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08/03/26 @ 6:30pm - 08/03/26 @ 7:30pm Virtual Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 08/03/2026 @ 6:30pm

VIRTUAL - American Cookbooks: The 10 Most Influential Cookbooks in American History 

Welcome Leslie Goddard back to BPL with a great dip (pun intended) into American History!

Cookbooks have existed as long as our nation has. Among the thousands of American cookbooks published over the past 250 years, a group of them have not only sold well but also profoundly influenced how we cook and eat. This illustrated talk explores ten notable cookbooks that shaped our shared culinary heritage. From the trailblazing work of Fannie Farmer and Irma Rombauer to the innovative explorations of Julia Child and Craig Claiborne, these cookbooks have become milestone bestsellers. Prepare to immerse yourself in the pages of America's favorite cookbooks and discover what they tell us about American Food culture and eating habits.

Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., is an award-winning historian, author, actress and lecturer who has been presenting on topics in American history and women’s history for twenty years. She holds an interdisciplinary Ph.D. from Northwestern University as well as master’s degrees in both museum studies and in theater. A former museum director, she currently works full-time as a public speaker and author. Her presentations have been seen by audiences in more than thirty states, including scores of universities, museums, libraries, festivals, and civic organizations.
 

10/12/26 @ 6:30pm - 10/12/26 @ 8:45pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library BINGO Night Community Group / not a library program Open to the public, please join us to play bingo! (Money is not a prize, no exchange of money to play.)

11/12/26 @ 9:00am - 11/12/26 @ 8:45pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

11/13/26 @ 9:00am - 11/13/26 @ 4:45pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

11/14/26 @ 9:30am - 11/14/26 @ 3:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

08/10/26 @ 7:00pm - 08/10/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 08/10/2026 @ 7:00pm

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!

08/31/26 @ 7:00pm - 08/31/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 07/02/2026 @ 7:00pm

Learn to code in this popular, easy-to-learn programming language!  In this course, we learn to use variables and conditional statements to create a simple program.

09/03/26 @ 7:00pm - 09/03/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 09/03/2026 @ 7:00pm

The goal of this course is to focus on the bare essentials of creating and delivering a PowerPoint presentation. We will cover creating and arranging slides, then take a look at save and print options, and finish with a demonstration of presentation tools.

09/10/26 @ 7:00pm - 09/10/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 09/10/2026 @ 7:00pm

Looking for a free PDF editor or a replacement for the soon-to-be discontinued Microsoft Publisher?  This application has you covered!  In this class, we will cover the basics of this versatile publishing application included with the free LibreOffice suite!

09/14/26 @ 7:00pm - 09/14/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

Want to crop, connect, change the audio, and sharpen up your videos before posting them on social media or sharing them with friends and family? Students will learn how to use desktop applications and phone apps for easy video editing and improvement.

09/16/26 @ 11:00am - 09/16/26 @ 12:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 09/16/2026 @ 11:00am

Take something off your to-do list by getting the photos off your phone and into the real world by creating a photobook. Students will learn about alternative online services for designing and printing photo albums of their digital pictures. Books will not be ordered in class but all the necessary steps will be covered.

09/17/26 @ 7:00pm - 09/17/26 @ 8:00pm Virtual Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 09/17/2026 @ 7:00pm

Want to preserve your old analog video tapes digitally? Our Video2Digital converter makes it easy by connecting to our VCR in the lab or to a camcorder that you have. It saves directly to your USB flash drive or SD card, so you can keep or share your memories in a snap. 

This program will be available on our YouTube channel. See all of our Computer Class videos on our YouTube Computer Classes playlist.

09/21/26 @ 7:00pm - 09/21/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 09/21/2026 @ 7:00pm

Discover password management tips through various online tools for organizing and storing your passwords. This class will explore options available and discuss potential benefits in everyday convenience while addressing security concerns.

09/24/26 @ 7:00pm - 09/24/26 @ 8:00pm Virtual Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 09/24/2026 @ 7:00pm

Do you have old MiniDV tapes that you would like to preserve digitally? It’s possible at the library using our Archive Station! This video will show you how to capture and save your videos using our PC and software.

This program will be available on our YouTube channel. See all of our Computer Class videos on our YouTube Computer Classes playlist.

09/30/26 @ 11:00am - 09/30/26 @ 12:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 09/30/2026 @ 11:00am

Tired of getting warning messages that your iCloud is full? Having trouble finding the pictures or videos you’re looking for? Let’s work together to clean up your iCloud account and learn the best techniques to organize and manage your files!

08/04/26 @ 1:30pm - 08/04/26 @ 3:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

Staff meeting to discuss In-Service

07/21/26 @ 9:00am - 07/21/26 @ 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. 

07/23/26 @ 12:00pm - 07/23/26 @ 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. 

07/24/26 @ 9:00am - 07/24/26 @ 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. 

08/01/26 @ 10:00am - 08/01/26 @ 12:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Community Group Regular monthly meet up