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National Library Week

National Library Week

All Day 4/19 - 4/25
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Event Details:

National Library Week is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, help people find their joy, 
spark imagination, and support lifelong learning. 

Friends of the Library logo

Friends of the Library Quarterly Meeting

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Program Type:

Friends of the Library

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
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!

take me out to the ballgame storytime

Take Me Out to the Ballgame Storytime

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Take Me Out to the Ballgame Storytime (Drop- In) 

Families

Friday, April 24 | 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.  

Come celebrate America’s favorite game with stories and a craft. 

Spring book sale

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Friends of the Library

Age Group:

Babies, Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Join us at our Spring Book & Bake Sale!

We'll have a variety of materials for all ages:

books | dvds/blu rays | audiobooks | puzzles | games

plus yummy baked goods to purchase! 

watercolor workshop

Watercolor Workshop

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

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

Watercolor Workshop (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Sunday, May 3 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. 

Come learn to make framed artwork with step-by-step instructions. 

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Open Study Room

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, April 16, 2026 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.

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.

Happy Books, Happy Cooks Storytime for Budding Chefs ages 3-5

Happy Books, Happy Cooks

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Ages 3-5 

A storytime for all the budding chefs! Read a food-filled story and create a tasty treat. Please let us know any allergies at the time of registration.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Food, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 

A storytime for all the budding chefs! Read a food-filled story and create a tasty treat. Please let us know any allergies at the time of registration.

Bloomingdale Lions Club

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group

Conference Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room | Room Fee: $10 (Pay Cash or Check to Business Office): Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

Community Group

League of Women Voters Event

VIRTUAL: Exploring the Constitution & the News: Foundations to Front Pages: What the Constitution Says—and How It’s Being Interpreted Today

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Lectures, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

VIRTUAL: Exploring the Constitution & the News: Foundations to Front Pages: What the Constitution Says—and How It’s Being Interpreted Today

As our country celebrates its 250th birthday this year, please join the League of Wome

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, Virtual
Event Details:

VIRTUAL: Exploring the Constitution & the News: Foundations to Front Pages: What the Constitution Says—and How It’s Being Interpreted Today

As our country celebrates its 250th birthday this year, please join the League of Wome

iPhone Settings

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

From optimizing battery life to enhancing privacy, settings adjustments can help make the most out of your iPhone. Discover appearance customization, app permissions, accessibility features, and more.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

From optimizing battery life to enhancing privacy, settings adjustments can help make the most out of your iPhone. Discover appearance customization, app permissions, accessibility features, and more.

Bloomingdale VFW Post 7539

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group

Room B
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room | Room Fee: $10 (Pay Cash or Check to Business Office): Room B
Purpose of Meeting

Community Group

Open Study Room

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Wording family storytime Picture worm reading on top of books

Family Storytime

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Children

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. 

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. 

Preschool Process Art

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Preschool Process Art (Drop-In)  

Ages 3-5  

Saturday, April 18| 10:00-10:45 a.m. 

Little hands, but big creativity! Pop in to the Makerspace to try this month’s artsy activity.

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

Preschool Process Art (Drop-In)  

Ages 3-5  

Saturday, April 18| 10:00-10:45 a.m. 

Little hands, but big creativity! Pop in to the Makerspace to try this month’s artsy activity.

Crochet & Knitting Friends April Meet Up

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group Regular monthly meet up.

Room C
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room | Room Fee: $10 (Pay Cash or Check to Business Office): Room C
Purpose of Meeting

Community Group

Regular monthly meet up.

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Saturday, April 18, 2026 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.

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.

Citizens for Ben McAdams campaign meeting

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group

Room C
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room | Room Fee: $10 (Pay Cash or Check to Business Office): Room C
Purpose of Meeting

Community Group

National Library Week

National Library Week

All Day 4/19 - 4/25
Bloomingdale Public Library

National Library Week is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, help people find their joy, 
spark imagination, and support lifelong learning. 

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Event Details:

National Library Week is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, help people find their joy, 
spark imagination, and support lifelong learning. 

Fairy/Elf Lanterns

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Fairy/Elf Lanterns (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2

Monday, April 20 | 4:00-4:30 p.m. 

Listen to multicultural stories about elves and fairies. Then we’ll make our own magical nightlight. 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fairy/Elf Lanterns (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2

Monday, April 20 | 4:00-4:30 p.m. 

Listen to multicultural stories about elves and fairies. Then we’ll make our own magical nightlight. 

Beginning Crochet

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, April 20 & 27 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

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

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, April 20 & 27 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

Bingo Night

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

BINGO Community Group / not a library program Open to the public, please join us to play bingo! (Money is not a prize, no exchange of money to play.)

Room A
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room | Room Fee: $10 (Pay Cash or Check to Business Office): Room A
Purpose of Meeting

BINGO

Community Group / not a library program

Open to the public, please join us to play bingo! (Money is not a prize, no exchange of money to play.)

Excel Formulas

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Create and edit dynamic formulas using logical (IF) functions, arrays, conditional formatting,  data validation, and more.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create and edit dynamic formulas using logical (IF) functions, arrays, conditional formatting,  data validation, and more.

Monday Night Page Turners

Monday Night Page Turners

Monday, April 20, 2026 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.

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

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.

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

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 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

Beaded Dragonfly

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Beaded Dragonfly (Drop- In)  

Grades 1-3

Tuesday, April 21| 4:00-4:45 p.m. 

Join us in making beaded dragonflies!

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

Beaded Dragonfly (Drop- In)  

Grades 1-3

Tuesday, April 21| 4:00-4:45 p.m. 

Join us in making beaded dragonflies!

A family stands in front of a large piggybank.

Family Financial Estate Planning

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

FAMILY FINANCIAL ESTATE PLANNING

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

FAMILY FINANCIAL ESTATE PLANNING

picture of babies and a dragonfly

Come Together

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
Babies, Children

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.

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.

Pokemon Club

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children

Pokemon Club (Drop-In)    

Grades K-6 

Wednesday, April 22 | 4:00- 4:45 p.m. 

Calling all trainers! Join us for Pokemon games, card trading, and crafts. 

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

Pokemon Club (Drop-In)    

Grades K-6 

Wednesday, April 22 | 4:00- 4:45 p.m. 

Calling all trainers! Join us for Pokemon games, card trading, and crafts.