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07/08/25 @ 7:00pm - 07/08/25 @ 8:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/05/2024 @ 3:00pm Registration end: 07/08/2025 @ 7:00pm

If you like your rock ‘n’ roll mixed with an exciting blast of horns there is no better listen than the music group Chicago.  Formed in 1967 the band produced a steady stream of hits throughout the 1970s and 1980s.  Billboard Magazine ranked Chicago 9th on the list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time in terms of chart success.  Using performance and interview clips, we’ll trace the arc of their career from their early rock ‘n’ roll successes like “25 or 6 to 4” and “Saturday In The Park” to their softer hits like “If You Leave Me Now” and “Hard To Say I’m Sorry.”

Hosted by College of DuPage professor, Gary Wenstrup. 

08/19/25 @ 7:00pm - 08/19/25 @ 8:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/05/2024 @ 3:30pm Registration end: 08/19/2025 @ 7:00pm

Can you imagine a world without “Imagine?” The 10-year period from the Beatles break up in 1970 to Lennon’s tragic murder in 1980 was a fascinating period of successes and failures for the ex-Beatle. Using audio and visual content we’ll explore the music from “Imagine” to “(Just Like) Starting Over”, his controversial immigration struggle, his wild “lost weekend” and the quiet househusband years culminating with the release of his final album Double Fantasy.

Hosted by College of DuPage professor, Gary Wenstrup.

12/26/24 @ 10:00am - 12/26/24 @ 5:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

-community group-

Vitalant (previously LifeSource) of IL

Save lives by donating blood. 

https://www.vitalant.org/

Locations in IL: https://www.vitalant.org/donate/locations

10 am set up, event 11-4 p.m.

01/06/25 @ 7:00pm - 01/06/25 @ 8:30pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/16/2024 @ 9:00am Registration end: 01/06/2025 @ 4:00pm

Learn how to design a custom 3D printed keychain. Since 3D printing will take approximately 1 hour per keychain, they will be available for pickup at a later date.

Registration Limit: 6 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card required, ages 12 to adult. Computer experience required. Please sign up for one session only. 

For Bloomingdale cardholders ages 12-17, please bring a completed Makerspace waiver filled out by a parent or legal guardian. Adult Bloomingdale cardholders can fill out a waiver at the session.

01/23/25 @ 7:00pm - 01/23/25 @ 8:30pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/16/2024 @ 9:00am Registration end: 01/23/2025 @ 4:00pm

Learn how to design a custom 3D printed keychain. Since 3D printing will take approximately 1-2 hours per keychain, they will be available for pickup at a later date.

Registration Limit: 6 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card required, ages 12 to adult. Computer experience required. Please sign up for one session only. 

For Bloomingdale cardholders ages 12-17, please bring a completed Makerspace waiver filled out by a parent or legal guardian. Adult Bloomingdale cardholders can fill out a waiver at the session.

02/03/25 @ 7:00pm - 02/03/25 @ 8:30pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 01/13/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 02/03/2025 @ 4:00pm

Make a heart shaped art piece on canvas using paper butterflies. 

Registration Limit: 8 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card required, ages 12 to adult. Please sign up for one session only. 

For Bloomingdale cardholders ages 12-17, please bring a completed Makerspace waiver filled out by a parent or legal guardian. Adult Bloomingdale cardholders can fill out a waiver at the session.

02/11/25 @ 7:00pm - 02/11/25 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 01/13/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 02/11/2025 @ 4:00pm

Make a heart shaped art piece on canvas using paper butterflies. 

Registration Limit: 8 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card required, ages 12 to adult. Please sign up for one session only. 

For Bloomingdale cardholders ages 12-17, please bring a completed Makerspace waiver filled out by a parent or legal guardian. Adult Bloomingdale cardholders can fill out a waiver at the session.

12/11/24 @ 1:30pm - 12/11/24 @ 3:30pm Conference Room Bloomingdale Public Library

Friends of the Library Officer Meeting

01/08/25 @ 6:30pm - 01/08/25 @ 8:30pm Conference Room Bloomingdale Public Library

Friends of the Library Officer Meeting

01/13/25 @ 10:00am - 01/13/25 @ 11:00am Conference Room Bloomingdale Public Library

06/14/25 @ 9:00am - 06/14/25 @ 5:00pm Bloomingdale Public Library

-This is not a library sponsored program-

The Anan Harmon chapter of the NSDAR will be in the BPL Lobby today only (June 14,2025) for Flag day- they will distribute flags and information on flag protocols. 

12/01/24 @ 1:00pm - 12/01/24 @ 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. 

12/02/24 @ 3:00pm - 12/02/24 @ 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. 

12/04/24 @ 3:00pm - 12/04/24 @ 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. 

12/05/24 @ 12:00pm - 12/05/24 @ 6:00pm 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. 

12/06/24 @ 11:30am - 12/06/24 @ 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. 

12/09/24 @ 6:30pm - 12/09/24 @ 8:00pm Virtual Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/07/2024 @ 9:00am Registration end: 12/09/2024 @ 6:30pm

Learn true stories of this movie's troubled production: 

• Which two scenes could have shut down the entire film, and why?
• Which major film star said, "Gone with the Wind will be the biggest flop in Hollywood history"?
• Is it really the highest grossing film ever?

Hear engaging stories of Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable and others as we step back in time to experience this sweeping cinematic masterpiece, hosted by film expert Steven Frenzel. 

02/10/25 @ 6:30pm - 02/10/25 @ 8:00pm Virtual Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/07/2024 @ 9:00am Registration end: 02/10/2025 @ 6:30pm

Join us in discovering the groundbreaking work, and hilarious jokes of one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century - Bob Hope. He conquered every field of entertainment - stage, radio, film, and television. And traveled over a million miles entertaining our troops for most of his life. Come enjoy this program about a classic smart aleck! Hosted by film expert Steven Frenzel. 

03/10/25 @ 6:30pm - 03/10/25 @ 8:00pm Virtual Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/07/2024 @ 9:00am Registration end: 03/10/2025 @ 6:30pm

March is the perfect time to celebrate our favorite Irish-American performers with great stories, dancing, and music. Gene Kelly, Maureen O'Hara, James Cagney, Gracie Allen, Donald O'Connor, and many more will help us celebrate St. Patrick's Day! In addition to enjoying great Irish songs, we'll have some hilarious Irish stories and jokes to top off this lively film presentation. Hosted by film expert Steven Frenzel.

12/07/24 @ 1:00pm - 12/07/24 @ 5:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

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