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Donut Pillows

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: 10
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Donut Pillows (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Sunday, December 29 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. 

You do-nut need sewing skills to make this fun pillow covered in sprinkles. 

Snow Much Fun Party

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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: 3
Event Details:

Snow Much Fun Party (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2

Monday, December 30 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. 

Celebrate winter break with snowman crafts, winter BINGO, and cozy book suggestions. 

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. 

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:

Craft Time

All Day
Children
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Craft Time (Drop-In) 

Families  

Friday, January 3 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Stop by Youth Services to make a penguin craft. 

Watch and Play with The Lion Guard Series

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children
Room A/B
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Watch and Play with The Lion Guard Series (Drop-In) 

Families

Friday, January 3 |1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

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:

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.

Preschool Storytime

1:30pm - 2:00pm
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.

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.

Cutting the Cord

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

Explore entertainment options beyond paying for cable. Discuss how to connect your TV or other devices to streaming services, how to determine what’s right for you, and more.

Historical Book Discussion

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Room C
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American History from pre-Revolutionary War to present time including biographies, non-fiction, and classics. Co

Historical Book Discussion (backup room)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Room A
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs

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

Collage Self Portrait

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children
Makerspace
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Collage Self Portrait (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2

Tuesday, January 7 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Get creative and explore different materials as you make your face into art. 

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
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)  

Families 

Wednesdays, December 4 & January 8 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. 

Introduction to Word

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Room A
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Get a beginner-level look at the basics of word processing with Microsoft Word, including typing, editing, printing, and saving.

Evening Storytime

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Babies, Children
Makerspace
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
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!

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.

Library Board Meeting

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