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BPL's Winter Reading Program, "Get Wrapped Up in a Good Book," runs through January 31. 

Click here for the informational flyer. Register online at mybpl.beanstack.org.

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Michelle as the Ghost of Christmas Past

A Novelist's Christmas Carol: The Life of Charles Dickens

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Program Type:

Lectures, Performances

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

A Novelist’s Christmas Carol: The Life of Charles Dickens 

Exam Cram

Exam Cram

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group:

Teens
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.

 

illustration of children making snow angels

Winter Solstice Storytime

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Winter Solstice Storytime (Drop-In) 

Families  

Friday, December 19 | 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. 

Enjoy stories, rhymes, and a craft all about the longest night of the year. 

child's crayon drawing of sun and clouds

Preschool Process Art

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Preschool Process Art (Drop-In)  

Ages 3-5  

Saturday, December 20 | 10:00-10:45 a.m. 

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

children viewing computer screen

Winter Break Coding Camp! Day 1

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Computer Classes

Age Group:

Children, Teens
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn computer programming in a fun, easy to grasp, environment. Kids grades 3-6 will use Scratch to make basic animations and a playable game in just a couple sessions.

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BPL Makerspace Crafts: 3D Printed Luggage Tag

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

Design a custom 3D printed luggage tag. Since 3D printing takes approximately 1 hour per luggage tag, staff will contact participants when their item is ready for pickup.

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. 

Genealogy Club

6:30pm–8:45pm
Adults
Room A/B
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Event Details:

Join us in person to learn about internet and archival genealogy and research support. Members share strategies and explore library resources with guidance from a genealogist.

Great Decisions

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Room C
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

The Great Decisions discussion program is a civic education program administered and produced by the Foreign Policy Association.

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. 

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.

Cozy Door Hanger

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children
Room B
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cozy Door Hanger  (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Thursday, January 22 | 6:00-6:45 p.m. 

Using mittens, we will create a fun winter themed door hanger.

AI Tools 101

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 the basics of working with free generative AI tools. Use AI tools to rewrite a paragraph, convert text to lifelike speech, create simple infographics, or transcribe audio to text.

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. 

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.

Yellow River Performing Arts

2:00pm–4:30pm
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

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.

Crochet for Beginners

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Register
Registration Required
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. 

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.

VIRTUAL: Armchair Tour of the Solar System

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Virtual
Register
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, STEM/STEAM, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

VIRTUAL: Armchair Tour of the Solar System

Please join us for a fantastic Zoom presentation hosted by Michelle Nichols!

Explore with Your Senses

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Room A/B
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Explore with Your Senses (Drop-In) 

Under 3 years old with caregivers 

Tuesday, January 27 | 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 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

Webteam meeting

1:30pm–2:30pm
Conference Room
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Event Details:

Staff meeting to discuss website maintenance

Junk Journal

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Makerspace
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Junk Journal (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Tuesday, January 27 | 4:00-4:45 p.m. 

Bloomingdale Township Democratic Organization

6:00pm–8:45pm
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

Bloomingdale Township Democratic Organization Montly Meeting

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.