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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Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, November 21, 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.

Bloomingdale Lions

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group

Room A
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
Purpose of Meeting

Community Group

Python 2

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Continue building your Python skills! In this class, we focus on coding functions and loops to build more efficient and functional programs.

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

Continue building your Python skills! In this class, we focus on coding functions and loops to build more efficient and functional programs.

Bloomingdale VFW Post 7539

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group

Room 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 B
Purpose of Meeting

Community Group

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Saturday, November 23, 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.

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Chess Club

Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

If you are ages 8-18 and know a little or a lot about the game, this is your chance to sharpen your skills. Players will compete with other club members in either casual or competi...

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

If you are ages 8-18 and know a little or a lot about the game, this is your chance to sharpen your skills. Players will compete with other club members in either casual or competitive games.

DIY Miniatures Workshop

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

DIY Miniatures Workshop (Registration Required)  Grades 3-6Monday, November 25 | 2:00-4:00 p.m. This two hour program will present basic principles for creating mini...

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

DIY Miniatures Workshop (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Monday, November 25 | 2:00-4:00 p.m. 

This two hour program will present basic principles for creating miniatures for the love of all things tiny!

Black and White image of Elvis

The History of Elvis Presley

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Elvis revolutionized popular music when he exploded onto the scene in 1956 with his unique blend of gospel, rhythm & blues, and country. His “energetic” performances, distincti...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 78
Event Details:

Elvis revolutionized popular music when he exploded onto the scene in 1956 with his unique blend of gospel, rhythm & blues, and country.

Paper Bag Puppets

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Paper Bag Puppets (Drop-In)  Families Tuesday, November 26 | 2:00-2:45 p.m. Make your own paper buddy to keep!

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

Paper Bag Puppets (Drop-In)  

Families 

Tuesday, November 26 | 2:00-2:45 p.m. 

Make your own paper buddy to keep!

Bloomingdale Township Democrats

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group

Room A
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
Purpose of Meeting

Community Group

Snowman Crossing

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Annual Events
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Annual Events

Holiday Closing: Thanksgiving Closing

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
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 

Holiday Closing: Thanksgiving Closing

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 

Wording craft time all ages image of a paint palette

Craft Time

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

Craft Time (Drop-In) Families  Friday, November 29 | 9:00 - 5:00 p.m. Celebrate the season with a fun craft. While supplies last. 

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

Craft Time (Drop-In) 

Families  

Friday, November 29 | 9:00 - 5:00 p.m. 

Celebrate the season with a fun craft. While supplies last. 

Snowman Crossing

11/29/2024 @ 9:00am to 12/02/2024 @ 7:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Annual Events
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Snowman Crossing11/27: 9-511/29: 9-511/30: 9-512/1: 1-512/2: 9-7Pre-reservations required. No walk in. 

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Annual Events
Event Details:

Snowman Crossing

11/27: 9-5

11/29: 9-5

11/30: 9-5

12/1: 1-5

12/2: 9-7

Pre-reservations required. No walk in. 

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Saturday, November 30, 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.

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Preschool Storytime

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
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 interacti...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
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.

Mug with mountain and leaf design

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Custom Mug

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Make a custom mug using infusible ink and our Cricut Maker and mug press. A great holiday gift!Registration Limit: 4 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Lib...

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

Make a custom mug using infusible ink and our Cricut Maker and mug press. A great holiday gift!

Historical Book Discussion

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
picture of babies and a dragonfly

Come Together

Wednesday, December 4, 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.

Loose Threads Quilt Group

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 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

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Toddler Time

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
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 interacti...

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. 

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, December 5, 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.

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Family Storytime

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Children
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 interacti...

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.