March e-Newsletter
The Bloomy Awards
"The Bloomy" Awards Movie MarathonSaturday, March 6
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Come to the Library to see four films that we think will be nominated for a big movie award this year. You do not have to register for this program. Pick up your free popcorn and pop and enjoy the show. Vote for your favorite!
Movie Showtimes:
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (PG) 9:10 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. (90 min.)
Coraline (PG) 10:50 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (100 minutes)
Up (PG) 12:40 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. (96 minutes)
Julie & Julia (PG-13) 2:30 p.m. - 4:35 p.m. (123 minutes)
Snowflake Serenades
Snowflake Serenades Concert Series:
TrilliumSunday, March 28
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Register
Put a spring in your step by attending the last event in our winter concert series. Trillium will play a selection of Celtic, folk, ragtime and bluegrass music that will get your toes tapping.
Adult Programs
Library ToursSaturday, March 6
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
If you are a new resident in Bloomingdale or would like to find out more about the library, attend our Library tour offered on the first Saturday of each month. Join a reference librarian as we give a short overview of all the library has to offer. We will show you where various items are located, and tell you about the services we offer, so you can get the most out of your library. We also offer library tours by appointment. Call the Reference Desk at (630) 924-2730 to schedule your tour.
The Herb PatchTuesday, March 9
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Register
Get ready for spring! Whether you’re a new or advanced herb gardener, this program by University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener, Beth Corrigan will offer valuable information about the selection, care, and uses of a variety of herbs.
English Conversation GroupWednesday, March 10
Wednesday, March 24
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
The English Conversation Group is co-sponsored by Literacy DuPage. This drop-in conversation group is designed to give adult English-as-a-second language learners practice speaking English in an informal, relaxed atmosphere. There is no registration required for this free program. Come meet others who are interested in improving their English language skills!
The English Conversation Group meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month.
Seniors' Game Day
Thursday, March 11
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Adults 55 and over are welcome to join us for an afternoon of games and refreshments. We'll have Wii Sports, trivia, board games, and fun! There is no registration necessary for this free program.Come alone or bring your friends!
Genealogy Club
Thursday, May 27
6:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
Are you interested in networking with other genealogy buffs? Join the Genealogy Club! The Genealogy Club meets on the fourth Thursday of the month, except in November and December. Participants share search strategies and explore library resources with expert guidance from Leslie Drewitz from our Local History Room. Registration is not required, just stop on by!
Book Discussion News
Historical Book Discussion GroupAva's Man by Rick Bragg
Tuesday, March 2 at 10:00 a.m.
The historical book discussion group meets on the first Tuesday of each month. Copies of book selections are available at the Circulation Desk one month before the discussion. Newcomers are always welcome!
Upcoming Titles
Adult Book Discussion GroupThe Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story by Diane Ackerman
Thursday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m.
The adult book discussion group meets on the third Thursday of each month, except in December. Copies of book selections are available at the Circulation Desk one month before the discussion. Newcomers are always welcome!
Upcoming Titles
Bloomingdale Mystery MavensDark Places by Gillian Flynn
Wednesday, March 24
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Join fellow mystery fans for an illuminating discussion of mysteries at the Bloomingdale Mystery Mavens book group. The Mystery Mavens meet on the fourth Wednesday of every month except June, August, and December. Copies of book selections are available at the circulation desk one month before the discussion. Newcomers are always welcome!
Upcoming Titles
Young Adult Programs
Second Thursday of the month - March 4
Fourth Thursday of the month - Feb. 25
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
New Teen Game Night added! Open Game Night is being replaced with a second Teen Game Night. A Yu-gi-Oh! card tournament will be held at every first Teen Game Night of the month (the second Thursday). Tournaments are single duel, and no proxy cards are allowed during tournament play.
Experience gaming on our big screen! Show off your skills in Guitar Hero and Rock Band, fight against friends in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, race in Mario Kart Wii, or groove to DDR. Bring your friends and enjoy free food! Registration not necessary, just stop on by! While you're here, be sure to check out the Library's collection of console video games, which includes games for Playstation 2, Playstation 3, PSP, Xbox, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo GameCube, and Nintendo DS. Find a full list of policies and video games here!
1st Thursday of the Month
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 4
Watch anime on the library’s big screen! Help plan new anime and manga events, suggest new anime to watch, bring in your decks to duel, and eat some great snacks. Registration not necessary!
Looking for a list of manga in LINC, your local library network? Then check out the Manga @ the Library list!
Sunday, Mar. 7 – Saturday, Mar. 13
Celebrate Teen Tech Week @ the library! Make custom earbud holders for your iPod or MP3 player at our green tech craft night. Later in the week, check out Teen Game Night for head to head action in Smash Bros., Guitar Hero, Rock Band, and more. All week long, we’ll also be holding a Twitter contest with book and gift card prizes!
