National Hunger Awareness Month Food Drive

Throughout September, BPL will be collecting non-perishable food for the Bloomingdale Township Food Pantry in conjunction with the village-wide National Hunger Awareness Food Drive! Please drop canned or boxed food in the library lobby donation bins. Visit our website for a list of most requested food at the pantry. Thank you!

Upcoming Events

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Bloomingdale Historical Society

7:00pm - 8:45pm
Adults
Conference Room
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults

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
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. 

Model Makeover

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Teens
Makerspace
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Model Makeover (Registration Required)  

Grades 4-8

Wednesday, October 2 | 6:00-7:00 p.m. 

Take ordinary statues and turn them into something completely different- serious or spooky- it’s up to you!

Springfield Pointe Homeowner's Association

5:30pm - 7:00pm
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 

Evening Storytime

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Babies, Children
Room A/B
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Evening Storytime (Drop-In)

6:00-6:30 p.m.

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!

Loose Threads Quilt Group

7:00pm - 8:45pm
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

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:

Toddler Time is for children ages 2-3 with caregiver.

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music, and more.

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.

Happy Books, Happy Cooks

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children
Room B
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Food, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Happy Books Happy Cooks (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-5  

Thursdays, October 3 and November 7| 6:00-6:30 p.m. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Family Storytime

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

Family Storytime is for all ages with caregiver.

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music, and more. 

Preschool Process Art

10:00am - 10:45am
Children
Makerspace
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Preschool Process Art (Drop-In)  

Ages 3-5  

Saturday, October 5| 10:00-10:45 a.m. 

Little hands but big creativity! Pop in to the Makerspace to try this month’s artsy activity.

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.

Teen Take and Make: Mini Pumpkin Decorating

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

Design a miniature pumpkin: choose one of three themes to bring your pumpkin creation to life. This is a take-and-make kit. Limit 15. YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL ONCE YOUR CRAFT KIT IS READY TO BE PICKED UP.

Preschool Storytime

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Children
Room C
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Preschool storytime is for children 3-5 with or without caregivers. 

Little Kids' Brains and Screens Parent Workshop

5:30pm - 8:30pm
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 -

VIRTUAL: Great Cons & Brilliant Heists in the Movies

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Register
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 474
Event Details:

On the Same Page

Using Smartphones

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Room C
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Become comfortable using your smartphone. Learn how to install and use apps, edit settings, and take advantage of the basic features of Apple or Android phones.

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

Bug Bottle Cap Magnets

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children
Makerspace
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Bug Bottle Cap Magnets  (Registration Required)  

Grades 2-6

Tuesday, October 8 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Decorate magnets to bug out any metal surface.

The 3 S's

6:00pm - 8:30pm
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

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.