There are so many things going on at Bloomingdale Public Library this month!
The Library will be closed Friday, December 24 through Sunday, December 26 for the Christmas holiday. We will reopen Monday, December 27 at 9:00 a.m.

We will be closed Friday, December 31 through Sunday, January 2 for the New Year's holiday. We will reopen on Monday, January 3 at 9:00 a.m.

Have a happy and safe holiday!
Join the Winter Reading Program at BPL and earn chances to win prizes! For registration and more information, see our website at www.mybpl.org/winterreading
7th graders to adult

Cozy up with a warm drink and read!
Log your books and challenges for a chance to win a
$25 Amazon gift card.

Reading prize drawing:
Log one book, earn one entry. All books count!

Challenge prize drawing:
Log one book in a challenge category, earn one entry. Read books in different genres and subjects
to complete challenges.
Stressing about taking the SAT? Take a full-length practice test to ward off test day jitters and see how you may score on the big test. Experience first-hand what test day will be like! A representative from C2 Education will provide a virtual practice test and contact you with scores and analyzed results.

Click the image to register.
Make a sled using a variety of different candies! Keep it for yourself, or give it out as a tasty holiday treat. 

In-Person event - click image to register.
Teen Movie Night is Back!

Join us as we watch Black Widow in December. You can even enter for a chance to win the movie! Movie giveaway held following the conclusion of the movie and you must be present to win.
Enjoy a new Take and Make project in June! Email Katie Yager, Teen Librarian, at kyager@mybpl.org to register for your kit on the date listed.
Avocado Fleece Pillow
Sign up begins Monday, December 6

Make a cute and comfortable avocado fleece pillow using simple knots. Limited to 10 teens.
Donut Animals
Sign up begins Monday, December 20

Sew up a half dozen super sweet donuts full of adorable animal personality! The kit comes with everything you need to whip up adorable felt plushies.
Limited to 10 teens.
Take part in a virtual scavenger hunt each week for a chance to win an e-gift card! Winners will be announced when the scavenger hunt closes. One entry per teen. Click each photo for information on individual events. See the Teen Calendar on our website for details.
Week of: Theme:
December 5-11 Star Wars
December 12-18 Animals
December 19-25 Harry Potter
December 26-January 1 Name that Logo
Our annual Holiday Open House is back - but on a smaller scale.
Join us as our special guest helps us to light the lights on the Village complex, then stay for more fun!
  • Pictures with Santa (weather permitting, this will be outside; COVID protocols will be followed - more information will be posted on our website as the event date approaches)
  • Light Refreshments - indoors, grab & go
  • Library Gift (while supplies last)
  • Roaming Juggler & Carolers
  • Harpist with seating area
Limited hours for December:
Be sure to visit the Makerspace by Saturday, December 18 to get in your last minute holiday crafts and gifts!

The Makerspace will be closed for the holidays starting Thursday, December 23 and will reopen for Bloomingdale cardholders on Thursday, January 6.
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.
We hope to see you at our Library Events!
See our online calendar for a full list of activities.
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