Event List

Featured Events

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.

elephant and piggie celebrate

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. 

Winter Wonderland

Polar Vortex: Teen Escape Room

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

Program Type:

Games, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

Teens
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

Program Type:

Crafts, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

Children
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.

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Age Group
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

Woven Heart

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. 

Closed
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. 

EASTGATE OF BLOOMINGDALE HOA - BOARD MEETING

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

Conference Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room | Room Fee: $10 (Pay Cash or Check to Business Office): Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

Community Group

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Library Board Meetings
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Program Type: Library Board Meetings
Wording says toddler storytime Picture is lion reading on top of a pile of books

Toddler Time

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Room C/Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more. 

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

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more. 

Open Study Room

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

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.  

Waitlist
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.  

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace Open Hours
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours
Event Details:

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

3d printing a vase

Intro to 3D Printing

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

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

Register
Registration Required
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.

Open Study Room

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

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Family Storytime

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more. 

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

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more. 

Open Study Room

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Crochet & Knitting Friends Yarn Swap!

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Room A/B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group Regular monthly meet up with special yarn swap event.

Room A/B
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room | Room Fee: $10 (Pay Cash or Check to Business Office): Room A/B
Purpose of Meeting

Community Group

Regular monthly meet up with special yarn swap event.

Bloomingdale Public Library Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace Open Hours
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours
Event Details:

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

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.

Full
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 Grades 3-8 picture of yarn in basket

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. 

Waitlist
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. 

Medinah Lakes Townhomes

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Room C at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group Annual Board Meeting

Room C
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room | Room Fee: $10 (Pay Cash or Check to Business Office): Room C
Purpose of Meeting

Community Group

Annual Board Meeting

Bingo Night

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Room A at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group/ not a library program Open to the public, please join us to play bingo! (Money is not a prize, no exchange of money to play.)

Room A
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room | Room Fee: $10 (Pay Cash or Check to Business Office): Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Community Group/ not a library program

Open to the public, please join us to play bingo! (Money is not a prize, no exchange of money to play.)

Monday Night Page Turners

Monday Night Page Turners

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Room B at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

The Monday Night Page Turners book discussion group meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m., except August (no meeting) and December (end of year party). The group reads contemporary and classic fiction and nonfiction.

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

The Monday Night Page Turners book discussion group meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m., except August (no meeting) and December (end of year party). The group reads contemporary and classic fiction and nonfiction.

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

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 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

Friends of the Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room at Bloomingdale Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library

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 – 4:45 p.m. 

Celebrate Mardi Gras by designing your own mask.

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 – 4:45 p.m. 

Celebrate Mardi Gras by designing your own mask.

Lake Placid Olympic Museum logo

VIRTUAL: Online Night with a Museum: Lake Placid Olympic Museum

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Lectures, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

VIRTUAL: Online Night with a Museum: Lake Placid Olympic Museum

In 1974, shortly after the 1980 Olympic Winter Games were awarded to Lake Placid, members of the community decided to create a collection of materials pertaining to t

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, Virtual
Event Details:

VIRTUAL: Online Night with a Museum: Lake Placid Olympic Museum

In 1974, shortly after the 1980 Olympic Winter Games were awarded to Lake Placid, members of the community decided to create a collection of materials pertaining to t

Loose Threads Quilt Group - Charity Sewing

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 9:00am - 2:30pm
Makerspace at Bloomingdale Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Group

Makerspace
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room | Room Fee: $10 (Pay Cash or Check to Business Office): Makerspace
Purpose of Meeting

Community Group