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graphic design using canva

Graphic Design with Canva

Thursday, March 12, 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:

Discover how to use this popular, cloud-based graphic design application. Get started with digital creations (social media posts, presentations, and logos) and printables (planners and wall art, e-books, templates, and physical goods).

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General Primary Election (Voting 6 a.m.-7 p.m.)

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00am - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Event Details:

Voting opens at 6 a.m.

Voting closes at 7 p.m.

Click here for DuPage County Voter & Election Info

Beeswax Candles

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Beewax Candles (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Wednesday, March 18 | 4- 4:45 p.m. 

Make a pair of unique rolled beeswax candles to light up winter’s dark days. 

 

mini pies

Let’s Cook: Mini Pies

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Program Type:

Food, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's celebrate “pie day” by making some delicious no-bake pies.  Then, decorate a themed pie box to carry your treat home. Limit 10. 

assortment of apple watches

Getting Familiar with Apple Watch

Thursday, March 19, 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:

Smartwatches like the Apple Watch give us computers on our wrists! Discover how they can help you meet your fitness goals, keep track of important events, and even replace your phone for common tasks.

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Homeschool Hangout

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)  

Families 

Wednesdays, February 11 & March 11 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. 

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

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)  

Families 

Wednesdays, February 11 & March 11 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. 

DIY birdhouses

Teen Craft Club: Build A Birdhouse

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens

Welcome spring and migrating creatures by creating a birdhouse. Birdseed will also be provided to encourage visits from winged friends.  Limit 10. 

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome spring and migrating creatures by creating a birdhouse. Birdseed will also be provided to encourage visits from winged friends.  Limit 10. 

Out Came the Sun

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Out Came the Sun (Registration Required)

Ages 3-6

Tuesday, March 17| 1:30-2:15 p.m.

Join us for the Itsy, Bitsy Spider and other spring stories, games, crafts, and more!

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

Out Came the Sun (Registration Required)

Ages 3-6

Tuesday, March 17| 1:30-2:15 p.m.

Join us for the Itsy, Bitsy Spider and other spring stories, games, crafts, and more!

Sprout Heads

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Sprout Heads (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Thursday, March 19 | 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. 

Spring is just around the corner, so get a head start on your garden by planting your own sprouting head. 

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

Sprout Heads (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Thursday, March 19 | 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. 

Spring is just around the corner, so get a head start on your garden by planting your own sprouting head. 

Engraved metal bracelets with moon design and geometric design

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Engraved Metal Bracelet

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

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

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.

Culture Connections Club

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Culture Connections Club (Drop-In) 

Grades K-2 

Wednesday, February 4 & March 25 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Visit faraway countries through stories, songs, snacks, and activities. 

February: Thailand

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

Culture Connections Club (Drop-In) 

Grades K-2 

Wednesday, February 4 & March 25 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Visit faraway countries through stories, songs, snacks, and activities. 

February: Thailand

Melted Quilt

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Melted Quilt  Drop-In

Grades 4-8 

Piece together mini pixel squares then combine them to make colorful creative masterpieces. 

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

Melted Quilt  Drop-In

Grades 4-8 

Piece together mini pixel squares then combine them to make colorful creative masterpieces. 

bunny peeps of assorted colors

Peeps Family Challenge

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Peeps Family Challenge (Registration Required)    

Families 

Sunday, March 29 | 2:00- 3:00 p.m. 

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

Peeps Family Challenge (Registration Required)    

Families 

Sunday, March 29 | 2:00- 3:00 p.m. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

KPop Demon Hunters Bookmarks

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

KPop Demon Hunters Bookmarks (Drop-In)

Families

Tuesday, March 31 | 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. 

Be golden and create some KPop Demon Hunters bookmarks!

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

KPop Demon Hunters Bookmarks (Drop-In)

Families

Tuesday, March 31 | 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. 

Be golden and create some KPop Demon Hunters bookmarks!

Paint a Spring Magnet

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Paint a Spring Magnet (Registration Required ) 

Grades 3-6  

Wednesday, April 1 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Create a pretty refrigerator magnet with springtime colors. 

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

Paint a Spring Magnet (Registration Required ) 

Grades 3-6  

Wednesday, April 1 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Create a pretty refrigerator magnet with springtime colors. 

