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IMPORTANT NOTICE: EMAIL SECURITY ALERTThe Broadview Public Library District has identified unauthorized activity involvi...
10/17/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE: EMAIL SECURITY ALERT

The Broadview Public Library District has identified unauthorized activity involving a Library email account.

As a result, fraudulent emails have been sent to members of our community soliciting partnership and collaboration opportunities and requesting that recipients open attachments, click links, or download files.

Please be advised that these communications are not authorized by the Broadview Public Library District.

If you have received an email of this nature, even if it originated from a legitimate Library email address, please do not click any links, open attachments, or download files.

If you have already interacted with one of these emails, we encourage you to contact your organization’s IT department or technology support provider immediately.

We are actively working to secure the affected account and address this incident.

We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to protect our community and communications.

📚 Library Closure Notice 📚The Broadview Public Library District will be closed on FRIDAY OCTOBER 16 for Staff Training. ...
10/16/2026

📚 Library Closure Notice 📚

The Broadview Public Library District will be closed on FRIDAY OCTOBER 16 for Staff Training. We will reopen at 10AM on SATURDAY OCTOBER 17.

Our team will spend the day learning, collaborating, and strengthening the skills that help us better serve our community.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We look forward to welcoming you back!

📚🍂 This Week at Broadview Public Library District! 🍂📚Another week of fun is here! Here's what's happening October 12–17:...
10/11/2026

📚🍂 This Week at Broadview Public Library District! 🍂📚

Another week of fun is here! Here's what's happening October 12–17:

Monday, Oct. 12
🔬 12:15–1:15pm: Preschool STEM
🔬 3:45–5:00pm: Make it Monday

Tuesday, Oct. 13
💻 10:30–11:30am: Preschool Storytime
💻 3:45–5:00pm: Kids Kitchen
💻 6:00–7:00pm: Computer 101*
💻 6:00–7:00pm: Dine and Discuss: Internet Safety Workshop*

Wednesday, Oct. 14
♟️ 11:00am–12:00pm: Computer 101*
♟️ 2:30–4:00pm: Wednesday Workshop
♟️ 4:00–5:00pm: Chess Strategies
♟️ 5:30–6:30pm: Menopause & Mighty, Embrace the Change*
♟️ 5:30–7:00pm: Hispanic Heritage Month: Family Fun Game Night – Lotería

Thursday, Oct. 15
🐉 3:45–5:00pm: Thursday Club
🐉 4:00–7:00pm: Teen Shadowdark RPG!*

Friday, Oct. 16
🚫 CLOSED for Staff Training Day

Saturday, Oct. 17
🎃 2:00–3:00pm: Spooky String Art

*Registration is required for events marked with an asterisk.

✅ To register, visit broadviewlibrary.libcal.com/calendar/events or scan the QR code on our flyer.

Please note that the library will be closed this Friday, October 16. We'll see you Saturday! 💙

🌸 Menopause & Mighty: Embrace the ChangeOctober is Menopause Awareness Month, and we're marking it with an empowering ev...
10/07/2026

🌸 Menopause & Mighty: Embrace the Change

October is Menopause Awareness Month, and we're marking it with an empowering evening for women at Broadview Public Library District.

Join us to:
✨ Learn: Understand menopause and support your energy, sleep, mood, and well-being
🤝 Connect: Meet other women who get it
💪 Empower: Thrive through menopause and beyond

📅 Wednesday, October 14
🕠 5:30-6:30 PM
📍 Community Meeting Room, Broadview Public Library District, 2226 S. 16th Avenue, Broadview, IL 60155

To register, scan the QR code on the flyer.

Bring a friend, a sister, or a coworker. No one should have to go through this alone.

Presented in partnership with Illinois Extension. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact Constance Willis at [email protected] or 217-244-2307. Early requests are encouraged.

🍂 Get Movin' with Kenya this October at Broadview Public Library! 🎃We've got four FREE fitness programs lined up this mo...
10/06/2026

🍂 Get Movin' with Kenya this October at Broadview Public Library! 🎃

We've got four FREE fitness programs lined up this month, and everyone is welcome:

📅 Sat, Oct 10 | Chair One Fitness, 1:00-2:00 PM
📅 Sat, Oct 17 | Zumba, 1:00-2:00 PM
📅 Mon, Oct 26 | Cardio Mix-Up, 5:00-6:30 PM (several fitness formats!)
📅 Sat, Oct 31 | Cardio Monster Mash-Up, 1:00-2:30 PM

Our Halloween finale is a super workout with several fitness formats, a costume contest, snacks, and plenty of fun. 👻 Wear your best costume!

