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Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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.

 

illustration of children making snow angels

Winter Solstice Storytime

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

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

Winter Solstice Storytime (Drop-In) 

Families  

Friday, December 19 | 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. 

Enjoy stories, rhymes, and a craft all about the longest night of the year. 

child's crayon drawing of sun and clouds

Preschool Process Art

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

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

Preschool Process Art (Drop-In)  

Ages 3-5  

Saturday, December 20 | 10:00-10:45 a.m. 

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

children viewing computer screen

Winter Break Coding Camp! Day 1

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Computer Classes

Age Group:

Children, Teens
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn computer programming in a fun, easy to grasp, environment. Kids grades 3-6 will use Scratch to make basic animations and a playable game in just a couple sessions.

children viewing computer screen

Winter Break Coding Camp! Day 2

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Computer Classes

Age Group:

Children, Teens
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn computer programming in a fun, easy to grasp, environment. Kids grades 3-6 will use Scratch to make basic animations and a playable game in just a couple sessions.

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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, 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

Open Study Room

12:30pm–9:00pm
All Ages
Room C
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Exam Cram

3:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Room A/B
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.

 

Open Study Room

9:00am–3:00pm
All Ages
Room C
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Come Together

10:00am–11:30am
Babies, Children
Room A/B
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Children
Event Details:

Every Wednesday, meet and chat with other parents and caregivers while your child socializes and explores with hands-on toys. Weekly drop-in event for ages 0-24 months.

Exam Cram

3:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Room A/B
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.

 

Verandah Santa: An Aussie Holiday

4:15pm–5:00pm
Children
Room C/Makerspace
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Verandah Santa: An Aussie Holiday (Registration Required)  

Families 

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

Open Study Room

9:00am–5:00pm
All Ages
Room C
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Let's Celebrate: End of Semester (Drop-In)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of semester with a grab and go holiday craft & games in the Teen Territory! Whiles supplies last. Registration guarantees a craft, but drop-ins welcome. Must come in-person to claim. 

Makerspace Open Hours

5:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Makerspace
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours
Event Details:

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours.

Reindeer Painting

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children
Room C
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Reindeer Painting (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Thursday, December 18 | 6:00-6:45 p.m. 

Join us for a fun holiday paint night.

Stoneybrook HOA

6:00pm–8:00pm
Room A
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room | Room Fee: $10 (Pay Cash or Check to Business Office): Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Community Group

HOA Meeting

Bloomingdale Lions Board Meeting

6:30pm–8:30pm
Room B
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room | Room Fee: $10 (Pay Cash or Check to Business Office): Room B
Purpose of Meeting

Community Group

Monthly board meeting

Winter Solstice Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Room A/B
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Winter Solstice Storytime (Drop-In) 

Families  

Friday, December 19 | 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. 

Enjoy stories, rhymes, and a craft all about the longest night of the year. 

Open Study Room

9:00am–5:00pm
All Ages
Room C
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

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, December 20 | 10:00-10:45 a.m. 

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

MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

12:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults, All Ages
Makerspace
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours
Event Details:

Limited Hours in December - MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Chess Club

2:30pm–4:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Room C
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

A casual monthly chess club designed to keep in practice during the school year. Ages 8-18, no registration required, non-residents are welcome. Stop by for a game!

DIY Winter Crafts

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Makerspace
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

D.I.Y. Winter Crafts (Registration Required) 

Grades K-2

Monday, December 22 |1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Come in over break to make some winter themed crafts and play winter bingo. 

Winter Break Coding Camp! Day 1

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Teens
Room C
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn computer programming in a fun, easy to grasp, environment. Kids grades 3-6 will use Scratch to make basic animations and a playable game in just a couple sessions.

Mindful Skills: Let’s Wrap Together

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Room B
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

Who said wrapping presents had to be stressful? We have the tools, paper, and ribbons you need to wrap the perfect present. All tools will be provided, just bring some boxes/gifts to wrap. Limit 8.

Beginning Crochet

6:00pm–7:15pm
Children
Makerspace
Closed
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, December 15 and 22 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

Miniatures Workshop

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Room C/Makerspace
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Miniatures Workshop (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Tuesday, December 23 | 1:00-3:00 p.m. 

Use all sorts of crafts materials and learn techniques for making realistic miniature items.

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.