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Dancing with Dinosaurs

10:30am - 11:15am
Children
Room A/B
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Concerts & Music, Crafts, Storytimes
Event Details:

Dancing with the Dinosaurs (Drop-In)

Families 

Friday, November 8 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. 

We will stomp, tap and twist to the beat with books, music and our dinosaur friends. 

Beginning Crochet

6:00pm - 7:15pm
Children, Teens
Room A
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Mondays, November 11 & 18| 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Custom Mug

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

Make a custom mug using infusible ink and our Cricut Maker and mug press. A great holiday gift!

Community Tree Ornament Making Party

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children
Room A/B
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Zoo Tree Ornament Making Party (Drop-In)  

Families

Wednesday, November 13 | 6:00- 7:30 p.m.

Teen Craft Night: Paint & Sip

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens
Makerspace
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing night of miniature painting while enjoy a refreshing soda or juice.  Mini canvas, paint supplies, and beverages will be provided. 

Balloon Twisting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
Room B
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Balloon Twisting (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Thursday, November 14 | 6:00-7:00 p.m. 

Drop in to learn how to twist balloons into simple objects. 

Crochet Skills with Miss Carol

All Day
Children
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Crochet Along with Miss Carol (Virtual)

Grades 3-8 

Sunday, November 15

Beginning Crochet

6:00pm - 7:15pm
Children, Teens
Room A
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Mondays, November 11 & 18| 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

This Little Light of Mine

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Teens
Makerspace
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

This Pretty Light of Mine (Registration Required)  

Grades 4-8

Wednesday, November 20| 4:00-5:00 p.m. 

Work quickly with colored waxes to create a one-of-a-kind candle to keep or gift. 

DIY Miniatures Workshop

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children
Room C/Makerspace
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

DIY Miniatures Workshop (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Monday, November 25 | 2:00-4:00 p.m. 

This two hour program will present basic principles for creating miniatures for the love of all things tiny!

Makerspace: Intro to Cricut Design Space

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Room C
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes, Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Get started using Cricut Design Space, the free design software used with the Cricut Maker cutting machines in our Makerspace. Learn the basics of using the software to create and edit your own designs.

Paper Bag Puppets

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

Paper Bag Puppets (Drop-In)  

Families 

Tuesday, November 26 | 2:00-2:45 p.m. 

Make your own paper buddy to keep!

Holiday Closing: Thanksgiving Closing

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Bloomingdale Public Library
Description:

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

Holiday Closing: Thanksgiving Closing

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bloomingdale Public Library
Description:

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

Craft Time

All Day
Children
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Craft Time (Drop-In) 

Families  

Friday, November 29 | 9:00 - 5:00 p.m. 

Celebrate the season with a fun craft. While supplies last. 

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Custom Mug

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

Make a custom mug using infusible ink and our Cricut Maker and mug press. A great holiday gift!

Homeschool Hangout

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children
Room C/Makerspace
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)  

Families 

Wednesdays, December 4 & January 8 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. 

Custom Cards

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Teens
Makerspace
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Custom Cards (Registration Required)  

Grades 4-8

Wednesday, December 4 | 4:00-5:00 p.m. 

Use stamps, embossing, and templates to create fun coordinating cards and envelopes. 

Polar Express

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children
Room A/B
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Games, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Polar Express (Registration Required) 

Families

Thursday, December 5 | 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. 

All aboard! Join us for a reading of this holiday classic, crafts, and activities. Pajamas are optional.

Teen Craft Night: Gingerbread Houses

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens
Makerspace
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Assemble and decorate a super sweet gingerbread house for the holidays.

Teen Take and Make: Nightmare Before Christmas Paint with Water

All Day
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Create your own colorful world in Halloween Town with 36 watercolor scenes that come to life with the stroke of a paintbrush!

Beginning Crochet

6:00pm - 7:15pm
Children
Makerspace
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, December 16 and 23 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

BPL Makerspace Crafts: Custom Mug

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:

Make a custom mug using infusible ink and our Cricut Maker and mug press. A great holiday gift!

Candy Gingerbread Pot

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children
Room C
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Candy Gingerbread Pot (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Tuesday, December 17 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Celebrate the holiday season by decorating a flowerpot into a gingerbread person.