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Event List

Featured Events

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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. 

Woven Heart

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. 

3d printing a vase

Intro to 3D Printing

Thursday, February 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:

Discuss the fundamentals of 3D printing, basic 3D modeling with Tinkercad, and how to submit projects to our 3D printing service.

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Happy Birthday, Mo Willems

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

Program Type:

Crafts, Storytimes

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
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. 

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VIRTUAL: Brainfuse Webinar Series: SAT Prep

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures, STEM/STEAM, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens

VIRTUAL: Brainfuse Webinar Series: SAT Prep

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Lectures, STEM/STEAM, Virtual
Event Details:

VIRTUAL: Brainfuse Webinar Series: SAT Prep

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Playing with STEM

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Playing with STEM (Registration required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, February 10 and March 10 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

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

Playing with STEM (Registration required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, February 10 and March 10 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

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. 

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. 

SAT Overview

VIRTUAL: Brainfuse Webinar Series: SAT Prep

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures, STEM/STEAM, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens

VIRTUAL: Brainfuse Webinar Series: SAT Prep

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Lectures, STEM/STEAM, Virtual
Event Details:

VIRTUAL: Brainfuse Webinar Series: SAT Prep

Makerspace Club STEM Time 2 children with beaker

Makerspace Club: STEM Time

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursday, February 12  | 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.  

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

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursday, February 12  | 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.  

SAT Overview

VIRTUAL: Brainfuse Webinar Series: SAT Prep

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures, STEM/STEAM, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens

VIRTUAL: Brainfuse Webinar Series: SAT Prep

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Lectures, STEM/STEAM, Virtual
Event Details:

VIRTUAL: Brainfuse Webinar Series: SAT Prep

Winter Wonderland

Polar Vortex: Teen Escape Room

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens

A polar vortex hit the library! Work together to solve puzzles, find hidden clues, and restore power before the snow piles up. When your team escapes, you can celebrate with a hot cocoa bar reward!  Limit 10. 

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

A polar vortex hit the library! Work together to solve puzzles, find hidden clues, and restore power before the snow piles up. When your team escapes, you can celebrate with a hot cocoa bar reward!  Limit 10. 

red cute octopus

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.

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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.

Webb telescope view of the universe-deep field.

VIRTUAL: Armchair Tour of the Universe

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures, STEM/STEAM, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

VIRTUAL: Armchair Tour of the Universe

Please join us for a fantastic Zoom presentation hosted by Michelle Nichols!

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Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, STEM/STEAM, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

VIRTUAL: Armchair Tour of the Universe

Please join us for a fantastic Zoom presentation hosted by Michelle Nichols!

Middle Grade Makers Grades 4-8

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. 

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. 

SAT Overview

VIRTUAL: Brainfuse Webinar Series: SAT Prep

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures, STEM/STEAM, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens

VIRTUAL: Brainfuse Webinar Series: SAT Prep

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Lectures, STEM/STEAM, Virtual
Event Details:

VIRTUAL: Brainfuse Webinar Series: SAT Prep

Minute to Win It Olympics

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Minute to Win It Olympics (Registration required)

Grades 4-8

Thursday, February 26 | 4:15-5:00

Step up against other middle-grade kids and smash fun and silly challenges to win prizes and bragging rights!

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

Minute to Win It Olympics (Registration required)

Grades 4-8

Thursday, February 26 | 4:15-5:00

Step up against other middle-grade kids and smash fun and silly challenges to win prizes and bragging rights!

diy bath bomb

Mindful Skills: Self-Care Stations

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Lectures, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens

Make your own products for a self-care night. Stop and try out each of the stations from DIY perfume to create your own face mask. Limit 12. 

Mindful Skills are 1st Monday of every month, unless otherwise noted.

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

Make your own products for a self-care night. Stop and try out each of the stations from DIY perfume to create your own face mask. Limit 12. 

Mindful Skills are 1st Monday of every month, unless otherwise noted.

LEGO Club Grades 1-6

LEGO Club

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Grades 1-6 

Tuesday, March 3 | 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:

Grades 1-6 

Tuesday, March 3 | 5:00- 6:00 p.m. 

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

Oreo Day

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Food, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Oreo Day (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Wednesday, March  4| 5:00-5:45 p.m. 

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

Oreo Day (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Wednesday, March  4| 5:00-5:45 p.m. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

SAT Overview

VIRTUAL: Brainfuse Webinar Series: SAT Prep

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures, STEM/STEAM, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens

VIRTUAL: Brainfuse Webinar Series: SAT Prep

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Lectures, STEM/STEAM, Virtual
Event Details:

VIRTUAL: Brainfuse Webinar Series: SAT Prep

Wild About Owls

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children

 

Wild About Owls (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2

Thursday, March 5 | 4:15- 5:00 p.m. 

Come in to enjoy crafts and stories about magnificent owls. 

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

 

Wild About Owls (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2

Thursday, March 5 | 4:15- 5:00 p.m. 

Come in to enjoy crafts and stories about magnificent owls. 

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Fairy Tale Ball

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Fairy Tale Ball (Registration Required)

Families

Sunday, March 8 | 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. 

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

Fairy Tale Ball (Registration Required)

Families

Sunday, March 8 | 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. 

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Playing with STEM

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Playing with STEM (Registration required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, February 10 and March 10 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

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

Playing with STEM (Registration required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, February 10 and March 10 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

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. 

Upcoming
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. 

SAT Overview

VIRTUAL: Brainfuse Webinar Series: SAT Prep

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

VIRTUAL: Brainfuse Webinar Series: SAT Prep

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Lectures, STEM/STEAM, Virtual
Event Details:

VIRTUAL: Brainfuse Webinar Series: SAT Prep

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. 

Register
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. 

Makerspace: Cricut Shirt Design

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Learn the Cricut Design Space process for heat-transfer vinyl printing, including software setup, material options, and heat press functionality.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the Cricut Design Space process for heat-transfer vinyl printing, including software setup, material options, and heat press functionality.

Makerspace Club STEM Time 2 children with beaker

Makerspace Club: STEM Time

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursday, March 12  | 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.  

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

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursday, March 12  | 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.