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Family Storytime

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more. 

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Open Study Room

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Open Study Room

Saturday, December 6, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Makerspace Open Hours

Saturday, December 6, 2025 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.

Crochet & Knitting Friends Holiday Party

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group Holiday party/meet up.

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

Holiday party/meet up.

Executive Committee Meeting for the Democratic Party of DuPage County

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:45pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group Executive Committee Meeting for the Democrative Party of DuPage County 

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

 

Executive Committee Meeting for the Democrative Party of DuPage County 

This event is in the "Children" group

Crocheted Winter Beanie

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Crotched Winter Beanie (Registration Required)  

Grades 4-8

Sunday, December 7 | 2:00-4:00 p.m. 

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

Crotched Winter Beanie (Registration Required)  

Grades 4-8

Sunday, December 7 | 2:00-4:00 p.m. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Take & Make: Friendship Bracelets

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

This fun and colorful miniature kit includes everything you need to create your own beaded friendship bracelets!  Limit 14.

 

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

This fun and colorful miniature kit includes everything you need to create your own beaded friendship bracelets!  Limit 14.

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more.

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Computer Shopping 101

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Learn the basics of purchasing a computer and common computer peripherals.  We will discuss trends, specs, gift ideas, and more.

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

Learn the basics of purchasing a computer and common computer peripherals.  We will discuss trends, specs, gift ideas, and more.

Bingo Night

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group/ not a library program Open to the public, please join us to play bingo! (Money is not a prize, no exchange of money to play.)

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/ not a library program

Open to the public, please join us to play bingo! (Money is not a prize, no exchange of money to play.)

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Make Your Own Holiday Snow Globe Terrarium!

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

MAKE YOUR OWN HOLIDAY SNOW GLOBE TERRARIUM! 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

MAKE YOUR OWN HOLIDAY SNOW GLOBE TERRARIUM! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Monday Night Page Turners - Our Favorite Picks Party

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Special December date - second Monday of December

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Special December date - second Monday of December

This event is in the "Teens" group

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Custom Sublimation Mouse Pad

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Create a custom mouse pad using a sublimation printer. Makes a great holiday gift!

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

Create a custom mouse pad using a sublimation printer. Makes a great holiday gift!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Middle Grade Makers

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) 

Grades 4-8 

Thursday, December 9 & January 6 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

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

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) 

Grades 4-8 

Thursday, December 9 & January 6 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

The South Side - My South Side: A Love Letter to Home

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

The South Side - My South Side: A Love Letter to Home

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

The South Side - My South Side: A Love Letter to Home

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Baby Tales and Tunes

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes, and books that will aid in the development of early literacy skills.

Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under 24 months. 

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes, and books that will aid in the development of early literacy skills.

Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under 24 months. 

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Come Together

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Baby Tales and Tunes

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes, and books that will aid in the development of early literacy skills. 

Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under 24 months. 

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

Introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes, and books that will aid in the development of early literacy skills. 

Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under 24 months. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Homeschool Hangout

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)  

Families 

Wednesdays, December 10 & January 14 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. 

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

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)  

Families 

Wednesdays, December 10 & January 14 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Drop-In Movie: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

DROP-IN MOVIE: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

DROP-IN MOVIE: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Craft Club: No-Sew Fleece Blanket

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Your cozy no-sew blanket will be the perfect hand-crafted addition to any winter night. Join us for crafting, cozy hot cocoa, and holiday music. Limit 10.

 

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

Your cozy no-sew blanket will be the perfect hand-crafted addition to any winter night. Join us for crafting, cozy hot cocoa, and holiday music. Limit 10.

 

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Evening Storytime

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Evening Storytime (Drop-In)

6:00-6:30 p.m.

Children of all ages can join us for a storytime. The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music, and more!

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

Evening Storytime (Drop-In)

6:00-6:30 p.m.

Children of all ages can join us for a storytime. The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music, and more!