Ending in early February:

Winter Reading ends on Friday, February 3. Friday is the last day to log online minutes or turn in your reading log.

Valentines for Veterans ends on Monday, February 6. Stop in to the Youth Service department to create or drop off a Valentine card to be delivered to hospitalized Veterans.

Visit our website for details for both events -

look under Library News in the left column.

Information available through the last day of each event.

The library’s new lockers are ready for use! Access library materials even when the library is closed by picking up your holds at the new lockers, located to the right of our main entrance. Picking up holds at the lockers is both convenient and contactless. Using the lockers is easy!

1. Place a hold and select the lockers as your pickup location.
2. Wait for the library to contact you; you’ll receive notifications by email, text, or phone call that your items are available.
3. Scan your Bloomingdale library card at the lockers to pick up your materials! 

During the month of February donations of Move in Essentials (listed below) will be accepted at the Bloomingdale Village Hall, Library, Fire Department, and Park District (JRC) facilities. Donated items will be provided to Veterans who are exiting homelessness. Only new, store-bought items will be accepted.

For a full list of items accepted, please click here for our printable flyer.

Federal and State Tax Forms

The library has common federal income tax forms available to the public. Other forms may be printed at the library. To order additional federal forms, 

call the IRS at 1-800-829-3676 or download forms online at www.irs.gov/forms-instructions.

To order state forms, call the Revenue Department at 1-800-356-6302

or download forms online at https://tax.illinois.gov/.

Selections for our Book Discussion Groups are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance of the discussion. If you have any questions, please call the Reference Desk at (630) 924-2730. 

Historical Book Discussion

Yale Needs Women: How the First Group of Girls Rewrote the Rules of an Ivy League Giant

by Anne Gardiner Perkins

Tuesday, February 7

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

to register, contact Julie Deeke at jdeeke@mybpl.org

Monday Night Page Turners

Nowhere Girl: A Memoir of a Fugitive Childhood

by Cheryl Diamond

Monday, February 20

7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

to register, contact Jessica Frazier at jfrazier@mybpl.org

In this virtual presentation, art historian Jeff Mishur discusses Henry Ossawa Tanner, who became the first Black artist to achieve fame in late nineteenth century Europe. Drawing on training he received at The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Tanner’s early work represented African Americans with dignity and respect.

In the 1960s… “My Cherie Amour.” In the 1970s…“You Are The Sunshine of My Life.” In the 1980s… “I Just Called To Say I Love You.” It’s a stunning list of huge hits! Using performance and interview clips, we will trace the arc of Stevie’s amazing career to gain a deeper understanding of one of America’s national treasures. Presented by popular music expert and professor Gary Wenstrup. 

This presentation features a collection of rib-tickling segments from Mr. Benny’s radio programs, TV shows, and movies. We’ll also look back to Benny’s youth and hear stories about his rise to fame. Presented by retired teacher and film expert Steven Frenzel.

An exploration of your favorite TV theme songs - Green Acres to Brady Bunch, Roy Rogers to The Love Boat. Please join us for an evening of song with Chicago Symphony Chorus Singer Heather Braoudakis.

BPL Makerspace Crafts details:

Registration Limit: 4 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card required, ages 12 to adult. Please sign up for one session only. Sessions are on January 9 and January 17. Registration opens January 3 at 9:00 a.m. for all sessions. Depending on craft complexity, patrons may need to pick up their finished project later.

Learn how to use the library's Makerspace equipment to make a custom bottle opener magnet using infusible ink. Computer experience is required.

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.

Registration begins February 1, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

Please click here to register for the February 7 session,

or click here to register for the February 13 session.

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