Upcoming Events

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. 

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

Learn how to design a custom 3D printed keychain. Since 3D printing will take approximately 1-2 hours per keychain, they will be available for pickup at a later date.

A shortcut is a quick way to get one or more tasks done with apps on your iPhone. Explore shortcut possibilities available in the Shortcuts app gallery.

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. 

National Puzzle Day (Drop-In)  

Families

Saturday, January 25 | 10:00-11:00 a.m. 

Come to the library to do all types of puzzles- from traditional puzzles to cubes and brain teasers. 

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

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.

Wildflower Watercolors (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Monday, January 27 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Learn basic watercolor techniques and brighten up winter through art.

Often associated with 19th century photography, Abe Lincoln inspired artists across a range of media. Images of the sixteenth President evolved over the course of his political career.

Discover ways to organize your files for easy accessibility, including file naming conventions, folder structures, and common backup methods.

Messy Fingers (Registration Required)

Ages 2-4

Tuesday, January 28 | 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. 

Pipe Cleaner Finger Puppets (Drop-In)  

Grades K-2 

Tuesday, January 28 | 4:00-4:45 p.m. 

Make a buddy for your finger. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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!

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. 

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

Relax and enjoy some fun games with friends or meet new people at game night! Check out the Nintendo Switch, race in Mario Kart 8, brawl in Super Smash Bros., or discover your new favorite tabletop or board game!

Photopea is a free image editor with a  similar look and functionality to Photoshop with no installs or accounts necessary. Learn to use Photopea while performing some basic image edits.

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. 

Stressing about new ACT high school requirement? Take a full-length practice test to ward off test day jitters and see how you may score on the big test. Experience first-hand what test day will be like!