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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Teen Craft Night: Poison Apples

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Food
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for Teen Craft Night. Get in the October spirit by creating a “spooky” poison apple. These creations can make for some thrilling photos as well as a tasty treat! This craft...

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

Join us for Teen Craft Night. Get in the October spirit by creating a “spooky” poison apple. These creations can make for some thrilling photos as well as a tasty treat! This craft is in-person. Limit 12.

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Great Decisions

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Great Decisions discussion program is a civic education program administered and produced by the Foreign Policy Association. In preparation for the discussion, participants rea...

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

The Great Decisions discussion program is a civic education program administered and produced by the Foreign Policy Association.

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Toddler Time

Thursday, October 17, 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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Middle Grade Makers

Thursday, October 17, 2024 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 Thursdays, October 17 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Explore our new Makerspace as we create all sorts of fun and useful items like keyc...

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 

Thursdays, October 17 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, October 17, 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.

Bloomingdale Lions

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 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

Bloomingdale VFW Post 7539

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group

Room 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 B
Purpose of Meeting

Community Group

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Family Storytime

Friday, October 18, 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. 

MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HALLOWEEN PARTY

All Day
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace Open Hours
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Due to the Halloween Party event, the Makerspace is closed.

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours
Event Details:

Due to the Halloween Party event, the Makerspace is closed.

Pumpkin Art

Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Pumpkin Art (Registration Required)  Grades 3-6 Sunday, October 20 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. Join us in making an artful pumpkin for the fall season. 

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

Pumpkin Art (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6 

Sunday, October 20 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. 

Join us in making an artful pumpkin for the fall season. 

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Chess Club

Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

If you are ages 8-18 and know a little or a lot about the game, this is your chance to sharpen your skills. Players will compete with other club members in either casual or competi...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

If you are ages 8-18 and know a little or a lot about the game, this is your chance to sharpen your skills. Players will compete with other club members in either casual or competitive games.

Monday Night Page Turners

Monday Night Page Turners

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Monday Night Page Turners book discussion group meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m., except August (no meeting) and December (end of year party). The group...

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

The Monday Night Page Turners book discussion group meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m., except August (no meeting) and December (end of year party). The group reads contemporary and classic fiction and nonfiction.

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Playing with STEM

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 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, October 22 and November 12 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) are impo...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Playing with STEM (Registration required) 
Ages 2-5 
Tuesdays, October 22 and November 12 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

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Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, October 22, 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

Bloomingdale Township Democrats

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group

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

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Flavors of the Fall: Pumpkins, Squashes, and Apples Explored

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Presented by Chef Susan Maddox. Limit 40 people. Registration opens Tuesday, Oct. 1st

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Presented by Chef Susan Maddox. Limit 40 people. 

Registration opens Tuesday, Oct. 1st

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Come Together

Wednesday, October 23, 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.

National Chocolate Day

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

National Chocolate Day (Registration Required)  Grades 3-6Wednesday, October 23 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. Join us for chocolate day to taste a variety of chocolate and then m...

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

National Chocolate Day (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Wednesday, October 23 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Join us for chocolate day to taste a variety of chocolate and then make your own chocolate bar. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Friends of the Library Quarterly Meeting

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library and meet new friends, help out at library events, and have fun!Meetings are held four times a year. Members who are unable to attend meetings but wi...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: 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!

Springfield Place HOA Annual Meeting

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group Annual HOA meeting for Springfield Place subdivision

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
Annual HOA meeting for Springfield Place subdivision

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, October 24, 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.

Teen Game Night Thursdays 6 P.M.- 8 P.M. Bimonthly

Game Night

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Relax and enjoy some fun games with friends or meet new people at game night! Check out the Nintendo Switch, race in Mario Kart 8, brawl in Super Smash Bros., or discover your new ...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Relax and enjoy some fun games with friends or meet new people at game night! Check out the Nintendo Switch, race in Mario Kart 8, brawl in Super Smash Bros., or discover your new favorite tabletop or board game!

Social Media Safety

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Explore privacy settings for popular social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat, and TikTok. Compare parental options across different platforms and discuss common socia...

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

Explore privacy settings for popular social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat, and TikTok. Compare parental options across different platforms and discuss common social media scam tactics while learning how to avoid them.

Kevin Henkes Storytime

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Event Details:

Kevin Henkes Storytime (Drop-In)  Families Friday, October 25 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. Enjoy the beautiful picture books of Kevin Henkes in this storytime. 

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

Kevin Henkes Storytime (Drop-In)  

Families 

Friday, October 25 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. 

Enjoy the beautiful picture books of Kevin Henkes in this storytime.