Event List

Featured Events

Bubble Station

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Program Type:

STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

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

Bubble Stations (Drop-In)

All Ages

Tuesday, July 15 | 2:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.

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From the Streets to the Runway: Fashion of the 1970s

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Lectures

Age Group:

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

Historically, fashion influencers were among the social elite and the latest fashion designs were shown in exclusive runway shows, admired by the public from a distance.

Friends of BPL 50th Logo

Friends of the Library Quarterly Meeting

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Program Type:

Friends of the Library

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library and meet new friends, help out at library events, and have fun!

Post-It Note Crown

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

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

Post-It Note Crown (Drop-In) 

Families

Friday, July 25 | 2:00 p.m.- 2:45 p.m.

Did you know that in 1974, Post-it Notes were created? Join us in decorating and making Post-it Note crowns!

Scooby- Doo Mystery Party

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Program Type:

Crafts, Games, Storytimes

Age Group:

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

Scooby Doo Mystery Party (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Monday, July 28 |3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Solve a library mystery with characters who became popular in the 1970s and still are today. 

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Preschool Storytime

Monday, July 14, 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.

InvestiGators Book Party

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Children

InvestiGators Book Party (Registration Required)

Grades 1-4

Monday, July 14 |4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Come celebrate this popular graphic novel series with crafts and activities.

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

InvestiGators Book Party (Registration Required)

Grades 1-4

Monday, July 14 |4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Come celebrate this popular graphic novel series with crafts and activities.

Read with a Buddy

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children

Read with a Buddy (Registration required)

K – 2 Grade

Mondays, June 16- July 21 4:30-5 or 5-5:30

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read with a Buddy (Registration required)

K – 2 Grade

Mondays, June 16- July 21 4:30-5 or 5-5:30

Read with a Buddy

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children

Read with a Buddy (Registration required)

K – 2 Grade

Mondays, June 16- July 21 4:30-5 or 5-5:30

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read with a Buddy (Registration required)

K – 2 Grade

Mondays, June 16- July 21 4:30-5 or 5-5:30

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Crochet Along with Miss Carol

All Day
Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Crochet Along with Miss Carol (Virtual)

Grades 3-8 

Videos posted on July 15 on our YouTube channel.

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

Crochet Along with Miss Carol (Virtual)

Grades 3-8 

Videos posted on July 15 on our YouTube channel.

Bubble Station

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Froio Garden at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Bubble Stations (Drop-In)

All Ages

Tuesday, July 15 | 2:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.

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

Bubble Stations (Drop-In)

All Ages

Tuesday, July 15 | 2:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.

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Baby Tales and Tunes

Wednesday, July 16, 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. 

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Come Together

Wednesday, July 16, 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.

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Baby Tales and Tunes

Wednesday, July 16, 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. 

The Return of the Pink Panther

Drop-In Movie: The Return of the Pink Panther (1975)

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Drop in and join us for more 1975-themed fun as we show the fourth film in the beloved Pink Panther series (the third starring Peter Sellers). This time the bumbling Inspector Clouseau is on the case of another missing diamond. 

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

Drop in and join us for more 1975-themed fun as we show the fourth film in the beloved Pink Panther series (the third starring Peter Sellers). This time the bumbling Inspector Clouseau is on the case of another missing diamond. 

BPL Chess Club Ages 8-18

Chess Club

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Drop in chess summer chess club!

Whether you are new to the game or an experienced player this is a great place to build skills, make friends who enjoy the game, and have fun! 

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

Drop in chess summer chess club!

Whether you are new to the game or an experienced player this is a great place to build skills, make friends who enjoy the game, and have fun! 

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Evening Storytime

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Room C 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 C
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!

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Toddler Time

Thursday, July 17, 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. 

Let's Celebrate EMOJI Day

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Children

 Let’s Celebrate Emoji Day (Registration Required)

Grades 1-6

Thursday, July 17 |6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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

 Let’s Celebrate Emoji Day (Registration Required)

Grades 1-6

Thursday, July 17 |6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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Family Storytime

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A/B 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 A/B
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. 

Escape Room

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Escape Room (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Friday, July 18 | 2:00-2:30 p.m. or 3:00- 3:30p.m.

Can you solve the puzzles and escape in time? Please sign up for only one timeslot.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Escape Room (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Friday, July 18 | 2:00-2:30 p.m. or 3:00- 3:30p.m.

Can you solve the puzzles and escape in time? Please sign up for only one timeslot.

Escape Room

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Escape Room (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Friday, July 18 | 2:00-2:30 p.m. or 3:00- 3:30p.m.

Can you solve the puzzles and escape in time? Please sign up for only one timeslot.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Escape Room (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Friday, July 18 | 2:00-2:30 p.m. or 3:00- 3:30p.m.

Can you solve the puzzles and escape in time? Please sign up for only one timeslot.

Closed Sundays From Memorial Day through Labor Day

All Day
Bloomingdale Public Library

Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including library card registration, eBooks and downloads, online learn...

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Branches:
Bloomingdale Public Library
Description:

Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including 

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Preschool Storytime

Monday, July 21, 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.

Bingo Blast

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children

Bingo Blast (Drop-In) 

Families

Monday, July 21 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Get ready to yell “BINGO!” We'll have a variety of fun themed cards and prizes!

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

Bingo Blast (Drop-In) 

Families

Monday, July 21 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Get ready to yell “BINGO!” We'll have a variety of fun themed cards and prizes!

Read with a Buddy

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children

Read with a Buddy (Registration required)

K – 2 Grade

Mondays, June 16- July 21 4:30-5 or 5-5:30

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read with a Buddy (Registration required)

K – 2 Grade

Mondays, June 16- July 21 4:30-5 or 5-5:30

Read with a Buddy

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children

Read with a Buddy (Registration required)

K – 2 Grade

Mondays, June 16- July 21 4:30-5 or 5-5:30

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read with a Buddy (Registration required)

K – 2 Grade

Mondays, June 16- July 21 4:30-5 or 5-5:30

Hero Kids! Tabletop Role Playing Game

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children

Hero Kids! Tabletop Role Playing Game (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Tuesday, July 22 | 3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

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

Hero Kids! Tabletop Role Playing Game (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Tuesday, July 22 | 3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

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Baby Tales and Tunes

Wednesday, July 23, 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.