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Beginning Crochet

6:00pm - 7:15pm
Children
Makerspace
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Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, December 16 and 23 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

The Battle of the Bulge

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Room A/B
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Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 71
Event Details:

When the Germans launched a surprise attack in World War II on the morning of December 16, 1944, this would take the Americans completely off guard and would become a great loss for American troops.

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!

Candy Gingerbread Pot

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children
Room C
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Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Candy Gingerbread Pot (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Tuesday, December 17 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Celebrate the holiday season by decorating a flowerpot into a gingerbread person.

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.

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.

 

Arctic Animals

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children
Room C/Makerspace
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Storytimes
Event Details:

Arctic Animals (Drop-In)

Families

Wednesday, December 18 | 6:00-6:45 p.m. 

Enjoy stories and rhymes about animals, and then make an arctic craft.

Bunco Squad

7:15pm - 8:45pm
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

Bunco instructions

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.

 

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.

Holiday Wreath

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children
Room C
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Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Holiday Wreath (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Thursday, December 19 | 6:00-6:45 p.m. 

Join us in the makerspace to make a holiday wreath. 

I Don't Want to Go to Sleep

10:30am - 11:15am
Children
Room C/Makerspace
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Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

I Don’t Want to Go to Sleep (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-5 

Friday, December 20 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. 

Did you know some frogs hibernate? Learn about hibernation through stories, crafts and more. 

Explore with Your Senses

10:00am - 11:30am
Babies, Children
Room C/Makerspace
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Explore with Your Senses (Drop-In) 

Under 3 years old with caregivers 

Saturday, December 21 |10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.

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.

Lessons on Wheels

1:00pm - 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-

Bingo Blast

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children
Room C/Makerspace
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Bingo Blast (Drop-In) 

Grades 1-6

Monday, December 23 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. 

Beginning Crochet

6:00pm - 7:15pm
Children
Makerspace
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Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, August 19 and 26 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

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 

Vitalant Blood Drive (previously LifeSource)

10:00am - 5:00pm
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-

Vitalant (previously LifeSource) of IL

Save lives by donating blood. 

https://www.vitalant.org/

Writers Workshop

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children
Makerspace
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Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Writers Workshop (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Thursday, December 26 | 3:00-4:00 p.m. 

Express yourself through writing. Prompts, snacks, and journals will be provided. 

MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

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:

MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

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:

Dog Man Diversion

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children
Room A/B
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Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Dogman Diversion (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2 

Saturday, December 28 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. 

Come enjoy some DogMan crafts and games while you wait for the movie to come to theaters.