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Beginning Crochet

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, February 16 & 23 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

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

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, February 16 & 23 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Mardi Gras Masks

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Mardi Gras Masks (Drop-In)

Grades 2-6

Tuesday, February 17 | 4:00 – 4:15 p.m. 

Celebrate Mardi Gras by designing your own mask.

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

Mardi Gras Masks (Drop-In)

Grades 2-6

Tuesday, February 17 | 4:00 – 4:15 p.m. 

Celebrate Mardi Gras by designing your own mask.

This event is in the "Children" group

Happy Birthday, Mo Willems

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Happy Birthday Mo Willems (Drop-In)    

Grades K-2 

Wednesday, February 18 | 4:15- 5:00 p.m. 

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

Happy Birthday Mo Willems (Drop-In)    

Grades K-2 

Wednesday, February 18 | 4:15- 5:00 p.m. 

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

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Beginner Machine Embroidery

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C 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: Room C
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Octo-party

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Octo-party (Registration Required)

Grades k-6

Sunday, February 22| 2:00- 3:00 p.m.

Stories, science, and crafts all about one of the earth’s smartest non-mammals.

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

Octo-party (Registration Required)

Grades k-6

Sunday, February 22| 2:00- 3:00 p.m.

Stories, science, and crafts all about one of the earth’s smartest non-mammals.

This event is in the "Children" group

Beginning Crochet

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, February 16 & 23 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

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

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, February 16 & 23 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Messy Fingers

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Messy Fingers (Registration Required)

Ages 2-4

Tuesday, February 24| 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. 

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

Messy Fingers (Registration Required)

Ages 2-4

Tuesday, February 24| 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. 

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

Middle Grade Makers

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) 

Grades 4-8 

Thursday, February 24 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) 

Grades 4-8 

Thursday, February 24 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Explorer Bags

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Crafts
Age Group:
Children

FILL OUT FORM BEFORE REGISTERING https://forms.office.com/r/n2Bs1qJeCF

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts
Event Details:

FILL OUT FORM BEFORE REGISTERING https://forms.office.com/r/n2Bs1qJeCF

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Wild About Owls

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children

 

Wild About Owls (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2

Thursday, March 5 | 4:15- 5:00 p.m. 

Come in to enjoy crafts and stories about magnificent owls. 

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

 

Wild About Owls (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2

Thursday, March 5 | 4:15- 5:00 p.m. 

Come in to enjoy crafts and stories about magnificent owls. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Process Art

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Preschool Process Art (Drop-In)  

Ages 3-5  

Saturday, March 7| 10:00-10:45 a.m. 

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

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

Preschool Process Art (Drop-In)  

Ages 3-5  

Saturday, March 7| 10:00-10:45 a.m. 

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Fairy Tale Ball

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Fairy Tale Ball (Registration Required)

Families

Sunday, March 8 | 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. 

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

Fairy Tale Ball (Registration Required)

Families

Sunday, March 8 | 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. 

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

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Engraved Metal Bracelet

Monday, March 9, 2026 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 "Children" group

Homeschool Hangout

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)  

Families 

Wednesdays, February 11 & March 11 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. 

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

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)  

Families 

Wednesdays, February 11 & March 11 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Out Came the Sun

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Out Came the Sun (Registration Required)

Ages 3-6

Tuesday, March 17| 1:30-2:15 p.m.

Join us for the Itsy, Bitsy Spider and other spring stories, games, crafts, and more!

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

Out Came the Sun (Registration Required)

Ages 3-6

Tuesday, March 17| 1:30-2:15 p.m.

Join us for the Itsy, Bitsy Spider and other spring stories, games, crafts, and more!

This event is in the "Children" group

Sprout Heads

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Sprout Heads (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Thursday, March 19 | 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. 

Spring is just around the corner, so get a head start on your garden by planting your own sprouting head. 

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

Sprout Heads (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Thursday, March 19 | 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. 

Spring is just around the corner, so get a head start on your garden by planting your own sprouting head. 

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

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Engraved Metal Bracelet

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 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 "Children" group

Culture Connections Club

Wednesday, March 25, 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 

Wednesday, February 4 & March 25 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

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

February: Thailand

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 

Wednesday, February 4 & March 25 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

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

February: Thailand

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

Melted Quilt

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Melted Quilt  Drop-In

Grades 4-8 

Piece together mini pixel squares then combine them to make colorful creative masterpieces. 

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

Melted Quilt  Drop-In

Grades 4-8 

Piece together mini pixel squares then combine them to make colorful creative masterpieces. 

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

Peeps Family Challenge

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Peeps Family Challenge (Registration Required)    

Families 

Sunday, March 29 | 2:00- 3:00 p.m. 

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

Peeps Family Challenge (Registration Required)    

Families 

Sunday, March 29 | 2:00- 3:00 p.m. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Children" group

K Pop Demon Hunters Bookmarks

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Kpop Demon Hunters Bookmarks (Drop-In)

Families

Tuesday, March 31 | 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. 

Be golden and create some Kpop Demon Hunter bookmarks!

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

Kpop Demon Hunters Bookmarks (Drop-In)

Families

Tuesday, March 31 | 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. 

Be golden and create some Kpop Demon Hunter bookmarks!

This event is in the "Children" group

Paint a Spring Magnet

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Paint a Spring Magnet (Registration Required ) 

Grades 3-6  

Wednesday, April 1 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Create a pretty refrigerator magnet with springtime colors. 

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

Paint a Spring Magnet (Registration Required ) 

Grades 3-6  

Wednesday, April 1 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Create a pretty refrigerator magnet with springtime colors. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Explorer Bags

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Crafts
Age Group:
Children

FILL OUT FORM BEFORE REGISTERING https://forms.office.com/r/n2Bs1qJeCF

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts
Event Details:

FILL OUT FORM BEFORE REGISTERING https://forms.office.com/r/n2Bs1qJeCF

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Custom Sublimation Tote

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Create a custom tote bag using a sublimation printer. Makes a great Mother’s Day gift!

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

Create a custom tote bag using a sublimation printer. Makes a great Mother’s Day gift!