects for museums and organizations in the New York metropolitan area. She studied at Drew University. Mallory resides in New Jersey with husband and daughter. Find her at mallorymortillaro@gmail.com .
iPhone Basics
Learn to download and run apps, organize your icons, configure your settings, find and use your pictures, play your music, synchronize your phone with other devices, and much more.
Online Travel – Plan the Great Road Trip!
Learn how to use online travel resources such as apps, forums, and review sites for navigation, roadside attractions, hotel discounts, and parking. Find ways to save money, learn about your destination, and avoid unfortunate mistakes.
Seniors: Word Processing & Windows
Learn the basics of computer use and dealing with Windows.
Social Media Safety
Explore privacy settings for popular social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Compare parental/privacy options across different platforms and discuss common social media scam tactics and learn how to avoid them.
Seniors: Internet Use & Safety
Discuss and learn about internet topics, such as browsing the web, email questions and concerns, how the cloud works, and how to avoid viruses.
Seniors: Tablets & Smartphones
Familiarize yourself with your smartphone or tablet. Use one of our iPads or bring your own smart device to class.
Getting Familiar with Apple Watch
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.
Seniors: Digital Safety
Focus on non-technical, practical solutions to avoiding frauds, protecting your personal information, and better maintaining your devices in this digital safety course.
Excel 1
Format, design, and sort spreadsheets, plus learn the first steps towards creating formulas and using functions.
Excel 2
Take the next step in learning Excel! We'll cover intermediate topics such as formulas, graphs and linking between multiple worksheets.
VIRTUAL: Windows 11 Task Manager
Join us on YouTube as we look at the Windows Task Manager and discus some basic functions we can perform with it.
This program will be available on our YouTube channel. See all of our Computer Class videos on our YouTube Computer Classes playlist.
Online Marketplace Shopping
Learn how to use popular online marketplace sites like Facebook, eBay, and more. Account creation, item listing, payment methods, and how to spot fraud will be discussed.
Google Docs & Cloud Backup
Cloud tools offer more and more opportunities for computer users. Learn about cloud storage options to work collaboratively, access saved items anywhere in the world, and provide a backup in case of computer failure. Google’s free applications will be used in class but alternatives will also be discussed.