January 2014
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Happy New Year from BPL!
The staff and board of Bloomingdale Public Library wish you a very happy new year! The library will be closed on December 31 and January 1 for the holiday. You can still access the catalog and all of our online resources at www.mybpl.org
Winter Reading Program
It's not too late to sign up for It's the Season for Reading!, our winter reading program, that began on December 23 and runs through February 7. We have a program for all ages. Children can sign up at the Youth Services Desk and teens and adults can sign up at the Adult Services Desk or online here! Get in on the fun and sign up to read great books and be eligible to win a prize!
Snowflake Serenades
Snowflake Serenades Winter Concert Series
Welcome Winter with Heather Braoudakis
Wednesday, January 15
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Register
Enjoy the musical styling of Grammy-winning cabaret singer Heather Braoudakis. Heather will delight you with her amazing voice and a selection of fun, winter-themed music.
Book Discussion News
Historical Book Discussion
First Family: Abigail and John Adams by Joseph J. Ellis
Tuesday, January 7
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The Historical Book Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American history from pre-Revolutionary War to current time including biographies, history books, historical fiction and classics. Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk. Newcomers are always welcome!
One Book Minimum Discussion Group
Divergent by Veronica Roth
Tuesday, January 7
7:30 p.m. at Anyway's Bar and Grill
One Book Minimum Discussion Group is a book group that appeals to the literary interests of patrons in their 20s and 30s. Meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at Anyway's Bar and Grill in Bloomingdale. Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk. Newcomers are always welcome!
Monday Night Page Turners
The World According to Garp by John Irving
Monday, January 20
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
The Monday Night Page Turners book discussion group meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m., except August and December. The group reads contemporary and classic fiction and nonfiction. Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk. Newcomers are always welcome!
Bloomingdale Mystery Mavens
The First Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders
Wednesday, January 22
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Join fellow mystery fans for an illuminating discussion of mysteries at the Bloomingdale Mystery Mavens book group. The Mystery Mavens meet on the fourth Wednesday of every month except June, August, and December. Copies of book selections are available at the circulation desk one month before the discussion. Newcomers are always welcome!
Adult Programs
Library Orientations
Saturday, January 4
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
If you are a new resident in Bloomingdale or would like to find out more about the library, attend our Library tour offered on the first Saturday of each month. Join a reference librarian as we give a short overview of all the library has to offer. We will show you where various items are located, and tell you about the services we offer, so you can get the most out of your library. We also offer library tours by appointment. Call the Reference Desk at (630) 924-2730 to schedule your tour.
English Conversation Group
Wednesday, January 8 and Wednesday, January 22
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
This drop-in conversation group meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month and is designed to give adult English-as-a-second language learners practice speaking English in an informal, relaxed atmosphere. Individuals are welcome to attend whenever they can. All adult English learners are welcome. Registration is not necessary for this free program held in the Library Conference Room.
The program is co-sponsored by the Literacy Volunteers of DuPage and Bloomingdale Public Library. Contact Julie Keating for more information at 630-924-2733.
Seniors' Game Day
Thursday, January 9
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon of cards, board games and even video games especially for adults 55 and over! This monthly program is a great way to take a break from your day and meet others who share your interests. The Library provides the refreshments and a great selection of games to try. There is no registration needed for this free program. Bring your friends!
Downloadable Resources Drop In Clinic
Monday, January 13
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The downloadable doctor is in! Get started downloading popular magazines, books, and audiobooks. Bring your device or stop by for a demo. We’ll have a librarian available to answer all of your questions and troubleshoot any issues. No registration is required; just check in at the Adult Services Desk and leave the rest up to us!
New Year New You - Arthritis Screening
Tuesday, January 14
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sign up for this free arthritis screening. Please wear loose clothing. Appointments are limited and required. To register for your appointment please call Alexian Connects at (866) ALEXIAN or log onto www.alexianbrothershealth.org
Snowflake Serenades Winter Concert Series
Welcome Winter with Heather Braoudakis
Wednesday, January 15
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Register
Enjoy the musical styling of Grammy-winning cabaret singer Heather Braoudakis. Heather will delight you with her amazing voice and a selection of fun, winter-themed music.
Chicago Auto Show - The World's Greatest!
