Event List

Featured Events

recycled bottle terrarium

Recycled Soda Bottle Terrarium

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Crafts, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

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

A terrarium is a small garden covered with a transparent lid, which creates a moist environment for plants. Create your own tiny garden terrarium in a recycled soda bottle, a perfect way to celebrate Earth Month! Limit 8.

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! 

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

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, May 5, 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

Post-It Note Crown

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Post-It Note Crown (Drop-In)    

Grades K-2 

Tuesday, May 5| 4:00- 4:45 p.m. 

Come in and make a cute crown made entirely out of post-it notes. 

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

Post-It Note Crown (Drop-In)    

Grades K-2 

Tuesday, May 5| 4:00- 4:45 p.m. 

Come in and make a cute crown made entirely out of post-it notes. 

example of I-PASS sticker

CANCELLED- I-PASS On Demand Event

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

This event has been cancelled

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This event has been cancelled

picture of baby and music notes

Baby, Let's Make Music

Wednesday, May 6, 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 6, 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.

5 Obstacles to Planning your Estate (Presented by the Seniors Foundation)

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

-Community Group- Informational seminar in regards to estate planning.

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-

Informational seminar in regards to estate planning.

Mother's Day Tea Party

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Food
Age Group:
Children

Mother’s Day Tea Party  (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-6

Wednesday, May 6 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. 

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

Mother’s Day Tea Party  (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-6

Wednesday, May 6 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Divorce Care - Mission Church

Wednesday, May 6, 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

Loose Threads Quilt Group

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
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

Mini Masterpieces Magnets

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Mini Masterpieces Magnets (Registration Required)

Grades 4-8

Thursday, May 7| 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. 

Build custom frames, select artworks, and create your own magnetic gallery!

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

Mini Masterpieces Magnets (Registration Required)

Grades 4-8

Thursday, May 7| 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. 

Build custom frames, select artworks, and create your own magnetic gallery!

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, May 7, 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.

Customizing Windows 11

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

Make the most of your Windows computing experience!  We will look at various settings and built-in functions to help make Windows faster, accessible, and personal.

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

Make the most of your Windows computing experience!  We will look at various settings and built-in functions to help make Windows faster, accessible, and personal.

Toddler Dance Party

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Toddler Dance Party (Drop-In)  

18 months to 36 months

Friday, May 8 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. 

Does your toddler like to move, groove and wiggle? Join us for a morning of music and movement. 

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

Toddler Dance Party (Drop-In)  

18 months to 36 months

Friday, May 8 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. 

Does your toddler like to move, groove and wiggle? Join us for a morning of music and movement. 

Fostering Futures Mentor Program

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group Support fostering Kids and their families. This program is our monthly mentoring program where we host up to 40 Teens (plus 20 volunteers) and 20 elementary (p...

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

Fostering Futures Mentor Program

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group Hosting a monthly mentoring program where we will have 30 elementary (including volunteers) youth for a faith based mentor program.

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

Hosting a monthly mentoring program where we will have 30 elementary (including volunteers) youth for a faith based mentor program.

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Saturday, May 9, 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.

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.

 

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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