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.

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

Travel around the world with us this summer as we explore six beautiful countries, all without leaving Bloomingdale!

Join us for a visual journey that begins in Athens before heading to some of the breathtaking Greek islands, including Mykonos, Santorini, Patmos, and more. Learn about places to go, things to do, and delicious Greek foods. Snacks, recipes, and prizes, too! Presented by Susan Miura.

Registration required.

Join avid traveler and librarian Faye Levin-O'Leary for an exploration of the castles that they have not only visited but also worked and lived in. Learn about individual castles through fascinating facts, history, and symbols used. Enjoy photos that delve into these castles' stories and famous uses of their facades.

This is a virtual Zoom webinar.

Registration required.

Enjoy the spectacular scenery and delicious food of Sicily and Malta. Discover ancient temples, medieval towns, intriguing cities, and charming fishing villages with world traveler and retired librarian Nancy McCully. Registration required.

Outdoor enthusiast John Lynn shares pictures and stories of his hiking trip to Wales, as experienced during a meandering 250-mile walk of its length and breadth from Cardiff to Conwy. Get acquainted with the storied hills, green valleys, friendly villages, and the cultural traditions of the Welsh.

Registration required.

Outdoor enthusiast John Lynn is back to share pictures and stories of his biking trip to Ireland. This slide presentation offers up the best of Ireland — its landscapes, villages, and people — as experienced during an 1100-mile bicycling adventure through the storied and scenic Emerald Isle, including both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Registration required.

Explore picturesque Portugal as we navigate our way through the country’s rich history, culture, and fascinating sites with world traveler and retired librarian Nancy McCully.

Registration required.

Learn the criteria and procedures for making a legal name change in Illinois. Gender self-determination, free of government limitations, is the goal of this workshop. The Transformative Justice Law Project of Illinois provides free help to guide transgender and gender nonconforming people through the complicated and expensive process of making a legal name change. This event is in collaboration with the Roselle Public Library.

This is a virtual Zoom webinar. Registration required.

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:

Driver's License Renewal | State ID Cards | Duplicate License | Corrected License | Vision Screening | Vehicle Renewal Stickers

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.

This program is co-sponsored by Bloomingdale Public Library and the Village of Bloomingdale

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