Event List

Featured Events

National Library Week

National Library Week

All Day 4/19 - 4/25
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Event Details:

National Library Week is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, help people find their joy, 
spark imagination, and support lifelong learning. 

Friends of the Library logo

Friends of the Library Quarterly Meeting

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Program Type:

Friends of the Library

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library and meet new friends, help out at library events, and have fun!

take me out to the ballgame storytime

Take Me Out to the Ballgame Storytime

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Age Group:

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

Take Me Out to the Ballgame Storytime (Drop- In) 

Families

Friday, April 24 | 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.  

Come celebrate America’s favorite game with stories and a craft. 

Spring book sale

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Friends of the Library

Age Group:

Babies, Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Join us at our Spring Book & Bake Sale!

We'll have a variety of materials for all ages:

books | dvds/blu rays | audiobooks | puzzles | games

plus yummy baked goods to purchase! 

watercolor workshop

Watercolor Workshop

Sunday, May 3, 2026 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:

Watercolor Workshop (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Sunday, May 3 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. 

Come learn to make framed artwork with step-by-step instructions. 

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Explore with Your Senses text and two children with pictures of the 5 senses

Explore with Your Senses

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Explore with Your Senses (Drop-In) 

Under 3 years old with caregivers 

Friday, May 1 | 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Explore with Your Senses (Drop-In) 

Under 3 years old with caregivers 

Friday, May 1 | 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.

Free Comic Book Day!

Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Annual Events, Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the library! Thank you to Graham Crackers Comics for their support. Visit them at 548 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL for even more free comics.
•    Crafts – Buttons, stickers, and more!

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Annual Events, Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the library! Thank you to Graham Crackers Comics for their support. Visit them at 548 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL for even more free comics.
•    Crafts – Buttons, stickers, and more!

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR FREE COMIC BOOK DAY

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace Open Hours
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Due to the Free Comic Book Day event, the Makerspace is closed. Makerspace equipment will not be available for patron use during the library's Free Comic Book Day event. 

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours
Event Details:

Due to the Free Comic Book Day event, the Makerspace is closed. Makerspace equipment will not be available for patron use during the library's Free Comic Book Day event. 

watercolor workshop

Watercolor Workshop

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Watercolor Workshop (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Sunday, May 3 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. 

Come learn to make framed artwork with step-by-step instructions. 

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

Watercolor Workshop (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Sunday, May 3 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. 

Come learn to make framed artwork with step-by-step instructions. 

colorful gift bags with ribbon

Explorer Bags--Grades 3-5

Monday, May 4, 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

May the 4th Star Wars Crafts

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
Children

May the 4th Star Wars Crafts (Registration Required) 

Grades 2-6

Monday, May 4 | 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. 

Come in for out-of-this-world crafts to celebrate this special day. 

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

May the 4th Star Wars Crafts (Registration Required) 

Grades 2-6

Monday, May 4 | 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. 

Come in for out-of-this-world crafts to celebrate this special day. 

Crocheted Flower Coasters

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Crocheted Flower Coasters (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, May 4| 6:00- 7:30 p.m.

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

Crocheted Flower Coasters (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, May 4| 6:00- 7:30 p.m.

An image of Matisse cut-out artwork

VIRTUAL: The Art of Henri Matisse

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

VIRTUAL WEBINAR - The Art of Henri Matisse

Register
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

VIRTUAL WEBINAR - The Art of Henri Matisse

Monogrammed hand towels

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Beginner Machine Embroidery

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn the basics of machine embroidery and create a small embroidered project. 

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

Learn the basics of machine embroidery and create a small embroidered project. 

Historical Book Discussion

Historical Book Discussion

Tuesday, May 5, 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

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

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

Post-It Note Crown

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Post-It Note Crown (Drop-In)    

Grades K-2 

Tuesday, May 5| 4:00- 4:45 p.m. 

Come in and make a cute crown made entirely out of post-it notes. 

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

Post-It Note Crown (Drop-In)    

Grades K-2 

Tuesday, May 5| 4:00- 4:45 p.m. 

Come in and make a cute crown made entirely out of post-it notes. 

example of I-PASS sticker

CANCELLED- I-PASS On Demand Event

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

This event has been cancelled

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This event has been cancelled

picture of baby and music notes

Baby, Let's Make Music

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Concerts & Music
Age Group:
Babies

0-24 months 

Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27| 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. 

Join us for a parade of fun! We will explore the world of music and movement using an array of instruments, flannel stories, rhymes, and songs. 

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Concerts & Music
Event Details:

0-24 months 

Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27| 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. 

Join us for a parade of fun! We will explore the world of music and movement using an array of instruments, flannel stories, rhymes, and songs. 

picture of babies and a dragonfly

Come Together

Wednesday, May 6, 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.

5 Obstacles to Planning your Estate (Presented by the Seniors Foundation)

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

-Community Group- Informational seminar in regards to estate planning.

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-

Informational seminar in regards to estate planning.

Mother's Day Tea Party

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Food
Age Group:
Children

Mother’s Day Tea Party  (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-6

Wednesday, May 6 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. 

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

Mother’s Day Tea Party  (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-6

Wednesday, May 6 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Divorce Care - Mission Church

Wednesday, May 6, 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

Loose Threads Quilt Group

Wednesday, May 6, 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

Mini Masterpieces Magnets

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Mini Masterpieces Magnets (Registration Required)

Grades 4-8

Thursday, May 7| 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. 

Build custom frames, select artworks, and create your own magnetic gallery!

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

Mini Masterpieces Magnets (Registration Required)

Grades 4-8

Thursday, May 7| 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. 

Build custom frames, select artworks, and create your own magnetic gallery!

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, May 7, 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.

Customizing Windows 11

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

Make the most of your Windows computing experience!  We will look at various settings and built-in functions to help make Windows faster, accessible, and personal.

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

Make the most of your Windows computing experience!  We will look at various settings and built-in functions to help make Windows faster, accessible, and personal.

Toddler Dance Party

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Toddler Dance Party (Drop-In)  

18 months to 36 months

Friday, May 8 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. 

Does your toddler like to move, groove and wiggle? Join us for a morning of music and movement. 

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

Toddler Dance Party (Drop-In)  

18 months to 36 months

Friday, May 8 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. 

Does your toddler like to move, groove and wiggle? Join us for a morning of music and movement. 

Fostering Futures Mentor Program

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group Support fostering Kids and their families. This program is our monthly mentoring program where we host up to 40 Teens (plus 20 volunteers) and 20 elementary (p...

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