National Hunger Awareness Month Food Drive

Throughout September, BPL will be collecting non-perishable food for the Bloomingdale Township Food Pantry in conjunction with the village-wide National Hunger Awareness Food Drive! Please drop canned or boxed food in the library lobby donation bins. Visit our website for a list of most requested food at the pantry. Thank you!

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SAT Practice Exam

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Stressing about taking the SAT? Take a full length practice test to ward off test day jitters and see how you may score on the big test. Experience first-hand what test day will be...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Stressing about taking the SAT? Take a full length practice test to ward off test day jitters and see how you may score on the big test. Experience first-hand what test day will be like!

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure Title with people seated around a table playing a board game

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Engraved metal bookmark

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Engraved Metal Bookmark

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Use the library's Cricut Maker to engrave a metal bookmark. Depending on the design complexity, patrons may need pick up their bookmark at a later date.Registration Limit: 4 patron...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Use the library's Cricut Maker to engrave a metal bookmark. Depending on the design complexity, patrons may need pick up their bookmark at a later date.

Teen Trivia Night

Teen Trivia Night

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Test your knowledge in this Back-to-School themed Trivia Night! Think you have what it takes to win? Show off your skills at trivia night and win a fabulous prize (more details to ...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

Test your knowledge in this Back-to-School themed Trivia Night! Think you have what it takes to win? Show off your skills at trivia night and win a fabulous prize (more details to come).

Wording BPL Chess Club Ages 8-18 Image of 2 chess pieces

Chess Club

Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

If you are ages 8-18 and know a little or a lot about the game, this is your chance to sharpen your skills. Players will compete with other club members in either casual or competi...

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

If you are ages 8-18 and know a little or a lot about the game, this is your chance to sharpen your skills. Players will compete with other club members in either casual or competitive games.

Engraved metal bookmark

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Engraved Metal Bookmark

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Use the library's Cricut Maker to engrave a metal bookmark. Depending on the design complexity, patrons may need pick up their bookmark at a later date.Registration Limit: 4 patron...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Use the library's Cricut Maker to engrave a metal bookmark. Depending on the design complexity, patrons may need pick up their bookmark at a later date.

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure Title with people seated around a table playing a board game

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Image of a small dog laying on a handmade dog bed.

Drop-In Craft: No Sew Pet Bed

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Drop-in and make a comfy bed for a furry friend. We provide the fleece, scissors, and instructions. Keep the bed for your pet or donate it to West Suburban Humane Society for a pet...

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

Drop-in and make a comfy bed for a furry friend. We provide the fleece, scissors, and instructions. Keep the bed for your pet or donate it to West Suburban Humane Society for a pet in need. 

Closed for Staff In-Service

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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Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games

Model Makeover

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Model Makeover (Registration Required)  Grades 4-8Wednesday, October 2 | 6:00-7:00 p.m. Take ordinary statues and turn them into something completely different- seri...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Model Makeover (Registration Required)  

Grades 4-8

Wednesday, October 2 | 6:00-7:00 p.m. 

Take ordinary statues and turn them into something completely different- serious or spooky- it’s up to you!

Decorative pumpkins with decorations to look like cats

Teen Take and Make: Mini Pumpkin Decorating

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

Design a miniature pumpkin: choose one of three themes to bring your pumpkin creation to life. Limit 15.

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Design a miniature pumpkin: choose one of three themes to bring your pumpkin creation to life. Limit 15.

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure Title with people seated around a table playing a board game

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Engraved metal bookmark

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Engraved Metal Bookmark

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Use the library's Cricut Maker to engrave a metal bookmark. Depending on the design complexity, patrons may need pick up their bookmark at a later date.Registration Limit: 4 patron...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Use the library's Cricut Maker to engrave a metal bookmark. Depending on the design complexity, patrons may need pick up their bookmark at a later date.

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure Title with people seated around a table playing a board game

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
apple with green decorative icing

Teen Craft Night: Poison Apples

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Food
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Get in the October spirit by creating a “spooky” poison apple. These creations can make for some thrilling photos as well as a tasty treat! 

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

Get in the October spirit by creating a “spooky” poison apple. These creations can make for some thrilling photos as well as a tasty treat! 

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

Middle Grade Makers

Thursday, October 17, 2024 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 Thursdays, October 17 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Explore our new Makerspace as we create all sorts of fun and useful items like keyc...

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 

Thursdays, October 17 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Wording BPL Chess Club Ages 8-18 Image of 2 chess pieces

Chess Club

Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

If you are ages 8-18 and know a little or a lot about the game, this is your chance to sharpen your skills. Players will compete with other club members in either casual or competi...

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

If you are ages 8-18 and know a little or a lot about the game, this is your chance to sharpen your skills. Players will compete with other club members in either casual or competitive games.

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure Title with people seated around a table playing a board game

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Teen Game Night Thursdays 6 P.M.- 8 P.M. Bimonthly

Game Night

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Relax and enjoy some fun games with friends or meet new people at game night! Check out the Nintendo Switch, race in Mario Kart 8, brawl in Super Smash Bros., or discover your new ...

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

Relax and enjoy some fun games with friends or meet new people at game night! Check out the Nintendo Switch, race in Mario Kart 8, brawl in Super Smash Bros., or discover your new favorite tabletop or board game!

Engraved metal bookmark

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Engraved Metal Bookmark

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Use the library's Cricut Maker to engrave a metal bookmark. Depending on the design complexity, patrons may need pick up their bookmark at a later date.Registration Limit: 4 patron...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Use the library's Cricut Maker to engrave a metal bookmark. Depending on the design complexity, patrons may need pick up their bookmark at a later date.

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure Title with people seated around a table playing a board game

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
six mugs with handmade cozies

Teen Take and Make: DIY Cocoa Cozy

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

Make a fun and useful cozy to wrap around a warm (or cold) beverage this season!

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Make a fun and useful cozy to wrap around a warm (or cold) beverage this season!

Mug with mountain and leaf design

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Custom Mug

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Make a custom mug using infusible ink and our Cricut Maker and mug press. A great holiday gift!Registration Limit: 4 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Lib...

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

Make a custom mug using infusible ink and our Cricut Maker and mug press. A great holiday gift!