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VIRTUAL - JAWS: The Story Behind the Story

Calendar - Wed, 03/19/2025 - 04:29
06/16/25 @ 6:30pm - 06/16/25 @ 7:30pm Virtual Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 11/26/2024 @ 9:00am Registration end: 06/16/2025 @ 6:30pm

One of the greatest movies ever made, Jaws is a psychological thrill ride that changed the world. Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of this fun masterpiece as we share some funny and fascinating stories. What was the troubled shoot like? How did Steven Spielberg react when John Williams played the now iconic score for the very first time? What was the reaction of audiences back in 1975? Who does Steven Spielberg say saved the picture? Can we agree that the movie is sometimes better than the book? And what about those sequels? Come enjoy these fun stories and some thrilling scenes in this exciting program!

Hosted by retired teacher and film expert, Steven Frenzel.

Drop-In Movie: JAWS

Calendar - Wed, 03/19/2025 - 04:29
06/18/25 @ 1:00pm - 06/18/25 @ 3:30pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

JAWS

Wednesday, June 18

1:00-3:30pm

When a massive killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community off Long Island, it's up to a local sheriff, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down.

Rated: PG | Running Time: 2 hr 4 min

VIRTUAL: The Best Bicycle Trails in Illinois (and Surrounding States)

Calendar - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 16:28
04/22/25 @ 6:30pm - 04/22/25 @ 8:00pm Virtual Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/05/2024 @ 9:00am Registration end: 04/22/2025 @ 6:30pm

John Lynn has hiked, biked, and paddled more than 30,000 expedition miles of trails, roads, and rivers in North America and Britain. In this slide presentation, he highlights his favorite bicycle trails in and around his home state of Illinois, including the best of bike trails in neighboring Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, and Indiana.

Travel program hosted by outdoor enthusiast John Lynn. 

Chess Club

Calendar - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 16:28
06/11/25 @ 2:00pm - 06/11/25 @ 4:00pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library

Drop in chess summer chess club!

Whether you are new to the game or an experienced player this is a great place to build skills, make friends who enjoy the game, and have fun! 

No registration necessary and you don't have to attend every week or the entire 2 hours. At the end of the summer there will be an interlibrary tournament including up to 12 members from our club. Ages 8-18, both residents and non-residents welcome.

Chess Club

Calendar - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 16:28
06/18/25 @ 2:00pm - 06/18/25 @ 4:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Drop in chess summer chess club!

Whether you are new to the game or an experienced player this is a great place to build skills, make friends who enjoy the game, and have fun! 

No registration necessary and you don't have to attend every week or the entire 2 hours. At the end of the summer there will be an interlibrary tournament including up to 12 members from our club. Ages 8-18, both residents and non-residents welcome.

Chess Club

Calendar - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 16:28
06/25/25 @ 2:00pm - 06/25/25 @ 4:00pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library

Drop in chess summer chess club!

Whether you are new to the game or an experienced player this is a great place to build skills, make friends who enjoy the game, and have fun! 

No registration necessary and you don't have to attend every week or the entire 2 hours. At the end of the summer there will be an interlibrary tournament including up to 12 members from our club. Ages 8-18, both residents and non-residents welcome.

Chess Club

Calendar - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 16:28
07/02/25 @ 2:00pm - 07/02/25 @ 4:00pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library

Drop in chess summer chess club!

Whether you are new to the game or an experienced player this is a great place to build skills, make friends who enjoy the game, and have fun! 

No registration necessary and you don't have to attend every week or the entire 2 hours. At the end of the summer there will be an interlibrary tournament including up to 12 members from our club. Ages 8-18, both residents and non-residents welcome.

Chess Club

Calendar - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 16:28
07/09/25 @ 2:00pm - 07/09/25 @ 4:00pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library

Drop in chess summer chess club!

Whether you are new to the game or an experienced player this is a great place to build skills, make friends who enjoy the game, and have fun! 

