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Virtual: Introduction to VLC Media Player

Calendar - Tue, 07/08/2025 - 14:37
08/14/25 @ 7:00pm - 08/14/25 @ 8:00pm Virtual Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 08/14/2025 @ 7:00pm

In this video, we learn the basics of using VLC Media Player, a free application for using your PC to watch DVDs, listen to CDs, and more.

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

Excel 3

Calendar - Tue, 07/08/2025 - 14:37
08/18/25 @ 7:00pm - 08/18/25 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 08/18/2025 @ 7:00pm

This class will provide a deeper investigation of formulas, graphs, and formatting techniques, as well as examining other functions provided by Excel. Topics range from easy to use tricks hidden in the ribbon options, to time saving hot keys, to learning about more complex concepts like logical functions and adding secondary axis to charts.

Video Calls: Zoom, FaceTime, & More

Calendar - Tue, 07/08/2025 - 14:37
08/25/25 @ 7:00pm - 08/25/25 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 08/25/2025 @ 7:00pm

Whether you are connecting with friends and family, learning from video conferences, or participating in a remote medical appointment, video calls have become an important tool over the past several years. We will work with examples in popular applications Zoom and Teams to build our skills in class and discuss situations students might encounter on their own.

Excel Formulas

Calendar - Tue, 07/08/2025 - 14:37
09/08/25 @ 7:00pm - 09/08/25 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 09/08/2025 @ 7:00pm

In this class students will learn to create and edit dynamic formulas using tools like logical (IF) functions, arrays, conditional formatting, data validation, and more. We begin with basic formulas and build up to more complicated examples.

Getting Started: WhatsApp

Calendar - Tue, 07/08/2025 - 14:37
09/15/25 @ 7:00pm - 09/15/25 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 09/15/2025 @ 7:00pm

WhatsApp is a popular messaging platform for staying connected with friends and family. This class will cover getting your account started and how to message and call people. Optional: bring your own device. 

WhatsApp is free and only requires a Google or Apple account to download

Virtual: Digitize Super 8 & 8mm Film at BPL

Calendar - Tue, 07/08/2025 - 14:37
09/18/25 @ 7:00pm - 09/18/25 @ 8:00pm Virtual Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 09/18/2025 @ 7:00pm

Do you have old 8mm or Super8 movie reels that you would like to save to your computer or share digitally with family? This video will show you how to digitize your reels at the library using our Wolverine Film2Digital Moviemaker Pro device.

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

Smartphone Photography & Editing

Calendar - Tue, 07/08/2025 - 14:37
09/22/25 @ 7:00pm - 09/22/25 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 09/12/2025 @ 7:00pm

Learn the basics of taking and editing pictures and movies with Android and iPhones. Students will learn to use free editing products to prepare their photos and movies for sharing. Note that different phones offer a wide range of camera features so we will focus on more generally available tools rather than some of the higher end options. 

Digitize Everything

Calendar - Tue, 07/08/2025 - 14:37
09/23/25 @ 2:00pm - 09/23/25 @ 3:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 09/23/2025 @ 2:00pm

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.

Virtual: Introduction to WinDirStat

Calendar - Tue, 07/08/2025 - 14:37
09/25/25 @ 7:00pm - 09/25/25 @ 8:00pm Virtual Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 09/25/2025 @ 7:00pm

Learn how to see exactly what is eating up your hard drive space with this free, easy-to-use, open-sourced Windows utility.

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

Makerspace: Intro to Cricut Design Space

Calendar - Tue, 07/08/2025 - 14:37
09/29/25 @ 7:00pm - 09/29/25 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 09/29/2025 @ 7:00pm

Circuit Design Space is a free, cloud-based application for working with the Cricut Maker, a machine in our Makerspace that can create designs out of paper, vinyl, fabric, and more. This class will teach you the basics of using the software to create and edit your own designs.

Explorer Bags

Calendar - Sun, 07/06/2025 - 02:33
07/07/25 @ 9:00am - 07/07/25 @ 9:00pm Bloomingdale Public Library

Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration. 

FILL OUT FORM BEFORE REGISTERING https://forms.office.com/r/n2Bs1qJeCF

Register to pickup a book experience bag curated *just* for you. Each bag will contain 1-3 books personally selected, a handwritten note, an activity idea, and some goodies. Books will be pre-checked out to your card, so just return them when you’re done, and keep the treats!  

GRADES 3-5 only.

 

Explorer Bags

Calendar - Sun, 07/06/2025 - 02:33
08/04/25 @ 9:00am - 08/04/25 @ 9:00pm Bloomingdale Public Library

Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration. 

