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Chess Club

Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games
This event is in the "Children" group

Explorer Bags

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Crafts
Age Group:
Children

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

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Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, March 2, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Mindful Skills: Self-Care Stations

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Lectures, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

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

Evening Storytime- New Day of the Week

Monday, March 2, 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!

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

A Reluctant Cook Shares Tips on Preparing Plant-based Meals Quickly

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Lectures
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

A Reluctant Cook Shares Tips on Preparing Plant-based Meals While Minimizing Kitchen Time

In this presentation, Joan Davis, RN, MS will share tips on how to cook healthier and faster, including:

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

A Reluctant Cook Shares Tips on Preparing Plant-based Meals While Minimizing Kitchen Time

In this presentation, Joan Davis, RN, MS will share tips on how to cook healthier and faster, including:

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

Excel 1

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

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.

Register
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Historical Book Discussion

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

This event is in the "Teens" group

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, March 3, 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
This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO Club

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Grades 1-6 

Tuesday, March 3 | 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:

Grades 1-6 

Tuesday, March 3 | 5:00- 6:00 p.m. 

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

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

Baby Tales and Tunes

Wednesday, March 4, 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. 

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

Come Together

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
Babies, Children

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.

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

Baby Tales and Tunes

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Oreo Day

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Food, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Oreo Day (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Wednesday, March  4| 5:00-5:45 p.m. 

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

Oreo Day (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Wednesday, March  4| 5:00-5:45 p.m. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Loose Threads Quilt Group

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 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

Toddler Time

Thursday, March 5, 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Wild About Owls

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

 

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. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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. 

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

Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, March 5, 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.

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

iPhone Basics

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Your iPhone is a computer in your pocket! Learn to use the most popular functions while keeping your phone organized.

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

Your iPhone is a computer in your pocket! Learn to use the most popular functions while keeping your phone organized.

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

Family Storytime

Friday, March 6, 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Process Art

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Preschool Process Art (Drop-In)  

Ages 3-5  

Saturday, March 7| 10:00-10:45 a.m. 

Little hands, but big creativity! Pop in to the Makerspace to try this month’s artsy activity.

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

Preschool Process Art (Drop-In)  

Ages 3-5  

Saturday, March 7| 10:00-10:45 a.m. 

Little hands, but big creativity! Pop in to the Makerspace to try this month’s artsy activity.

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

Makerspace Open Hours

Saturday, March 7, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Fairy Tale Ball

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Fairy Tale Ball (Registration Required)

Families

Sunday, March 8 | 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fairy Tale Ball (Registration Required)

Families

Sunday, March 8 | 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Take and Make: Mushroom Wood Plaque Diamond Art

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

Create a shimmering work of art for your wall with this diamond painting kit. This colorful mushroom and flower design is made by placing tiny diamond-like pieces on a printed plaque.

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

Create a shimmering work of art for your wall with this diamond painting kit. This colorful mushroom and flower design is made by placing tiny diamond-like pieces on a printed plaque.