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Donut Pillows

Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Donut Pillows (Registration Required)  Grades 3-6Sunday, December 29 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. You do-nut need sewing skills to make this fun pillow covered in sprinkles.&nbs...

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

Donut Pillows (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Sunday, December 29 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. 

You do-nut need sewing skills to make this fun pillow covered in sprinkles. 

Snow Much Fun Party

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Snow Much Fun Party (Registration Required)  Grades K-2Monday, December 30 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. Celebrate winter break with snowman crafts, winter BINGO, and cozy book s...

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

Snow Much Fun Party (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2

Monday, December 30 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. 

Celebrate winter break with snowman crafts, winter BINGO, and cozy book suggestions. 

Holiday Closing: New Years

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
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 

Wording Middle Grade Makers Grade 4-8 image of illustrated art supplies

Middle Grade Makers

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) Grades 4-8 Thursday, January 2 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Explore our new Makerspace as we create all sorts of fun and useful items like keycha...

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

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) 

Grades 4-8 

Thursday, January 2 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Thursday, January 2, 2025 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:

Craft Time

All Day
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Craft Time (Drop-In) Families  Friday, January 3 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Stop by Youth Services to make a penguin craft. 

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

Craft Time (Drop-In) 

Families  

Friday, January 3 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Stop by Youth Services to make a penguin craft. 

Watch and Play with The Lion Guard Series

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Watch and Play with The Lion Guard Series (Drop-In) FamiliesFriday, January 3 |1:00 - 2:00 p.m.For Lion King fans, join us for an interactive experience making music, dancing,...

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

Watch and Play with The Lion Guard Series (Drop-In) 

Families

Friday, January 3 |1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Saturday, January 4, 2025 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:

Cottage Core Cross Stitch Kit

Teen Take and Make: Cottagecore Cross-Stitch Kit

All Day
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Includes everything you need to cross-stitch three cottagecore masterpieces.

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Includes everything you need to cross-stitch three cottagecore masterpieces.

Preschool storyime monkey sitting on top of books

Preschool Storytime

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
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 interacti...

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.

3D printed round keychain with mandala design

BPL Makerspace Crafts: 3D Printed Keychain

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to design a custom 3D printed keychain. Since 3D printing will take approximately 1 hour per keychain, they will be available for pickup at a later date.Registration Limi...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Learn how to design a custom 3D printed keychain. Since 3D printing will take approximately 1 hour per keychain, they will be available for pickup at a later date.

Cutting the Cord

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Explore entertainment options beyond paying for cable. Discuss how to connect your TV or other devices to streaming services, how to determine what’s right for you, and more.

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

Explore entertainment options beyond paying for cable. Discuss how to connect your TV or other devices to streaming services, how to determine what’s right for you, and more.

Historical Book Discussion

Historical Book Discussion

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
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 pre...

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

Historical Book Discussion (backup room)

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Lake Park Recreation & Leisure Title with people seated around a table playing a board game

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 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

Collage Self Portrait

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Collage Self Portrait (Registration Required)  Grades K-2Tuesday, January 7 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. Get creative and explore different materials as you make your face into ...

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

Collage Self Portrait (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2

Tuesday, January 7 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Get creative and explore different materials as you make your face into art. 

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

Baby Tales and Tunes

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 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, January 8, 2025 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, January 8, 2025 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. 

school supplies on desk

Homeschool Hangout

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 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, December 4 & January 8 | 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, December 4 & January 8 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. 

Introduction to Word

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Get a beginner-level look at the basics of word processing with Microsoft Word, including typing, editing, printing, and saving.

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

Get a beginner-level look at the basics of word processing with Microsoft Word, including typing, editing, printing, and saving.

Wording evening storytime Picture is boy reading on a moon

Evening Storytime

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Makerspace 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: Makerspace
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!

Three Blue Marble Art Paintings

Teen Craft Night: Marble Art Painting

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Using the “paint pour” method, create a marble painting that is entirely unique. A relaxing, slightly messy, and fun craft to take home! In-person.

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Using the “paint pour” method, create a marble painting that is entirely unique. A relaxing, slightly messy, and fun craft to take home! In-person.

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 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