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Event List

Featured Events

Dog Man character

Interactive Movie: DOG MAN

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

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

Interactive Movie: DOG MAN (Drop-In)

Families

Friday, January 2 | 2:00-4:00 p.m. 

inspirational images

Mindful Skills: Vision Boards

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Crafts, Lectures

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

What is your vision for 2026? Create a vision board using scrapbook paper, magazines, pictures, and more!  All materials will be provided to plan the perfect 2026. Limit 12. 

analog media

Digitize Everything

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Program Type:

Computer Classes

Age Group:

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

Old pictures either printed or in 35mm? Old movies on VHS, DVD, or other formats? Old movies on cassette? It can all be converted to digital files at the library for free, learn how in this class.

altered art

Teen Craft Club: Altered Art

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

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

Take a piece of old thrifted art and completely transform it, adding your own creative twists to your painting. Limit 12.

 

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School's Back, Stop By (Drop-In)

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Program Type:

Crafts, Games

Age Group:

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

Got the 2nd semester blues? Create a kit to motivate you for this second half of the school year. Feel free to stay and play games with friends in the Teen Territory!  Whiles supplies last.

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Friends of BPL 50th Logo

Friends of the Library Quarterly Meeting

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Join the Friends of the Library and meet new friends, help out at library events, and have fun!

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!

Wording says toddler storytime Picture is lion reading on top of a pile of books

Toddler Time

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. 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 Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. 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. 

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, January 29, 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.

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Family Storytime

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. 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 Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. 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. 

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Saturday, January 31, 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.

Sit and Stitch

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Sit and Stitch (Drop-In) 

Grades 3 and up  

Sunday, February 1 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Sit and Stitch (Drop-In) 

Grades 3 and up  

Sunday, February 1 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

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Explorer Bags

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Crafts
Age Group:
Children

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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts
Event Details:

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Preschool storyime monkey sitting on top of books

Preschool Storytime

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. 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 Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. 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.

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Evening Storytime- New Day of the Week

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Evening Storytime (Drop-In)

NEW DAY OF THE WEEK STARTING IN JANUARY!

6:00-6:30 p.m.

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

Evening Storytime (Drop-In)

NEW DAY OF THE WEEK STARTING IN JANUARY!

6:00-6:30 p.m.

Historical Book Discussion

Historical Book Discussion

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American History from pre-Revolutionary War to present time including biographies, non-fiction, and classics. Co

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American History from pre-Revolutionary War to present time including biographies, non-fiction, and classics. Co

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Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, February 3, 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

A Love Letter to Our Library

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

A Love Letter to Our Library (Drop-In)  

Families

Tuesday, February 3 | 4:00-4:45 p.m. 

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

A Love Letter to Our Library (Drop-In)  

Families

Tuesday, February 3 | 4:00-4:45 p.m. 

Bloomingdale Historical Society

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Conference Room at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group Monthly meeting

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

Monthly meeting

A picture of a baby with the wording baby tales and Tunes

Baby Tales and Tunes

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Children

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. 

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, February 4, 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.

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Baby Tales and Tunes

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
Babies, Children

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. 

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. 

Culture Connections Club

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Culture Connections Club (Drop-In) 

Grades K-2 

Wednesday, February 4 & March 25 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Visit faraway countries through stories, songs, snacks, and activities. 

February: Thailand

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

Culture Connections Club (Drop-In) 

Grades K-2 

Wednesday, February 4 & March 25 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Visit faraway countries through stories, songs, snacks, and activities. 

February: Thailand

Loose Threads Quilt Group

Wednesday, February 4, 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

Wording says toddler storytime Picture is lion reading on top of a pile of books

Toddler Time

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. 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 Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. 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. 

Valentine Yarn Wrapped Tree

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Valentine Tree (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Thursday, February 5 | 5:00-5:45 p.m. 

Trees aren’t just for Christmas. Join us in making this fun Valentine decoration.

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

Valentine Tree (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Thursday, February 5 | 5:00-5:45 p.m. 

Trees aren’t just for Christmas. Join us in making this fun Valentine decoration.

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, February 5, 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.

Free and Open Source Software for Windows

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Learn about great free software and tools to enhance your experience on Windows, possibly replacing your paid and subscription services like Microsoft Office and Adobe with comparable software (e.g. LibreOffice and Affinty).

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

Learn about great free software and tools to enhance your experience on Windows, possibly replacing your paid and subscription services like Microsoft Office and Adobe with comparable software (e.g. LibreOffice and Affinty).

Wording family storytime Picture worm reading on top of books

Family Storytime

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. 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 Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. 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. 

Annual Board Planning Meeting

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C