Sunday, Mar. 7 – Saturday, Mar. 13
Open to Teens 7th – 12th grades
Enter the library’s weeklong Twitter contest for a chance to win books or gift cards! Every day, we’ll be giving away a teen book. On the final day of the contest, we’ll give away two grand prizes ($10 Barnes and Noble gift cards). Enter daily one of three ways:
1. Follow us on Twitter (@mybplteens)
2. Retweet us
3. Tweet about @mybplteens. You can make a purchase request, write a comment, talk about a book, or ask us a question.
Winners will be announced via Twitter daily and sent a Direct Message (DM) to pick up their prizes at the library. Teens can enter once per day, all week long.
Monday, March 8
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Earbud cords driving you crazy? Get rid of tangle rage by making a custom earbud holder! Personalize this green craft using pictures of your favorite celebrities, video games, anime, or more. Register at the Reference Desk, by phone at (630) 924-2730, or online here.
Youth Services Programs
Quick Crafts (Ages 5 and up)
First Monday and Thursday of the month, 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Registration is not required.
Visit the librarians on the first Monday or Thursday of every month for a quick craft lesson. They'll supply the materials to get you started, and you can finish on your own.
Kids' Games (Grades 3-6)
Thursday, March 11
4:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Registration is not required
Drop in to the library to show off your video gaming skills and enjoy some snacks.
Doodle Bugs (Children ages 2-3 and their caregivers)
Tuesday, March 2, 11-11:30 a.m.
Registration is required. Registration for Bloomingdale residents will begin on Monday, February 1. Registration for non-residents will begin on February 23.
This is a special art class just for toddlers and parents. Little fingers will experiment with painting, gluing, sticking and creating, while developing fine motor skills.
Diary of a Windy Kid (Grades 2-5)
Wednesday, March 3 and Wednesday, March 10, 4:15-5:00 p.m.
Registration is required. Registration for Bloomingdale residents will begin on Monday, February 1. Registration for non-residents will begin on February 24.
Like to blog? Enjoy being creative? Combine your love of chatting and sharing with our recycled (you decorate) binders to create crazy journals containing whatever zooms into your brain- anything from stories to cartoons and more. Note: This is a 2-session program concluding March 10. Registration covers both dates.
Kids' Night Out Wednesdays: The Case of the Missing Chocolate Bars (Grades 3-6, parents and caregivers also welcome)
Wednesday, March 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Registration is required. Registration for Bloomingdale residents will begin on Monday, February 1. Registration for non-residents will begin on March 10.
What happened to the chocolate bars? A good old-fashioned mystery needs to be solved... by YOU! Grown-ups are welcome for this edition of our fun K.N.O.W. program. Please indicate the number of adults and the the number of children when registering.
Library Capers: Graphic Novels (Grades 1-5)
Thursday, March 18, 4:15-5:00 p.m.
Registration is required. Registration for Bloomingdale residents will begin on Monday, February 1. Registration for non-residents will begin on March 11.
Hear all about graphic novels that are serious fun, and serious reading. Also, Make your own comic strips and maybe even start your own book.
Monthly Montage: Clay Sculptures(Grades 3-6)
Monday, March 29, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Registration is required. Registration for Bloomingdale residents will begin on Monday, February 1. Registration for non-residents will begin on March 22.
Use your hands and some clay to make your own sculpture. We will be using self-drying clay so no need to fire up your creation. You will be taking it home with you after the program.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover(Ages 4-7)
Monday, March 29, 4:15-5:00 p.m.
Registration is required. Registration for Bloomingdale residents will begin on Monday, February 1. Registration for non-residents will begin on March 22.
Bring your stuffed animal to the library for stories, songs and games, then tuck him in tight and let him sleep in the library. The next day you may pick him up and maybe even see what he did the night before. Be sure to bring an animal that can stay all night by himself!
Delicious Books- Strega Nona Pasta Painting(Grades 3-6)
Wednesday, March 31, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Registration is required. Registration for Bloomingdale residents will begin on Monday, February 1. Registration for non-residents will begin on March 24.
Who else wants to add pasta to a magic pot and then paint with it? We will be using pasta to make our creations, which will be based on the beloved character Strega Nona from the book by Tomie DePaola!
Third Saturday of the month, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
The Dueler's Guild is a group for players of Collectible Card Games (CCG's) to learn, play and socialize. Players ages nine and up are welcome. Dueler's Guild meets the third Saturday of the month from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Storytimes
Come on down to the library to attend one of our fun filled storytimes for children of all ages. Each program runs for six weeks. Storytimes will begin the week of March 8 and end the week of April 19. Registration begins on Feb. 1 for Bloomingdale Residents. Storytime registeration for non-residents will begin on March 1.
Registration is required for the following programs:
Romper Rhymes (3 months - 15 months):
The following programs may be attended on a drop-in basis:
Tuesdays 9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Budding Readers (16 months - 23 months): Tuesdays 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Time for 2's (24 months - 42 months): Mondays, 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (Ages 3 - 5): Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
| Telling Tales with Yoga (Ages 3 - Grade K): | Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
| Family Storytime (All ages): | Fridays, 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
| Bedtime Stories (All ages): | Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. |
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