There are so many things going on at Bloomingdale Public Library this month!
The library will be closed on Monday, September 6 in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen Tuesday, September 7 with our normal hours.

The library is closed on Sundays through September 5.

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.
Our Summer Reading Program ends this Saturday, July 31.

For program details, check our website at www.mybpl.org/srp or visit the reference desks in the library.
Celebrate 20 years of Free Comic Book Day for all ages!

Grades K-6
Come to the Youth Services desk to claim your surprise bag of comics, activities, and a craft! Available August 14-September 1, while supplies last.

Teens & Adults
Free comics will be available to grab and go from the display behind the Adult Reference desk. Stop in and help yourself! 3 comics per person, while supplies last.
We’re excited to announce a brand new way for students in grades 7-12 to volunteer their time! All of the volunteer opportunities and activities can be completed online or at home, and logging your time is online as well. This way, you can earn your service hours (and help your community!) as safely as possible. Students can earn up to five service hours this summer. Create your account and start volunteering here: www.mybpl.org/summerservicehours 

Activities include:
No Sew Fleece Blanket for Almost Home Foundation
Paracord Bracelet for Operation Gratitude
Create Post Cards for Troops and First Responders
for Operation Gratitude
Cards of Hope for Phil’s Friends
Write Birthday and Christmas Cards
for Local Bloomingdale Nursing/Assisted Living Homes
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.
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.
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)

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We hope to see you at our Library Events!
See our online calendar for a full list of activities.
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