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Event List

Featured Events

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Winter Break Coding Camp! Day 2

Monday, December 29, 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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Writer's Workshop

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 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:

Writer’s Workshop (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Tuesday, December 30 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. 

Express yourself through writing. Prompts, snacks, and journals will be provided.

Dog Man character

Interactive Movie: DOG MAN

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

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

Interactive Movie: DOG MAN (Drop-In)

Families

Friday, January 2 | 2:00-4:00 p.m. 

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Mindful Skills: Vision Boards

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Crafts, Lectures

Age Group:

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

What is your vision for 2026? Create a vision board using scrapbook paper, magazines, pictures, and more!  All materials will be provided to plan the perfect 2026. Limit 12. 

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Digitize Everything

Thursday, January 8, 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:

Old pictures either printed or in 35mm? Old movies on VHS, DVD, or other formats? Old movies on cassette? It can all be converted to digital files at the library for free, learn how in this class.

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Come Together

Wednesday, January 7, 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.

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Baby Tales and Tunes

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes, and books that will aid in the development of early literacy skills. 

Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under 24 months. 

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Babies, Children
Event Details:

Introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes, and books that will aid in the development of early literacy skills. 

Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under 24 months. 

Draw Me a Story

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Draw Me a Story (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2

Wednesday, January 7 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Listen to a story that will inspire your creativity and then make your own work of art. 

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

Draw Me a Story (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2

Wednesday, January 7 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Listen to a story that will inspire your creativity and then make your own work of art. 

Loose Threads Quilt Group

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group

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

Community Group

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Toddler Time

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A/B 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 A/B
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. 

Makerspace Club STEM Time 2 children with beaker

Makerspace Club: STEM Time

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursday, January 8 | 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.  

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursday, January 8 | 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.  

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, January 8, 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, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Room B 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.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room B
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.

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Digitize Everything

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

Old pictures either printed or in 35mm? Old movies on VHS, DVD, or other formats? Old movies on cassette? It can all be converted to digital files at the library for free, learn how in this class.

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

Old pictures either printed or in 35mm? Old movies on VHS, DVD, or other formats? Old movies on cassette? It can all be converted to digital files at the library for free, learn how in this class.

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Family Storytime

Friday, January 9, 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. 

Crochet & Knitting Friends January Meet Up

Saturday, January 10, 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, January 10, 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.

Preschool storyime monkey sitting on top of books

Preschool Storytime

Monday, January 12, 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.

Baby-sitters Club Book Party

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children

Baby-sitters Club Book Party (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Monday, January 12 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

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

Baby-sitters Club Book Party (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Monday, January 12 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

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Evening Storytime- New Day of the Week

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Evening Storytime (Drop-In)

NEW DAY OF THE WEEK STARTING IN JANUARY!

6:00-6:30 p.m.

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Evening Storytime (Drop-In)

NEW DAY OF THE WEEK STARTING IN JANUARY!

6:00-6:30 p.m.

Bingo Night - January

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

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 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/ 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.)

An image of book art

Make Your Own Cut and Fold Book Craft!

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

MAKE YOUR OWN CUT AND FOLDED BOOK!

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

MAKE YOUR OWN CUT AND FOLDED BOOK!

google docs

Google Docs & Cloud Backup

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Cloud tools offer more and more opportunities for computer users. One of the most versatile resources is cloud storage.

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

Cloud tools offer more and more opportunities for computer users. One of the most versatile resources is cloud storage.

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Playing with STEM

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Playing with STEM (Registration required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, December 16 and January 13 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

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

Playing with STEM (Registration required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, December 16 and January 13 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

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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

Culture Connections Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Culture Connections Club (Drop-In) 

Grades K-2 

Tuesday, January 13 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Visit faraway countries through stories, songs, snacks, and activities. 

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

Culture Connections Club (Drop-In) 

Grades K-2 

Tuesday, January 13 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Visit faraway countries through stories, songs, snacks, and activities. 

A person pictured with their resumé.

RESUMÉ WORKSHOP

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

RESUMÉ WORKSHOP 

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

RESUMÉ WORKSHOP 

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Baby Tales and Tunes

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes, and books that will aid in the development of early literacy skills.

Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under 24 months. 

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes, and books that will aid in the development of early literacy skills.

Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under 24 months. 

picture of babies and a dragonfly

Come Together

Wednesday, January 14, 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.