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Chess Club

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Drop in chess summer chess club!Whether you are new to the game or an experienced player this is a great place to build skills, make friends who enjoy the game, and have fun! ...

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

Drop in chess summer chess club!

Whether you are new to the game or an experienced player this is a great place to build skills, make friends who enjoy the game, and have fun! 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Dragon Lore

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Dragon Lore (Registration Required)Grades 3-6Wednesday, June 4 | 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.Come hear stories of dragons, make a dragon egg and play dragon games.

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Games, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Dragon Lore (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Wednesday, June 4 | 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Come hear stories of dragons, make a dragon egg and play dragon games.

Loose Threads Quilt Group

Wednesday, June 4, 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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Level Up with the Field Museum

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

Level Up with the Field Museum (Drop-In)Grades K-6Thursday, June 5 | 2:00-4:00 p.m. Drop-In and experience games and cultures from another time including these special ex...

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

Level Up with the Field Museum (Drop-In)

Grades K-6

Thursday, June 5 | 2:00-4:00 p.m. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, June 5, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

1970s Storytime

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

1970s Storytime (Drop-In)FamiliesFriday, June 6 |10:30 p.m.- 11:15 a.m.As BPL celebrates its 50th birthday, let’s take a trip down memory lane in storytime and enjoy classic s...

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

1970s Storytime (Drop-In)

Families

Friday, June 6 |10:30 p.m.- 11:15 a.m.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR LIBRARY 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace Open Hours
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Due to the library's 50th Anniversary celebration event, the Makerspace is closed. Makerspace equipment will not be available for patron use during the library's anniversary event....

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

Due to the library's 50th Anniversary celebration event, the Makerspace is closed. Makerspace equipment will not be available for patron use during the library's anniversary event. 

Closed Sundays From Memorial Day through Labor Day

All Day
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 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Take and Make: Diamond Art Bookmarks

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

Create shimmering keepsake bookmarks with this diamond art kit. Complete with everything you need to get started, the end result is something you're sure to want to share! Limit 12...

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

Create shimmering keepsake bookmarks with this diamond art kit. Complete with everything you need to get started, the end result is something you're sure to want to share! Limit 12.

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Babies, Children, All Ages
Event Details:

Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles (Drop-In)FamiliesMonday, June 7| 1:00 p.m.- 2:15p.m.Celebrate the library’s anniversary with this special reptile program. Learn abou...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Children, All Ages
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles (Drop-In)

Families

Monday, June 7| 1:00 p.m.- 2:15p.m.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Happy Sonic the Hedgehog Month

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Happy Sonic the Hedgehog Month (Drop-In)FamiliesTuesday, June 10 |10:30 a.m.- 11:15 a.m.To celebrate the creation of Sonic the Hedgehog, we will create crafts and bookmarks.

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

Happy Sonic the Hedgehog Month (Drop-In)

Families

Tuesday, June 10 |10:30 a.m.- 11:15 a.m.

To celebrate the creation of Sonic the Hedgehog, we will create crafts and bookmarks.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Engraved Metal Bracelet

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Use our Cricut Maker to engrave a metal bracelet. Depending on the design complexity, patrons may need pick up their bracelets on a later date.Registration Limit: 4 patrons ma...

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

Use our Cricut Maker to engrave a metal bracelet. Depending on the design complexity, patrons may need pick up their bracelets on a later date.

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Come Together

Wednesday, June 11, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Club

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Drop in chess summer chess club!Whether you are new to the game or an experienced player this is a great place to build skills, make friends who enjoy the game, and have fun! ...

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

Drop in chess summer chess club!

Whether you are new to the game or an experienced player this is a great place to build skills, make friends who enjoy the game, and have fun! 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Craft Night: Here Comes the Suncatcher

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Create a beautiful suncatcher for your favorite sunny spot in your home!  Limit 12.  

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

Create a beautiful suncatcher for your favorite sunny spot in your home!  Limit 12.  

This event is in the "Children" group.

Dads and Donuts Storytime

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Dads and Donuts Storytime (Drop-In)FamiliesWednesday, June 11 |6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.A special storytime all about dads (and includes donuts)!

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

Dads and Donuts Storytime (Drop-In)

Families

Wednesday, June 11 |6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

A special storytime all about dads (and includes donuts)!

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, June 11, 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
This event is in the "Children" group.

Circle Park Storytime

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Circle Park Storytime (Drop-In)All AgesThursdays June 12, July 10 and August 7 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.Join us for outdoor summer storytimes in Circle Park. Meet us at the H...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Circle Park Storytime (Drop-In)

All Ages

Thursdays June 12, July 10 and August 7 

10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Makerspace Club: STEM Time

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) Grades 3-6 Thursdays, June 12 and July 10 | 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.  Libraries are a great place to learn about scie...

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

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursdays, June 12 and July 10 | 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, June 12, 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.

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Disco Dance Party

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Concerts & Music
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Event Details:

Toddler Disco Dance Party (Registration Required)  18 months to 36 monthsFriday, June 13 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. Does your toddler like to move, groove, and wiggle? Join ...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Concerts & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Toddler Disco Dance Party (Registration Required)  

18 months to 36 months

Friday, June 13 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Decades of Games

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Decades of Games (Drop-In)  Grades 1-5 with adult participationFriday, June 20 | 3:30-4:15 p.m. We will have games from memory lane. Come with a special adult to put...

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

Decades of Games (Drop-In)  

Grades 1-5 with adult participation

Friday, June 20 | 3:30-4:15 p.m. 

We will have games from memory lane. Come with a special adult to put your skills to the test!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Flag Day: Presented by the Anan Harmon chapter of the NSDAR (The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution)

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

-This is not a library sponsored program-The Anan Harmon chapter of the NSDAR will be in the BPL Lobby today only (June 14,2025) for Flag day- they will distribute flags and inform...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

-This is not a library sponsored program-

The Anan Harmon chapter of the NSDAR will be in the BPL Lobby today only (June 14,2025) for Flag day- they will distribute flags and information on flag protocols. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makerspace Open Hours

Saturday, June 14, 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.