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Free Comic Book Day!

Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Annual Events, Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Annual Events, Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the library! Thank you to Graham Crackers Comics for their support. Visit them at 548 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL for even more free comics.
•    Crafts – Buttons, stickers, and more!

watercolor workshop

Watercolor Workshop

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

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

Watercolor Workshop (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Sunday, May 3 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. 

Come learn to make framed artwork with step-by-step instructions. 

A man reads your mind

The Mind Readers

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Lectures, Performances

Age Group:

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

The Mind Readers

LEGO Club Grades 1-6

LEGO Club

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Program Type:

STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

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

LEGO® Club (Drop-In)    

Grades 1-6 

Tuesday, May 12 | 5:00- 6:00 p.m. 

Design and build with the library’s LEGO® supply to complete the challenge. 

be a friend to bees

Be a Friend to Bees

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Age Group:

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

Be a Friend to Bees (Registration Required)    

Grades K-2

Wednesday, May 20 | 5:00- 5:45 p.m. 

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Open Study Room

Saturday, April 25, 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.

Mother's Day Craft

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Mother’s Day Craft (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Sunday, April 26 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. 

Join us to create a great gift for a special caregiver in your life.

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

Mother’s Day Craft (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Sunday, April 26 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. 

Join us to create a great gift for a special caregiver in your life.

Chess Club

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Our drop in Chess Club meets on Sundays during the school year to have fun and keep in practice for the summer interlibrary tournament. Kids and teens are welcome to stop by and play some games!

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Our drop in Chess Club meets on Sundays during the school year to have fun and keep in practice for the summer interlibrary tournament. Kids and teens are welcome to stop by and play some games!

Webteam meeting

Monday, April 27, 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

Open Study Room

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 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.

Beginning Crochet

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, April 20 & 27 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

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

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, April 20 & 27 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

Tote bag with pictures of multi-colored flower and cat

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Custom Tote Bag

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Create a custom tote bag using a sublimation printer. Makes a great Mother’s Day gift!

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

Create a custom tote bag using a sublimation printer. Makes a great Mother’s Day gift!

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

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, April 28, 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

Open Study Room

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 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.

Bloomingdale Township Democratic Organization

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group Bloomingdale Township Democratic Organization Montly Meeting

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

Bloomingdale Township Democratic Organization Montly Meeting

Open Study Room

Wednesday, April 29, 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.

picture of babies and a dragonfly

Come Together

Wednesday, April 29, 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.

Calming Shelves DIY Library

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Calming Shelves DIY Library (Registration Required)

Grades 4-8

Wednesday, April 29 | 4:00- 4:45 p.m. 

Create your own version of this trending fidget!

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

Calming Shelves DIY Library (Registration Required)

Grades 4-8

Wednesday, April 29 | 4:00- 4:45 p.m. 

Create your own version of this trending fidget!

Divorce Care - Mission Church

Wednesday, April 29, 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

Women’s Support Group

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group The purpose of the women’s support group is to create a space for women to share experiences, gain emotional support and foster empowerment.

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

The purpose of the women’s support group is to create a space for women to share experiences, gain emotional support and foster empowerment.

MARQUARDT SD15

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
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
Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
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.

Mother's Day Craft

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Mother’s Day Craft (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6 

Thursday, April 30 | 6:00-6:45 p.m. 

Join us to create a great gift for a special caregiver in your life. 

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

Mother’s Day Craft (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6 

Thursday, April 30 | 6:00-6:45 p.m. 

Join us to create a great gift for a special caregiver in your life. 

Password Management

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Discover password management tips through various online tools for organizing and storing your passwords.

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

Discover password management tips through various online tools for organizing and storing your passwords.

Open Study Room

Friday, May 1, 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.

Explore with Your Senses text and two children with pictures of the 5 senses

Explore with Your Senses

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Explore with Your Senses (Drop-In) 

Under 3 years old with caregivers 

Friday, May 1 | 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.

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

Explore with Your Senses (Drop-In) 

Under 3 years old with caregivers 

Friday, May 1 | 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.

Free Comic Book Day!

Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Annual Events, Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the library! Thank you to Graham Crackers Comics for their support. Visit them at 548 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL for even more free comics.
•    Crafts – Buttons, stickers, and more!

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Annual Events, Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the library! Thank you to Graham Crackers Comics for their support. Visit them at 548 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL for even more free comics.
•    Crafts – Buttons, stickers, and more!

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR FREE COMIC BOOK DAY

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace Open Hours
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Due to the Free Comic Book Day event, the Makerspace is closed. Makerspace equipment will not be available for patron use during the library's Free Comic Book Day event. 

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

Due to the Free Comic Book Day event, the Makerspace is closed. Makerspace equipment will not be available for patron use during the library's Free Comic Book Day event. 

VSNA - Group practice

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:45pm
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group Kids' group practice for a presentation.

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

Kids' group practice for a presentation.