What's going on this month at BPL?
The library will be closed on Sunday, May 30 as we begin our Summer Hours. We will be closed Sundays through September 5.

The library will be closed on Monday, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen Tuesday, June 1 with our normal hours.

Please note: The outdoor wi-fi will remain on during holiday closings and on Sundays throughout the summer. Access is free and is available 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.
It's time for Summer Reading!

Bloomingdale Public Library's Summer Reading Program runs June 1-July 31, 2021. We have challenges, programming, and fun for all ages!

Registration begins June 1. Here's how:
Adults
Sign up and log online, by phone (630-924-2730), by email at bdref@mybpl.org, or in person.

Teens
Sign up and log online, by phone (630-924-2730), by email at  bdref@mybpl.org, or in person.

Kids
Sign up and log online, by phone (630-924-2740), by email at bdys@mybpl.org, or in person.

For program details, challenges, and summer programming, visit our summer reading webpage, view our digital guide (the same that was mailed to each household in Bloomingdale), see our section of the Village Almanac, or stop in to pick up a guide in our lobby or at the reference desks in the library.
coming soon:
the Dominic Froio Memorial Garden
Construction will begin soon on the Dominic Froio Memorial Garden at the front of our library building. Learn more about this beautiful space and keep up with construction updates by visiting

Tentative construction dates are June 1-August 31.
Take a look at our YouTube channel for:
program recordings | computer classes
youth storytimes | craft videos for all ages
Check it out and join the fun!
As always, check our calendar or the the June/July Almanac to see exciting programming available for all ages!
Ancestry Remote Access Extended!
Work on your family history at home with Ancestry Library Remote Access. With your BPL card you can access our Ancestry Library account off-site through June 30, 2021.

Click here for access - you just need your library card number and PIN.

For more genealogy help, consider joining our Genealogy Club virtual meetings. Click here for more information.
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 May 1, 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 closed through June 30, 2021.

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
In order to help protect our patrons and staff, everyone visiting the library must follow these requirements:
  • Building capacity is 50 patrons at a time.
  • Wear a face covering or mask covering their nose and mouth at all times.
  • Maintain social distancing of at least six feet apart.
  • Wash your hands and/or use hand sanitizer often.
  • Short visits are recommended, 2-hour time limit with very limited seating is available (1-hour limit in the computer lab).

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.
PLEASE remember that, at this time, we are NOT accepting material donations of any kind. Do not leave boxes of books, papers, DVDs/CDs, etc, outside our doors. We are not able to bring these materials indoors, and left outside they are a hazard and will be damaged by weather. Please hold materials until an announcement is made after we reopen that we are once again accepting donations. We thank you for your patience.
Zoom a Librarian
Need some help with our Library eBooks, streaming movies, databases, or other services? Set up a one-on-one Zoom appointment with us, and a librarian will teach you via video chat.

To make an appointment, call us at 630-924-2730 and leave a voicemail or email us at bdref@mybpl.org. 
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 availabe 8:00am to 10:00pm every day.
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