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

Calendar - Thu, 03/05/2026 - 19:08
06/08/26 @ 7:00pm - 06/08/26 @ 8:30pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 06/08/2026 @ 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, John 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. Hosted by Joliet Junior College Professor John F. Lyons.

Barony of Ayreton Quarterly Meeting

Calendar - Thu, 03/05/2026 - 13:07
03/22/26 @ 1:00pm - 03/22/26 @ 4:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Community Group Quarterly meeting for the Chicago area and suburban groups of the SCA. Interested non-members are welcome to attend & learn about the educational organization.

Illinois State Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property (in Lobby)

Calendar - Wed, 03/04/2026 - 13:06
03/19/26 @ 10:00am - 03/19/26 @ 6:00pm Bloomingdale Public Library

In BPL's lobby 10-6 p.m.

https://icash.illinoistreasurer.gov/

Since 2015, the Treasurer’s Office has returned over $2 Billion in assets (cash and value of returned shares).

The State Treasurer is holding more than 5 billion dollars in unclaimed funds for Illinoisans. The State holds these lost funds until they are claimed by either the original owner or their heirs. Property is returned at no cost with the proper identification.

Illinois State Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property (in Lobby)

Calendar - Wed, 03/04/2026 - 13:06
04/07/26 @ 10:00am - 04/07/26 @ 6:00pm Bloomingdale Public Library

In BPL's lobby 10-6 p.m.

https://icash.illinoistreasurer.gov/

Since 2015, the Treasurer’s Office has returned over $2 Billion in assets (cash and value of returned shares).

The State Treasurer is holding more than 5 billion dollars in unclaimed funds for Illinoisans. The State holds these lost funds until they are claimed by either the original owner or their heirs. Property is returned at no cost with the proper identification.

VKK Meeting (backup room)

Calendar - Tue, 03/03/2026 - 10:06
03/15/26 @ 1:00pm - 03/15/26 @ 4:45pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Community Group It is a Book Club meeting encouraging literary interests and sharing of knowledge

Bloomingdale Township Democratic Organization

Calendar - Mon, 03/02/2026 - 13:05
03/07/26 @ 10:00am - 03/07/26 @ 4:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

Community Group

Gathering place to meet and distribute materials 

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