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Read with a Buddy

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children

Read with a Buddy (Registration required)

K – 2 Grade

Mondays, June 16- July 21 4:30-5 or 5-5:30

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read with a Buddy (Registration required)

K – 2 Grade

Mondays, June 16- July 21 4:30-5 or 5-5:30

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read with a Buddy

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children

Read with a Buddy (Registration required)

K – 2 Grade

Mondays, June 16- July 21 4:30-5 or 5-5:30

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read with a Buddy (Registration required)

K – 2 Grade

Mondays, June 16- July 21 4:30-5 or 5-5:30

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Engraved Metal Bracelet

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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.

Upcoming
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 engrave a metal bracelet. Depending on the design complexity, patrons may need pick up their bracelets on a later date.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Online Marketplace Shopping

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn how to use popular online marketplace sites like Facebook, eBay, and more. Account creation, item listing, payment methods, and how to spot fraud will be discussed.

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

Learn how to use popular online marketplace sites like Facebook, eBay, and more. Account creation, item listing, payment methods, and how to spot fraud will be discussed.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Crochet Along with Miss Carol

All Day
Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Crochet Along with Miss Carol (Virtual)

Grades 3-8 

Videos posted on July 15 on our YouTube channel.

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

Crochet Along with Miss Carol (Virtual)

Grades 3-8 

Videos posted on July 15 on our YouTube channel.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Bubble Station

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Froio Garden at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Bubble Stations (Drop-In)

All Ages

Tuesday, July 15 | 2:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Froio Garden
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Bubble Stations (Drop-In)

All Ages

Tuesday, July 15 | 2:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

From the Streets to the Runway: Fashion of the 1970s

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Historically, fashion influencers were among the social elite and the latest fashion designs were shown in exclusive runway shows, admired by the public from a distance.

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

Historically, fashion influencers were among the social elite and the latest fashion designs were shown in exclusive runway shows, admired by the public from a distance.

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Tales and Tunes

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 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. 

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Come Together

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Tales and Tunes

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Drop-In Movie: The Return of the Pink Panther (1975)

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Drop in and join us for more 1975-themed fun as we show the fourth film in the beloved Pink Panther series (the third starring Peter Sellers). This time the bumbling Inspector Clouseau is on the case of another missing diamond. 

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

Drop in and join us for more 1975-themed fun as we show the fourth film in the beloved Pink Panther series (the third starring Peter Sellers). This time the bumbling Inspector Clouseau is on the case of another missing diamond. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Club

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Drop in chess summer chess club!

Whether you are new to the game or an experienced player this is a great place to build skills, make friends who enjoy the game, and have fun! 

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

Drop in chess summer chess club!

Whether you are new to the game or an experienced player this is a great place to build skills, make friends who enjoy the game, and have fun! 

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Evening Storytime

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Club

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in person to learn about internet and archival genealogy and research support. Members share strategies and explore library resources with guidance from a genealogist.

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

Join us in person to learn about internet and archival genealogy and research support. Members share strategies and explore library resources with guidance from a genealogist.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Time

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Let's Celebrate EMOJI Day

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Children

 Let’s Celebrate Emoji Day (Registration Required)

Grades 1-6

Thursday, July 17 |6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Let’s Celebrate Emoji Day (Registration Required)

Grades 1-6

Thursday, July 17 |6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Escape Room

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Escape Room (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Friday, July 18 | 2:00-2:30 p.m. or 3:00- 3:30p.m.

Can you solve the puzzles and escape in time? Please sign up for only one timeslot.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Escape Room (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Friday, July 18 | 2:00-2:30 p.m. or 3:00- 3:30p.m.

Can you solve the puzzles and escape in time? Please sign up for only one timeslot.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Escape Room

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Escape Room (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Friday, July 18 | 2:00-2:30 p.m. or 3:00- 3:30p.m.

Can you solve the puzzles and escape in time? Please sign up for only one timeslot.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Escape Room (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Friday, July 18 | 2:00-2:30 p.m. or 3:00- 3:30p.m.

Can you solve the puzzles and escape in time? Please sign up for only one timeslot.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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.

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 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime

Monday, July 21, 2025 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.