National Hunger Awareness Month Food Drive

Throughout September, BPL will be collecting non-perishable food for the Bloomingdale Township Food Pantry in conjunction with the village-wide National Hunger Awareness Food Drive! Please drop canned or boxed food in the library lobby donation bins. Visit our website for a list of most requested food at the pantry. Thank you!

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Baby Tales and Tunes

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Event Details:

Introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes, and books that will aid in the development of early literacy skills. Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Babies, Children
Event Details:

Introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes, and books that will aid in the development of early literacy skills. 

Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under 24 months. 

Homeschool Hangout

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)  Families Wednesdays, October 9 & November 6 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. Join us to explore a new topic each month wi...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)  

Families 

Wednesdays, October 9 & November 6 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. 

Image of movie poster How to Steal a Million.

Drop-In Movie: How to Steal a Million

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

On the Same PageHow to Steal a MillionThe daughter of an art forger teams up with a burglar to steal one of her father's forgeries and protect his secret.Starring: Audrey Hepb...

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

On the Same Page

How to Steal a Million

The daughter of an art forger teams up with a burglar to steal one of her father's forgeries and protect his secret.

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Evening Storytime

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Event Details:

Evening Storytime (Drop-In)6:00-6:30 p.m.Children of all ages can join us for a storytime. The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories,...

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

Evening Storytime (Drop-In)

6:00-6:30 p.m.

Children of all ages can join us for a storytime. The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music, and more!

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 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
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Toddler Time

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Toddler Time is for children ages 2-3 with caregiver.Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive ...

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

Toddler Time is for children ages 2-3 with caregiver.

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music, and more.

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Makerspace Club: STEM Time

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) Grades 3-6 Thursdays, October 10 & November 14 | 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.  Libraries are a great place to learn a...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursdays, October 10 & November 14 | 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.  

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, October 10, 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.

Eastgate of Bloomingdale

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Conference Room at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group - HOA

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 - HOA

NIDXA- Northern IL DA Association

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community GroupProgram starts at 7 p.m.

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

Program starts at 7 p.m.

VIRTUAL: Blender 3D Printing Toolbox

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Blender is a free, professional-level application for 3D modelling, animation, and more.  In this video, we look at using the 3D Printing Toolbox add-on to fix and prepare our...

Register
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Blender is a free, professional-level application for 3D modelling, animation, and more.  In this video, we look at using the 3D Printing Toolbox add-on to fix and prepare our models for 3D printing.

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Family Storytime

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Event Details:

Family Storytime is for all ages with caregiver.Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun w...

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

Family Storytime is for all ages with caregiver.

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music, and more. 

Crochet & Knitting Friends Meet Up

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group - Regular meet up to crochet & knit.

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 - Regular meet up to crochet & knit.

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Saturday, October 12, 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.

Boo-ti-ful Stories and Crafts

Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Boo-ti-ful Stories and Crafts (Registration Required)  Grades K-2 Sunday, October 13 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. Enjoy some slightly spooky stories and jokes while making ...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Boo-ti-ful Stories and Crafts (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2 

Sunday, October 13 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. 

Enjoy some slightly spooky stories and jokes while making Halloween themed crafts to keep. 

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Preschool Storytime

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Preschool storytime is for children 3-5 with or without caregivers. Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. The Youth Services department provides age-appr...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Preschool storytime is for children 3-5 with or without caregivers. 

Engraved metal bookmark

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Engraved Metal Bookmark

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Use the library's Cricut Maker to engrave a metal bookmark. Depending on the design complexity, patrons may need pick up their bookmark at a later date.Registration Limit: 4 patron...

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

Use the library's Cricut Maker to engrave a metal bookmark. Depending on the design complexity, patrons may need pick up their bookmark at a later date.

Excel 1

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Format, design, and sort spreadsheets,  plus learn the first steps towards creating formulas and using functions.

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Format, design, and sort spreadsheets,  plus learn the first steps towards creating formulas and using functions.

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

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, October 15, 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
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Baby Tales and Tunes

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Event Details:

Introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes, and books that will aid in the development of early literacy skills.Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under 24 mo...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes, and books that will aid in the development of early literacy skills.

Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under 24 months. 

picture of babies and a dragonfly

Come Together

Wednesday, October 16, 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.

wording baby tales and tunes picture is a baby sitting on a book

Baby Tales and Tunes

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Event Details:

Introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes, and books that will aid in the development of early literacy skills. Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Babies, Children
Event Details:

Introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes, and books that will aid in the development of early literacy skills. 

Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under 24 months. 

Wording evening storytime Picture is boy reading on a moon

Evening Storytime

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Event Details:

Evening Storytime (Drop-In)6:00-6:30 p.m.Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Evening Storytime (Drop-In)

6:00-6:30 p.m.

Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more!

Genealogy Club drop-in

Genealogy Club

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us in person to learn about internet and archival genealogy and research support. Members share strategies and explore library resources with guidance from a genealogist.

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Event Details:

Join us in person to learn about internet and archival genealogy and research support. Members share strategies and explore library resources with guidance from a genealogist.