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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. 

Word LEGO Club Grades 1-6 graphic of a LEGO structure

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. 

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...

Closing
Branches:
Bloomingdale Public Library
Description:

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

Holiday Closing: Memorial 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...

Closing
Branches:
Bloomingdale Public Library
Description:

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

May Flower Art

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

May Flower Art (Registration Required)Grades K-2Tuesday, May 27 | 4:15 – 5:00 p.m. Create a May flower bloom using paper plates and yarn.

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

May Flower Art (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Tuesday, May 27 | 4:15 – 5:00 p.m. 

Create a May flower bloom using paper plates and yarn.

picture of babies and a dragonfly

Come Together

Wednesday, May 28, 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...

Closing
Branches:
Bloomingdale Public Library
Description:

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

Craft Time

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

Craft Time (Drop-In) Families  Monday, June 2 | Come make a rainbow craft. While supplies last. 

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

Craft Time (Drop-In) 

Families  

Monday, June 2 | 

Come make a rainbow craft. While supplies last. 

a plain gift bag with tissue

Explorer Bags

Monday, June 2, 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...

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

FILL OUT FORM BEFORE REGISTERING https://forms.office.com/r/n2Bs1qJeCF

Disclaimer(s)

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

DIY Birthday Card Making

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

DIY Birthday Card Making (Registration Required)Grades 3-6Monday, June 2 | 3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.Craft some special birthday cards for your friends and family.

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

DIY Birthday Card Making (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Monday, June 2 | 3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Craft some special birthday cards for your friends and family.

Little Tykes Drive- In

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Food, Movies
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Little Tykes Drive-In (Registration Required)Ages 2-4Tuesday, June 3 |1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Start your engines, grab a snack and settle in as we watch some birthday shows in ou...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Food, Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Little Tykes Drive-In (Registration Required)

Ages 2-4

Tuesday, June 3 |1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Wording Middle Grade Makers Grade 4-8 image of illustrated art supplies

Middle Grade Makers

Tuesday, June 3, 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, June 3 & July 1 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.  Drop by to try a new skill, make a fun craft to take home, and hang ou...

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, June 3 & July 1 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

 

Drop by to try a new skill, make a fun craft to take home, and hang out with friends.

picture of babies and a dragonfly

Come Together

Wednesday, June 4, 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.

Chess Club

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens
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! ...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room B
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! 

Dragon Lore

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Dragon Lore (Registration Required)Grades 3-6Wednesday, June 4 | 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.Come hear stories of dragons, make a dragon egg and play dragon games.

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

Dragon Lore (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Wednesday, June 4 | 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Come hear stories of dragons, make a dragon egg and play dragon games.

Level Up with the Field Museum

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Level Up with the Field Museum (Drop-In)Grades K-6Thursday, June 5 | 2:00-4:00 p.m. Drop-In and experience games and cultures from another time including these special ex...

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

Level Up with the Field Museum (Drop-In)

Grades K-6

Thursday, June 5 | 2:00-4:00 p.m. 

1970s Storytime

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

1970s Storytime (Drop-In)FamiliesFriday, June 6 |10:30 p.m.- 11:15 a.m.As BPL celebrates its 50th birthday, let’s take a trip down memory lane in storytime and enjoy classic s...

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

1970s Storytime (Drop-In)

Families

Friday, June 6 |10:30 p.m.- 11:15 a.m.

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...

Closing
Branches:
Bloomingdale Public Library
Description:

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

Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Babies, Children, All Ages
Event Details:

Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles (Drop-In)FamiliesMonday, June 7| 1:00 p.m.- 2:15p.m.Celebrate the library’s anniversary with this special reptile program. Learn abou...

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

Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles (Drop-In)

Families

Monday, June 7| 1:00 p.m.- 2:15p.m.

Happy Sonic the Hedgehog Month

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Happy Sonic the Hedgehog Month (Drop-In)FamiliesTuesday, June 10 |10:30 a.m.- 11:15 a.m.To celebrate the creation of Sonic the Hedgehog, we will create crafts and bookmarks.

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

Happy Sonic the Hedgehog Month (Drop-In)

Families

Tuesday, June 10 |10:30 a.m.- 11:15 a.m.

To celebrate the creation of Sonic the Hedgehog, we will create crafts and bookmarks.