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Playing with STEM

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Playing with STEM (Registration required) Ages 2-5 Tuesdays, April 8 and May 6Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) are important learning areas for kids of a...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Playing with STEM (Registration required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, April 8 and May 6

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.  

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Makerspace Club: STEM Time

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) Grades 3-6 Thursdays, April 10| 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.  Libraries are a great place to learn about science and tech...

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

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursdays, April 10| 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.  

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.

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. 

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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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Explore with Your Senses

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Event Details:

Explore with Your Senses (Drop-In) Under 3 years old with caregivers Friday, May 2 | 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.Come participate in different activities designed to develop se...

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Explore with Your Senses (Drop-In) 

Under 3 years old with caregivers 

Friday, May 2 | 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.

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Playing with STEM

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Playing with STEM (Registration required) Ages 2-5 Tuesdays, April 8 and May 6Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) are important learning areas for kids of a...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Playing with STEM (Registration required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, April 8 and May 6

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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. 

Stress Relief Jars

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Stress Relief Jars (Registration Required)Grades 3-6Tuesday, May 13 | 4:00-4:45 p.m. De-stress by creating a jar of fun! 

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Stress Relief Jars (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Tuesday, May 13 | 4:00-4:45 p.m. 

De-stress by creating a jar of fun! 

Handmade Book Nook

Teen Craft Night: Book Nook

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Have a bookshelf at home that’s in need of a refresh? Create your very own book nook. Pick from a variety of supplies to craft the perfect decorative piece. Limit 8.  

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Have a bookshelf at home that’s in need of a refresh? Create your very own book nook. Pick from a variety of supplies to craft the perfect decorative piece. Limit 8.  

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Middle Grade Makers

Thursday, May 15, 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. 

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LEGO Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

LEGO® Club (Drop-In)    Grades 1-6 Tuesday, May 20| 5:00- 6:00 p.m.Design and build with the library’s LEGO® supply to complete the challenge. 

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

LEGO® Club (Drop-In)    

Grades 1-6 

Tuesday, May 20| 5:00- 6:00 p.m.

Design and build with the library’s LEGO® supply to complete the challenge. 

Closed Sundays From Memorial Day through Labor Day

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...

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Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including 

Holiday Closing: Memorial Day

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
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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 

Closed Sundays From Memorial Day through Labor Day

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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Middle Grade Makers

Tuesday, June 3, 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, June 3 & July 1 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.  Drop by to try a new skill, make a fun craft to take home, and hang ou...

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, June 3 & July 1 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

 

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

Level Up with the Field Museum

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Level Up with the Field Museum (Drop-In)Grades K-6Thursday, June 5 | 2:00-4:00 p.m. Drop-In and experience games and cultures from another time including these special ex...

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

Level Up with the Field Museum (Drop-In)

Grades K-6

Thursday, June 5 | 2:00-4:00 p.m. 

Closed Sundays From Memorial Day through Labor Day

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...

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Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including 

Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Babies, Children, All Ages
Event Details:

Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles (Drop-In)FamiliesMonday, June 7| 1:00 p.m.- 2:15p.m.Celebrate the library’s anniversary with this special reptile program. Learn abou...

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

Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles (Drop-In)

Families

Monday, June 7| 1:00 p.m.- 2:15p.m.

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Makerspace Club: STEM Time

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) Grades 3-6 Thursdays, June 12 and July 10 | 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.  Libraries are a great place to learn about scie...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursdays, June 12 and July 10 | 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.  

Closed Sundays From Memorial Day through Labor Day

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