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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Wording: Makerspace club STEM time with two children around a beaker

Makerspace Club: STEM Time

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) Grades 3-6 Thursdays, October 10 & November 14 | 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.  Libraries are a great place to learn a...

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

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursdays, October 10 & November 14 | 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.  

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, November 14, 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.

Balloon Twisting

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Balloon Twisting (Registration Required)  Grades 3-6Thursday, November 14 | 6:00-7:00 p.m. Drop in to learn how to twist balloons into simple objects. 

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

Balloon Twisting (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Thursday, November 14 | 6:00-7:00 p.m. 

Drop in to learn how to twist balloons into simple objects. 

Eastgate of Bloomingdale

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Conference Room at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group - HOA

Conference Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room | Room Fee: $10 (Pay Cash or Check to Business Office): Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

Community Group - HOA

Getting Familiar with Apple Watch

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Smart watches like the Apple Watch give us computers on our wrists! Learn how they can help you meet your fitness goals and even replace your phone for common tasks. 

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

Smart watches like the Apple Watch give us computers on our wrists! Learn how they can help you meet your fitness goals and even replace your phone for common tasks. 

Picture yarn ball Words below Crochet with miss carol Youtube symbol

Crochet Skills with Miss Carol

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

Crochet Along with Miss Carol (Virtual)Grades 3-8 Sunday, November 15Learn to crochet along with Miss Carol. Check the Library’s YouTube page for video tutorials for each proj...

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

Crochet Along with Miss Carol (Virtual)

Grades 3-8 

Sunday, November 15

Explore with Your Senses

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Event Details:

Explore with Your Senses (Drop-In) Under 3 years old with caregivers Friday, November 15 |10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.Come participate in different activities designed to devel...

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

Explore with Your Senses (Drop-In) 

Under 3 years old with caregivers 

Friday, November 15 |10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.

Students taking test

SAT Practice Exam

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Stressing about taking the SAT? Take a fulllength practice test to ward off test day jitters and see how you may score on the big test. Experience first-hand what test day will be ...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Stressing about taking the SAT? Take a fulllength practice test to ward off test day jitters and see how you may score on the big test. Experience first-hand what test day will be like!

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Saturday, November 16, 2024 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.

Prehistoric Escape Room

Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Prehistoric Escape Room (Registration Required)  Grades 4-8Sunday, November 17 | 2:00-2:30 p.m. or 3:00- 3:30p.m.What’s the rumbling? It’s a herd of dinosaurs, heade...

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

Prehistoric Escape Room (Registration Required)  

Grades 4-8

Sunday, November 17 | 2:00-2:30 p.m. or 3:00- 3:30p.m.

Prehistoric Escape Room

Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Prehistoric Escape Room (Registration Required)  Grades 4-8Sunday, November 17 | 2:00-2:30 p.m. or 3:00- 3:30p.m.What’s the rumbling? It’s a herd of dinosaurs, heade...

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

Prehistoric Escape Room (Registration Required)  

Grades 4-8

Sunday, November 17 | 2:00-2:30 p.m. or 3:00- 3:30p.m.

Beginning Crochet

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) Grades 3-8 Mondays, November 11 & 18| 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. This is a two session program. Session 1- learn the basics: how ...

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

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Mondays, November 11 & 18| 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

Image of book cover, "Lost Chicago" by Leslie Goddard.

VIRTUAL: Lost Chicago Department Stores

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

For decades, Chicago was home to some of America's grandest department stores. Clustered along a mile-long stretch of State Street, stores like Marshall Field's; Carson, Pirie...

Register
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 474
Event Details:

For decades, Chicago was home to some of America's grandest department stores. 

Access Basics

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This class will provide a solid basis for understanding and using Microsoft Access.  Students will learn data entry, editing, and basic design. Topics such as creating tables,...

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

This class will provide a solid basis for understanding and using Microsoft Access.  Students will learn data entry, editing, and basic design. Topics such as creating tables, queries, forms, and reports will be covered.

Monday Night Page Turners

Monday Night Page Turners

Monday, November 18, 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.

Illinois Treasurer's ICash Program. Discover What's Yours.

ICash Search with the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A representative from the Illinois State Treasurer's office will be on hand to assist you in discovering if the State is holding any money owed to you through its ICash program. Th...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

A representative from the Illinois State Treasurer's office will be on hand to assist you in discovering if the State is holding any money owed to you through its ICash program.

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure Title with people seated around a table playing a board game

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games

Dinosaurs Love Underpants

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Concerts & Music, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Dinosaurs Love Underpants (Registration Required)  Ages 3-5 Tuesday, November 19 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. Join us for some fun dinosaur stories and a dino-rific craft!

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Concerts & Music, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Dinosaurs Love Underpants (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-5 

Tuesday, November 19 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. 

Join us for some fun dinosaur stories and a dino-rific craft!

Word LEGO Club Grades 1-6 graphic of a LEGO structure

LEGO Club

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

LEGO® Club (Drop-In)    Grades 1-6 Tuesday, November 19 | 5:00- 6:00 p.m. Design and build with the library’s LEGO® supply to complete the challenge. 

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

LEGO® Club (Drop-In)    

Grades 1-6 

Tuesday, November 19 | 5:00- 6:00 p.m. 

Design and build with the library’s LEGO® supply to complete the challenge. 

picture of babies and a dragonfly

Come Together

Wednesday, November 20, 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.

This Little Light of Mine

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

This Pretty Light of Mine (Registration Required)  Grades 4-8Wednesday, November 20| 4:00-5:00 p.m. Work quickly with colored waxes to create a one-of-a-kind candle ...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

This Pretty Light of Mine (Registration Required)  

Grades 4-8

Wednesday, November 20| 4:00-5:00 p.m. 

Work quickly with colored waxes to create a one-of-a-kind candle to keep or gift. 

Genealogy Club drop-in

Genealogy Club

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us in person to learn about internet and archival genealogy and research support. Members share strategies and explore library resources with guidance from a genealogist.

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

Join us in person to learn about internet and archival genealogy and research support. Members share strategies and explore library resources with guidance from a genealogist.

Great Designs Foreign Policy Association

Great Decisions

Wednesday, November 20, 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.

Fall for Lois Elhert

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Fall For Lois Elhert (Drop-In)Grades K- 2 Thursday, November 21 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. Come enjoy stories by Lois Elhert along with some fun fall crafts and games. 

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

Fall For Lois Elhert (Drop-In)

Grades K- 2 

Thursday, November 21 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Come enjoy stories by Lois Elhert along with some fun fall crafts and games.