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Friendship Bracelets

Teen Take & Make: Friendship Bracelets

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This fun and colorful miniature kit includes everything you need to create your own beaded friendship bracelets!  Limit 14.

 

Tied Fleece Blanket

Teen Craft Club: No-Sew Fleece Blanket

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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:

Your cozy no-sew blanket will be the perfect hand-crafted addition to any winter night. Join us for crafting, cozy hot cocoa, and holiday music. Limit 10.

 

Exam Cram

Exam Cram

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Get ready for finals at the Exam Cram! We have group and quiet study areas, Wi-Fi, de-stressing activities, and computers. The Teen Librarian will also be available for any reference help.

 

Interactive Movie: DOG MAN

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Interactive Movie: DOG MAN (Drop-In)

Families

Friday, January 2 | 2:00-4:00 p.m. 

Firefly Family Theatre Presents Spark's Snow Day

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Program Type:

Performances

Age Group:

Children, All Ages
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Firefly Family Theatre Presents Spark’s Snow Day (Drop-In)

Families  

Monday, January 19 | 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. 

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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 

Thursday, December 9 & January 6 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

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, December 10 & January 14 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. 

Makerspace Club: STEM Time

4:15pm–5:00pm
Children
Makerspace
Register
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, December 11 | 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.  

Playing with STEM

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Room C/Makerspace
Register
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, December 16 and January 13 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

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, December 23 | 5:00- 6:00 p.m. 

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

Holiday Closing: Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
Branches:
Bloomingdale Public Library
Description:

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

Holiday Closing: New Years

All Day 12/31–1/1
Closing
Branches:
Bloomingdale Public Library
Description:

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

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, December 9 & January 6 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

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 

Thursday, January 8 | 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, December 16 and January 13 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

Homeschool Hangout

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Room C/Makerspace
Upcoming
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, December 10 & January 14 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. 

VIRTUAL: Armchair Tour of the Solar System

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Virtual
Register
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, STEM/STEAM, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

VIRTUAL: Armchair Tour of the Solar System

Please join us for a fantastic Zoom presentation hosted by Michelle Nichols!

Explore with Your Senses

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

Explore with Your Senses (Drop-In) 

Under 3 years old with caregivers 

Tuesday, January 27 | 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, February 10 and March 10 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

Homeschool Hangout

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

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 

Thursday, February 12  | 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.  

Octo-party

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Room C/Makerspace
Upcoming
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.

VIRTUAL: Armchair Tour of the Universe

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Virtual
Register
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, STEM/STEAM, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

VIRTUAL: Armchair Tour of the Universe

Please join us for a fantastic Zoom presentation hosted by Michelle Nichols!

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. 

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, March 3 | 5:00- 6:00 p.m. 

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

Oreo Day

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

Oreo Day (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Wednesday, March  4| 5:00-5:45 p.m. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Wild About Owls

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

 

Wild About Owls (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2

Thursday, March 5 | 4:15- 5:00 p.m. 

Come in to enjoy crafts and stories about magnificent owls. 

Fairy Tale Ball

2:00pm–3:30pm
Children
Room A/B
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fairy Tale Ball (Registration Required)

Families

Sunday, March 8 | 2:00 – 3:30 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, February 10 and March 10 | 10:30-11:30 a.m.