What's going on this month at BPL?
BPL will once again be a drop-off location for the Village-wide Love our Veterans drive this year! Throughout the month of February, donations of Move-in Essentials will be accepted at the Bloomingdale Public Library, Village Hall, Fire Department, and Park District (JRC) facilities. Donation items will be provided to Veterans who are exiting homelessness.

Only new, store-bought items will be accepted.
Winter Reading ends February 4, so don't forget to log your titles! For registration and more information, see our website at www.mybpl.org/winterreading
2022 Schedule:

Tuesday, February 15 | 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 22 | 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 19 | 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Children and adults are invited to make Valentine cards for veterans. All Valentines card will be given to veterans who are currently hospitalized at Hines Veterans Hospital. 

Collection boxes for completed cards will be located in the Youth Service department at the Bloomingdale Public Library.

All cards must be returned by Thursday, February 3. Thank you!
Calling all artists!
Would you like a place to display your art? Consider being one of BPL's Artists of the Month!

Each month we display one artist's work in our gallery in the stairwell and Take 5 Zone. Artists interested in displaying their work at the Bloomingdale Public Library can download a copy of the exhibition policies and necessary space request forms here. Completed forms can be sent by email to jschingoethe@mybpl.org or turned in to the business office during regular business hours.
The Glenbard Parent Series is starting up again!
Click here to see their upcoming speakers on a variety of subjects, or here to view the pdf of this year's offerings.

See the Glenbard Parent Series YouTube Channel for speakers you may have missed.
As always, check our calendar or the the February/March Almanac to see exciting programming available for all ages!
eNews Update
The Bloomingdale Public Library has 5 monthly eNewsletters and 1 bi-monthly eNewsletter - you may subscribe to just the ones that interest you!

We publish monthly newsletters focused on the following areas:
  • General Interest / Library Information (BPL Bulletin) - this is also published 'as needed' to let you know of important announcements and updates
  • Adult Services (The Shelf Life)
  • Youth Services (Kids' Corner)
  • Teen Programs (Teen Territory)
  • Computer Classes (Tech Talk)
  • Digital Almanac - bi-monthly (BPL Almanac)

Click the link below to update your subscription or add a new email address.
BPL General Information:
Bloomingdale Public Library will remain open during our regular hours. The procedures we currently have in place fit within the state's updated guidelines (which were updated as of August 30, 2021). We will continue to offer in-person services such as reference help and book/DVD checkouts, as well as virtual programming, until further notice. Feel free to contact the library with any questions at (630) 529-3120 or email bdref@mybpl.org.

Our meeting rooms are open and taking reservations.

We will be following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the state's Restore Illinois plan as we expand our services in the future. Please see www.mybpl.org/covidinfo for future updates.

Entry Requirements
Governor Pritzker has announced changes effective August 30, 2021 and the Library has updated our building rules accordingly:
  • Masks are required in the library and at all library functions, regardless of vaccianation status, until further notice.
  • Capacity limits have been removed.
  • Short visits are encouraged, but there are no time restrictions for Library or Computer Lab visits.
  • Social distancing is recommended by not required.
  • Hand sanitizers remain available throughout the library.

Virtual Programs: Enjoy our virtual programming via Facebook, YouTube, and Zoom.

Online Services: Many services are available at any time from home: library card registration, eBooks and downloads, online learning.

Questions: Please check our FAQ or contact us.
Latest Updates: Check our website, Facebook page, or by signing up for our eNewsletters.
Rent a Tech...from home!
Want 1 on 1 computer assistance on any topic? Call Sean at
630-924-2766 to schedule a phone or Zoom appointment with someone in our Computer Services department. 
Wi-Fi Extended throughout Parking Lot
BPL has installed an exterior Wi-Fi antenna to our building so that our Wi-Fi signal now extends throughout our parking lot and Gazebo area. Residents without home Wi-Fi may now use this resource for remote learning, downloading of eBooks, audiobooks, magazines and more. We have designated the back row of our parking lot as the official Drive-Up Wi-Fi location and is signed as such. Please remember to keep up social distancing rules. Remember that this is a parking lot that is still used by the Village of Bloomingdale and others, so observe all safety precautions as normal. Wi-Fi is available 6:00am to 11:45pm every day.
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