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04/18/25 @ 9:00am - 04/18/25 @ 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. 

04/19/25 @ 9:00am - 04/19/25 @ 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. 

09/10/25 @ 1:00pm - 09/10/25 @ 3:30pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

JOJO RABBIT

Wednesday, September 10

1:00pm-3:30pm

Come celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the defeat of the fascists by the Allies while watching this film where the protagonist is a 10-year-old German named Jojo Betzler:

All Jojo wants is to become a Nazi. He turns to his imagination and begins to befriend a wackier version of Nazi Germany's ruler, Adolf Hitler. One day, he finds out that his mother, Rosie, is housing a Jewish girl named Elsa. Despite going directly against his young beliefs, he has no choice but to keep quiet for his and his family's safety. Soon, he and his imaginary friend begin to see the world differently. Starring Roman Griffin Davis, Scarlett Johanssen, Rebel Wilson, Sam Rockwell, and Taika Waititi. Directed by Taika Waititi.

Rated: PG-13 │ Running Time: 1 hr 48 mins

10/08/25 @ 1:00pm - 10/08/25 @ 4:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN-THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL

A buccaneer tries to retrieve a haunted ship from the mutinous scalawags who seized it. The first of a series of movies inspired by a Disney theme park ride. Starring Johnny Depp in his Oscar Award-winning role, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Jack Davenport. Directed by Gore Verbinski

Rated: PG-13 | Running Time: 2 hr 23 min

10/29/25 @ 1:00pm - 10/29/25 @ 3:30pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN - 1974

Wednesday, October 29

1:00-3:30pm

Join us for some Halloween fun and watch this classic comedy, #13 on the American Film Institute's "AFI's 100 YEARS...100 LAUGHS" list.

Respected medical lecturer Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (Gene Wilder) learns that he has inherited his infamous grandfather's estate in Transylvania. Arriving at the castle, Dr. Frankenstein soon begins to recreate his grandfather's experiments with the help of servants Igor (Marty Feldman), Inga (Teri Garr) and the fearsome Frau Blücher (Cloris Leachman). After he creates his own monster (Peter Boyle), new complications ensue with the arrival of the doctor's fiancée, Elizabeth (Madeline Kahn). Directed by Mel Brooks.

Rated: PG | Running Time: 1 hr 48 mins 

09/22/25 @ 6:30pm - 09/22/25 @ 8:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 09/22/2025 @ 5:00pm

EMPOWERMENT DOLL WORKSHOP

Join Teaching Artist, Creativity Coach and Doll Maker Victoria Reeves to learn how to design and hand-sew your own Empowerment Doll. Each doll has an inspirational message and intention. What (one word) message would you like your doll to express? Let's brainstorm and create art together!

First, you'll choose from brightly-colored doll forms, heads, (complete with many shades of skin), hair, buttons, beads and trim. Then stuff your doll, hand-sew the head to the body, add hair, draw on the face and embellish your doll with trim, buttons, and beads. Finally, write a positive message on back and give your unique doll a name. After the workshop, put it in a special place - as a reminder that you are powerful and wonderful! 

Victoria Reeves teaches in libraries, schools, community centers and museums around Chicagoland. She also sells her Empowerment Dolls at local markets and teaches Story Craft Writing Courses online.

11/18/25 @ 7:00pm - 11/18/25 @ 8:00pm Virtual Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 11/18/2025 @ 7:00pm Revealing Venus

Please join us for a fantastic Zoom presentation hosted by Michelle Nichols!

Earth's nearest planetary neighbor is far from earthlike. With its acid clouds, searing temperatures, and crushing air pressure, it seems vastly different from our home planet Earth. We'll discuss what we know about Venus now, what it may have been like in the past, and what Venusian mysteries we would still like to solve - as well as how the study of planets around other stars helps us learn more about Venus. 

Michelle Nichols is Director of Public Observing at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, IL, and has worked at the Adler since June 1995. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Astronomy from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction from National-Louis University. Ms. Nichols leads all of the Adler Planetarium's telescope, observatory, and public sky observing initiatives and events. Before landing at the Adler Planetarium, Michelle worked at U.S. Space Camp (Titusville, FL), the Astronaut Memorial Planetarium (Cocoa, FL), and the Staerkel Planetarium (Champaign, IL).

09/09/25 @ 6:30pm - 09/09/25 @ 8:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 09/09/2025 @ 6:30pm

AUTOMOTIVE CONSUMERISM - BUYING, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND MORE!

What it means when your engine light comes on? What kind of gasoline should I buy? What is tire pressure monitoring? What's the pros and cons in buying gasoline vs. electric vehicles (EV's)? How do I find and keep the right mechanic?

With the costs of buying, maintaining and repairing a car going up, up, up, now more than ever it is important to know as much about your car as possible. 

Please join retired Triton College lecturer Bill O'Connell as he answers any and all your questions on car buying, maintenance and repair. Bring your questions! 

 

 

06/07/25 @ 12:00pm - 06/07/25 @ 4:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Due to the library's 50th Anniversary celebration event, the Makerspace is closed. Makerspace equipment will not be available for patron use during the library's anniversary event. 

03/17/26 @ 6:00am - 03/17/26 @ 7:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Voting opens at 6 a.m.

Voting closes at 7 p.m.

Click here for DuPage County Voter & Election Info

 

 

04/12/25 @ 1:00pm - 04/12/25 @ 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. 

04/30/25 @ 6:30pm - 04/30/25 @ 8:30pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Community Group LEARNNGMHOW TO PLAY BUNCO

05/24/25 @ 1:00pm - 05/24/25 @ 4:45pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Community Group

05/29/25 @ 5:00pm - 05/29/25 @ 8:45pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Community Group

06/16/25 @ 6:30pm - 06/16/25 @ 8:30pm Room A Bloomingdale Public Library Community Group Board meeting

04/16/25 @ 6:00pm - 04/16/25 @ 6:30pm Bloomingdale Public Library

Evening Storytime (Drop-In)

6:00-6:30 p.m.

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!

05/20/25 @ 5:00pm - 05/20/25 @ 6:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

LEGO® Club (Drop-In)    

Grades 1-6 

Tuesday, May 20| 5:00- 6:00 p.m.

Design and build with the library’s LEGO® supply to complete the challenge. 

04/30/25 @ 6:45pm - 04/30/25 @ 8:45pm Conference Room Bloomingdale Public Library Community Group Book Club

05/06/25 @ 5:00pm - 05/06/25 @ 8:45pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Community Group Viewing event for the GPS Glenbard Parent Series event featuring Ron Fergusson. Attendees will be provided a light meal, conversation and viewing of the presentation. Activities and additional care of children will be provided in Meeting Room B.

06/03/25 @ 6:30pm - 06/03/25 @ 8:45pm Conference Room Bloomingdale Public Library Business meeting