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Chess Club

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Children, Teens
Room B
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

If you are ages 8-18 and know a little or a lot about the game, this is your chance to sharpen your skills. Players will compete with other club members in either casual or competitive games.

Makerspace: Intro to Cricut Design Space

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Room C
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes, Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Get started using Cricut Design Space, the free design software used with the Cricut Maker cutting machines in our Makerspace. Learn the basics of using the software to create and edit your own designs.

Holiday Closing: Thanksgiving Closing

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Bloomingdale Public Library
Description:

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

Holiday Closing: Thanksgiving Closing

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bloomingdale Public Library
Description:

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

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Custom Mug

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Make a custom mug using infusible ink and our Cricut Maker and mug press. A great holiday gift!

Holiday Open House (6:45-8:45 p.m.)

6:45pm - 8:45pm
Babies, Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Room A/B
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Annual Events

Custom Cards

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Teens
Makerspace
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Custom Cards (Registration Required)  

Grades 4-8

Wednesday, December 4 | 4:00-5:00 p.m. 

Use stamps, embossing, and templates to create fun coordinating cards and envelopes. 

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

Teen Craft Night: Gingerbread Houses

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens
Makerspace
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Assemble and decorate a super sweet gingerbread house for the holidays. In-person.

Chess Club

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Children, Teens
Room B
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

If you are ages 8-18 and know a little or a lot about the game, this is your chance to sharpen your skills. Players will compete with other club members in either casual or competitive games.

Teen Take and Make: Nightmare Before Christmas Paint with Water

All Day
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Create your own colorful world in Halloween Town with 36 watercolor scenes that come to life with the stroke of a paintbrush!

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

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Custom Mug

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Make a custom mug using infusible ink and our Cricut Maker and mug press. A great holiday gift!

Exam Cram

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Room A/B
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Get ready for finals at the Exam Cram! We have group and quiet study areas, Wi-Fi, de-stressing activities, and computers. The Teen Librarian will also be available for any reference help.

 

Exam Cram

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Room A/B
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Get ready for finals at the Exam Cram! We have group and quiet study areas, Wi-Fi, de-stressing activities, and computers. The Teen Librarian will also be available for any reference help.

 

Holiday Closing: Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Closing
Branches:
Bloomingdale Public Library
Description:

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

Holiday Closing: New Years

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Closing
Branches:
Bloomingdale Public Library
Description:

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

Middle Grade Makers

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Teens
Makerspace
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, January 2 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Teen Take and Make: Cottagecore Cross-Stitch Kit

All Day
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Includes everything you need to cross-stitch three cottagecore masterpieces.

BPL Makerspace Crafts: 3D Printed Keychain

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Learn how to design a custom 3D printed keychain. Since 3D printing will take approximately 1 hour per keychain, they will be available for pickup at a later date.

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

Teen Craft Night: Marble Art Painting

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens
Room B
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Using the “paint pour” method, create a marble painting that is entirely unique. A relaxing, slightly messy, and fun craft to take home! In-person.

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

Drop-In Movie: Twisters

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:

Twisters

Kate Carter, a retired tornado-chaser and meteorologist, is persuaded to return to Oklahoma to work with a new team and new technologies.

Rated PG-13 | 2 hr 2 min