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The corner of State & Madison Streets...where the South Side begins.

The South Side - My South Side: A Love Letter to Home

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Lectures

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room A/B

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lectures

Registration Required

Event Details:

The South Side - My South Side: A Love Letter to Home

Teen Craft Club: No-Sew Fleece Blanket

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Teens

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Closed

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.

A Novelist's Christmas Carol: The Life of Charles Dickens

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Program Type:

Lectures, Performances

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room A/B

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lectures, Performances

Registration Required

Event Details:

A Novelist’s Christmas Carol: The Life of Charles Dickens

Exam Cram

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

Age Group:

Teens

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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.

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Winter Solstice Storytime

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

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Children

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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.

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All Day	Closing Closed Sundays From Memorial Day through Labor Day All Day Branches: Bloomingdale Public Library Description: Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including
9 am			This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Study Room 9:00am–1:00pm All Ages Room C This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.			This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Study Room 9:00am–5:00pm All Ages Room C This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Interlibrary Chess Tournament 9:00am–4:45pm Children, Teens Room A/B This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Room A/B Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: This is a closed end of season event for members of the Bloomingdale and neighboring libraries. For more information about participating in the future contact Sean Luster at the Bloomingdale Public Library
10 am			Reservation Market to Win - Best of Bloomingdale Lunch & Learn 10:30am–3:00pm 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 Lunch: 11:30 am-12:30 pm Free lunch & learn about participating in the Best of Bloomingdale Community Choice Awards.	This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Baby Tales and Tunes 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Children Room A This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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. This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Come Together 10:00am–11:30am Babies, Children Room A/B This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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. This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Baby Tales and Tunes 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Children Room A This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.	This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Time 10:30am–11:00am Children Room C/Makerspace This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.	This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Children Room A/B This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
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12 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Makerspace Open Hours 12:00pm–4:00pm Adults, All Ages Makerspace This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
1 pm				This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Study Room 1:00pm–6:00pm All Ages Room C This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.	This event is in the "Children" group ReUse, RePurpose, Create 1:00pm–2:00pm Children Room C/Makerspace This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Room C/Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM Event Details: What can you make out of re-purposed materials? The possibilities are limited only by your imagination. For Families.
2 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Seniors Course: Tablets & Smartphones 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults, Seniors Room C Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Room C Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Computer Classes Registration Required Event Details: Familiarize yourself with your smartphone or tablet. Use one of our iPads or bring your own smart device to class.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Chess Club 2:00pm–4:00pm Children, Teens Room B This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Room B Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Games		This event is in the "Children" group Felt Flair 2:00pm–3:00pm Children Makerspace This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM Event Details: Learn simple stitches in this repurposed fiber art program that makes swag to decorate your space! This is a registered program. It is full.
3 pm			This event is in the "Children" group Shark Teeth Chomp! Chomp! 3:45pm–4:15pm Children Makerspace This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM/STEAM Event Details: Grades 1-3 Tuesday, July 23 \|3:45 p.m.- 4:15 p.m. Create your own shark! This is a registered Program. This program is full as of July 15.
4 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Study Room 4:30pm–9:00pm All Ages Room C This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
5 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Makerspace Open Hours 5:00pm–8:00pm Adults, All Ages Makerspace This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group BPL Makerspace Crafts: Waterfall Greeting Card 6:30pm–8:30pm Teens, Adults Makerspace Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Make a personalized flip card that cascades through different images or phrases.	Reservation Bloomingdale Township Democrats 6:00pm–8:45pm 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	This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Evening Storytime 6:00pm–6:30pm Babies, Children Makerspace This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Babies, Children Event Details: Evening Storytime (Drop-In) 6:00-6:30 p.m. 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! Reservation Bunco Squad 6:00pm–8:45pm 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
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Getting Started: Social Media Safety 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults, Seniors Room C Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Room C Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Computer Classes Registration Required Event Details: Explore privacy settings for popular social media sites like Facebook and Instagram, while learning how to avoid common social media scams.		This event is in the "All Ages" group Friends of the Library Quarterly Meeting 7:00pm–8:30pm All Ages Room C This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Room C Age Group: 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!	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Getting Familiar with the Apple Watch 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults, Seniors Room C Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Room C Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Computer Classes Registration Required

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