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This event is in the "Children" group.

Peeps Family Challenge

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Babies, Children
Room C/Makerspace
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Peeps Family Challenge (Registration Required)    

Families 

Sunday, April 6 | 2:00- 3:00 p.m. 

Disclaimer(s)

Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Explorer Bags

9:00am - 9:00pm
Children
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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

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Disclaimer(s)

Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Earth Friend

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:

Earth Friend (Drop-In)    

Grades K-2 

Tuesday, April 8 | 4:00- 4:45 p.m. 

Make an earth planet buddy.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Homeschool Hangout

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children
Room C/Makerspace
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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)  

Families 

Wednesdays, April 9 and April 14  | 1:00-2:00 p.m. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Craft Night: DIY Fluffy Slime

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens
Makerspace
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Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Learn the science behind making your very own slime. We’ll be using fun colors and ingredients to personalize your own slime to take home!  Limit 10.  

This event is in the "Children" group.

Space Meteor Shower Wreath

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children
Room C/Makerspace
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Space Meteor Shower Wreath (Drop- In)  

Grades 3-6

Sunday, April 13| 2:00-2:45 p.m. 

April showers but in space! Come create a fun decorative wreath filled with planets and stars.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Take and Make: Beaded Charms

9:00am - 9:00pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

It's an itty-bitty beaded bonanza! Kit comes with everything you need to turn your beadlings into charm bracelets, key chains, and more! Limit 10. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Middle Grade Fandom

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children, Teens
Room C/Makerspace
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Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Middle Grade Fandom (Registration Required)

Grades 4-8

Wednesday, April 16 | 4:00- 4:45 p.m. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Custom Stickers

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create custom stickers using Cricut’s Print Then Cut feature.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Middle Grade Makers

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Teens
Room C
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) 

Grades 4-8 

Tuesday, April 1 & April 17 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Thursday, May 6 & May 15 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Branches:
Bloomingdale Public Library
Description:

Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Windblown

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children
Room C/Makerspace
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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Windblown (Registration Required) 

Grades K-2 

Tuesdays, April 22| 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.  

Join us to hear how different animals emerge from windblown shapes and then we’ll create our own breezy art.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Custom Stickers

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create custom stickers using Cricut’s Print Then Cut feature.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Mother's Day Craft- Canvas Painting

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children
Room C
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Mother’s Day Craft- Canvas Painting (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2 

Thursday, April 24 | 6:00-6:45 p.m. 

Join us to create a great gift for a special caregiver in your life. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

DIY Felt Succulents

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children
Room C/Makerspace
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Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

DIY Felt Succulents (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Wednesday, April 30 | 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. 

Create your own felt succulent garden to decorate your space in this fun craft activity.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Mother's Day Craft-- DIY Candle Decorating

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Room C
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Mother’s Day Craft – DIY Candle Decorating (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Saturday, May 3 | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. 

Join us to create a great gift for a special caregiver in your life.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Free Comic Book Day

11:00am - 3:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Makerspace
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Annual Events, Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the library! Create super crafts and pick up some free comics (5 per person, while supplies last). Thank you to Keith's Komix (528 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193) for the support!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Star Wars Craft Time

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Star Wars Craft Time (Drop-In) 

Families  

Sunday, May 4 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Stop by Youth Services to make a craft out of this world. While Supplies last.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Explorer Bags

9:00am - 9:00pm
Children
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

FILL OUT FORM BEFORE REGISTERING https://forms.office.com/r/n2Bs1qJeCF

Disclaimer(s)

Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Perfect for your desktop or shelf, a build-your-own chicken coop! Limit 12.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

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 

Tuesday, April 1 & April 17 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Thursday, May 6 & May 15 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Mother's Day Tea Party

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children
Room C/Makerspace
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Food
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Mother’s Day Tea Party  (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-6

Wednesday, May 7 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. 

Disclaimer(s)

Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Cozy Coloring (Drop-in)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Makerspace
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

End of the school year got you feeling stressed? Stop the library to enjoy fun coloring sheets, chill music, and snacks! Popular TikTok trending coloring sheets including Coco Wyo, Bobbie Goods, and more. Grades 7-12.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Process Art

10:00am - 10:45am
Children
Makerspace
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Preschool Process Art (Drop-In)  

Ages 3-5  

Saturday, May 10 | 10:00-10:45 a.m. 

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