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Event List

Featured Events

Michelle as the Ghost of Christmas Past

A Novelist's Christmas Carol: The Life of Charles Dickens

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Program Type:

Lectures, Performances

Age Group:

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

A Novelist’s Christmas Carol: The Life of Charles Dickens 

Exam Cram

Exam Cram

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group:

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

Get ready for finals at the Exam Cram! We have group and quiet study areas, Wi-Fi, de-stressing activities, and computers. The Teen Librarian will also be available for any reference help.

 

illustration of children making snow angels

Winter Solstice Storytime

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Winter Solstice Storytime (Drop-In) 

Families  

Friday, December 19 | 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. 

Enjoy stories, rhymes, and a craft all about the longest night of the year. 

child's crayon drawing of sun and clouds

Preschool Process Art

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

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

Preschool Process Art (Drop-In)  

Ages 3-5  

Saturday, December 20 | 10:00-10:45 a.m. 

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

children viewing computer screen

Winter Break Coding Camp! Day 1

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Computer Classes

Age Group:

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

Learn computer programming in a fun, easy to grasp, environment. Kids grades 3-6 will use Scratch to make basic animations and a playable game in just a couple sessions.

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Let's Celebrate: End of Semester (Drop-In)

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Teens

Celebrate the end of semester with a grab and go holiday craft & games in the Teen Territory! Whiles supplies last. Registration guarantees a craft, but drop-ins welcome. Must come in-person to claim. 

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of semester with a grab and go holiday craft & games in the Teen Territory! Whiles supplies last. Registration guarantees a craft, but drop-ins welcome. Must come in-person to claim. 

Chess Club

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors

A casual monthly chess club designed to keep in practice during the school year. Ages 8-18, no registration required, non-residents are welcome. Stop by for a game!

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

A casual monthly chess club designed to keep in practice during the school year. Ages 8-18, no registration required, non-residents are welcome. Stop by for a game!

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 

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 

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

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, January 6, 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
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Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, January 13, 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
teens in a circle with hands in center

School's Back, Stop By (Drop-In)

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Teens

Got the 2nd semester blues? Create a kit to motivate you for this second half of the school year. Feel free to stay and play games with friends in the Teen Territory!  Whiles supplies last.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Got the 2nd semester blues? Create a kit to motivate you for this second half of the school year. Feel free to stay and play games with friends in the Teen Territory!  Whiles supplies last.

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Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, January 20, 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
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Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, January 27, 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
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Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, February 3, 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
Lake Park Recreation & Leisure Title with people seated around a table playing a board game

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, February 10, 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
Lake Park Recreation & Leisure Title with people seated around a table playing a board game

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, February 17, 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
Lake Park Recreation & Leisure Title with people seated around a table playing a board game

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, February 24, 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
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Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, March 3, 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
Lake Park Recreation & Leisure Title with people seated around a table playing a board game

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, March 10, 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
Lake Park Recreation & Leisure Title with people seated around a table playing a board game

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, March 24, 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
Lake Park Recreation & Leisure Title with people seated around a table playing a board game

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, April 7, 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
Lake Park Recreation & Leisure Title with people seated around a table playing a board game

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, April 14, 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
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
Lake Park Recreation & Leisure Title with people seated around a table playing a board game

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, April 28, 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
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Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, May 5, 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
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Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, May 12, 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
Lake Park Recreation & Leisure Title with people seated around a table playing a board game

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, May 19, 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

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