Event List

Featured Events

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Cover Letters Made Easy

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Lectures

Age Group:

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

COVER LETTERS MADE EASY 

How to Train Your Dragon Book Party

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Age Group:

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

How to Train Your Dragon Book Party (Registration Required)

Grades 1-6

Wednesday, February 25 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Calling all dragon lovers! Come enjoy crafts and activities based on this popular series. 

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Mindful Skills: Self-Care Stations

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Crafts, Lectures, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Lectures, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make your own products for a self-care night. Stop and try out each of the stations from DIY perfume to create your own face mask. Limit 12. 

Mindful Skills are 1st Monday of every month, unless otherwise noted.

laptop showing MS Excel on screen

Excel 1

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Program Type:

Computer Classes

Age Group:

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

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

Wild About Owls

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Wild About Owls (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2

Thursday, March 5 | 4:15- 5:00 p.m. 

Come in to enjoy crafts and stories about magnificent owls. 

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Bloomingdale Township Democratic Organization

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group Bloomingdale Township Democratic Organization Montly Meeting

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

Bloomingdale Township Democratic Organization Montly Meeting

A lady works on her cover letter from her laptop computer.

Cover Letters Made Easy

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

COVER LETTERS MADE EASY 

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

COVER LETTERS MADE EASY 

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Come Together

Wednesday, February 25, 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.

How to Train Your Dragon Book Party

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
Children

How to Train Your Dragon Book Party (Registration Required)

Grades 1-6

Wednesday, February 25 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Calling all dragon lovers! Come enjoy crafts and activities based on this popular series. 

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

How to Train Your Dragon Book Party (Registration Required)

Grades 1-6

Wednesday, February 25 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Calling all dragon lovers! Come enjoy crafts and activities based on this popular series. 

SAT Overview

VIRTUAL: Brainfuse Webinar Series: SAT Prep

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures, STEM/STEAM, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens

VIRTUAL: Brainfuse Webinar Series: SAT Prep

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Lectures, STEM/STEAM, Virtual
Event Details:

VIRTUAL: Brainfuse Webinar Series: SAT Prep

Divorce Care - Mission Church

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group

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

Community Group

Open Study Room

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
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.

Open Study Room

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
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.

CANCELLED - Minute to Win It Olympics

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Minute to Win It Olympics (Registration required)

Grades 4-8

Thursday, February 26 | 4:15-5:00

Step up against other middle-grade kids and smash fun and silly challenges to win prizes and bragging rights!

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Minute to Win It Olympics (Registration required)

Grades 4-8

Thursday, February 26 | 4:15-5:00

Step up against other middle-grade kids and smash fun and silly challenges to win prizes and bragging rights!

Kevin Morrison for Congress Town Hall

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group Holding a town hall open to the public for Commissioner Kevin Morrison to answer questions from residents about his campaign for Illinois' 8th congressional dist...

Room A/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 A/B
Purpose of Meeting

Community Group

Holding a town hall open to the public for Commissioner Kevin Morrison to answer questions from residents about his campaign for Illinois' 8th congressional district, and priorities once in Congress.

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, February 26, 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, February 26, 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.

Waitlist
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.

Open Study Room

Friday, February 27, 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.

Open Study Room

Saturday, February 28, 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.

VKK Meeting

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 4:45pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group Community gathering to encourage kids and adults with cultural activities and board games

Room A/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 A/B
Purpose of Meeting

Community Group

Community gathering to encourage kids and adults with cultural activities and board games

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Saturday, February 28, 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.

Chess Club

Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games
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Explorer Bags--Grades 3-5

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00am
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Crafts
Age Group:
Children

GRADES 3-5 

FILL OUT FORM TO REGISTER https://forms.office.com/r/n2Bs1qJeCF

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts
Event Details:

GRADES 3-5 

FILL OUT FORM TO REGISTER https://forms.office.com/r/n2Bs1qJeCF

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Preschool Storytime

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
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 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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Mindful Skills: Self-Care Stations

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Lectures, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens

Make your own products for a self-care night. Stop and try out each of the stations from DIY perfume to create your own face mask. Limit 12. 

Mindful Skills are 1st Monday of every month, unless otherwise noted.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Lectures, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make your own products for a self-care night. Stop and try out each of the stations from DIY perfume to create your own face mask. Limit 12. 

Mindful Skills are 1st Monday of every month, unless otherwise noted.

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Evening Storytime- New Day of the Week

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Children

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!

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
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!

A cook sprinkles salt on an Asian salad.

A Reluctant Cook Shares Tips on Preparing Plant-based Meals Quickly

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Lectures
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

A Reluctant Cook Shares Tips on Preparing Plant-based Meals While Minimizing Kitchen Time

In this presentation, Joan Davis, RN, MS will share tips on how to cook healthier and faster, including:

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

A Reluctant Cook Shares Tips on Preparing Plant-based Meals While Minimizing Kitchen Time

In this presentation, Joan Davis, RN, MS will share tips on how to cook healthier and faster, including:

laptop showing MS Excel on screen

Excel 1

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

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

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

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

Historical Book Discussion

Historical Book Discussion

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 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

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

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