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Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, May 29, 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.

Lessons on Wheels

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:45pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group

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

Python Programming 1

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn to code in this popular, easy-to-learn programming language!  In this course, we learn to use variables and conditional statements to create a simple program.

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Learn to code in this popular, easy-to-learn programming language!  In this course, we learn to use variables and conditional statements to create a simple program.

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Saturday, May 31, 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.

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 

Craft Time

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

Craft Time (Drop-In) Families  Monday, June 2 | Come make a rainbow craft. While supplies last. 

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

Craft Time (Drop-In) 

Families  

Monday, June 2 | 

Come make a rainbow craft. While supplies last. 

a plain gift bag with tissue

Explorer Bags

Monday, June 2, 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. 

DIY Birthday Card Making

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

DIY Birthday Card Making (Registration Required)Grades 3-6Monday, June 2 | 3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.Craft some special birthday cards for your friends and family.

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

DIY Birthday Card Making (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Monday, June 2 | 3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Craft some special birthday cards for your friends and family.

Historical Book Discussion

Historical Book Discussion

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American History from pre-Revolutionary War to pre...

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

The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American History from pre-Revolutionary War to present time including biographies, non-fiction, and classics. Co

Little Tykes Drive- In

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Food, Movies
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Little Tykes Drive-In (Registration Required)Ages 2-4Tuesday, June 3 |1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Start your engines, grab a snack and settle in as we watch some birthday shows in ou...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Food, Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Little Tykes Drive-In (Registration Required)

Ages 2-4

Tuesday, June 3 |1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Wording Middle Grade Makers Grade 4-8 image of illustrated art supplies

Middle Grade Makers

Tuesday, June 3, 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, June 3 & July 1 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.  Drop by to try a new skill, make a fun craft to take home, and hang ou...

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, June 3 & July 1 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

 

Drop by to try a new skill, make a fun craft to take home, and hang out with friends.

Bloomngdale Historical Society

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Conference Room at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Business meeting

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

Business meeting

picture of babies and a dragonfly

Come Together

Wednesday, June 4, 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.

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! 

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.

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Games, Storytimes
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

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. 

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

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.

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.

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

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 

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.

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.

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.