Event List

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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! 

Free Comic Book Day!

Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Annual Events, Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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!

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Yellow River Performing Arts

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
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

learn to sew kit

Teen Take and Make: Learn To Sew

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

The 34-page step-by-step instruction booklet helps grow your skills with 15 fun projects! The kit includes fabric, thread, and stuffing for nine projects. Sew much fun, sew much to do!  Limit 12.

 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The 34-page step-by-step instruction booklet helps grow your skills with 15 fun projects! The kit includes fabric, thread, and stuffing for nine projects. Sew much fun, sew much to do!  Limit 12.

 

A man reads your mind

The Mind Readers

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Performances
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

The Mind Readers

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Mind Readers

Excel Lookup & PivotTables

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Take an in-depth look at two popular Excel tools: Lookup functions and PivotTables. Learn to quickly search, filter, and organize large amounts of data with advanced functions.

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

Take an in-depth look at two popular Excel tools: Lookup functions and PivotTables. Learn to quickly search, filter, and organize large amounts of data with advanced functions.

wording playing with stem with 4 children above the wording

Playing with STEM

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Playing with STEM (Registration required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, April 14, May 12 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

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

Playing with STEM (Registration required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, April 14, May 12 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

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

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, May 12, 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
LEGO Club Grades 1-6

LEGO Club

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children

LEGO® Club (Drop-In)    

Grades 1-6 

Tuesday, May 12 | 5:00- 6:00 p.m. 

Design and build with the library’s LEGO® supply to complete the challenge. 

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

LEGO® Club (Drop-In)    

Grades 1-6 

Tuesday, May 12 | 5:00- 6:00 p.m. 

Design and build with the library’s LEGO® supply to complete the challenge. 

The 3 S's

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
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

A photo of a rain barrel flanked by a native garden.

Invite Nature to Your Yard!

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Invite Nature to Your Yard!

Join us as we learn all about creating more eco-friendly yards!

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

Invite Nature to Your Yard!

Join us as we learn all about creating more eco-friendly yards!

picture of baby and music notes

Baby, Let's Make Music

Wednesday, May 13, 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 13, 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.

Poster for Wicked For Good

Drop-In Movie: Wicked: For Good

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Drop-in movie: Wicked: For Good

This movie musical spotlights Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West and her continued relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North.

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

Drop-in movie: Wicked: For Good

This movie musical spotlights Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West and her continued relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North.

Air clay foam mirror

Teen Craft Club: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

We’ll show you how to make a stunning mirror using foam air dry clay, from shaping the clay to adding those final artistic touches. This project is perfect for adding a personal and stylish touch to your home decor. Limit 8.

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

We’ll show you how to make a stunning mirror using foam air dry clay, from shaping the clay to adding those final artistic touches. This project is perfect for adding a personal and stylish touch to your home decor. Limit 8.

Divorce Care - Mission Church

Wednesday, May 13, 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

Women’s Support Group

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group The purpose of the women’s support group is to provide a space for women’s to share experiences, gain emotional support and foster empowerment.

Room 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 B
Purpose of Meeting

Community Group

The purpose of the women’s support group is to provide a space for women’s to share experiences, gain emotional support and foster empowerment.

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 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, May 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
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

Thursday, May 14, 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.

Happy Books, Happy Cooks Storytime for Budding Chefs ages 3-5

Happy Books, Happy Cooks

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Ages 3-5 

A storytime for all the budding chefs! Read a food-filled story and create a tasty treat. Please let us know any allergies at the time of registration.

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

Ages 3-5 

A storytime for all the budding chefs! Read a food-filled story and create a tasty treat. Please let us know any allergies at the time of registration.

Monogrammed hand towels

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Beginner Machine Embroidery

Thursday, May 14, 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. 

Digitize Everything

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Do you have old pictures either printed or in 35mm? How about movies on VHS, DVD, or other formats? Audio on cassette? Learn how to convert them all for free at the library! Demos and time for questions will be included.

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

Do you have old pictures either printed or in 35mm? How about movies on VHS, DVD, or other formats? Audio on cassette? Learn how to convert them all for free at the library! Demos and time for questions will be included.

LWVRBA - Annual Meeting

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group Annual Meeting

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

Annual Meeting

Bloomingdale School of Music

Saturday, May 16, 2026 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, May 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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.