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Romance Scams - A heart with fingerprints

Romance Scams: Will You Be the Next Victim?

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Lectures

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

ROMANCE SCAMS: WILL YOU BE THE NEXT VICTIM?

Please join us for a program designed to educate yourself so that you are not a victim of so-called "romance scams" during this holiday season celebrating love. 

Woven Heart

Teen Craft Club: Loom Woven Heart Art

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 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:

Learn the basics of loom weaving to design a one-of-a-kind woven heart tapestry!  Limit 8. 

3d printing a vase

Intro to 3D Printing

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Program Type:

Computer Classes

Age Group:

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

Discuss the fundamentals of 3D printing, basic 3D modeling with Tinkercad, and how to submit projects to our 3D printing service.

elephant and piggie celebrate

Happy Birthday, Mo Willems

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Crafts, Storytimes

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Storytimes
Event Details:

Happy Birthday Mo Willems (Drop-In)    

Grades K-2 

Wednesday, February 18 | 4:15- 5:00 p.m. 

Winter Wonderland

Polar Vortex: Teen Escape Room

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Program Type:

Games, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

A polar vortex hit the library! Work together to solve puzzles, find hidden clues, and restore power before the snow piles up. When your team escapes, you can celebrate with a hot cocoa bar reward!  Limit 10. 

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Age Group

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, February 10, 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

Open Study Room

12:30pm–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.

Lake Park Recreation & Leisure

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
Room A/B
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games

I Heart You

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Room C/Makerspace
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

I Heart You (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Tuesday, February 10 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. 

Craft a variety of hearts to give to your special someone or keep for yourself. 

Romance Scams: Will You Be the Next Victim?

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Room A/B
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

ROMANCE SCAMS: WILL YOU BE THE NEXT VICTIM?

Please join us for a program designed to educate yourself so that you are not a victim of so-called "romance scams" during this holiday season celebrating love. 

Baby Tales and Tunes

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Children
Room A
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes, and books that will aid in the development of early literacy skills.

Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under 24 months. 

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.

Baby Tales and Tunes

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

Introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes, and books that will aid in the development of early literacy skills. 

Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under 24 months. 

Homeschool Hangout

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

Drop-In Movie: BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOY

1:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Room A/B
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Drop-in movie: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

VIRTUAL: Brainfuse Webinar Series: SAT Prep

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Lectures, STEM/STEAM, Virtual
Event Details:

VIRTUAL: Brainfuse Webinar Series: SAT Prep

Teen Craft Club: Loom Woven Heart Art

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

Learn the basics of loom weaving to design a one-of-a-kind woven heart tapestry!  Limit 8. 

EASTGATE OF BLOOMINGDALE HOA - BOARD MEETING

6:00pm–7:00pm
Conference Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room | Room Fee: $10 (Pay Cash or Check to Business Office): Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

Community Group

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

Library Board Meeting

7:00pm–9:00pm
Room C
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Program Type: Library Board Meetings

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Room C/Makerspace
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C/Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more. 

Open Study Room

12:00pm–6:00pm
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.

Makerspace Club: STEM Time

4:15pm–5:00pm
Children
Makerspace
Waitlist
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.  

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.

Intro to 3D Printing

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Room C
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discuss the fundamentals of 3D printing, basic 3D modeling with Tinkercad, and how to submit projects to our 3D printing service.

Open Study Room

9:00am–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.

Family Storytime

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

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more. 

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.

Crochet & Knitting Friends Yarn Swap!

10:00am–12:00pm
Room A/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 A/B
Purpose of Meeting

Community Group

Regular monthly meet up with special yarn swap event.

Makerspace Open Hours

12:00pm–4:00pm
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.