There are so many things going on at Bloomingdale Public Library this month!

Here are just a few of the important dates and exciting events going on in September (click on any highlighted items for more information):

October 4 - Library Closed for Staff Training

 SAVE THE DATE:
Tuesday, December 3 - Holiday Open House, 6:45-8:45 pm

Service Spotlight: Brainfuse HelpNow
Brainfuse HelpNow  offers live online homework help and writing assistance. Free online tutoring is available from 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Brainfuse also offers the following services, with many available 24/7:

  • 24/7 Center: Submit a homework question and a tutor will provide you with a response (usually within 24 hours).
  • Writing Lab: Submit your paper and receive a detailed analysis of your paper in approximately 24 hours.
  • Skills Building: Helps you master an academic concept through expert tutoring and state-aligned online lessons.
  • Foreign Language Lab: Provides expert homework assistance and support for students who are learning a foreign language. Expert tutoring is currently offered for Spanish.
 
You can log in to Brainfuse from home using your Bloomingdale library card number and PIN. Este servicio está disponible en español.
October Teen Highlights
Teen Movie Night:
Avengers: Endgame (Drop-in)
Join us as we watch Avengers: Endgame. You can even enter for a chance to win the movie! Movie giveaway will be held following the conclusion of the movie and you must be present to win.

Wednesday, October 16
5:30 - 8:45 p.m.
ACT Practice Test
Stressing about taking the ACT? Take a full-length practice test to ward off test day jitters and see how you may score on the big test. Experience first-hand what test day will be like! A representative from C2 Education will provide a proctored practice test and contact you with scores and analyzed results. Don’t forget to bring a couple of pencils, your calculator, and a snack to eat!

Saturday, October 5 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Save the Date -
International Games Day!
Attention Pokemon trainers, dungeon crawlers, and Mario Kart racers:
Celebrate International Games Day at BPL ! You can discover new games or play your favorites. Play against others in board games, video games, and collectible card games! You can also create games-related crafts, play life-size games, or take on challengers during our video game tournament!

Saturday, November 9 | 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
eNews Update:
The Bloomingdale Public Library now has 5 monthly eNewsletters and 1 bi-monthly eNewsletter - you may subscribe to just the ones that interest you!

We will be publishing monthly newsletters focused on the following areas:
  • General Interest / Library Information (BPL Bulletin)
  • Adult Services (The Shelf Life)
  • Youth Services (Kids' Corner)
  • Teen Programs (Teen Territory)
  • Computer Classes (Tech Talk)
  • Digital Almanac - bi-monthly (BPL Almanac)

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We hope to see you at our Library Events!
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