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Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 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
Vintage image of downtown Chicago during Christmas shopping season.

VIRTUAL: Christmas on State Street

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

For decades, Christmas in Chicago meant a trip or two to State Street to see the big department stores. And the stores went all-out for Christmas. This illustrated talk traces the ...

Register
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 442
Event Details:

For decades, Christmas in Chicago meant a trip or two to State Street to see the big department stores. And the stores went all-out for Christmas. This illustrated talk traces the history of Christmas celebrations on State Street.

Lake Illini HOA

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
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

A picture of a baby with the wording baby tales and Tunes

Baby Tales and Tunes

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
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 mo...

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, December 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
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.Out of consi...

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, December 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
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...

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. 

Image of movie poster for The Holdovers.

Drop-In Movie: The Holdovers

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The HoldoversA cranky history teacher at a remote prep school is forced to remain on campus over the holidays with a troubled student who has no place to go and a grieving cook.Sta...

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

The Holdovers

A cranky history teacher at a remote prep school is forced to remain on campus over the holidays with a troubled student who has no place to go and a grieving cook.

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Evening Storytime

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Children
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,...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
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!

Gingerbread Village

Teen Craft Night: Gingerbread Houses

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Assemble and decorate a super sweet gingerbread house for the holidays. In-person.

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Assemble and decorate a super sweet gingerbread house for the holidays. In-person.

dragonfly BPL logo

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Library Board Meetings
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Program Type: Library Board Meetings

Bloomingdale School of Music- Piano Tuning

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group

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

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Toddler Time

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
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 interacti...

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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Makerspace Club: STEM Time

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) Grades 3-6 Thursdays, December 12 | 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.  Libraries are a great place to learn about science and ...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursdays, December 12 | 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.  

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace Open Hours
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the M...

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.

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Happy Books, Happy Cooks

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Happy Books Happy Cooks (Registration Required)  Ages 3-5  Thursdays, December 12 and January 9| 6:00-6:30 p.m.  A story time for all the budding chef...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Food, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Happy Books Happy Cooks (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-5  

Thursdays, December 12 and January 9| 6:00-6:30 p.m. 

Disclaimer(s)

Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration. 

Eastgate of Bloomingdale

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Conference Room at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group - HOA

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 - HOA

PowerPoint: Crash Course!

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Create a slideshow with the basics of building, presenting, saving, and printing with Microsoft PowerPoint.

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Create a slideshow with the basics of building, presenting, saving, and printing with Microsoft PowerPoint.

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Family Storytime

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Children
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 interacti...

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. 

breakfast and brunch with santa logo

Breakfast & Brunch with Santa

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 9:00am - 1:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Annual Events
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENTBreakfast and Brunch with SantaSaturday, December 14at Bloomingdale Golf ClubBreakfast: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.Brunch: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Tickets ar...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Annual Events
Event Details:

TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT

Breakfast and Brunch with Santa
Saturday, December 14

Crochet & Knitting Friends December Meet Up

Saturday, December 14, 2024 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 School of Music

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group

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

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace Open Hours
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the M...

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.

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Chess Club

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

If you are ages 8-18 and know a little or a lot about the game, this is your chance to sharpen your skills. Players will compete with other club members in either casual or competi...

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

If you are ages 8-18 and know a little or a lot about the game, this is your chance to sharpen your skills. Players will compete with other club members in either casual or competitive games.

Nightmare Before Christmas Paint with Water

Teen Take and Make: Nightmare Before Christmas Paint with Water

All Day
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Create your own colorful world in Halloween Town with 36 watercolor scenes that come to life with the stroke of a paintbrush!

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Create your own colorful world in Halloween Town with 36 watercolor scenes that come to life with the stroke of a paintbrush!