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Friendship Bracelets

Teen Take & Make: Friendship Bracelets

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

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

This fun and colorful miniature kit includes everything you need to create your own beaded friendship bracelets!  Limit 14.

 

Tied Fleece Blanket

Teen Craft Club: No-Sew Fleece Blanket

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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:

Your cozy no-sew blanket will be the perfect hand-crafted addition to any winter night. Join us for crafting, cozy hot cocoa, and holiday music. Limit 10.

 

Exam Cram

Exam Cram

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Get ready for finals at the Exam Cram! We have group and quiet study areas, Wi-Fi, de-stressing activities, and computers. The Teen Librarian will also be available for any reference help.

 

Interactive Movie: DOG MAN

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Interactive Movie: DOG MAN (Drop-In)

Families

Friday, January 2 | 2:00-4:00 p.m. 

Firefly Family Theatre Presents Spark's Snow Day

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Program Type:

Performances

Age Group:

Children, All Ages
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Firefly Family Theatre Presents Spark’s Snow Day (Drop-In)

Families  

Monday, January 19 | 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. 

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Lake Park Recreation & Leisure Title with people seated around a table playing a board game

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
teens in a circle with hands in center

Let's Celebrate: End of Semester (Drop-In)

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Teens

Celebrate the end of semester with a grab and go holiday craft & games in the Teen Territory! Whiles supplies last. Registration guarantees a craft, but drop-ins welcome. Must come in-person to claim. 

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of semester with a grab and go holiday craft & games in the Teen Territory! Whiles supplies last. Registration guarantees a craft, but drop-ins welcome. Must come in-person to claim. 

Chess Club

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors

A casual monthly chess club designed to keep in practice during the school year. Ages 8-18, no registration required, non-residents are welcome. Stop by for a game!

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

A casual monthly chess club designed to keep in practice during the school year. Ages 8-18, no registration required, non-residents are welcome. Stop by for a game!

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 

Holiday Closing: New Years

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
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 

teens in a circle with hands in center

School's Back, Stop By (Drop-In)

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Teens

Got the 2nd semester blues? Create a kit to motivate you for this second half of the school year. Feel free to stay and play games with friends in the Teen Territory!  Whiles supplies last.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Got the 2nd semester blues? Create a kit to motivate you for this second half of the school year. Feel free to stay and play games with friends in the Teen Territory!  Whiles supplies last.

4th of July Holiday 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 

Interlibrary Chess Tournament

Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens

End of the year competition and fun for the Bloomingdale Library chess club & other participating libraries

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

End of the year competition and fun for the Bloomingdale Library chess club & other participating libraries

Interlibrary Chess Tournament break room

Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens

End of the year competition and fun for the Bloomingdale Library chess club & other participating libraries

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

End of the year competition and fun for the Bloomingdale Library chess club & other participating libraries

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 

Holiday Closing: New Years

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
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 

4th of July Holiday 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 

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 

Holiday Closing: New Years

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
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