No registration necessary and you don't have to attend every week or the entire 2 hours. At the end of the summer there will be an interlibrary tournament including up to 12 members from our club. Ages 8-18, both residents and non-residents welcome.

Chess Club

Calendar - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 16:28
07/16/25 @ 2:00pm - 07/16/25 @ 4:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Drop in chess summer chess club!

Whether you are new to the game or an experienced player this is a great place to build skills, make friends who enjoy the game, and have fun! 

No registration necessary and you don't have to attend every week or the entire 2 hours. At the end of the summer there will be an interlibrary tournament including up to 12 members from our club. Ages 8-18, both residents and non-residents welcome.

Chess Club

Calendar - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 16:28
07/23/25 @ 2:00pm - 07/23/25 @ 4:00pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library

Drop in chess summer chess club!

Whether you are new to the game or an experienced player this is a great place to build skills, make friends who enjoy the game, and have fun! 

No registration necessary and you don't have to attend every week or the entire 2 hours. At the end of the summer there will be an interlibrary tournament including up to 12 members from our club. Ages 8-18, both residents and non-residents welcome.

Chess Club

Calendar - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 16:28
07/30/25 @ 2:00pm - 07/30/25 @ 4:00pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library

Drop in chess summer chess club!

Whether you are new to the game or an experienced player this is a great place to build skills, make friends who enjoy the game, and have fun! 

No registration necessary and you don't have to attend every week or the entire 2 hours. At the end of the summer there will be an interlibrary tournament including up to 12 members from our club. Ages 8-18, both residents and non-residents welcome.

Interlibrary Chess Tournament

Calendar - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 16:28
08/02/25 @ 9:00am - 08/02/25 @ 4:30pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

End of the year competition and fun for the Bloomingdale Library chess club & other participating libraries

Interlibrary Chess Tournament break room

Calendar - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 16:28
08/02/25 @ 9:00am - 08/02/25 @ 4:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

End of the year competition and fun for the Bloomingdale Library chess club & other participating libraries

VIRTUAL - Chocolate Kings: Hersey vs. Mars

Calendar - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 16:28
10/20/25 @ 6:30pm - 10/20/25 @ 7:30pm Virtual Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 11/25/2024 @ 9:00am Registration end: 10/20/2025 @ 6:30pm

In chocolate history, few names are better known than Hershey and Mars. Milton Hershey brought milk chocolate to the masses with his Hershey bar. Frank and Forrest Mars dominated American sweet tooths with the Milky Way, Snickers and Three Musketeers bars. Join historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D. to explore how these two legendary companies began – and how their rivalry changed chocolate forever.

Interlibrary Chess Tournament

Calendar - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 16:28
08/01/26 @ 9:00am - 08/01/26 @ 4:30pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

End of the year competition and fun for the Bloomingdale Library chess club & other participating libraries

Interlibrary Chess Tournament break room

Calendar - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 16:28
08/01/26 @ 9:00am - 08/01/26 @ 4:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

End of the year competition and fun for the Bloomingdale Library chess club & other participating libraries

Chess Club

Calendar - Mon, 03/17/2025 - 13:26
06/04/25 @ 2:00pm - 06/04/25 @ 4:00pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library

Drop in chess summer chess club!

Whether you are new to the game or an experienced player this is a great place to build skills, make friends who enjoy the game, and have fun! 

No registration necessary and you don't have to attend every week or the entire 2 hours. At the end of the summer there will be an interlibrary tournament including up to 12 members from our club.

Explorer Bags

Calendar - Sat, 03/15/2025 - 16:24
05/05/25 @ 9:00am - 05/05/25 @ 9:00pm Bloomingdale Public Library

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

Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 07/06/2026 @ 9:00am

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 - Sat, 03/15/2025 - 16:24
06/02/25 @ 9:00am - 06/02/25 @ 9:00pm Bloomingdale Public Library

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

Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 07/06/2026 @ 9:00am

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 - Sat, 03/15/2025 - 16:24
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. 

Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 07/06/2026 @ 9:00am

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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