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Upcoming Events

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AI Tools 101

Thursday, January 22, 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:

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.

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Friends of the Library Quarterly Meeting

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Program Type:

Friends of the Library

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library and meet new friends, help out at library events, and have fun!

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Free and Open Source Software for Windows

Thursday, February 5, 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:

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).

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Romance Scams: Will You Be the Next Victim?

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Lectures

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
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. 

Woven Heart

Teen Craft Club: Loom Woven Heart Art

Wednesday, February 11, 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:

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

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Cozy Door Hanger

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children
Room B
Register
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.

CANCELLED - Crochet for Beginners

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Cancelled
Closed
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. 

Junk Journal

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Makerspace
Register
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. 

Snowflake Art

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

Snowflake Art  (Drop-In)

Grades 1-6

Wednesday, January 28 | 4:00-4:45 a.m. 

Drop in to make a beaded or paper snowflake. 

Sit and Stitch

1:30pm–3:00pm
Children, All Ages
Room C
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Sit and Stitch (Drop-In) 

Grades 3 and up  

Sunday, February 1 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Explorer Bags--Grades 3-5

9:00am–9:00am
Children
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts
Event Details:

GRADES 3-5 

FILL OUT FORM TO REGISTER https://forms.office.com/r/n2Bs1qJeCF

A Love Letter to Our Library

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Room C/Makerspace
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Storytimes
Event Details:

A Love Letter to Our Library (Drop-In)  

Families

Tuesday, February 3 | 4:00-4:45 p.m. 

Culture Connections Club

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

Culture Connections Club (Drop-In) 

Grades K-2 

Wednesday, February 4 & March 25 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Visit faraway countries through stories, songs, snacks, and activities. 

February: Thailand

Valentine Yarn Wrapped Tree

5:00pm–5:45pm
Children
Room C
Register
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.

Teen Take and Make: DIY Miniature Cozy Bear Cabin

9:00am–9:00pm
Teens
Register
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.

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Beginner Machine Embroidery

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Waitlist
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. 

I Heart You

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Room C/Makerspace
Register
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. 

Homeschool Hangout

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Room C/Makerspace
Register
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. 

Teen Craft Club: Loom Woven Heart Art

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens
Makerspace
Register
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. 

Edible Slime

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

Edible Slime (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Monday, February 16 | 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. 

Try different slime recipes that are safe to taste test. Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration.

Beginning Crochet

6:00pm–7:15pm
Children
Makerspace
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, February 16 & 23 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

Mardi Gras Masks

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

Mardi Gras Masks (Drop-In)

Grades 2-6

Tuesday, February 17 | 4:00 – 4:15 p.m. 

Celebrate Mardi Gras by designing your own mask.

Happy Birthday, Mo Willems

4:15pm–5:00pm
Children
Room C
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Storytimes
Event Details:

Happy Birthday Mo Willems (Drop-In)    

Grades K-2 

Wednesday, February 18 | 4:15- 5:00 p.m. 

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Beginner Machine Embroidery

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

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

Octo-party

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Room C/Makerspace
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Octo-party (Registration Required)

Grades k-6

Sunday, February 22 | 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Stories, science, and crafts all about one of the earth’s smartest non-mammals.

Mindful Skills: Kindness Project

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Makerspace
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spread some love to the people in your community! Decorate compliment cards to hand out, leave in random places, or save for a special occasion. Limit 12. 

Beginning Crochet

6:00pm–7:15pm
Children
Makerspace
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, February 16 & 23 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

Messy Fingers

1:30pm–2:15pm
Children
Room C/Makerspace
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Messy Fingers (Registration Required)

Ages 2-4

Tuesday, February 24| 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. 

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, February 24 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.