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National Library Week

National Library Week

All Day 4/19 - 4/25
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Event Details:

National Library Week is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, help people find their joy, 
spark imagination, and support lifelong learning. 

Friends of the Library logo

Friends of the Library Quarterly Meeting

Wednesday, April 22, 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!

take me out to the ballgame storytime

Take Me Out to the Ballgame Storytime

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Take Me Out to the Ballgame Storytime (Drop- In) 

Families

Friday, April 24 | 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.  

Come celebrate America’s favorite game with stories and a craft. 

Spring book sale

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Friends of the Library

Age Group:

Babies, Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Join us at our Spring Book & Bake Sale!

We'll have a variety of materials for all ages:

books | dvds/blu rays | audiobooks | puzzles | games

plus yummy baked goods to purchase! 

watercolor workshop

Watercolor Workshop

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Watercolor Workshop (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Sunday, May 3 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. 

Come learn to make framed artwork with step-by-step instructions. 

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Explore with Your Senses

10:30am–11:30am
Babies, Children
Room A/B
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Explore with Your Senses (Drop-In) 

Under 3 years old with caregivers 

Friday, May 1 | 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.

Playing with STEM

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Room C/Makerspace
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Playing with STEM (Registration required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, April 14, May 12 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

LEGO Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children
Room C
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

LEGO® Club (Drop-In)    

Grades 1-6 

Tuesday, May 12 | 5:00- 6:00 p.m. 

Design and build with the library’s LEGO® supply to complete the challenge. 

Let’s Cook: "Paint" a Cupcake

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Room B
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ever dreamed of being a contestant on Junior Bake Off (or, maybe you just want dibs on a sweet treat)? Either way, come by and design cupcakes! All kinds of ingredients and frosting. Let the cupcake be the canvas, and you the painter.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Holiday Closing: Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bloomingdale Public Library
Description:

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

Plantable Bookmarks

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

Playing with STEM

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Room C/Makerspace
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Playing with STEM (Registration Required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, June 9, July 14 and August 11 | 10:30-11:30

Makerspace Club: STEM Time

4:15pm–5:00pm
Children
Makerspace
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursdays, June 11 & July 9  | 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.  

Explore with Your Senses

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Room C
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Explore with Your Senses (Drop-In) 

Under 3 years old with caregivers 

Friday, June 12|10:00 a.m.- 11:00.m.

Smart Pants Big Balloon Show

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Room A/B
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Smart Pants Big Balloon Show (Drop-In)

Families

Tuesday, June 16 | 2:00- 3:00 p.m.

Miniature Flower Presses

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

Miniature Flower Presses (Registration Required )

Grades 4-8

Thursday, June 18 |4:00- 5:00 p.m.

Use tools to craft a keepsake flower press and preserve blossoms forever. 

Fabulous Firework Science

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children
Room C/Makerspace
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Fabulous Fireworks Science (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Thursday, July 2 |3:30- 4:30 p.m.

Come Learn about the science of fireworks with experiments, stories, games, and crafts. 

4th of July Holiday Closing

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bloomingdale Public Library
Description:

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

Makerspace Club: STEM Time

4:15pm–5:00pm
Children
Makerspace
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursdays, June 11 & July 9  | 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.  

Playing with STEM

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Room C/Makerspace
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Playing with STEM (Registration Required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, June 9, July 14 and August 11 | 10:30-11:30

LEGO Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children
Room C/Makerspace
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Grades 1-6 

Tuesday, July 14| 5:00- 6:00 p.m. 

Design and build with the library’s LEGO® supply to complete the challenge.