There are so many things going on at Bloomingdale Public Library this month! |
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Join us every Friday for in-person storytime. Listen to our staff read stories, sing songs, and tell rhymes.
Registration will open one week before each event. Please register as a family. This event will be held outdoors, weather permitting.
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Get your stomp, chomp, and romp on with dinosaur themed trivia, snacks, music, games, and crafts. Peek behind the scenes at how we set up our famous Dinovember photo shoots, and enter to win a super cool prize!
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What are you thankful for? Come move to music and hear stories that celebrate turkeys, Pilgrims, and being thankful. After stories, we will have a Thanksgiving craft.
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Learn to crochet along with Miss Carol! YouTube videos will be posted by the 15th of each month with a tutorial for each project. A supply list and written instructions can be picked up at the library. |
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Join us on YouTube for a special Sesame Street themed virtual storytime! Mini-kits and crafts will be available first come, first served at the Youth Services desk. |
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Have you tried a Take It, Make It Kit yet? Register for any of the kits listed below, then pick up the kit during the designated pick up time and complete your own library program at home! Click on the program title to be taken to the registration page. Space is limited, so register soon. |
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(Grades preschool-2)
Kit Pickup: November 8 - 12
YouTube video available: November 12
Lois Elhert's books will endure for their great stories and illustrations. Join us to celebrate her books with activities and crafts.
(Grades 3-6)
Kit Pickup: November 15 - 19
Get things rolling with this STEM Challenge sports themed bag of fun!
(Ages 3-5)
Kit Pickup: November 22 - 26
Clifford the Big Red Dog has a new movie. Let's celebrate with a bag filled with crafts and games all about the big, red dog!
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Ornament Kit Pickup (limited quantities): November 12 - 19
Return ornaments by Saturday, November 20
The Bloomingdale Public Library and The Friends of the Library will be sponsoring the Village of Bloomingdale Community Tree.
Help us decorate our tree with this special, no-registration needed Take It, Make It, and Return It! Take home a craft kit and make ornaments, then return them to the library for us to add to our tree. You're also welcome to make ornaments with your own supplies, but please make them sturdy enough to stay outside.
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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!
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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)
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Light Refreshments - indoors, grab & go
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Library Gift (while supplies last)
- Roaming Juggler & Carolers
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Harpist with seating area
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Baby Packs!
These activity-filled backpacks are designed specifically for children ages 0-24 months and include materials to create your won at home storytime! These will be available soon in Youth Services to check out. Be on the lookout for our in-person baby programs (Come Together, Baby Tales, and Baby, Let's Make Music) to return when COVID conditions improve.
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Born to Read Bags
In order to promote the importance of reading to babies, the Library offers Born to Read Packets to new parents in Bloomingdale. The new baby and its family will receive a congratulatory packet that includes a free board book.
If you or anyone you know in Bloomingdale is a new parent and would like to receive this service, please visit the Youth Services Desk or call 630-924-2740.
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See all of our October/November programming in the Village Almanac (in mailboxes soon) or see just the Library portion here. You can pick up a paper version in the library, as well. You can also see our programming specifically for children on our calendar.
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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:
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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.
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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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