Tuesday, January 21
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Register
Chicago Auto Show Historian and Curator Mitch Frumkin will present a fascinating look back at the 105 editions of the Chicago Auto Show. Attendees will be entertained by images of dream cars, concept vehicles, muscle cars, alternative fuel vehicles, and domestic, foreign and exotic automobiles. Everyone will get the opportunity to sample Ryba’s Fudge, a 57 year Chicago Auto Show tradition, and pick up a weekday discount coupon to the 2014 Chicago Auto Show!
Genealogy Club
Thursday, January 23
6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Genealogy Club meets on the fourth Thursday of the month,except in November and December. Local History Assistant, Leslie Drewitz, provides internet and archival genealogy instruction and research support. Members share ideas, receive help with research questions and brick wall dilemmas, and share genealogy finds. Contact Leslie Drewitz for more information at (630) 924-2765.
New Year New You - Broadening Your Knowledge of Investing
Monday, January 27
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Register
Danielle Ferrari, a financial planner with Edward Jones, will discuss the key features of bonds, stocks, mutual funds, asset allocation and the impact of inflation on your investments. This seminar is suitable for both novice and more experienced investors.
CREATE! - Open Craft Tuesday at the Library
Tuesday, January 28
4:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Crafters unite! Quilters, scrapbookers, rubber stampers, needleworkers, and other crafters can bring current projects to the library for this monthly open craft group. Network with other crafters, dedicate time to work on your projects, and discover ideas for your next craft! The library will provide the space and a featured craft; you bring your projects, ideas, and creativity! In January, we’ll be featuring our new Silhouette Cameo machine that will allow you to create a wall decal or fabric iron-on.
Movie Nights at the Library
Thursday, January 30
6:00-7:40 p.m.
Elysium
Starring Matt Damon and Jodie Foster
PG-13, 97 minutes
We’ll supply the popcorn! Come enjoy these new releases at BPL movie night and enter for a chance to win a copy of that night’s movie on DVD. No registration required. DVD giveaways will be held following the conclusion of the movie and you must be present to win.
Youth Services Programs
Full children's program calendar and registration availability
Craft Time (All Ages)
First Thursday of the month, 3:00-8:00 p.m.
Registration is not required. 
Visit the librarians on the first Thursday of every month for a quick craft lesson. They'll supply the materials to get you started, and you can finish on your own.
Family Game Days (Grades 1-6, Parents welcome too)
Thursday January 9
4:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Registration is not required
Join us for an all around fun gaming time with board games, video games, and snacks! Come by yourself, bring a friend, or bring your family! See who can get the highest score on Wii Bowling, who can sink the most battleships or who is the champion checker player. Children under 9 must be accompanied by a parent.
Tuesdays with Toys (Drop In! Ages 3 months-5 Years)
Tuesday,December 17
10:00-11:30 a.m.
Registration is not required. 
Tuesdays with Toys is an informal program giving parents with small children the opportunity to meet and talk with other parents, while children play with toys and games. Toys and games are most appropriate for children ages 3 months to 5 years.
Winter Reading Program: It's the Season for Reading! (Infants-6th Grade)
December 23-February 7
Sign up at the Youth Services Desk Beginning on December 23, you may register in person at the Youth Services Reference Desk to receive your information packet and starting prize. Complete your reading log by reading for just three hours. Turn in your log by February 7 to receive your final prize and be entered into the Grand Prize Drawing.
It's the Season for Reading Scavenger Hunt! (All ages)
December 23-January 5
Registration is not required. 
Tis the season for reading and a Scavenger Hunt! Stop in the Youth Services department during Winter Break to go on a scavenger hunt throughout the department and look for clues. Winners enter a drawing for prizes!
Not the Gumdrop Buttons! Fun with Gingergread(Grades K-2)
Friday, January 3
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Registration is required and begins December 2 for Bloomingdale residents. Non-residents may register beginning December 27. 
Come enjoy some gingerbread stories, activities, and a sween 'n' spicy treat!
Music and Movement (Ages 3-6)
Monday, January 6
1:00-1:30 p.m.
Registration for Bloomingdale residents begins Monday, December 2, non-residents may register beginning Monday, December 30
Come for a fun filled half hour of musical exploration through song, dance, movement activities, and instrument play.
LAppSit (Ages 1-3)
Tuesday, January 7
10:00 a.m.-12 p.m.
Registration for Bloomingdale residents begins Monday, December 2, non-residents may register beginning Monday, December 30
Join us for 20 minutes of exploring various apps for use with your little learner. Guided sessions will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis. To reserve your LAppSit time, call 630-924-2740 or stop by the Youth Services Department. There is no online registration for this program.
