Upcoming Events

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. 

Star Wars Craft Time (Drop-In) 

Families  

Sunday, May 4 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Stop by Youth Services to make a craft out of this world. While Supplies last.

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Perfect for your desktop or shelf, a build-your-own chicken coop! Limit 12.

Rockin' Ramen (Registration Required)    

Grades 3-6

Monday, May 5 | 4:15- 5:00 p.m. 

Customize a classic snack with special toppings while we do a craft and explore how this dish became so popular.

Join us on Cinco de Mayo to experience Mexican cuisine with Chef Maddox. This cooking demonstration is limited to 50 people. 

Registration begins on April 1st.

Playing with STEM (Registration required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, April 8 and May 6

Looking for entertainment while driving, walking outside, or working around the house? Consider some of the free digital resources provided by the library.

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) 

Grades 4-8 

Tuesday, April 1 & April 17 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Thursday, May 6 & May 15 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

0-24 months 

Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28| 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. 

Join us for a parade of fun! We will explore the world of music and movement using an array of instruments, flannel stories, rhymes, and songs. 

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.

Mother’s Day Tea Party  (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-6

Wednesday, May 7 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. 

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

Happy Books Happy Cooks (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-5  

| 6:00-6:30 p.m. 

 A story time for all the budding chefs! Read a food-filled story and create a tasty treat. 

Windows has many built-in accommodations for those with disabilities, like low vision or limited mobility.  In this class, we explore some of these features.

End of the school year got you feeling stressed? Stop the library to enjoy fun coloring sheets, chill music, and snacks! Popular TikTok trending coloring sheets including Coco Wyo, Bobbie Goods, and more. Grades 7-12.

Preschool Process Art (Drop-In)  

Ages 3-5  

Saturday, May 10 | 10:00-10:45 a.m. 

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

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

Spring into Reading Crafts (Registration Required) 

Grades K-2  

Monday, May 12 | 4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

Get ready for summer reading by creating a DIY designed book bag and a flowered bookmark.

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, May 12 & 19 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.