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Peeps Family Challenge

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Event Details:

Peeps Family Challenge (Registration Required)    Families Sunday, April 6 | 2:00- 3:00 p.m. Come as a family to create a scene from a favorite children’s ...

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Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Peeps Family Challenge (Registration Required)    

Families 

Sunday, April 6 | 2:00- 3:00 p.m. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

a plain gift bag with tissue

Explorer Bags

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

FILL OUT FORM BEFORE REGISTERING https://forms.office.com/r/n2Bs1qJeCFRegister to pickup a book experience bag curated *just* for you. Each bag will contain 1-3 books per...

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Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

FILL OUT FORM BEFORE REGISTERING https://forms.office.com/r/n2Bs1qJeCF

Disclaimer(s)

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

Earth Friend

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Earth Friend (Drop-In)    Grades K-2 Tuesday, April 8 | 4:00- 4:45 p.m. Make an earth planet buddy.

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

Earth Friend (Drop-In)    

Grades K-2 

Tuesday, April 8 | 4:00- 4:45 p.m. 

Make an earth planet buddy.

school supplies on desk

Homeschool Hangout

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 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, April 9 and April 14  | 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: 6
Event Details:

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)  

Families 

Wednesdays, April 9 and April 14  | 1:00-2:00 p.m. 

DIY SLIME text with pictures of slime

Teen Craft Night: DIY Fluffy Slime

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn the science behind making your very own slime. We’ll be using fun colors and ingredients to personalize your own slime to take home!  Limit 10.  

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Learn the science behind making your very own slime. We’ll be using fun colors and ingredients to personalize your own slime to take home!  Limit 10.  

Space Meteor Shower Wreath

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Space Meteor Shower Wreath (Drop- In)  Grades 3-6Sunday, April 13| 2:00-2:45 p.m. April showers but in space! Come create a fun decorative wreath filled with planets...

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

Space Meteor Shower Wreath (Drop- In)  

Grades 3-6

Sunday, April 13| 2:00-2:45 p.m. 

April showers but in space! Come create a fun decorative wreath filled with planets and stars.

Box with a cover that says Beadlings Make 24 Itty-Bitty Beaded Charms

Teen Take and Make: Beaded Charms

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

It's an itty-bitty beaded bonanza! Kit comes with everything you need to turn your beadlings into charm bracelets, key chains, and more! Limit 10. 

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

It's an itty-bitty beaded bonanza! Kit comes with everything you need to turn your beadlings into charm bracelets, key chains, and more! Limit 10. 

Middle Grade Fandom

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Middle Grade Fandom (Registration Required)Grades 4-8Wednesday, April 16 | 4:00- 4:45 p.m. What’s your fandom- Marvel? Pokemon? Swiftie? We’re putting together an extrava...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Middle Grade Fandom (Registration Required)

Grades 4-8

Wednesday, April 16 | 4:00- 4:45 p.m. 

Cute Stickers on the Table photo by Eva Bronzini

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Custom Stickers

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Create custom stickers using Cricut’s Print Then Cut feature.Registration Limit: 4 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card required, ages 12 to adu...

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

Create custom stickers using Cricut’s Print Then Cut feature.

Wording Middle Grade Makers Grade 4-8 image of illustrated art supplies

Middle Grade Makers

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) Grades 4-8 Tuesday, April 1 & April 17 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Thursday, May 6 & May 15 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. New Format! Drop by ...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) 

Grades 4-8 

Tuesday, April 1 & April 17 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Thursday, May 6 & May 15 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

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Windblown

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Windblown (Registration Required) Grades K-2 Tuesdays, April 22| 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.  Join us to hear how different animals emerge from windblown shapes and then w...

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

Windblown (Registration Required) 

Grades K-2 

Tuesdays, April 22| 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.  

Join us to hear how different animals emerge from windblown shapes and then we’ll create our own breezy art.

Cute Stickers on the Table photo by Eva Bronzini

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Custom Stickers

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Create custom stickers using Cricut’s Print Then Cut feature.Registration Limit: 4 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card required, ages 12 to adu...

