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

Create a shimmering work of art for your wall with this diamond painting kit. This colorful mushroom and flower design is made by placing tiny diamond-like pieces on a printed plaque.

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

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Engraved Metal Bracelet

6:30pm–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:

Use our Cricut Maker to engrave a metal bracelet. Depending on the design complexity, patrons may need pick up their bracelets on a later date.

This event is in the "Children" group

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Craft Club: Build A Birdhouse

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens
Makerspace
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome spring and migrating creatures by creating a birdhouse. Birdseed will also be provided to encourage visits from winged friends.  Limit 10

This event is in the "Children" group

Out Came the Sun

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, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Out Came the Sun (Registration Required)

Ages 3-6

Tuesday, March 17| 1:30-2:15 p.m.

Join us for the Itsy, Bitsy Spider and other spring stories, games, crafts, and more!

This event is in the "Children" group

Sprout Heads

5:00pm–5:45pm
Children
Room C
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sprout Heads (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Thursday, March 19 | 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. 

Spring is just around the corner, so get a head start on your garden by planting your own sprouting head. 

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

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Engraved Metal Bracelet

6:30pm–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:

Use our Cricut Maker to engrave a metal bracelet. Depending on the design complexity, patrons may need pick up their bracelets on a later date.

This event is in the "Children" group

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

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

Melted Quilt

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

Melted Quilt  Drop-In

Grades 4-8 

Piece together mini pixel squares then combine them to make colorful creative masterpieces. 

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Peeps Family Challenge

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

Peeps Family Challenge (Registration Required)    

Families 

Sunday, March 29 | 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

KPop Demon Hunters Bookmarks

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

KPop Demon Hunters Bookmarks (Drop-In)

Families

Tuesday, March 31 | 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. 

Be golden and create some KPop Demon Hunters bookmarks!

This event is in the "Children" group

Paint a Spring Magnet

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

Paint a Spring Magnet (Registration Required ) 

Grades 3-6  

Wednesday, April 1 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Create a pretty refrigerator magnet with springtime colors. 

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

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

This event is in the "Teens" group

Mindful Skills: Healthy Snack, Healthy Brain

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

Who said that healthy snacks had to be boring? Try some recipes with yummy fruits and other delicious treats. Also, learn some interesting wellness tips! Limit 12.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Middle Grade Makers

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

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) 

Grades 4-8 

Tuesday, April 7| 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. 

Drop by to try a new skill, make a fun craft to take home, and hang out with friends.

This event is in the "Children" group

Unicorn Day

5:00pm–5:45pm
Children
Room B
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Games, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unicorn Day (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Wednesday, April 8 | 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Craft Club: Dream Catcher Creation

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens
Makerspace
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

A dream catcher is an object originated by the Ojibwe tribe, believed to help filter dreams: catching bad ones to allow good dreams to pass through.

This event is in the "Children" group

Rock Painting

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

Rock Painting (Drop-In)

Families

Saturday, April 11 | 10:00- 10: 45 a.m. 

Paint a rock to decorate your garden. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Take and Make: Crystal Garden

9:00am–9:00pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This STEM kit is a perfect learning tool; color trees and watch crystals grow! The learning guide will teach about geodes and rock formation. Limit 14.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Recycled Soda Bottle Terrarium

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Makerspace
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

A terrarium is a small garden covered with a transparent lid, which creates a moist environment for plants. Create your own tiny garden terrarium in a recycled soda bottle, a perfect way to celebrate Earth Month! Limit 8.

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, April 18| 10:00-10:45 a.m. 

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Beginning Crochet

6:00pm–7:15pm
Children
Makerspace
Upcoming
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, April 20 & 27 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Beaded Dragonfly

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

Beaded Dragonfly (Drop- In)  

Grades 1-3

Tuesday, April 21| 4:00-4:45 p.m. 

Join us in making beaded dragonflies!