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Event List

Featured Events

AI Tools 101

Thursday, January 22, 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:

Learn the basics of working with free generative AI tools. Use AI tools to rewrite a paragraph, convert text to lifelike speech, create simple infographics, or transcribe audio to text.

Friends of the Library Quarterly Meeting

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Program Type:

Friends of the Library

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages

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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room C

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Program Type: Friends of the Library

Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library and meet new friends, help out at library events, and have fun!

Free and Open Source Software for Windows

Thursday, February 5, 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:

Learn about great free software and tools to enhance your experience on Windows, possibly replacing your paid and subscription services like Microsoft Office and Adobe with comparable software (e.g. LibreOffice and Affinty).

Romance Scams - A heart with fingerprints

Romance Scams: Will You Be the Next Victim?

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Lectures

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room A/B

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lectures

Registration Required

Event Details:

ROMANCE SCAMS: WILL YOU BE THE NEXT VICTIM?

Please join us for a program designed to educate yourself so that you are not a victim of so-called "romance scams" during this holiday season celebrating love.

Teen Craft Club: Loom Woven Heart Art

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Teens

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn the basics of loom weaving to design a one-of-a-kind woven heart tapestry! Limit 8.

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Cozy Door Hanger

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Children

Cozy Door Hanger (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Thursday, January 22 | 6:00-6:45 p.m.

Using mittens, we will create a fun winter themed door hanger.

Registration Required

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room B

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Cozy Door Hanger (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Thursday, January 22 | 6:00-6:45 p.m.

Using mittens, we will create a fun winter themed door hanger.

CANCELLED - Crochet for Beginners

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Crochet for Beginners (Registration Required)

Adults, Teens

Monday, January 19 & 26 | 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

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Registration Required

Cancelled

Closed

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Crochet for Beginners (Registration Required)

Adults, Teens

Monday, January 19 & 26 | 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Junk Journal

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Children

Junk Journal (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Tuesday, January 27 | 4:00-4:45 p.m.

Registration Required

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Junk Journal (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Tuesday, January 27 | 4:00-4:45 p.m.

Snowflake Art

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Children

Snowflake Art (Drop-In)

Grades 1-6

Wednesday, January 28 | 4:00-4:45 a.m.

Drop in to make a beaded or paper snowflake.

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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room C/Makerspace

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts

Event Details:

Snowflake Art (Drop-In)

Grades 1-6

Wednesday, January 28 | 4:00-4:45 a.m.

Drop in to make a beaded or paper snowflake.

Sit and Stitch

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Children, All Ages

Sit and Stitch (Drop-In)

Grades 3 and up

Sunday, February 1 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room C

Age Group: Children, All Ages

Program Type: Crafts

Event Details:

Sit and Stitch (Drop-In)

Grades 3 and up

Sunday, February 1 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Explorer Bags--Grades 3-5

Monday, February 2, 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

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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

A Love Letter to Our Library

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts, Storytimes

Age Group:

Children

A Love Letter to Our Library (Drop-In)

Families

Tuesday, February 3 | 4:00-4:45 p.m.

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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room C/Makerspace

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts, Storytimes

Event Details:

A Love Letter to Our Library (Drop-In)

Families

Tuesday, February 3 | 4:00-4:45 p.m.

Culture Connections Club

Wednesday, February 4, 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

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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

Valentine Yarn Wrapped Tree

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Children

Valentine Tree (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Thursday, February 5 | 5:00-5:45 p.m.

Trees aren’t just for Christmas. Join us in making this fun Valentine decoration.

Registration Required

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room C

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Valentine Tree (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Thursday, February 5 | 5:00-5:45 p.m.

Trees aren’t just for Christmas. Join us in making this fun Valentine decoration.

Teen Take and Make: DIY Miniature Cozy Bear Cabin

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm

Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Teens

Pack your bags for a cozy retreat! This bear family is ready for a vacation with all the amenities. Put it all together with papercraft furnishings in a cabin-like scene, complete with miniature books, a tiny faux fire pit, and much more.

Registration Required

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Beginner Machine Embroidery

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Learn the basics of machine embroidery and create a small embroidered project.

Waitlist

Registration Required

Waitlist

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn the basics of machine embroidery and create a small embroidered project.

I Heart You

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Children

I Heart You (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Tuesday, February 10 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Craft a variety of hearts to give to your special someone or keep for yourself.

Registration Required

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room C/Makerspace

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

I Heart You (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Tuesday, February 10 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Craft a variety of hearts to give to your special someone or keep for yourself.

Homeschool Hangout

Wednesday, February 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.

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.

Teen Craft Club: Loom Woven Heart Art

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Teens

Learn the basics of loom weaving to design a one-of-a-kind woven heart tapestry! Limit 8.

Registration Required

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn the basics of loom weaving to design a one-of-a-kind woven heart tapestry! Limit 8.

Edible Slime

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Children

Edible Slime (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Monday, February 16 | 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.

Try different slime recipes that are safe to taste test. Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration.

Registration Required

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room C/Makerspace

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Edible Slime (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Monday, February 16 | 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.

Try different slime recipes that are safe to taste test. Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration.

Beginning Crochet

Monday, February 16, 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, February 16 & 23 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.

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, February 16 & 23 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.

Mardi Gras Masks

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Children

Mardi Gras Masks (Drop-In)

Grades 2-6

Tuesday, February 17 | 4:00 – 4:15 p.m.

Celebrate Mardi Gras by designing your own mask.

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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room C/Makerspace

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts

Event Details:

Mardi Gras Masks (Drop-In)

Grades 2-6

Tuesday, February 17 | 4:00 – 4:15 p.m.

Celebrate Mardi Gras by designing your own mask.

Happy Birthday, Mo Willems

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts, Storytimes

Age Group:

Children

Happy Birthday Mo Willems (Drop-In)

Grades K-2

Wednesday, February 18 | 4:15- 5:00 p.m.

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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room C

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts, Storytimes

Event Details:

Happy Birthday Mo Willems (Drop-In)

Grades K-2

Wednesday, February 18 | 4:15- 5:00 p.m.

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Beginner Machine Embroidery

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Learn the basics of machine embroidery and create a small embroidered project.

Waitlist

Registration Required

Waitlist

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room C

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn the basics of machine embroidery and create a small embroidered project.

Octo-party

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

Children

Octo-party (Registration Required)

Grades k-6

Sunday, February 22 | 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Stories, science, and crafts all about one of the earth’s smartest non-mammals.

Registration Required

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room C/Makerspace

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM

Registration Required

Event Details:

Octo-party (Registration Required)

Grades k-6

Sunday, February 22 | 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Stories, science, and crafts all about one of the earth’s smartest non-mammals.

Mindful Skills: Kindness Project

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts, Lectures

Age Group:

Teens

Spread some love to the people in your community! Decorate compliment cards to hand out, leave in random places, or save for a special occasion. Limit 12.

Registration Required

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Crafts, Lectures

Registration Required

Event Details:

Spread some love to the people in your community! Decorate compliment cards to hand out, leave in random places, or save for a special occasion. Limit 12.

Beginning Crochet

Monday, February 23, 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, February 16 & 23 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.

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, February 16 & 23 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.

Messy Fingers

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm

Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Children

Messy Fingers (Registration Required)

Ages 2-4

Tuesday, February 24| 1:30 – 2:15 p.m.

Registration Required

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room C/Makerspace

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Messy Fingers (Registration Required)

Ages 2-4

Tuesday, February 24| 1:30 – 2:15 p.m.

Middle Grade Makers

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

Children, Teens

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In)

Grades 4-8

Thursday, February 24 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

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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

Thursday, February 24 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

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