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Beginning Crochet

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) Grades 3-8 Monday, December 16 and 23 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. This is a two session program. Session 1 - learn the basics: how t...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, December 16 and 23 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

Historic image of tanks and soldiers during the Battle of the Bulge in WWII.

The Battle of the Bulge

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

When the Germans launched a surprise attack in World War II on the morning of December 16, 1944, this would take the Americans completely off guard and would become a great loss fo...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 71
Event Details:

When the Germans launched a surprise attack in World War II on the morning of December 16, 1944, this would take the Americans completely off guard and would become a great loss for American troops.

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

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, December 17, 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
Mug with mountain and leaf design

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Custom Mug

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Make a custom mug using infusible ink and our Cricut Maker and mug press. A great holiday gift!Registration Limit: 4 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Lib...

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

Make a custom mug using infusible ink and our Cricut Maker and mug press. A great holiday gift!

Candy Gingerbread Pot

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Candy Gingerbread Pot (Registration Required)  Grades 3-6Tuesday, December 17 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. Celebrate the holiday season by decorating a flowerpot into a gingerbr...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Candy Gingerbread Pot (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Tuesday, December 17 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Celebrate the holiday season by decorating a flowerpot into a gingerbread person.

picture of babies and a dragonfly

Come Together

Wednesday, December 18, 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.

Exam Cram Grades 7-12

Exam Cram

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Get ready for finals at the Exam Cram! We have group and quiet study areas, Wi-Fi, de-stressing activities, and computers. The Teen Librarian will also be available for any referen...

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

Get ready for finals at the Exam Cram! We have group and quiet study areas, Wi-Fi, de-stressing activities, and computers. The Teen Librarian will also be available for any reference help.

 

Arctic Animals

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Arctic Animals (Drop-In)FamiliesWednesday, December 18 | 6:00-6:45 p.m. Enjoy stories and rhymes about animals, and then make an arctic craft.

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

Arctic Animals (Drop-In)

Families

Wednesday, December 18 | 6:00-6:45 p.m. 

Enjoy stories and rhymes about animals, and then make an arctic craft.

Bunco Squad

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 7:15pm - 8:45pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group Bunco instructions

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

Bunco instructions

Exam Cram Grades 7-12

Exam Cram

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Get ready for finals at the Exam Cram! We have group and quiet study areas, Wi-Fi, de-stressing activities, and computers. The Teen Librarian will also be available for any referen...

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

Get ready for finals at the Exam Cram! We have group and quiet study areas, Wi-Fi, de-stressing activities, and computers. The Teen Librarian will also be available for any reference help.

 

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, December 19, 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.

Holiday Wreath

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Holiday Wreath (Registration Required)  Grades 3-6Thursday, December 19 | 6:00-6:45 p.m. Join us in the makerspace to make a holiday wreath. 

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

Holiday Wreath (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Thursday, December 19 | 6:00-6:45 p.m. 

Join us in the makerspace to make a holiday wreath. 

I Don't Want to Go to Sleep

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

I Don’t Want to Go to Sleep (Registration Required)  Ages 3-5 Friday, December 20 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. Did you know some frogs hibernate? Learn about hibernation ...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

I Don’t Want to Go to Sleep (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-5 

Friday, December 20 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. 

Did you know some frogs hibernate? Learn about hibernation through stories, crafts and more. 

Explore with Your Senses

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Event Details:

Explore with Your Senses (Drop-In) Under 3 years old with caregivers Saturday, December 21 |10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.Come participate in different activities designed to dev...

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

Explore with Your Senses (Drop-In) 

Under 3 years old with caregivers 

Saturday, December 21 |10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Saturday, December 21, 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.

Lessons on Wheels

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:45pm
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-

Bingo Blast

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Bingo Blast (Drop-In) Grades 1-6Monday, December 23 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Join us for a twist to an old favorite as we play BINGO with holiday flair. Drop in anytime and sta...

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

Bingo Blast (Drop-In) 

Grades 1-6

Monday, December 23 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. 

Beginning Crochet

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) Grades 3-8 Monday, August 19 and 26 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. This is a two session program. Session 1 - learn the basics: how to ...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, August 19 and 26 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

Holiday Closing: Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
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 

Vitalant Blood Drive (previously LifeSource)

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

-community group-Vitalant (previously LifeSource) of ILSave lives by donating blood. https://www.vitalant.org/Locations in IL: https://www.vitalant.org/donate/locations10 am s...

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-

Vitalant (previously LifeSource) of IL

Save lives by donating blood. 

https://www.vitalant.org/

Writers Workshop

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Writers Workshop (Registration Required)  Grades 3-6Thursday, December 26 | 3:00-4:00 p.m. Express yourself through writing. Prompts, snacks, and journals will be pr...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Writers Workshop (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Thursday, December 26 | 3:00-4:00 p.m. 

Express yourself through writing. Prompts, snacks, and journals will be provided. 

MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace Open Hours
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Limited Hours in December and January - MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYSBe sure to visit the Makerspace by Saturday, December 21 to get in your last minute ho...

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

MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace Open Hours
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Limited Hours in December and January - MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYSBe sure to visit the Makerspace by Saturday, December 21 to get in your last minute ho...

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

Dog Man Diversion

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Dogman Diversion (Registration Required)  Grades K-2 Saturday, December 28 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. Come enjoy some DogMan crafts and games while you wait for the movie...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Dogman Diversion (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2 

Saturday, December 28 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. 

Come enjoy some DogMan crafts and games while you wait for the movie to come to theaters.