Happy Autumn!

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.

For access to our online services 24/7, please visit our website.

The Friends of the Bloomingdale Public Library will be holding their first meeting for 2022! The next Friends of the Library meeting is Wednesday, October 26 at 7:00pm in Room B. We will have early-bird registration for 2023 and a giveaway for each new registration. If you have any questions/comments/concerns, please contact the Friends at mybplfriends@gmail.com

At one time the world's richest man, J. Paul Getty amassed an extensive collection of art and antiquities. 

Originally inspired by the ancient Villa de Papyri, a 30,000 square foot villa on the Bay of Naples in Herculaneum, Getty's home in the Los Angeles area originally displayed such diverse objects as Old Master paintings, French decorative arts, and antique furniture. Today, the home (now called The Getty Villa) has become a state-of-the-art center for the study of ancient Greek, Roman, and Etruscan culture.

The slide lecture features stunning images of Getty Villa architecture, gardens, site and collection highlights. The presentation will reveal the renovations to the original museum as well as the addition of several new elements including a Greek style theater. In addition, the presenter will discuss recent efforts by the Getty to repatriate objects from its collection of antiquities.

Presented by Jeff Mishur, owner of Art Excursions, a company that provides private guiding in Chicago, lectures, and boutique art and culture tours in the United States.

What were you doing in the 1970s? Remember the "Way We Were," with "Mandy" and "Sweet Caroline," while coming to "America?" Neil Diamond, Captain & Tenille, John Denver, and more lite 70's favorites. Please join us for an evening of song with Chicago Symphony Chorus Singer Heather Braoudakis.

In the early 1970’s the singer/songwriter ruled the radio. Carole King, Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, Cat Stevens…but the era’s ultimate power couple were husband and wife James Taylor and Carly Simon. 

Using performance and interview clips we’ll trace the arc of their careers from “Fire and Rain” and “You’re So Vain” to “Shower the People” and “Coming Around Again.” The marriage didn’t last, but the hits sure have! In honor of its 50th Anniversary special attention will be given to Carly’s #1 hit “You’re So Vain.” 

Presented by popular music expert Gary Wenstrup.

Join us as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the greatest movies ever made! Learn about the battles going on behind the scenes between director Francis Ford Coppola and the studio. What did many on the film crew think of the movie they were making (they did NOT think it was a masterpiece!)? We'll have funny and interesting stories about Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall, and more. This fun and engaging film presentation is definitely an offer you can't refuse!



Presented by retired teacher and film expert Steven Frenzel.

Learn how to use the library's Makerspace equipment to make a custom mug. Computer experience is required.

Registration Limit: 4 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card required, ages 12 to adult.

Please sign up for one session:

Monday, November 7 | 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 17 | 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Monday, December 5 | 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 6 | 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Registration opens November 1 at 9:00 a.m.

For Bloomingdale cardholders ages 12-17, please bring a completed Makerspace waiver filled out by a parent or legal guardian. Adult Bloomingdale cardholders can fill out a waiver at the session.

As always, check our calendar or the the October/November Almanac to see exciting programming available for all ages!