Event List

Name: Homeschool Hangout
Start: 2025-02-05T13:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-02-05T14:00:00-06:00
Location: Room C/Makerspace

Featured Events

Homeschool Hangout

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Program Type:

Crafts, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

Children

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room C/Makerspace

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM

Required

Seats Remaining: 7

Event Details:

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)

Families

Wednesdays, February 5 and March 5 | 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Black and white image of Bob Hope with a NBC microphone.

VIRTUAL: Bob Hope: American Smart Aleck

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Lectures, Virtual

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lectures, Virtual

Required

Seats Remaining: 466

Event Details:

Join us in discovering the groundbreaking work, and hilarious jokes of one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century - Bob Hope. He conquered every field of entertainment - stage, radio, film, and television.

Excel 1

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Program Type:

Computer Classes

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room A

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Computer Classes

Required

Seats Remaining: 14

Event Details:

This class will cover the basic concepts creating and using spreadsheets. Formatting, designing, and sorting spreadsheets will be discussed along with the first steps towards creating formulas and using functions

Painting by Horace Pippin, titled "Amish Letter Writer" features a man seated at a table with an orange table cloth writing a letter.

VIRTUAL: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Lectures, Virtual

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lectures, Virtual

Required

Seats Remaining: 475

Event Details:

World War I veteran, Horace Pippin overcame adversity to become a professional artist. His paintings feature a folk-inspired style and depict contemporary African Americans as well as references to American history.

Teen Taste Test: Generic vs. Name Brand

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Food

Age Group:

Teens

View Details

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room B

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Food

Event Details:

Challenge your taste buds with a blind taste test of an assortment of name brand snacks versus their generic alter-egos. Drop-in.

While supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Filters

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

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

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

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

John Lennon: The Solo Years (1970-1980)

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Lectures

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Can you imagine a world without “Imagine?” The 10-year period from the Beatles break up in 1970 to Lennon’s tragic murder in 1980 was a fascinating period of successes and failures...

Required

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room A/B

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lectures

Required

Seats Remaining: 78

Event Details:

Can you imagine a world without “Imagine?” The 10-year period from the Beatles break up in 1970 to Lennon’s tragic murder in 1980 was a fascinating period of successes and failures for the ex-Beatle.

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

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: 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

VIRTUAL - Chocolate Kings: Hersey vs. Mars

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Food, Lectures, Virtual

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

In chocolate history, few names are better known than Hershey and Mars. Milton Hershey brought milk chocolate to the masses with his Hershey bar. Frank and Forrest Mars dominated A...

Required

Virtual Event

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Virtual

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Food, Lectures, Virtual

Required

Seats Remaining: 491

Event Details:

In chocolate history, few names are better known than Hershey and Mars. Milton Hershey brought milk chocolate to the masses with his Hershey bar.

Friends of the Library Quarterly Meeting

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Friends of the Library

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library and meet new friends, help out at library events, and have fun!Meetings are held four times a year. Members who are unable to attend meetings but wi...

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!

Holiday Closing: Thanksgiving Closing

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm

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: Thanksgiving Closing

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

MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Makerspace Open Hours

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Limited Hours in December - MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYSBe sure to visit the Makerspace by Saturday, December 13 to get in your last minute holiday crafts...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Teens, Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours

Event Details:

Limited Hours in December - MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Makerspace Open Hours

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Limited Hours in December - MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYSBe sure to visit the Makerspace by Saturday, December 13 to get in your last minute holiday crafts...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Teens, Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours

Event Details:

Limited Hours in December - MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Holiday Closing: Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25

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

MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Thursday, December 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Makerspace Open Hours

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Limited Hours in December - MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYSBe sure to visit the Makerspace by Saturday, December 13 to get in your last minute holiday crafts...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Teens, Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours

Event Details:

Limited Hours in December - MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Makerspace Open Hours

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Limited Hours in December - MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYSBe sure to visit the Makerspace by Saturday, December 13 to get in your last minute holiday crafts...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Teens, Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours

Event Details:

Limited Hours in December - MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Holiday Closing: New Years

All Day 12/31 - 1/1

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

Friends of the Library Quarterly Meeting

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Friends of the Library

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library and meet new friends, help out at library events, and have fun!Meetings are held four times a year. Members who are unable to attend meetings but wi...

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!

Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm

Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Annual Events, Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the library! Create super crafts and pick up some free comics (5 per person, while supplies last). Thank you to Keith's Komix (528 S. Roselle Road,...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Annual Events, Crafts

Event Details:

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the library! Create super crafts and pick up some free comics (5 per person, while supplies last). Thank you to Keith's Komix (528 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193) for the support!

4th of July Holiday Closing

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

Interlibrary Chess Tournament

Saturday, August 1, 2026 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

Event List

Featured Events

Program Type:

Age Group:

Program Type:

Age Group:

Program Type:

Age Group:

Program Type:

Age Group:

Program Type:

Age Group:

Disclaimer(s)

Primary tabs