Event List

Featured Events

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Cover Letters Made Easy

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Lectures

Age Group:

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

COVER LETTERS MADE EASY 

How to Train Your Dragon Book Party

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

How to Train Your Dragon Book Party (Registration Required)

Grades 1-6

Wednesday, February 25 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Calling all dragon lovers! Come enjoy crafts and activities based on this popular series. 

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Mindful Skills: Self-Care Stations

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Crafts, Lectures, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

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

Make your own products for a self-care night. Stop and try out each of the stations from DIY perfume to create your own face mask. Limit 12. 

Mindful Skills are 1st Monday of every month, unless otherwise noted.

laptop showing MS Excel on screen

Excel 1

Monday, March 2, 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:

Learn the basic concepts of creating and using spreadsheets. Formatting, designing, and sorting spreadsheets will be discussed along with the first steps towards creating formulas and using functions.

Wild About Owls

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Crafts, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

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

 

Wild About Owls (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2

Thursday, March 5 | 4:15- 5:00 p.m. 

Come in to enjoy crafts and stories about magnificent owls. 

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Divorce Care - Mission Church

Wednesday, April 8, 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

Friends of the Library Board Meeting + Book Sale Planning

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Friends of the Library Board meets to plan their upcoming April meeting, followed by planning for the upcoming April book sale.

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Friends of the Library Board meets to plan their upcoming April meeting, followed by planning for the upcoming April book sale.

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 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
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Toddler Time

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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. 

Makerspace Club STEM Time 2 children with beaker

Makerspace Club: STEM Time

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursdays, April 9| 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.  

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursdays, April 9| 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.  

Character Counts Meeting

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room B
Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, April 9, 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.

NIDXA- Northern IL DA Association

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm
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

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Family Storytime

Friday, April 10, 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. 

Fostering Futures Mentor Program

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 9:30am - 1:00pm
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group We are an organization that supports youth in foster and kinship care. This will be for hosting our elementary (Room c) and teen (room A) mentor programs. ...

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

We are an organization that supports youth in foster and kinship care.
This will be for hosting our elementary (Room c) and teen (room A) mentor programs.

Fostering Futures Mentor Program

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 9:30am - 1:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group We’re a non-profit that support youth in foster and kinship care. Our website; fosteringfutures.org

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

We’re a non-profit that support youth in foster and kinship care.

Our website; fosteringfutures.org

Fostering Futures Mentor Program

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 9:30am - 1:30pm
Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group For our mentor program for foster kids.

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

For our mentor program for foster kids.

Rock Painting

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Rock Painting (Drop-In)

Families

Saturday, April 11 | 10:00- 10: 45 a.m. 

Paint a rock to decorate your garden. 

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

Rock Painting (Drop-In)

Families

Saturday, April 11 | 10:00- 10: 45 a.m. 

Paint a rock to decorate your garden. 

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Saturday, April 11, 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.

Embroidered Mug Rugs

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Embroidered Mug Rugs (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Sunday, April 12| 2:00- 3:00 p.m.

Learn basic embroidery stitches to create a simple colorful design.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Embroidered Mug Rugs (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Sunday, April 12| 2:00- 3:00 p.m.

Learn basic embroidery stitches to create a simple colorful design.

Teen Take and Make: Crystal Garden

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

This STEM kit is a perfect learning tool; color trees and watch crystals grow! The learning guide will teach about geodes and rock formation. Limit 14.

 

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

This STEM kit is a perfect learning tool; color trees and watch crystals grow! The learning guide will teach about geodes and rock formation. Limit 14.

 

Preschool storyime monkey sitting on top of books

Preschool Storytime

Monday, April 13, 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, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Children

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!

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
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!

Easy eating for spring

Chef Maddox Presents: Spring Simple Meals

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Come join Chef Susan Maddox as we learn all about how to make simple meals for spring! This cooking demonstration is limited to 50 people.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join Chef Susan Maddox as we learn all about how to make simple meals for spring! This cooking demonstration is limited to 50 people.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Playing with STEM

Tuesday, April 14, 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. 

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Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, April 14, 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

The 3 S's

Tuesday, April 14, 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

A picture of fresh vegetables.

Power Vegetable Gardening

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

POWER VEGETABLE GARDENING

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

POWER VEGETABLE GARDENING

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Baby Tales and Tunes

Wednesday, April 15, 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.