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Free Comic Book Day!

Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Annual Events, Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Annual Events, Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the library! Thank you to Graham Crackers Comics for their support. Visit them at 548 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL for even more free comics.
•    Crafts – Buttons, stickers, and more!

watercolor workshop

Watercolor Workshop

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Watercolor Workshop (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Sunday, May 3 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. 

Come learn to make framed artwork with step-by-step instructions. 

A man reads your mind

The Mind Readers

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Lectures, Performances

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Mind Readers

LEGO Club Grades 1-6

LEGO Club

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Program Type:

STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

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

LEGO® Club (Drop-In)    

Grades 1-6 

Tuesday, May 12 | 5:00- 6:00 p.m. 

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

be a friend to bees

Be a Friend to Bees

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Be a Friend to Bees (Registration Required)    

Grades K-2

Wednesday, May 20 | 5:00- 5:45 p.m. 

Filters
Age Group

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
Room A/B
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games

Open Study Room

5:00pm–9:00pm
All Ages
Room C
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.

Bloomingdale Township Democratic Organization

6:00pm–8:45pm
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

Bloomingdale Township Democratic Organization Montly Meeting

Open Study Room

9:00am–3:00pm
All Ages
Room C
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.

Come Together

10:00am–11:30am
Babies, Children
Room A/B
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Children
Event Details:

Every Wednesday, meet and chat with other parents and caregivers while your child socializes and explores with hands-on toys. Weekly drop-in event for ages 0-24 months.

Calming Shelves DIY Library

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children, Teens
Room C/Makerspace
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calming Shelves DIY Library (Registration Required)

Grades 4-8

Wednesday, April 29 | 4:00- 4:45 p.m. 

Create your own version of this trending fidget!

Divorce Care - Mission Church

6:00pm–8:30pm
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

Women’s Support Group

6:30pm–8:30pm
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

The purpose of the women’s support group is to create a space for women to share experiences, gain emotional support and foster empowerment.

MARQUARDT SD15

9:00am–2:00pm
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

Makerspace Open Hours

5:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Makerspace
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.

Mother's Day Craft

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children
Room C
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mother’s Day Craft (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6 

Thursday, April 30 | 6:00-6:45 p.m. 

Join us to create a great gift for a special caregiver in your life. 

Password Management

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Room A
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover password management tips through various online tools for organizing and storing your passwords.

Open Study Room

9:00am–5:00pm
All Ages
Room C
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.

Explore with Your Senses

10:30am–11:30am
Babies, Children
Room A/B
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 1 | 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.

Free Comic Book Day

11:00am–3:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Room C/Makerspace
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Annual Events, Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the library! Thank you to Graham Crackers Comics for their support. Visit them at 548 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL for even more free comics.
•    Crafts – Buttons, stickers, and more!

MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR FREE COMIC BOOK DAY

12:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours
Event Details:

Due to the Free Comic Book Day event, the Makerspace is closed. Makerspace equipment will not be available for patron use during the library's Free Comic Book Day event. 

VSNA - Group practice

1:00pm–4:45pm
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

Kids' group practice for a presentation.

Watercolor Workshop

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Makerspace
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Watercolor Workshop (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Sunday, May 3 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. 

Come learn to make framed artwork with step-by-step instructions. 

Explorer Bags--Grades 3-5

9:00am–9:00am
Children
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

May the 4th Star Wars Crafts

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Room C/Makerspace
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

May the 4th Star Wars Crafts (Registration Required) 

Grades 2-6

Monday, May 4 | 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. 

Come in for out-of-this-world crafts to celebrate this special day. 

Crocheted Flower Coasters

6:00pm–7:30pm
Children
Room B
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Crocheted Flower Coasters (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, May 4| 6:00- 7:30 p.m.

VIRTUAL: The Art of Henri Matisse

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Virtual
Register
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

VIRTUAL WEBINAR - The Art of Henri Matisse

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Beginner Machine Embroidery

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Waitlist
Registration Required
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. 

Historical Book Discussion

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Room C
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American History from pre-Revolutionary War to present time including biographies, non-fiction, and classics. Co