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Explorer Bags

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

FILL OUT FORM BEFORE REGISTERING https://forms.office.com/r/n2Bs1qJeCFRegister to pickup a book experience bag curated *just* for you. Each bag will contain 1-3 books per...

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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

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Disclaimer(s)

Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration. 

Rockin' Ramen

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Rockin' Ramen (Registration Required)    Grades 3-6Monday, May 5 | 4:15- 5:00 p.m. Customize a classic snack with special toppings while we do a craft and explo...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Food
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Rockin' Ramen (Registration Required)    

Grades 3-6

Monday, May 5 | 4:15- 5:00 p.m. 

Customize a classic snack with special toppings while we do a craft and explore how this dish became so popular.

Disclaimer(s)

Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration. 

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Playing with STEM

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Playing with STEM (Registration required) Ages 2-5 Tuesdays, April 8 and May 6Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) are important learning areas for kids of a...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Playing with STEM (Registration required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, April 8 and May 6

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Middle Grade Makers

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) Grades 4-8 Tuesday, April 1 & April 17 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Thursday, May 6 & May 15 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. New Format! Drop by ...

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 

Tuesday, April 1 & April 17 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Thursday, May 6 & May 15 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

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Baby, Let's Make Music

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Concerts & Music
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

0-24 months Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28| 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Join us for a parade of fun! We will explore the world of music and movement using an array of instruments, ...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Concerts & Music
Event Details:

0-24 months 

Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28| 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. 

Join us for a parade of fun! We will explore the world of music and movement using an array of instruments, flannel stories, rhymes, and songs. 

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Come Together

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
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.Out of consi...

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.

Mother's Day Tea Party

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Food
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Mother’s Day Tea Party  (Registration Required)  Ages 3-6Wednesday, May 7 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. Bring your special adult to tea at the library. Enjoy some yummy snac...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Food
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Mother’s Day Tea Party  (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-6

Wednesday, May 7 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. 

Disclaimer(s)

Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration. 

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Happy Books, Happy Cooks

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Happy Books Happy Cooks (Registration Required)  Ages 3-5  | 6:00-6:30 p.m.  A story time for all the budding chefs! Read a food-filled story and crea...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Food, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Happy Books Happy Cooks (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-5  

| 6:00-6:30 p.m. 

 A story time for all the budding chefs! Read a food-filled story and create a tasty treat. 

Disclaimer(s)

Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration. 

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Preschool Process Art

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

Preschool Process Art (Drop-In)  Ages 3-5  Saturday, May 10 | 10:00-10:45 a.m. Little hands but big creativity! Pop in to the Makerspace to try this month’s art...

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

Preschool Process Art (Drop-In)  

Ages 3-5  

Saturday, May 10 | 10:00-10:45 a.m. 

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

Spring Into Reading Crafts

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Spring into Reading Crafts (Registration Required) Grades K-2  Monday, May 12 | 4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Get ready for summer reading by creating a DIY designed bo...

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Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Spring into Reading Crafts (Registration Required) 

Grades K-2  

Monday, May 12 | 4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

Get ready for summer reading by creating a DIY designed book bag and a flowered bookmark.

Beginning Crochet

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) Grades 3-8 Monday, May 12 & 19 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. This is a two session program. Session 1 - learn the basics: how to h...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, May 12 & 19 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

Why Did the Monster Cross the Road?

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Why Did the Monster Cross the Road? (Registration Required)Ages 3-5Tuesday, May 13| 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. Monsters can be so silly! Join us for monster stories and other silli...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Why Did the Monster Cross the Road? (Registration Required)

Ages 3-5

Tuesday, May 13| 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. 

Monsters can be so silly! Join us for monster stories and other silliness.

Stress Relief Jars

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Stress Relief Jars (Registration Required)Grades 3-6Tuesday, May 13 | 4:00-4:45 p.m. De-stress by creating a jar of fun! 

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Stress Relief Jars (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Tuesday, May 13 | 4:00-4:45 p.m. 

De-stress by creating a jar of fun! 

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Baby, Let's Make Music

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Concerts & Music
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

0-24 months Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28| 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Join us for a parade of fun! We will explore the world of music and movement using an array of instruments, ...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Concerts & Music
Event Details:

0-24 months 

Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28| 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. 

Join us for a parade of fun! We will explore the world of music and movement using an array of instruments, flannel stories, rhymes, and songs. 

picture of babies and a dragonfly

Come Together

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
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.Out of consi...

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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Crochet Along with Miss Carol

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

Crochet Along with Miss Carol (Virtual)Grades 3-8 Videos posted on May 15 on our YouTube channel.Learn to crochet along with Miss Carol. Check the Library’s YouTube page for v...

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 May 15 on our YouTube channel.

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Middle Grade Makers

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) Grades 4-8 Tuesday, April 1 & April 17 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Thursday, May 6 & May 15 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. New Format! Drop by ...

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 

Tuesday, April 1 & April 17 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Thursday, May 6 & May 15 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Summer Sunshine

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Food
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Summer Sunshine (Registration Required)  Grades 1-6Sunday, May 18 | 2:00- 2:45 p.m. Summer is almost here, so come celebrate by creating three fun activities. Please...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Food
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Summer Sunshine (Registration Required)  

Grades 1-6

Sunday, May 18 | 2:00- 2:45 p.m. 

Disclaimer(s)

Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration. 

Beginning Crochet

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) Grades 3-8 Monday, May 12 & 19 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. This is a two session program. Session 1 - learn the basics: how to h...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, May 12 & 19 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

Messy Fingers

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Messy Fingers (Registration Required)Ages 2-4Tuesday, May 20 | 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. Your little ones will have the opportunity to develop their fine motor skills through this...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Messy Fingers (Registration Required)

Ages 2-4

Tuesday, May 20 | 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. 

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LEGO Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

LEGO® Club (Drop-In)    Grades 1-6 Tuesday, May 20| 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:

LEGO® Club (Drop-In)    

Grades 1-6 

Tuesday, May 20| 5:00- 6:00 p.m.

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

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Baby, Let's Make Music

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Concerts & Music
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

0-24 months Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28| 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Join us for a parade of fun! We will explore the world of music and movement using an array of instruments, ...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Concerts & Music
Event Details:

0-24 months 

Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28| 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. 

Join us for a parade of fun! We will explore the world of music and movement using an array of instruments, flannel stories, rhymes, and songs. 

picture of babies and a dragonfly

Come Together

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
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.Out of consi...

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.

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