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Star Wars Craft Time

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Star Wars Craft Time (Drop-In) Families  Sunday, May 4 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Stop by Youth Services to make a craft out of this world. While Supplies last.

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

Star Wars Craft Time (Drop-In) 

Families  

Sunday, May 4 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Stop by Youth Services to make a craft out of this world. While Supplies last.

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Explorer Bags

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

FILL OUT FORM BEFORE REGISTERING https://forms.office.com/r/n2Bs1qJeCFRegister to pickup a book experience bag curated *just* for you. Each bag will contain 1-3 books per...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

FILL OUT FORM BEFORE REGISTERING https://forms.office.com/r/n2Bs1qJeCF

Disclaimer(s)

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

Desktop Chicken Coop set up

Teen Take & Make: Desktop Chicken Coop

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Perfect for your desktop or shelf, a build-your-own chicken coop! Limit 12.

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

Perfect for your desktop or shelf, a build-your-own chicken coop! Limit 12.

Rockin' Ramen

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Rockin' Ramen (Registration Required)    Grades 3-6Monday, May 5 | 4:15- 5:00 p.m. Customize a classic snack with special toppings while we do a craft and explo...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Food
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Rockin' Ramen (Registration Required)    

Grades 3-6

Monday, May 5 | 4:15- 5:00 p.m. 

Customize a classic snack with special toppings while we do a craft and explore how this dish became so popular.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Bloomingdale Walk Townhomes Association

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group Homeowners Annual Meeting

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

Homeowners Annual Meeting

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Chef Maddox Presents: Cinco de Mayo

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us on Cinco de Mayo to experience Mexican cuisine with Chef Maddox. This cooking demonstration is limited to 50 people. Registration begins on April 1st.

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Food, Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join us on Cinco de Mayo to experience Mexican cuisine with Chef Maddox. This cooking demonstration is limited to 50 people. 

Registration begins on April 1st.

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Playing with STEM

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Playing with STEM (Registration required) Ages 2-5 Tuesdays, April 8 and May 6Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) are important learning areas for kids of a...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Playing with STEM (Registration required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, April 8 and May 6

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Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, May 6, 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

Free Audiobooks, eBooks, & More

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Looking for entertainment while driving, walking outside, or working around the house? Consider some of the free digital resources provided by the library. Students will learn how ...

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

Looking for entertainment while driving, walking outside, or working around the house? Consider some of the free digital resources provided by the library.

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Middle Grade Makers

Tuesday, May 6, 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 Tuesday, April 1 & April 17 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Thursday, May 6 & May 15 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. New Format! Drop by ...

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 

Tuesday, April 1 & April 17 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Thursday, May 6 & May 15 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

EC GPS Parent Series Viewing Event

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:45pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group Viewing event for the GPS Glenbard Parent Series event featuring Ron Fergusson. Attendees will be provided a light meal, conversation and viewing of the presenta...

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

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Baby, Let's Make Music

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Concerts & Music
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

0-24 months Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28| 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, ...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Concerts & Music
Event Details:

0-24 months 

Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28| 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. 

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Come Together

Wednesday, May 7, 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.

Mother's Day Tea Party

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Food
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Mother’s Day Tea Party  (Registration Required)  Ages 3-6Wednesday, May 7 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. Bring your special adult to tea at the library. Enjoy some yummy snac...

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

Mother’s Day Tea Party  (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-6

Wednesday, May 7 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Loose Threads Quilt Group

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 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

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, May 8, 2025 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.

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Happy Books, Happy Cooks

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Happy Books Happy Cooks (Registration Required)  Ages 3-5  | 6:00-6:30 p.m.  A story time for all the budding chefs! Read a food-filled story and crea...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Food, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Happy Books Happy Cooks (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-5  

| 6:00-6:30 p.m. 

 A story time for all the budding chefs! Read a food-filled story and create a tasty treat. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Virtual: Windows Accessibility Features

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Windows has many built-in accommodations for those with disabilities, like low vision or limited mobility.  In this class, we explore some of these features.

Register
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Windows has many built-in accommodations for those with disabilities, like low vision or limited mobility.  In this class, we explore some of these features.

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Cozy Coloring (Drop-in)

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

End of the school year got you feeling stressed? Stop the library to enjoy fun coloring sheets, chill music, and snacks! Popular TikTok trending coloring sheets including Coco Wyo,...

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

End of the school year got you feeling stressed? Stop the library to enjoy fun coloring sheets, chill music, and snacks! Popular TikTok trending coloring sheets including Coco Wyo, Bobbie Goods, and more. Grades 7-12.

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Preschool Process Art

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Preschool Process Art (Drop-In)  Ages 3-5  Saturday, May 10 | 10:00-10:45 a.m. Little hands but big creativity! Pop in to the Makerspace to try this month’s art...

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

Preschool Process Art (Drop-In)  

Ages 3-5  

Saturday, May 10 | 10:00-10:45 a.m. 

Little hands but big creativity! Pop in to the Makerspace to try this month’s artsy activity.

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Saturday, May 10, 2025 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.

Spring Into Reading Crafts

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Spring into Reading Crafts (Registration Required) Grades K-2  Monday, May 12 | 4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Get ready for summer reading by creating a DIY designed bo...

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

Spring into Reading Crafts (Registration Required) 

Grades K-2  

Monday, May 12 | 4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

Get ready for summer reading by creating a DIY designed book bag and a flowered bookmark.

Beginning Crochet

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) Grades 3-8 Monday, May 12 & 19 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. This is a two session program. Session 1 - learn the basics: how to h...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, May 12 & 19 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

Monogrammed hand towels

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Beginner Machine Embroidery

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of machine embroidery and create a small embroidered project. Registration Limit: 4 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card r...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Learn the basics of machine embroidery and create a small embroidered project.