Play to Learn with DuPage Children's Museum (Ages 3-6 years and their families)
Various days, evenings, and Saturday dates, see Youth Services for exact days and times
Registration begins Monday, December 2.
The DuPage Children's Museum is taking exhibits on the road! The Bloomingdale Public Library and the Museum have come together to offer a wonderful program that focuses on play AND learning. Children will engage in an interactive story while adults learn how to share Math, Art and Science concepts with preschoolers in a fun and easy way. Together, children and caregivers will enjoy the museums portable exhibits and hands-on projects that can be done right in the home!
Lego Madness (Family Program)
Monday, January 13
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Registration is required and beings Monday, December 2 for Bloomingdale Residents. Non-residents may register beginning January 5.
Come explore our Lego building program with special extra activities just for tonight! Technology, science, art...it's all part of the Lego Madness experience! While this is a family program, please be advised the Lego blocks pose a choking hazard for children age 3 and under and adult supervision is required for this age group. This program is provided through a generous donation from Salerno's Rosedale Funeral Chapel.
Rope Warrior (Drop In! All Ages!)
Monday, January 20
2:00-2:45 p.m.
Registration is not required.
Join us for an afternoon featuring Guiness World Record holder David Fisher, AKA The Rope Warrior. He's been seen on the Today Show, Good Morning America and has performed around the world. This high-energy, high-impact Ropenastics show has mesmerized audiences of all ages.
Reading to Rover (Grades 1-5)
Tuesdays, January 21, 28, February 4, and 11
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Registration is required and begins December 2.
Children will have the opportunity to read to special therapy dogs. This stress-free, non-judgmental environment allows children to build confidence in their reading. All dogs are from PAWSitive Therapy. To reserve your time with a terapy dog, call 630-924-2740 or stop by the Youth Services Department. There is no online registration for this program.
Third Saturday of the month
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Your move! It’s time to duel! Calling all players of collectible games, ages nine and up! Join us for open play, a Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament, and snacks! Feel free to bring in other games, including Bakugan, Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, and other collectible card games. No registration required.
Young Adult Programs
2nd Thursday of the month - January 9,
4th Thursday of the month - January 23
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Experience gaming on our big screen! Shred to Rock Band, battle in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, try out motion gaming with our Kinect, or show off your moves in Dance Dance Revolution! Bring your friends and enjoy free food! Registration not necessary, just stop on by!
A Yu-Gi-Oh! card tournament is held every first Teen Game Night of the month (the second Thursday). Tournaments are single duel, and no proxy cards are allowed during tournament play.
While you're here, be sure to check out the library's collection of console video games, which includes games for Playstation 2, Playstation 3, PSP, Xbox, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo GameCube, and Nintendo DS. Find a full list of policies and video games here!
Friday, December 27
1:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Registration limit: 6
Create custom vinyl stickers and decals for your locker, room, phone, laptop, and more! Make a sticker of your favorite quote, person, logo, or character using the library’s Silhouette Cameo machine and software. Register at the Reference Desk, online, or by phone at (630) 924-2730.
Saturday, January 4
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Registration Limit: 25
Prepare for the ACT with a free practice test! Are you taking the ACT in February or April? Then this practice exam is for you! A Kaplan representative will proctor the full-length exam, which will last approximately 3.5 hours. Students will receive test results and an analysis of their exam performance at the ACT Test Strategies 101 workshop on Saturday, January 18. If you are unable to attend the workshop, test results will be mailed to you at a later date.
Please eat before the exam and bring extra pencils and a calculator. Register at the Reference Desk, by phone at (630) 924-2730, or online.
Saturday, January 18
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Registration Limit: 40
During this one hour workshop, students will learn how to score higher on the ACT using key strategies. The format and content of the test are covered, including ways to take advantage of the test format to maximize efficiency on the exam. Parents and teens are encouraged to attend together.
Students who took the Practice ACT Exam on Saturday, January 4 will receive their scores during this seminar. If you are unable to attend the workshop, your scores will be mailed to you at a later date. Register at the Reference Desk, by phone at (630) 924-2730, or online.
Tuesday, January 21
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Registration limit: 24
Get an intro to the Arduino platform! Explore electronics, programming, and circuitry with members from the Workshop 88 makerspace. Register at the Reference Desk, online, or by phone at (630) 924-2730.