Register on our website: https://broadviewlibrary.libcal.com/event/17269243
(click, "show more dates", to see all October Dates.)

📍 Broadview Public Library, 2226 16th Avenue, Broadview

Bring a friend, wear comfy shoes, and come move with us! 💪

📚🍂 This Week at Broadview Public Library District! 🍂📚October is here, and we've got a full week of fun for every age! He...
10/04/2026

📚🍂 This Week at Broadview Public Library District! 🍂📚

October is here, and we've got a full week of fun for every age! Here's what's happening October 5–10:

Monday, Oct. 5
🧶 12:15–1:15pm: Preschool STEM
🧶 3:30–4:30pm: Knits and Knots Nook: A Crafter Social Club*
🧶 3:45–5:00pm: Make it Monday

Tuesday, Oct. 6
👨‍🍳 10:30–11:30am: Preschool Storytime
👨‍🍳 3:45–5:00pm: Kids Kitchen
👨‍🍳 6–7pm: Computer 101*

Wednesday, Oct. 7
🍕 11am–12pm: Computer 101*
🍕 2:30–4:00pm: Pokémon Club
🍕 4:00–5:30pm: Pizza and Play with the Cook County Sheriff's Department*
🍕 5:30–7:00pm: Hispanic Heritage Month: Family Fun Night – Vivo Musical Craft

Thursday, Oct. 8
📖 10:30–11:30am: Lapsit Storytime
📖 3:45–5:00pm: Thursday Club
📖 4:00–7:00pm: Teen Shadowdark RPG!*

Friday, Oct. 9
✂️ 11:00–11:30am: Bilingual Storytime / Tiempo de Cuentos Bilingüe
✂️ 3:30–4:45pm: Crafternoon with Mz Uvonne

Saturday, Oct. 10
🧘 1:00–2:00pm: Fitness Class: Chair One Fitness*
🕷️ 2:00–3:00pm: Spooky String Art

*Registration is required for events marked with an asterisk.

✅ To register, visit broadviewlibrary.libcal.com/calendar/events or scan the QR code on our flyer.

We can't wait to see you! 💙

October 7, 4-5:30 pm: Pizza and Play with the Cook County Sheriff's Department!Come hang out with the Cook County Sherif...
09/30/2026

October 7, 4-5:30 pm: Pizza and Play with the Cook County Sheriff's Department!

Come hang out with the Cook County Sheriff’s Department on the first Wednesday of every month from 4:00–5:30 p.m.

Free pizza, board games, and some seriously friendly competition.

First Wednesday. Every month. Come hungry.

🍕

📚 THIS WEEK AT BPLD — Sept 28 - Oct 3 📚The last week of September rolls right into October with a packed schedule! Here'...
09/27/2026

📚 THIS WEEK AT BPLD — Sept 28 - Oct 3 📚

The last week of September rolls right into October with a packed schedule! Here's what's happening:

🧘 Mon 9/28 – Preschool STEM, Make it Monday, Chair Fitness & Zumba Gold
🤖 Tue 9/29 – Preschool Storytime, Kids Kitchen, Intro to AI*, Drop-in D&D*
🎨 Wed 9/30 – Intro to AI*, Pokémon Club, Chess Strategies, Hispanic Heritage Month: Family Fun Night - Vivo Musical Craft
🎤 Thu 10/1 – Thursday Club, Teen Shadowdark RPG, The No-Shush Salon: Open Mic*
✂️ Fri 10/2 – Crafternoon with Mz Uvonne (3:30-4:45pm)
🎃 Sat 10/3 – 4th Annual Spooky Bingo*, Spooky String Art

Registration required for events marked with an asterisk!

👉 Register now: broadviewlibrary.libcal.com/calendar/events

See you at the library as we head into spooky season! 🎃💙

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Teen Shadowdark has been canceled for September 24. It will resume next week on October...
09/24/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Teen Shadowdark has been canceled for September 24. It will resume next week on October 1.
Here is the link: broadviewlibrary.libcal.com/event/17166741

Thank you for your understanding.

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