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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 "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 "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 "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!

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Time

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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 "Children" group

Makerspace Club: STEM Time

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursdays, December 11 | 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.  

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

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursdays, December 11 | 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.  

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

Family Storytime

Friday, December 12, 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 "Children" group

Polar Express

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Polar Express (Registration Required) 

Families

Sunday, December 14 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. 

All aboard! Join us for a reading of this holiday classic! There will be crafts and activities. Pajamas are optional.

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

Polar Express (Registration Required) 

Families

Sunday, December 14 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. 

All aboard! Join us for a reading of this holiday classic! There will be crafts and activities. Pajamas are optional.

This event is in the "Children" group

Beginning Crochet

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, December 15 and 22 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

Register
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, December 15 and 22 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Playing with STEM

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Playing with STEM (Registration required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, December 16 and January 13 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

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

Playing with STEM (Registration required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, December 16 and January 13 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

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

Come Together

Wednesday, December 17, 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 "Children" group

Verandah Santa: An Aussie Holiday

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Verandah Santa: An Aussie Holiday (Registration Required)  

Families 

Wednesday, December 17 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

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

Verandah Santa: An Aussie Holiday (Registration Required)  

Families 

Wednesday, December 17 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Reindeer Painting

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Reindeer Painting (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Thursday, December 18 | 6:00-6:45 p.m. 

Join us for a fun holiday paint night.

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

Reindeer Painting (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Thursday, December 18 | 6:00-6:45 p.m. 

Join us for a fun holiday paint night.

This event is in the "Children" group

Winter Solstice Storytime

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Winter Solstice Storytime (Drop-In) 

Families  

Friday, December 19 | 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. 

Enjoy stories, rhymes, and a craft all about the longest night of the year. 

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

Winter Solstice Storytime (Drop-In) 

Families  

Friday, December 19 | 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. 

Enjoy stories, rhymes, and a craft all about the longest night of the year. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Process Art

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Preschool Process Art (Drop-In)  

Ages 3-5  

Saturday, December 20| 10:00-10:45 a.m. 

Little hands, but big creativity! Pop in to the Makerspace to try this month’s artsy activity.

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

Preschool Process Art (Drop-In)  

Ages 3-5  

Saturday, December 20| 10:00-10:45 a.m. 

Little hands, but big creativity! Pop in to the Makerspace to try this month’s artsy activity.

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

Chess Club

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors

A casual monthly chess club designed to keep in practice during the school year. Ages 8-18, no registration required, non-residents are welcome. Stop by for a game!

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

A casual monthly chess club designed to keep in practice during the school year. Ages 8-18, no registration required, non-residents are welcome. Stop by for a game!

This event is in the "Children" group

DIY Winter Crafts

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

D.I.Y. Winter Crafts (Registration Required) 

Grades K-2

Monday, December 22 |1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Come in over break to make some winter themed crafts and play winter bingo. 

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

D.I.Y. Winter Crafts (Registration Required) 

Grades K-2

Monday, December 22 |1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Come in over break to make some winter themed crafts and play winter bingo. 

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

Winter Break Coding Camp! Day 1

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Learn computer programming in a fun, easy to grasp, environment. Kids grades 3-6 will use Scratch to make basic animations and a playable game in just a couple sessions.

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

Learn computer programming in a fun, easy to grasp, environment. Kids grades 3-6 will use Scratch to make basic animations and a playable game in just a couple sessions.

This event is in the "Children" group

Beginning Crochet

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, December 15 and 22 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

Register
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, December 15 and 22 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Miniatures Workshop

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Miniatures Workshop (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Tuesday, December 23 | 1:00-3:00 p.m. 

Use all sorts of crafts materials and learn techniques for making realistic miniature items.

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

Miniatures Workshop (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Tuesday, December 23 | 1:00-3:00 p.m. 

Use all sorts of crafts materials and learn techniques for making realistic miniature items.

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO Club

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Grades 1-6 

Tuesday, December 23 | 5:00- 6:00 p.m. 

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

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

Grades 1-6 

Tuesday, December 23 | 5:00- 6:00 p.m. 

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