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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...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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!

cricut logo on design space background

Makerspace: Intro to Cricut Design Space

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Get started using Cricut Design Space, the free design software used with the Cricut Maker cutting machines in our Makerspace. Learn the basics of using the software to create...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes, Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Get started using Cricut Design Space, the free design software used with the Cricut Maker cutting machines in our Makerspace. Learn the basics of using the software to create and edit your own designs.

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!

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
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Bloomingdale Public Library
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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 

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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. 

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...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

school supplies on desk

Homeschool Hangout

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)  Families Wednesdays, December 4 & January 8 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. Join us to explore a new topic each month wi...

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

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)  

Families 

Wednesdays, December 4 & January 8 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. 

Custom Cards

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Custom Cards (Registration Required)  Grades 4-8Wednesday, December 4 | 4:00-5:00 p.m. Use stamps, embossing, and templates to create fun coordinating cards and enve...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Custom Cards (Registration Required)  

Grades 4-8

Wednesday, December 4 | 4:00-5:00 p.m. 

Use stamps, embossing, and templates to create fun coordinating cards and envelopes. 

Polar Express

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Polar Express (Registration Required) FamiliesThursday, December 5 | 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. All aboard! Join us for a reading of this holiday classic, crafts, and activities. P...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Games, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Polar Express (Registration Required) 

Families

Thursday, December 5 | 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. 

All aboard! Join us for a reading of this holiday classic, crafts, and activities. Pajamas are optional.

Gingerbread Village

Teen Craft Night: Gingerbread Houses

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Assemble and decorate a super sweet gingerbread house for the holidays. In-person.

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Assemble and decorate a super sweet gingerbread house for the holidays. In-person.

Nightmare Before Christmas Paint with Water

Teen Take and Make: Nightmare Before Christmas Paint with Water

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

Create your own colorful world in Halloween Town with 36 watercolor scenes that come to life with the stroke of a paintbrush!

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Create your own colorful world in Halloween Town with 36 watercolor scenes that come to life with the stroke of a paintbrush!

Beginning Crochet

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) Grades 3-8 Monday, December 16 and 23 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. This is a two session program. Session 1 - learn the basics: how t...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, December 16 and 23 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

Mug with mountain and leaf design

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Custom Mug

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
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...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

Candy Gingerbread Pot

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Candy Gingerbread Pot (Registration Required)  Grades 3-6Tuesday, December 17 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. Celebrate the holiday season by decorating a flowerpot into a gingerbr...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Candy Gingerbread Pot (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Tuesday, December 17 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Celebrate the holiday season by decorating a flowerpot into a gingerbread person.

Arctic Animals

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Arctic Animals (Drop-In)FamiliesWednesday, December 18 | 6:00-6:45 p.m. Enjoy stories and rhymes about animals, and then make an arctic craft.

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

Arctic Animals (Drop-In)

Families

Wednesday, December 18 | 6:00-6:45 p.m. 

Enjoy stories and rhymes about animals, and then make an arctic craft.

Holiday Wreath

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Holiday Wreath (Registration Required)  Grades 3-6Thursday, December 19 | 6:00-6:45 p.m. Join us in the makerspace to make a holiday wreath. 

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Holiday Wreath (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Thursday, December 19 | 6:00-6:45 p.m. 

Join us in the makerspace to make a holiday wreath. 

I Don't Want to Go to Sleep

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

I Don’t Want to Go to Sleep (Registration Required)  Ages 3-5 Friday, December 20 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. Did you know some frogs hibernate? Learn about hibernation ...

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Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

I Don’t Want to Go to Sleep (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-5 

Friday, December 20 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. 

Did you know some frogs hibernate? Learn about hibernation through stories, crafts and more. 

Beginning Crochet

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) Grades 3-8 Monday, August 19 and 26 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. This is a two session program. Session 1 - learn the basics: how to ...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, August 19 and 26 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

Holiday Closing: Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
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 

Writers Workshop

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Writers Workshop (Registration Required)  Grades 3-6Thursday, December 26 | 3:00-4:00 p.m. Express yourself through writing. Prompts, snacks, and journals will be pr...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Writers Workshop (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Thursday, December 26 | 3:00-4:00 p.m. 

Express yourself through writing. Prompts, snacks, and journals will be provided. 

Dog Man Diversion

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Dogman Diversion (Registration Required)  Grades K-2 Saturday, December 28 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. Come enjoy some DogMan crafts and games while you wait for the movie...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Dogman Diversion (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2 

Saturday, December 28 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. 

Come enjoy some DogMan crafts and games while you wait for the movie to come to theaters. 

Donut Pillows

Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Donut Pillows (Registration Required)  Grades 3-6Sunday, December 29 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. You do-nut need sewing skills to make this fun pillow covered in sprinkles.&nbs...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Donut Pillows (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Sunday, December 29 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. 

You do-nut need sewing skills to make this fun pillow covered in sprinkles. 

Snow Much Fun Party

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Snow Much Fun Party (Registration Required)  Grades K-2Monday, December 30 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. Celebrate winter break with snowman crafts, winter BINGO, and cozy book s...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Snow Much Fun Party (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2

Monday, December 30 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. 

Celebrate winter break with snowman crafts, winter BINGO, and cozy book suggestions.