Event List

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.

Read with a Buddy (Registration required)

K – 2 Grade

Mondays, June 16- July 21 4:30-5 or 5-5:30

Read with a Buddy (Registration required)

K – 2 Grade

Mondays, June 16- July 21 4:30-5 or 5-5:30

Crochet a Stuffie (Amigurumi) (Registration Required)

Grades 3-8 with an adult

Monday, July 7 | 6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.

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.

Take the next step in learning Excel! We'll cover intermediate topics such as formulas, graphs, and linking between multiple worksheets.

PlaPlaying with STEM (Registration Required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, June 17, July 8, August 12 | 10:30-11:30

Tote Party (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Tuesday, July 8 |3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Come design a tote bag and a pencil case!

If you like your rock ‘n’ roll mixed with an exciting blast of horns, there is no better listen than the music group Chicago.  Formed in 1967, the band produced a steady stream of hits throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Billboard&n

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. 

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.

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. 

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! 

Shark Week (Drop-In) 

Grades K-2

Wednesday, July 9 |3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Shark facts, crafts, and snacks to celebrate one of nature’s most misunderstood creatures.

Let’s restore old vinyl records and turn them into modern works of art. Limit 10.

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!

Circle Park Storytime (Drop-In)

All Ages

Thursdays, June 12, July 10 and August 7 

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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. 

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursdays, June 12 and July 10 | 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.  

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

Join us on YouTube as we look at the Windows Task Manager and discuss some basic functions we can perform with it.

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. 

50 is Nifty (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Friday, July 11 | 1:30- 2:15 p.m.

50 years was a long time ago. Let's take it back to the 1970s and celebrate all the groovy things.