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Come Together

Wednesday, July 23, 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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Baby Tales and Tunes

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
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...

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. 

Chess Club

Wednesday, July 23, 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! 

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Evening Storytime

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Children
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,...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room 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!

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Toddler Time

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
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 interacti...

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. 

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Happy Books, Happy Cooks

Thursday, July 24, 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  Thursdays, June 26 and July 24| 6:00-6:30 p.m.  A story time for all the budding chefs! Rea...

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  

Thursdays, June 26 and July 24| 6:00-6:30 p.m. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Family Storytime

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Children
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 interacti...

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. 

Post-It Crown

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

 Post-It Note Crown (Drop-In) FamiliesFriday, 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-In ...

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-In crowns!

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 

Scooby- Doo Mystery Party

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Scooby Doo Mystery Party (Registration Required)Grades K-2Monday, July 28 |3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.Solve a library mystery with characters who became popular in the 1970s and stil...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Games, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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. 

Groovy Joe

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Groovy Joe (Registration Required)Ages 3-5Tuesday, July 29 |1:30 p.m.- 2:15 p.m.If you love music, you’ll love Groovy Joe. He’s a guitar playing dog who loves to sing and danc...

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

Groovy Joe (Registration Required)

Ages 3-5

Tuesday, July 29 |1:30 p.m.- 2:15 p.m.

Lego Club: Mazes and Marble Runs

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

LEGO® Club: Mazes and Marble Runs (Drop-In)    Grades 1-6 Tuesday, July 29 | 5:00- 6:00 p.m. Can you get your marbles and minfigs through the twists, ...

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

LEGO® Club: Mazes and Marble Runs (Drop-In)    

Grades 1-6 

Tuesday, July 29 | 5:00- 6:00 p.m. 

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Come Together

Wednesday, July 30, 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, July 30, 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! 

Gear Up for Kindergarten

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Incoming KindergartenersWednesdays, July 30 and August 6 | 3:00- 4:00 p.m.Practice “circle time,” letters, numbers, and colors to get ready for kindergarten this fall.Ple...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Incoming Kindergarteners

Wednesdays, July 30 and August 6 | 3:00- 4:00 p.m.

Practice “circle time,” letters, numbers, and colors to get ready for kindergarten this fall.

Please sign up for each class individually.

Coding Unplugged

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Coding Unplugged (Registration Required)Grades 3-6Wednesday, July 31 | 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.Use coding commands to solve puzzles and navigate mazes.

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

Coding Unplugged (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Wednesday, July 31 | 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Use coding commands to solve puzzles and navigate mazes.

Interlibrary Chess Tournament

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

End of the year competition and fun for the Bloomingdale Library chess club & other participating libraries

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

End of the year competition and fun for the Bloomingdale Library chess club & other participating libraries

Interlibrary Chess Tournament break room

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

End of the year competition and fun for the Bloomingdale Library chess club & other participating libraries

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

End of the year competition and fun for the Bloomingdale Library chess club & other participating libraries

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 

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Explorer Bags

Monday, August 4, 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. 

Beginning Crochet

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) Grades 3-8 Monday, February 17 and 24 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. This is a two session program. Session 1 - learn the basics: how t...

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

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, February 17 and 24 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

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Come Together

Wednesday, August 6, 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.

Gear Up for Kindergarten

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Incoming KindergartenersWednesdays, July 30 and August 6 | 3:00- 4:00 p.m.Practice “circle time,” letters, numbers, and colors to get ready for kindergarten this fall.Ple...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Incoming Kindergarteners

Wednesdays, July 30 and August 6 | 3:00- 4:00 p.m.

Practice “circle time,” letters, numbers, and colors to get ready for kindergarten this fall.

Please sign up for each class individually.

Circle Park Storytime

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Circle Park Storytime (Drop-In)All AgesThursdays June 12, July 10 and August 7 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.Join us for outdoor summer storytimes in Circle Park. Meet us at the H...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Circle Park Storytime (Drop-In)

All Ages

Thursdays June 12, July 10 and August 7 

10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.