Event List

Featured Events

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Octo-party

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Crafts, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Octo-party (Registration Required)

Grades k-6

Sunday, February 22 | 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Stories, science, and crafts all about one of the earth’s smartest non-mammals.

woman using rideshare app

Uber and Lyft for New Riders

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Program Type:

Computer Classes

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Uber and Lyft are modern transportation apps for appointments, trips, and grocery shopping. Learn how to download and use these popular rideshare apps.

A lady works on her cover letter from her laptop computer.

Cover Letters Made Easy

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Lectures

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

COVER LETTERS MADE EASY 

How to Train Your Dragon Book Party

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

How to Train Your Dragon Book Party (Registration Required)

Grades 1-6

Wednesday, February 25 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Calling all dragon lovers! Come enjoy crafts and activities based on this popular series. 

diy bath bomb

Mindful Skills: Self-Care Stations

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Crafts, Lectures, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Lectures, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make your own products for a self-care night. Stop and try out each of the stations from DIY perfume to create your own face mask. Limit 12. 

Mindful Skills are 1st Monday of every month, unless otherwise noted.

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Open Study Room

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

TTA Math & Spelling Bee

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group

Room A/B
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room | Room Fee: $10 (Pay Cash or Check to Business Office): Room A/B
Purpose of Meeting

Community Group

An image with puzzle pieces.

Puzzle Exchange (Drop-In)

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Stop by the library and trade your used jigsaw puzzle for a “new-to-you” one! 

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Stop by the library and trade your used jigsaw puzzle for a “new-to-you” one! 

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace Open Hours
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours
Event Details:

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

red cute octopus

Octo-party

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Octo-party (Registration Required)

Grades k-6

Sunday, February 22 | 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Stories, science, and crafts all about one of the earth’s smartest non-mammals.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Octo-party (Registration Required)

Grades k-6

Sunday, February 22 | 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Stories, science, and crafts all about one of the earth’s smartest non-mammals.

Yellow River Performing Arts

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group

Room A
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room | Room Fee: $10 (Pay Cash or Check to Business Office): Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Community Group

Webteam meeting

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library

Staff meeting to discuss website maintenance

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Event Details:

Staff meeting to discuss website maintenance

Kindness Project

Mindful Skills: Kindness Project (Drop-In)

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Lectures
Age Group:
Teens

Spread some love to the people in your community! Decorate compliment cards to hand out, leave in random places, or save for a special occasion. Limit 12. Register or Drop-In!

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spread some love to the people in your community! Decorate compliment cards to hand out, leave in random places, or save for a special occasion. Limit 12. Register or Drop-In!

Beginning Crochet Grades 3-8 picture of yarn in basket

Beginning Crochet

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, February 16 & 23 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, February 16 & 23 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

Stoneybrook HOA

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group

Room B
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room | Room Fee: $10 (Pay Cash or Check to Business Office): Room B
Purpose of Meeting

Community Group

Webb telescope view of the universe-deep field.

VIRTUAL: Armchair Tour of the Universe

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures, STEM/STEAM, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

VIRTUAL: Armchair Tour of the Universe

Please join us for a fantastic Zoom presentation hosted by Michelle Nichols!

Register
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, STEM/STEAM, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

VIRTUAL: Armchair Tour of the Universe

Please join us for a fantastic Zoom presentation hosted by Michelle Nichols!

woman using rideshare app

Uber and Lyft for New Riders

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Uber and Lyft are modern transportation apps for appointments, trips, and grocery shopping. Learn how to download and use these popular rideshare apps.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Uber and Lyft are modern transportation apps for appointments, trips, and grocery shopping. Learn how to download and use these popular rideshare apps.

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure Title with people seated around a table playing a board game

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Messy Fingers Ages 2-4 years

Messy Fingers

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Messy Fingers (Registration Required)

Ages 2-4

Tuesday, February 24| 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Messy Fingers (Registration Required)

Ages 2-4

Tuesday, February 24| 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. 

Middle Grade Makers Grades 4-8

Middle Grade Makers

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) 

Grades 4-8 

Thursday, February 24 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) 

Grades 4-8 

Thursday, February 24 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Bloomingdale Township Democratic Organization

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group Bloomingdale Township Democratic Organization Montly Meeting

Room C
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room | Room Fee: $10 (Pay Cash or Check to Business Office): Room C
Purpose of Meeting

Community Group

Bloomingdale Township Democratic Organization Montly Meeting

A lady works on her cover letter from her laptop computer.

Cover Letters Made Easy

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

COVER LETTERS MADE EASY 

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

COVER LETTERS MADE EASY 

picture of babies and a dragonfly

Come Together

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Every Wednesday, meet and chat with other parents and caregivers while your child socializes and explores with hands-on toys. Weekly drop-in event for ages 0-24 months.

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Children
Event Details:

Every Wednesday, meet and chat with other parents and caregivers while your child socializes and explores with hands-on toys. Weekly drop-in event for ages 0-24 months.

How to Train Your Dragon Book Party

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
Children

How to Train Your Dragon Book Party (Registration Required)

Grades 1-6

Wednesday, February 25 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Calling all dragon lovers! Come enjoy crafts and activities based on this popular series. 

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

How to Train Your Dragon Book Party (Registration Required)

Grades 1-6

Wednesday, February 25 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Calling all dragon lovers! Come enjoy crafts and activities based on this popular series. 

SAT Overview

VIRTUAL: Brainfuse Webinar Series: SAT Prep

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures, STEM/STEAM, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens

VIRTUAL: Brainfuse Webinar Series: SAT Prep

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Lectures, STEM/STEAM, Virtual
Event Details:

VIRTUAL: Brainfuse Webinar Series: SAT Prep

Divorce Care - Mission Church

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group

Room A
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room | Room Fee: $10 (Pay Cash or Check to Business Office): Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Community Group

Open Study Room

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Open Study Room

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Minute to Win It Olympics

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Minute to Win It Olympics (Registration required)

Grades 4-8

Thursday, February 26 | 4:15-5:00

Step up against other middle-grade kids and smash fun and silly challenges to win prizes and bragging rights!

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Minute to Win It Olympics (Registration required)

Grades 4-8

Thursday, February 26 | 4:15-5:00

Step up against other middle-grade kids and smash fun and silly challenges to win prizes and bragging rights!