BPL Bulletin

The library begins our Summer Hours on May 29 - we will be closed Sundays May 29 through September 4.

We are also closed Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day.

As always, many of our services are available online even when the building is closed, including library card registration, eBooks and downloads,

online learning, and more.

It's time for Summer Reading! This year's program, Read Beyond the Beaten Path, includes programs, crafts, and fun for all ages. Registration for all ages begins Wednesday, June 1. Click here for registration information.

Join us for our Summer Concert Series in the Memorial Garden!

June 1 - The Jolly Ringwalds

July 8 - Horizon

August 12 - The Sting Rays

All concerts are 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the Dominic Froio Memorial Garden. For maximum comfort, bring your own lawn chair (for when you're not dancing!).

Attend all 3 concerts and get your raffle entry stamped at each one for a chance to win a prize at the last concert! Prizes provided by Roosters Barn & Grill, La Campana Mexican Restaurant, and Anyways Pub, all in Bloomingdale.

The Summer Concert Series is co-sponsored by the Village of Bloomingdale.

Summer Special Programs

The IL Secretary of State's Mobile Driver Services Facility will be at BPL on Thursday, June 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for your convenience. Stop in for the following services:

Please contact the Reference Desk at 630-924-2730 or bdref@mybpl.org with any questions.

At this time, the Mobile Driver Services Facility is unable to process REAL ID applications. Payment accepted: check and credit card, no cash.

Join us at BPL for a summer of craft programs for all ages!

For Adults:

Drop in to the Dominic Froio Memorial Garden and paint a one-of-a-kind ceramic flowerpot using colorful acrylic paints. While supplies last.

No registration necessary.

Mondays, June 6 & July 18

2:00-4:00 p.m.

Program will move to the BPL Makerspace if dictated by weather.

Ages 12 to adult

Learn to use the new BPL Makerspace with craft programs specially designed to teach you how to use different equipment available:

June - Custom Luggage Tags

July - Custom Mugs

August - Autumn Pennant Banner

Teens

Teen Take & Make - Diamond Art Sun Catcher

Create three dazzling sun catchers using the diamond painting technique. Hang them outside or in your house to see them shimmer in the sunlight!

Teapot Fairy Garden (In-Person Craft)

Wednesday, June 15 | 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Decorate a teapot with paint and turn it into a magical fairy garden for a succulent plant. Click here to register.

Grades 4-8

Explore our new Makerspace as we create all sorts of fun and useful items like keychains, coasters, custom buttons, and jewelry. Crafts will take anywhere from 15-60 minutes. Drop by each session and see what's new!

Drop-In

Thursdays, June 16 & 30 and July 7 & 21 | 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Grades 3-8

Learn to crochet and make fun projects in Crochet Along with Miss Carol!

June - Community Service Project: Fidget Mats or Cuffs

July - Granny Square Throw Pillow

Crochet Along with Miss Carol videos are posted on the 15th of each month to our YouTube channel.

Ages 3-5

Our littlest crafters can join us to create two campfire art projects in

Campfire Process Art

Saturday, July 30 | 10:30-11:00 a.m.

Drop-In

This summer visit a local museum through the

Museum Adventure Pass and Explore More Illinois programs available at BPL!

Explore More Illinois is a cultural pass program that provides discounts at museums, visual and performing arts centers, park districts, and more around the state.

History and culture that educates and entertains – that’s what awaits you at BPL! Use your library card to receive a Museum Adventure Pass and get free admission or a special discount at select area museums.

As always, check our calendar or the the June/July Summer Mailing to see exciting programming available for all ages!

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.

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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.

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!

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 available 6:00am to 11:45pm every day.

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