FILL OUT FORM BEFORE REGISTERING https://forms.office.com/r/n2Bs1qJeCF

Register to pickup a book experience bag curated *just* for you. Each bag will contain 1-3 books personally selected, a handwritten note, an activity idea, and some goodies. Books will be pre-checked out to your card, so just return them when you’re done, and keep the treats!  

GRADES 3-5 only.

 

Explorer Bags

Calendar - Sun, 07/06/2025 - 02:33
10/06/25 @ 9:00am - 10/06/25 @ 9:00pm Bloomingdale Public Library

Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration. 

FILL OUT FORM BEFORE REGISTERING https://forms.office.com/r/n2Bs1qJeCF

Register to pickup a book experience bag curated *just* for you. Each bag will contain 1-3 books personally selected, a handwritten note, an activity idea, and some goodies. Books will be pre-checked out to your card, so just return them when you’re done, and keep the treats!  

GRADES 3-5 only.

 

Explorer Bags

Calendar - Sun, 07/06/2025 - 02:33
11/03/25 @ 9:00am - 11/03/25 @ 9:00pm Bloomingdale Public Library

Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration. 

FILL OUT FORM BEFORE REGISTERING https://forms.office.com/r/n2Bs1qJeCF

Register to pickup a book experience bag curated *just* for you. Each bag will contain 1-3 books personally selected, a handwritten note, an activity idea, and some goodies. Books will be pre-checked out to your card, so just return them when you’re done, and keep the treats!  

GRADES 3-5 only.

 

Explorer Bags

Calendar - Sun, 07/06/2025 - 02:33
12/01/25 @ 9:00am - 12/01/25 @ 9:00pm Bloomingdale Public Library

Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration. 

FILL OUT FORM BEFORE REGISTERING https://forms.office.com/r/n2Bs1qJeCF

Register to pickup a book experience bag curated *just* for you. Each bag will contain 1-3 books personally selected, a handwritten note, an activity idea, and some goodies. Books will be pre-checked out to your card, so just return them when you’re done, and keep the treats!  

GRADES 3-5 only.

 

Explorer Bags

Calendar - Sun, 07/06/2025 - 02:33
01/05/26 @ 9:00am - 01/05/26 @ 9:00pm Bloomingdale Public Library

Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration. 

FILL OUT FORM BEFORE REGISTERING https://forms.office.com/r/n2Bs1qJeCF

Register to pickup a book experience bag curated *just* for you. Each bag will contain 1-3 books personally selected, a handwritten note, an activity idea, and some goodies. Books will be pre-checked out to your card, so just return them when you’re done, and keep the treats!  

GRADES 3-5 only.

 

Explorer Bags

Calendar - Sun, 07/06/2025 - 02:33
02/02/26 @ 9:00am - 02/02/26 @ 9:00pm Bloomingdale Public Library

Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration. 

FILL OUT FORM BEFORE REGISTERING https://forms.office.com/r/n2Bs1qJeCF

Register to pickup a book experience bag curated *just* for you. Each bag will contain 1-3 books personally selected, a handwritten note, an activity idea, and some goodies. Books will be pre-checked out to your card, so just return them when you’re done, and keep the treats!  

GRADES 3-5 only.

 

Explorer Bags

Calendar - Sun, 07/06/2025 - 02:33
03/02/26 @ 9:00am - 03/02/26 @ 9:00pm Bloomingdale Public Library

Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration. 

FILL OUT FORM BEFORE REGISTERING https://forms.office.com/r/n2Bs1qJeCF

Register to pickup a book experience bag curated *just* for you. Each bag will contain 1-3 books personally selected, a handwritten note, an activity idea, and some goodies. Books will be pre-checked out to your card, so just return them when you’re done, and keep the treats!  

GRADES 3-5 only.

 

Explorer Bags

Calendar - Sun, 07/06/2025 - 02:33
04/06/26 @ 9:00am - 04/06/26 @ 9:00pm Bloomingdale Public Library

Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration. 

FILL OUT FORM BEFORE REGISTERING https://forms.office.com/r/n2Bs1qJeCF

Register to pickup a book experience bag curated *just* for you. Each bag will contain 1-3 books personally selected, a handwritten note, an activity idea, and some goodies. Books will be pre-checked out to your card, so just return them when you’re done, and keep the treats!  

GRADES 3-5 only.

 

Explorer Bags

Calendar - Sun, 07/06/2025 - 02:33
05/04/26 @ 9:00am - 05/04/26 @ 9:00pm Bloomingdale Public Library

Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration. 

FILL OUT FORM BEFORE REGISTERING https://forms.office.com/r/n2Bs1qJeCF

Register to pickup a book experience bag curated *just* for you. Each bag will contain 1-3 books personally selected, a handwritten note, an activity idea, and some goodies. Books will be pre-checked out to your card, so just return them when you’re done, and keep the treats!  

GRADES 3-5 only.

 

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