Event List

Featured Events

Friends of the Library Quarterly Meeting

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Program Type:

Friends of the Library

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages

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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!

Post-It Note Crown

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Children

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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-it Note crowns!

Scooby- Doo Mystery Party

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Program Type:

Crafts, Games, Storytimes

Age Group:

Children

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Full

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room C/Makerspace

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts, Games, Storytimes

Registration Required

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

Program Type:

Crafts, Storytimes

Age Group:

Children

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room A/B

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts, Storytimes

Registration Required

Event Details:

Groovy Joe (Registration Required)

Ages 3-5

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

Bell-bottoms, Disco, and Nixon: The 1970s

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Lectures

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room A/B

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lectures

Registration Required

Event Details:

Bell-bottoms, Disco, and Nixon: The 1970s

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The Golden Age of Video Games – 1970s to Now (Drop-In)

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Computer Classes, Games, Lectures

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors

This program will focus on the history of 1970s era video games compared to games of the modern age. Demonstrations of various games will be available for participants to engage in.

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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room A/B

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Computer Classes, Games, Lectures

Event Details:

This program will focus on the history of 1970s era video games compared to games of the modern age. Demonstrations of various games will be available for participants to engage in.

Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Makerspace Open Hours

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours

Event Details:

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

Makerspace Open Hours

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Makerspace Open Hours

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours

Event Details:

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

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

Google Docs & Cloud Backup

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Computer Classes

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Cloud tools offer more and more opportunities for computer users. Learn about cloud storage options to work collaboratively, access saved items anywhere in the world, and provide a backup in case of computer failure.

Registration Required

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room C

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Computer Classes

Registration Required

Event Details:

Monday Night Page Turners

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Adults

The Monday Night Page Turners book discussion group meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m., except August (no meeting) and December (end of year party). The group reads contemporary and classic fiction and nonfiction.

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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room B

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Event Details:

Friends of the Library Quarterly Meeting

Wednesday, July 23, 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

Join the Friends of the Library and meet new friends, help out at library events, and have fun!

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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!

Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Makerspace Open Hours

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours

Event Details:

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

VIRTUAL: Windows 11 Microsoft Store

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Computer Classes

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Learn the basics of installing and uninstalling applications, using the Windows Store, and setting system default applications.

Registration Required

Virtual Event

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Virtual

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Computer Classes

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn the basics of installing and uninstalling applications, using the Windows Store, and setting system default applications.

Makerspace Open Hours

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Makerspace Open Hours

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours

Event Details:

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

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

Cutting the Cord

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Computer Classes

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Explore entertainment options beyond paying for cable.

Registration Required

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room C

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Computer Classes

Registration Required

Event Details:

Explore entertainment options beyond paying for cable.

Bell-bottoms, Disco, and Nixon: The 1970s

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Lectures

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors

Bell-bottoms, Disco, and Nixon: The 1970s

Registration Required

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room A/B

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lectures

Registration Required

Event Details:

Bell-bottoms, Disco, and Nixon: The 1970s

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Engraved Metal Bracelet

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Use our Cricut Maker to engrave a metal bracelet. Depending on the design complexity, patrons may need pick up their bracelets on a later date.

Waitlist

Registration Required

Waitlist

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Use our Cricut Maker to engrave a metal bracelet. Depending on the design complexity, patrons may need pick up their bracelets on a later date.

Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Makerspace Open Hours

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours

Event Details:

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

Makerspace: Cricut Shirt Design

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Computer Classes

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Explore the Cricut Design Space process for heat transfer vinyl application. We will cover software setup, material options, and heat press usage. Note: Demo only, no in-class project.

Registration Required

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room C

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Computer Classes

Registration Required

Event Details:

Explore the Cricut Design Space process for heat transfer vinyl application. We will cover software setup, material options, and heat press usage. Note: Demo only, no in-class project.

Makerspace Open Hours

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Makerspace Open Hours

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours

Event Details:

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

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

Paris Street, Rainy Day by Gustave Caillebotte - Wikimedia Commons

VIRTUAL - Gustave Caillebotte and the Story of Impressionism

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Lectures, Virtual

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

VIRTUAL - Gustave Caillebotte and the Story of Impressionism

Registration Required

Virtual Event

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Virtual

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lectures, Virtual

Registration Required

Event Details:

VIRTUAL - Gustave Caillebotte and the Story of Impressionism

Historical Book Discussion

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Adults

The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American History from pre-Revolutionary War to present time including biographies, non-fiction, and classics. Co

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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room C

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Event Details:

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Fabric Pennant Banner

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Use our Cricut Maker to design and cut iron-on vinyl to make a custom pennant banner.

Registration Required

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Use our Cricut Maker to design and cut iron-on vinyl to make a custom pennant banner.

VIRTUAL - BOOK DISCUSSION - Cold Crematorium

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Lectures, Virtual

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Please join us in celebration of the liberation of the Nazi Holocaust camps and end of World War II, eighty years ago.

Registration Required

Virtual Event

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Virtual

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lectures, Virtual

Registration Required

Event Details:

Please join us in celebration of the liberation of the Nazi Holocaust camps and end of World War II, eighty years ago.

MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Makerspace Open Hours

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages

Due to the Ice Cream Social event, the Makerspace is closed.

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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours

Event Details:

Due to the Ice Cream Social event, the Makerspace is closed.

Ice Cream Social

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Froio Garden at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Annual Events

Age Group:

Babies, Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Celebrate the end of summer reading with ice cream novelty treats!

Join us in the BPL parking lot for:

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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Froio Garden

Age Group: Babies, Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Program Type: Annual Events

Event Details:

Celebrate the end of summer reading with ice cream novelty treats!

Join us in the BPL parking lot for:

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