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11/16/25 @ 1:00pm - 11/16/25 @ 5:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

11/19/25 @ 9:00am - 11/19/25 @ 6:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

11/20/25 @ 9:00am - 11/20/25 @ 3:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

11/22/25 @ 9:00am - 11/22/25 @ 5:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

12/01/25 @ 6:30pm - 12/01/25 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Community Group Board Meeting

12/06/25 @ 1:00pm - 12/06/25 @ 3:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Community Group Holiday party/meet up.

06/09/26 @ 7:00pm - 06/09/26 @ 8:30pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 06/09/2026 @ 7:00pm

The World Cup: Why is Football Called Soccer? A History of the Most Popular Sport in the World 

The men's World Cup of Football is taking place in North America in the summer of 2026. It is the biggest sporting event in the world. From its origins in England to its present global popularity, Dr. John F. Lyons discusses the history of football/soccer through the use of movie clips, photos, and newspaper reports from around the world. He traces the history of the World Cup, examines the reasons behind the slow growth of the game in the United States, and looks at the surge of interest in the women’s sport in recent years.

11/11/25 @ 8:15pm - 11/11/25 @ 8:45pm Conference Room Bloomingdale Public Library

Community Group

01/05/26 @ 7:00pm - 01/05/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 01/05/2026 @ 7:00pm

Have a new phone to explore? Learn how to install and manage your apps, customize your phone using settings changes and widget installations, take advantage of expandable storage, use google tools, and much more!

01/08/26 @ 7:00pm - 01/08/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 01/08/2026 @ 7:00pm

Old pictures either printed or in 35mm? Old movies on VHS, DVD, or other formats? Old movies on cassette? It can all be converted to digital files at the library for free, learn how in this class. Instruction will include demos and time for questions as well as recommendations on how to use the files created.

01/12/26 @ 7:00pm - 01/12/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 01/12/2026 @ 7:00pm

Cloud tools offer more and more opportunities for computer users. One of the most versatile resources is cloud storage. Students will learn about the many options available to either work collaboratively with other people, keep resources available to themselves anywhere in the world, and/or provide a safety net in case of computer failure. Google’s free applications will be used in class but alternatives will also be discussed. 

01/15/26 @ 7:00pm - 01/15/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 01/15/2026 @ 7:00pm

In this class, we look at a free solution to creating and editing spreadsheets.  It is both Excel compatible and feature rich, with tools for charts and pivot tables.

01/19/26 @ 7:00pm - 01/19/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 01/19/2026 @ 7:00pm

Explore entertainment options beyond paying for cable. In class we will discuss how to connect your TV or other devices to streaming services, what options are out there to replace or improve on current service, and how to determine what’s right for you.

01/22/26 @ 7:00pm - 01/22/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 01/22/2026 @ 7:00pm

Learn the basics of working with free generative AI tools. Use AI tools to rewrite a paragraph, convert text to lifelike speech, create simple infographics, or transcribe audio to text.

12/08/25 @ 2:00pm - 12/08/25 @ 3:30pm Room A Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 12/08/2025 @ 2:00pm

Learn the basics of purchasing a computer and common computer peripherals.  We will discuss trends, specs, gift ideas, and more.

12/11/25 @ 7:00pm - 12/11/25 @ 8:00pm Virtual Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 12/11/2025 @ 7:00pm

Students will learn to use Publisher and Word to quickly create fun and distinctive greetings cards then print mailing labels for them. Different card sizes, inserting pictures, creative font tricks, and much more will go into designing your own unique holiday card.  Then learning to use the built in tools in Word to quickly print peel and stick labels will make sending them much more efficient. Complete your whole project with the help of this video!

12/15/25 @ 7:00pm - 12/15/25 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 12/15/2025 @ 7:00pm

This class will cover ways to organize your computer files for ease of access. Discussions will include file naming conventions, structures, image tagging, and common backup methods.

11/09/25 @ 9:00am - 11/09/25 @ 1:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

11/10/25 @ 9:00am - 11/10/25 @ 5:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

11/11/25 @ 12:30pm - 11/11/25 @ 9:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room.