Happy Holidays!

The Library will close at

5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23 and

will be closed on Thursday, November 24

in observance of Thanksgiving.

We will reopen on Friday, November 25 at 9:00 a.m.

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.

Join us for our annual Holiday Open House, where we welcome a special guest outside to help us light up the village complex, then head inside for music, snacks, and fun!

Tuesday, November 29 6:45-8:45 p.m.

Visit our website for details.

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.

For children (infants through 6th grade):

Join our Winter Reading Challenge! Log 180 minutes to earn a free book. Turn in your log at the Youth Services desk by Friday, February 3 to receive your book prize and be entered into the Grand Prize Drawing!

Register online, by phone at 630-924-2740, by email, or in person at the Youth Services desk.

Visit our website for details.

Join us for Drop-In Movies, our twice-monthly movie series!

We typically show a new release and a classic, but at times we change it up (just for fun and to keep you on your toes!)

Join us for a movie and enter for a chance to win that movie on DVD! Must be present at the conclusion of the film to win the DVD.

December's movies are:

Downton Abbey: A New Era

Wednesday, December 7 | 1:00-3:30 p.m.

Surviving Christmas

Wednesday, December 21 | 1:00-3:30 p.m.

Drop-in, no registration necessary.

Click the film titles for more information about each film.

Did you miss a computer class you really wanted to see? Maybe an adult services program? What about learning a craft? Many of our virtual programs are still on our YouTube channel, and new computer classes are added each month. Take a look and catch up on what you've missed!

Plan your holiday crafts in advance: The BPL Makerspace will have its final open hours on Saturday, December 17 from 12:00-4:00 p.m.

The Makerspace will be closed Monday, December 19, 2022 through Wednesday, January 4, 2023 and will reopen for Open Hours on Thursday, January 5, 5:00-8:00 p.m.

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

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

Bloomingdale Public Library will remain open during our regular hours. The procedures we currently have in place fit within the state's updated guidelines.

Our meeting rooms are open and taking reservations.

Feel free to contact the library with any questions at (630) 529-3120 or email bdref@mybpl.org. Please see www.mybpl.org/covidinfo for updates.

Rent a Tech...from home OR at the Library!

Want 1 on 1 computer assistance on any topic? Call Sean at 630-924-2766 to schedule an in-person, 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.