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

Create custom stickers using Cricut’s Print Then Cut feature.

Mother's Day Craft- Canvas Painting

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Mother’s Day Craft- Canvas Painting (Registration Required)  Grades K-2 Thursday, April 24 | 6:00-6:45 p.m. Join us to create a great gift for a special caregiv...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Mother’s Day Craft- Canvas Painting (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2 

Thursday, April 24 | 6:00-6:45 p.m. 

Join us to create a great gift for a special caregiver in your life. 

DIY Felt Succulents

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

DIY Felt Succulents (Registration Required)Grades 3-6Wednesday, April 30 | 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. Create your own felt succulent garden to decorate your space in this fun craft...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

DIY Felt Succulents (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Wednesday, April 30 | 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. 

Create your own felt succulent garden to decorate your space in this fun craft activity.

Mother's Day Craft-- DIY Candle Decorating

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Mother’s Day Craft – DIY Candle Decorating (Registration Required)Grades 3-6Saturday, May 3 | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Join us to create a great gift for a special caregiver in...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Mother’s Day Craft – DIY Candle Decorating (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Saturday, May 3 | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. 

Join us to create a great gift for a special caregiver in your life.

Free Comic Book Day!

Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Annual Events, Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the library! Create super crafts and pick up some free comics (5 per person, while supplies last). Thank you to Keith's Komix (528 S. Roselle Road,...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Annual Events, Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the library! Create super crafts and pick up some free comics (5 per person, while supplies last). Thank you to Keith's Komix (528 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193) for the support!

Star Wars Craft Time

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Star Wars Craft Time (Drop-In) Families  Sunday, May 4 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Stop by Youth Services to make a craft out of this world. While Supplies last.

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

Star Wars Craft Time (Drop-In) 

Families  

Sunday, May 4 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Stop by Youth Services to make a craft out of this world. While Supplies last.

a plain gift bag with tissue

Explorer Bags

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

FILL OUT FORM BEFORE REGISTERING https://forms.office.com/r/n2Bs1qJeCFRegister to pickup a book experience bag curated *just* for you. Each bag will contain 1-3 books per...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

FILL OUT FORM BEFORE REGISTERING https://forms.office.com/r/n2Bs1qJeCF

Disclaimer(s)

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

Desktop Chicken Coop set up

Teen Take & Make: Desktop Chicken Coop

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Perfect for your desktop or shelf, a build-your-own chicken coop! Limit 12.

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Perfect for your desktop or shelf, a build-your-own chicken coop! Limit 12.

Wording Middle Grade Makers Grade 4-8 image of illustrated art supplies

Middle Grade Makers

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) Grades 4-8 Tuesday, April 1 & April 17 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Thursday, May 6 & May 15 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. New Format! Drop by ...

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 

Tuesday, April 1 & April 17 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Thursday, May 6 & May 15 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Mother's Day Tea Party

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Food
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Mother’s Day Tea Party  (Registration Required)  Ages 3-6Wednesday, May 7 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. Bring your special adult to tea at the library. Enjoy some yummy snac...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Food
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Mother’s Day Tea Party  (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-6

Wednesday, May 7 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Person coloring in a coloring book

Cozy Coloring (Drop-in)

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

End of the school year got you feeling stressed? Stop the library to enjoy fun coloring sheets, chill music, and snacks! Popular TikTok trending coloring sheets including Coco Wyo,...

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

End of the school year got you feeling stressed? Stop the library to enjoy fun coloring sheets, chill music, and snacks! Popular TikTok trending coloring sheets including Coco Wyo, Bobbie Goods, and more. Grades 7-12.

art supplies on background

Preschool Process Art

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Preschool Process Art (Drop-In)  Ages 3-5  Saturday, May 10 | 10:00-10:45 a.m. Little hands but big creativity! Pop in to the Makerspace to try this month’s art...

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

Preschool Process Art (Drop-In)  

Ages 3-5  

Saturday, May 10 | 10:00-10:45 a.m. 

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