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Event List

Featured Events

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Mindful Skills: Vision Boards

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Crafts, Lectures

Age Group:

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

What is your vision for 2026? Create a vision board using scrapbook paper, magazines, pictures, and more!  All materials will be provided to plan the perfect 2026. Limit 12. 

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Digitize Everything

Thursday, January 8, 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:

Old pictures either printed or in 35mm? Old movies on VHS, DVD, or other formats? Old movies on cassette? It can all be converted to digital files at the library for free, learn how in this class.

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Teen Craft Club: Altered Art

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

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

Take a piece of old thrifted art and completely transform it, adding your own creative twists to your painting. Limit 12.

 

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School's Back, Stop By (Drop-In)

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Program Type:

Crafts, Games

Age Group:

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

Got the 2nd semester blues? Create a kit to motivate you for this second half of the school year. Feel free to stay and play games with friends in the Teen Territory!  Whiles supplies last.

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Firefly Family Theatre Presents Spark's Snow Day

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Program Type:

Performances

Age Group:

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

Firefly Family Theatre Presents Spark’s Snow Day (Drop-In)

Families  

Monday, January 19 | 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. 

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Middle Grade Makers Grades 4-8

Middle Grade Makers

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) 

Grades 4-8 

Thursday, February 24 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

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 

Thursday, February 24 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Bloomingdale Township Democratic Organization

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group Bloomingdale Township Democratic Organization Montly Meeting

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

Bloomingdale Township Democratic Organization Montly Meeting

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Cover Letters Made Easy

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

COVER LETTERS MADE EASY 

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

COVER LETTERS MADE EASY 

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Come Together

Wednesday, February 25, 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.

How to Train Your Dragon Book Party

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
Children

How to Train Your Dragon Book Party (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

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

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
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 3-6

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

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

Minute to Win It Olympics

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Minute to Win It Olympics (Registration required)

Grades 4-8

Thursday, February 26 | 4:15-5:00

Step up against other middle-grade kids and smash fun and silly challenges to win prizes and bragging rights!

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

Minute to Win It Olympics (Registration required)

Grades 4-8

Thursday, February 26 | 4:15-5:00

Step up against other middle-grade kids and smash fun and silly challenges to win prizes and bragging rights!

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, February 26, 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.

Happy Books, Happy Cooks Storytime for Budding Chefs ages 3-5

Happy Books, Happy Cooks

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Ages 3-5 

A storytime for all the budding chefs! Read a food-filled story and create a tasty treat. Please let us know any allergies at the time of registration.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Food, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 

A storytime for all the budding chefs! Read a food-filled story and create a tasty treat. Please let us know any allergies at the time of registration.

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Saturday, February 28, 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.

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
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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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:

Register
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:

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.

Historical Book Discussion

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

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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
LEGO Club Grades 1-6

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. 

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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. 

picture of babies and a dragonfly

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.

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

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. 

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