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Upcoming Events

Featured Events

SAT Overview

VIRTUAL: Brainfuse Webinar Series: SAT Prep

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Program Type:

Lectures, STEM/STEAM, Virtual

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Lectures, STEM/STEAM, Virtual
Event Details:

VIRTUAL: Brainfuse Webinar Series: SAT Prep

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Digitize Everything

Thursday, January 8, 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:

Old pictures either printed or in 35mm? Old movies on VHS, DVD, or other formats? Old movies on cassette? It can all be converted to digital files at the library for free, learn how in this class.

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Teen Craft Club: Altered Art

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a piece of old thrifted art and completely transform it, adding your own creative twists to your painting. Limit 12.

 

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Firefly Family Theatre Presents Spark's Snow Day

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Program Type:

Performances

Age Group:

Children, All Ages
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Firefly Family Theatre Presents Spark’s Snow Day (Drop-In)

Families  

Monday, January 19 | 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. 

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Crochet for Beginners

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Crochet for Beginners (Registration Required)

Adults, Teens

Monday, January 19 & 26 | 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. 

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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 A/B
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
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. 

Valentine Yarn Wrapped Tree

5:00pm–5:45pm
Children
Room C
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Valentine Tree (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Thursday, February 5 | 5:00-5:45 p.m. 

Trees aren’t just for Christmas. Join us in making this fun Valentine decoration.

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.

Free and Open Source Software for Windows

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:

Learn about great free software and tools to enhance your experience on Windows, possibly replacing your paid and subscription services like Microsoft Office and Adobe with comparable software (e.g. LibreOffice and Affinty).

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. 

Annual Board Planning Meeting

9:00am–12:00pm
Room C
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C

Annual Volunteers Meet up - Samskritabharati USA

9:30am–3:30pm
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

Annual Volunteers meet to discuss, plan for the years activities in the Chicago area.

Website: www.sbusa.org

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: DIY Miniature Cozy Bear Cabin

9:00am–9:00pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pack your bags for a cozy retreat! This bear family is ready for a vacation with all the amenities. Put it all together with papercraft furnishings in a cabin-like scene, complete with miniature books, a tiny faux fire pit, and much more.

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.

Evening Storytime- New Day of the Week

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

Evening Storytime (Drop-In)

NEW DAY OF THE WEEK STARTING IN JANUARY!

6:00-6:30 p.m.

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Beginner Machine Embroidery

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

Learn the basics of machine embroidery and create a small embroidered project. 

Playing with STEM

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Room C/Makerspace
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Playing with STEM (Registration required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, February 10 and March 10 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

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

I Heart You

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Room C/Makerspace
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

I Heart You (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Tuesday, February 10 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. 

Craft a variety of hearts to give to your special someone or keep for yourself. 

Romance Scams: Will You Be the Next Victim?

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Room A/B
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

ROMANCE SCAMS: WILL YOU BE THE NEXT VICTIM?

Please join us for a program designed to educate yourself so that you are not a victim of so-called "romance scams" during this holiday season celebrating love. 

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. 

Homeschool Hangout

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Room C/Makerspace
Upcoming
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: BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOY

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

Drop-in movie: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

Teen Craft Club: Loom Woven Heart Art

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens
Makerspace
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of loom weaving to design a one-of-a-kind woven heart tapestry!  Limit 8. 

Library Board Meeting

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