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Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 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

Windblown

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Windblown (Registration Required) Grades K-2 Tuesdays, April 22| 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.  Join us to hear how different animals emerge from windblown shapes and then w...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Windblown (Registration Required) 

Grades K-2 

Tuesdays, April 22| 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.  

Join us to hear how different animals emerge from windblown shapes and then we’ll create our own breezy art.

Bloomingdale Township Democrats

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm
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

Photo of the Fox River Bike Trail.

VIRTUAL: The Best Bicycle Trails in Illinois (and Surrounding States)

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

John Lynn has hiked, biked, and paddled more than 30,000 expedition miles of trails, roads, and rivers in North America and Britain. In this slide presentation, he highlights his f...

Register
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 491
Event Details:

John Lynn has hiked, biked, and paddled more than 30,000 expedition miles of trails, roads, and rivers in North America and Britain.

Cute Stickers on the Table photo by Eva Bronzini

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Custom Stickers

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Create custom stickers using Cricut’s Print Then Cut feature.Registration Limit: 4 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card required, ages 12 to adu...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create custom stickers using Cricut’s Print Then Cut feature.

Loose Threads Quilt Group

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
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

picture of babies and a dragonfly

Come Together

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 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.

Friends of BPL 50th Logo

Friends of the Library Quarterly Meeting

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library and meet new friends, help out at library events, and have fun!Meetings are held four times a year. Members who are unable to attend meetings but wi...

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!

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, April 24, 2025 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.

Springfield Pointe Homeowner's Association Resident's Meeting

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group Bi-annual HOA meeting

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

Bi-annual HOA meeting

Mother's Day Craft- Canvas Painting

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Mother’s Day Craft- Canvas Painting (Registration Required)  Grades K-2 Thursday, April 24 | 6:00-6:45 p.m. Join us to create a great gift for a special caregiv...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Mother’s Day Craft- Canvas Painting (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2 

Thursday, April 24 | 6:00-6:45 p.m. 

Join us to create a great gift for a special caregiver in your life. 

Teddy Bear Storytime

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Event Details:

Teddy Bear Storytime (Registration Required) FamiliesFriday, April 25 | 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.  Bring your teddy bear or another stuffed animal and enjoy this storytime ...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Teddy Bear Storytime (Registration Required) 

Families

Friday, April 25 | 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.  

Bring your teddy bear or another stuffed animal and enjoy this storytime together.

Samskritabharati Teachers Training Session

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:45pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group Samskritabharati USA is a non profit which works to preserve the oldest language, Sanskrit, by popularizing and teaching children, youth and adults by conducting...

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

Friends of BPL Spring Book Sale announcement

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library for our first BOOK SALE of 2025!We'll have loads of books, DVDs, CDs, and more.Check back as we get closer for more information:our web page: mybpl....

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

Join the Friends of the Library for our first BOOK SALE of 2025!

We'll have loads of books, DVDs, CDs, and more.

Check back as we get closer for more information:

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Saturday, April 26, 2025 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.

VKK Chicago - Chitra Rao

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:45pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group Meeting for cultural program Recitals, dances and skits

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

Meeting for cultural program
Recitals, dances and skits

A photo of a Greek town on the coast with spring flowers.

VIRTUAL: Exploring Greece

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Most American know more about ancient Greece than modern Greece. This presentation will look at Athens, the Greek islands, and the rural Peloponnese area. Greece offers a warm sout...

Register
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 473
Event Details:

Most American know more about ancient Greece than modern Greece. This presentation will look at Athens, the Greek islands, and the rural Peloponnese area.

Cricut Shirt Design

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Explore the Cricut Design Space process for heat transfer vinyl application. We will cover software setup, material options, and heat press usage. Note: Demo only, no in-class proj...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Explore the Cricut Design Space process for heat transfer vinyl application. We will cover software setup, material options, and heat press usage. Note: Demo only, no in-class project.

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

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 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

Beginner's Internet Guide

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This class cover the basics of using the Internet learning how to browse, use search tools, and manage email and other accounts, while always focusing on security and minimizing ri...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

This class cover the basics of using the Internet learning how to browse, use search tools, and manage email and other accounts, while always focusing on security and minimizing risks. 

picture of babies and a dragonfly

Come Together

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 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.

DIY Felt Succulents

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

DIY Felt Succulents (Registration Required)Grades 3-6Wednesday, April 30 | 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. Create your own felt succulent garden to decorate your space in this fun craft...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

DIY Felt Succulents (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Wednesday, April 30 | 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. 

Create your own felt succulent garden to decorate your space in this fun craft activity.

BUNCO SQUAD

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group LEARNNGMHOW TO PLAY BUNCO

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

LEARNNGMHOW TO PLAY BUNCO

Book Club | Mrs Jamie Marro

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:45pm - 8:45pm
Conference Room at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group Book Club

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

Book Club