Holiday Closing: Easter

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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...

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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 

colorful gift bags with ribbon

Explorer Bags--Grades 3-5

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00am
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Crafts
Age Group:
Children

GRADES 3-5 

FILL OUT FORM TO REGISTER https://forms.office.com/r/n2Bs1qJeCF

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

GRADES 3-5 

FILL OUT FORM TO REGISTER https://forms.office.com/r/n2Bs1qJeCF

Healthy Snack Healthy Brain

Mindful Skills: Healthy Snack, Healthy Brain

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Food, Lectures
Age Group:
Teens

Who said that healthy snacks had to be boring? Try some recipes with yummy fruits and other delicious treats. Also, learn some interesting wellness tips! Limit 12.

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

Who said that healthy snacks had to be boring? Try some recipes with yummy fruits and other delicious treats. Also, learn some interesting wellness tips! Limit 12.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Middle Grade Makers

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) 

Grades 4-8 

Tuesday, April 7| 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. 

Drop by to try a new skill, make a fun craft to take home, and hang out with friends.

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

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) 

Grades 4-8 

Tuesday, April 7| 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. 

Drop by to try a new skill, make a fun craft to take home, and hang out with friends.

Unicorn Day

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Unicorn Day (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Wednesday, April 8 | 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Games, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unicorn Day (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Wednesday, April 8 | 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. 

Dream Catchers

Teen Craft Club: Dream Catcher Creation

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

A dream catcher is an object originated by the Ojibwe tribe, believed to help filter dreams: catching bad ones to allow good dreams to pass through.

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

A dream catcher is an object originated by the Ojibwe tribe, believed to help filter dreams: catching bad ones to allow good dreams to pass through.

Rock Painting

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Rock Painting (Drop-In)

Families

Saturday, April 11 | 10:00- 10: 45 a.m. 

Paint a rock to decorate your garden. 

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

Rock Painting (Drop-In)

Families

Saturday, April 11 | 10:00- 10: 45 a.m. 

Paint a rock to decorate your garden. 

Crystal Garden

Teen Take and Make: Crystal Garden

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

This STEM kit is a perfect learning tool; color trees and watch crystals grow! The learning guide will teach about geodes and rock formation. Limit 14.

 

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

This STEM kit is a perfect learning tool; color trees and watch crystals grow! The learning guide will teach about geodes and rock formation. Limit 14.

 

recycled bottle terrarium

Recycled Soda Bottle Terrarium

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens

A terrarium is a small garden covered with a transparent lid, which creates a moist environment for plants. Create your own tiny garden terrarium in a recycled soda bottle, a perfect way to celebrate Earth Month! Limit 8.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

A terrarium is a small garden covered with a transparent lid, which creates a moist environment for plants. Create your own tiny garden terrarium in a recycled soda bottle, a perfect way to celebrate Earth Month! Limit 8.

Preschool Process Art

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Preschool Process Art (Drop-In)  

Ages 3-5  

Saturday, April 18| 10:00-10:45 a.m. 

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

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

Preschool Process Art (Drop-In)  

Ages 3-5  

Saturday, April 18| 10:00-10:45 a.m. 

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

Beginning Crochet

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, April 20 & 27 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

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

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, April 20 & 27 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

Beaded Dragonfly

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Beaded Dragonfly (Drop- In)  

Grades 1-3

Tuesday, April 21| 4:00-4:45 p.m. 

Join us in making beaded dragonflies!

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

Beaded Dragonfly (Drop- In)  

Grades 1-3

Tuesday, April 21| 4:00-4:45 p.m. 

Join us in making beaded dragonflies!

Tote bag with pictures of multi-colored flower and cat

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Custom Tote Bag

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Create a custom tote bag using a sublimation printer. Makes a great Mother’s Day gift!

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

Create a custom tote bag using a sublimation printer. Makes a great Mother’s Day gift!

Celebrating Spring

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Celebrating Spring (Registration Required)

Ages 2-5

Thursday, April 23| 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. 

Celebrate the beginning of spring with these spring- inspired crafts. 

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

Celebrating Spring (Registration Required)

Ages 2-5

Thursday, April 23| 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. 

Celebrate the beginning of spring with these spring- inspired crafts.