In 1999, the Bloomingdale Public Library collaborated with Stratford Square Mall on the "Stratford Squares for Lifelong Learning" tile wall. This project involved residents creating hand-painted tiles as a fundraiser for a new library computer lab. The tiles were installed near the mall's food court and became a part of Bloomingdale's history.

Tile Wall Photos

Short Wall - next to the Food Court with title tiles (full photo at top of this webpage)
Close-up photos, left to right:
Columns 1-5
Columns 6-10
Columns 11-16
Columns 17-21
Columns 22-25
Columns 26-30

Long Wall - down hallway between Kohl's and the Food Court (full photo below)
Close-up photos, left to right:
Columns 1-11
Columns 12-22
Columns 23-33
Columns 34-44
Columns 45-53

TILE PICKUP HAS ENDED

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For questions, contact the library at 630-529-3120 or email bdbo@mybpl.org.