Happy Holidays!

Our Winter Closings are as follows:

The Library will be closed on

Saturday, December 24 through Monday, December 26

in observance of Christmas.

We will reopen on Tuesday, December 27 at 9:00 a.m.

The Library will be closed on

Saturday, December 31 through Monday, January 2

in observance of New Year's Day.

We will reopen on Tuesday, January 3 at 9:00 a.m.

For access to our online services 24/7, please visit our website.

The Friends of the Bloomingdale Public Library will be holding their first meeting for 2023! The next Friends of the Library meeting is Wednesday, January 26 at 7:00pm in Room C.  If you have any questions/comments/concerns, please contact the Friends at mybplfriends@gmail.com

It's time for Winter Reading!

Registration begins December 12 for all ages.

For adults & teens (7th grade and up):

Cozy up with a warm drink and read! For every 120 minutes logged, earn an entry into our grand prize drawing.

Register online, by phone at 630-924-2730, by email, or in person at the Adult Reference desk.

Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina combines the talents of landscape designer Frederick Law Olmstead and architect William Morris Hunt who were collaborating at the very same time on portions of Chicago's 1893 World's Fair. In this slide lecture, art historian Jeff Mishur discusses the history, architecture, and landscape plan of Biltmore Estate. Mishur also makes parallels between the fictitious Downton Abbey and Biltmore (America's largest private home) and between Downton's Crawley family and the real-life family of George and Edith Vanderbilt. 

Presented by Jeff Mishur, co-owner of Art Excursions, Inc.

Ring in the season with style in this wonderfully wintry presentation! Enjoy Jack Benny's hilarious holiday special and sing along with Bing Crosby, Judy Garland, and more stars in favorite Christmas movies. Watch musical clips from classic films including White Christmas, Meet Me in St. Louis, and Holiday Inn.

Presented by retired teacher and film expert, Steven Frenzel.

When news broke that actor Bob Saget had unexpectedly passed away in January 2022, fans everywhere were shocked and saddened. To many, Bob Saget’s most famous role of Danny Tanner represented the American Dad. Danny Tanner of Full House with his unknowingly witty humor, wholesome family values, cleanliness, and love for his family and children made Americans feel right at home. For years, Saget was also the face and host of America’s Funniest Home Videos, making fans everywhere laugh and smile.

Historical Presenter, Michelle Gibbons, will discuss the life of Bob Saget, America’s Dad. She will explain Saget’s early life and rise to fame, the many roles he played in movies, television shows and more that captivated audiences of all ages. Gibbons will discuss Saget’s wholesome image for family audiences, and his fame as a stand-up comedian for adult audiences. Gibbons will also explain Saget’s active role as a board member for the Scleroderma Research Foundation in honor of his late sister.

As always, check our calendar or the the December/January Almanac to see exciting programming available for all ages!