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graphic design using canva

Graphic Design with Canva

Thursday, March 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:

Discover how to use this popular, cloud-based graphic design application. Get started with digital creations (social media posts, presentations, and logos) and printables (planners and wall art, e-books, templates, and physical goods).

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General Primary Election (Voting 6 a.m.-7 p.m.)

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00am - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Event Details:

Voting opens at 6 a.m.

Voting closes at 7 p.m.

Click here for DuPage County Voter & Election Info

Beeswax Candles

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Age Group:

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

Beewax Candles (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Wednesday, March 18 | 4- 4:45 p.m. 

Make a pair of unique rolled beeswax candles to light up winter’s dark days. 

 

mini pies

Let’s Cook: Mini Pies

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

Program Type:

Food, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

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

Let's celebrate “pie day” by making some delicious no-bake pies.  Then, decorate a themed pie box to carry your treat home. Limit 10. 

assortment of apple watches

Getting Familiar with Apple Watch

Thursday, March 19, 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:

Smartwatches like the Apple Watch give us computers on our wrists! Discover how they can help you meet your fitness goals, keep track of important events, and even replace your phone for common tasks.

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Baby Tales and Tunes

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Children
Room A
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes, and books that will aid in the development of early literacy skills.

Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under 24 months. 

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.

Baby Tales and Tunes

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

Introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes, and books that will aid in the development of early literacy skills.

Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under 24 months. 

Homeschool Hangout

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Room C/Makerspace
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. 

Drop-in Movie: JOJO RABBIT

1:00pm–3:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Room A/B
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

JOJO RABBIT

Wednesday, March 11

1:00pm-3:30pm

VIRTUAL: Brainfuse Webinar Series: SAT Prep

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Virtual
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

Teen Craft Club: Build A Birdhouse

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens
Makerspace
Closed
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. 

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

Library Board Meeting

7:00pm–9:00pm
Room C
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Program Type: Library Board Meetings

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Room C/Makerspace
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. 

Makerspace: Cricut Shirt Design

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Room C
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

4:15pm–5:00pm
Children
Makerspace
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, March 12  | 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.  

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.

NIDXA- Northern IL DA Association

6:30pm–8:45pm
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

Graphic Design with Canva

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

Discover how to use this popular, cloud-based graphic design application. Get started with digital creations (social media posts, presentations, and logos) and printables (planners and wall art, e-books, templates, and physical goods).

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.

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Babies, Children
Room A/B
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. 

VKK Meeting

9:00am–4:45pm
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

Cultural activities

Crochet & Knitting Friends March Meet Up

10:00am–12:00pm
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
Purpose of Meeting

Community Group

Regular monthly meet up.

Makerspace Open Hours

12:00pm–4:00pm
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.

Open Study Room

1:00pm–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.

VKK Book Club Meeting

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

It is a Book Club meeting encouraging literary interests and sharing of knowledge

VKK Meeting (backup room)

1:00pm–4:45pm
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

It is a Book Club meeting encouraging literary interests and sharing of knowledge

Preschool Storytime

1:30pm–2:00pm
Children
Room C/Makerspace
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.