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Featured Events

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.

illustration of children making snow angels

Winter Solstice Storytime

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

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Storytimes

Age Group:

Children

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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room A/B

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytimes

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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

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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts

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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.

Winter Break Coding Camp! Day 1

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

Program Type:

Computer Classes

Age Group:

Children, Teens

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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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All Day	This event is in the "Children" group Virtual: Crochet Along with Miss Carol All Day Children Virtual Virtual Event 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: Virtual Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Virtual Event Details: Crochet Along with Miss Carol (Virtual) Grades 3-8 Sunday, September 15
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–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.
10 am				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 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: Toddler Time is for children ages 2-3 with caregiver. Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music, and more.	Lower Level Washroom Meeting: Bid Opening at 10 a.m. 10:00am–2:00pm Room C 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 Event Details: Bid Opening at 10 a.m. 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: Family Storytime is for all ages with caregiver. Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music, and more.	Reservation The Way of International 10:00am–3:00pm Room C This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room \| Room Fee: $10 (Pay Cash or Check to Business Office): Room C Purpose of Meeting Community Group
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12 pm					This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Study Room 12:00pm–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 "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–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 Preschool Storytime 1:30pm–2:00pm Children Room C 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 Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Preschool storytime is for children 3-5 with or without caregivers.	This event is in the "Teens" group Lake Park Recreation & Leisure 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Room A/B 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: Teens Program Type: Games	This event is in the "Children" group Homeschool Hangout Series 1:00pm–2:00pm Children Room C/Makerspace Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" 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/Makerspace Age Group: Children Registration Required Event Details: Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required) Families Wednesday, September 18 \| 1:00-2:00 p.m.
2 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Seniors Course: Internet Use & Safety 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: Discuss and learn about internet topics, such as browsing the web, email questions and concerns, how the cloud works, and how to avoid viruses.
3 pm
4 pm			Reservation Delta Kappa Gamma 4:30pm–8:00pm Room C This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room \| Room Fee: $10 (Pay Cash or Check to Business Office): Room C Purpose of Meeting Community Group		This event is in the "Children" group Elephants are Awesome 4:15pm–5:00pm Children Room A/B Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" 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 A/B Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Elephants are Awesome (Registration Required) Grades K-2 Thursday, September 19 \| 4:15-5:00 p.m.
5 pm			This event is in the "Children" group LEGO Club 5:00pm–6:00pm 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: STEM/STEAM Event Details: LEGO® Club (Drop-In) Grades 1-6 Tuesday, September 17 \| 5:00- 6:00 p.m. Design and build with the library’s LEGO® supply to complete the challenge.	Reservation Bloomingdale Lightning 5:30pm–6:30pm Room C This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room \| Room Fee: $10 (Pay Cash or Check to Business Office): Room C	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 "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Evening Storytime 6:00pm–6:30pm Babies, Children 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 Age Group: Babies, Children Program Type: Storytimes 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! This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group BPL Makerspace Crafts: Engraved Metal Bookmark 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: Use the library's Cricut Maker to engrave a metal bookmark. Depending on the design complexity, patrons may need pick up their bookmark at a later date. This event is in the "Adults" group Genealogy Club 6:30pm–8:45pm Adults Room A/B This event is in the "Adults" 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: Adults Program Type: Lectures Event Details: Join us in person to learn about internet and archival genealogy and research support. Members share strategies and explore library resources with guidance from a genealogist.	Reservation Bloomingdale Lions 6:30pm–8:30pm 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 Excel Lookup 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: Learn about popular Excel functions VLookup, XLookup, Search, Sort, and more. These powerful tools allow for the automatic filtering and organization of large amounts of data. This event is in the "Adults" group The War in the South Pacific 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Room A/B Closed Registration Required 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: Room A/B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lectures Registration Required Event Details: History presenter Jim Gibbons will discuss the events that took place before, during and after The War in the South Pacific of World War II. This event is in the "Adults" group Monday Night Page Turners 7:30pm–8:30pm Adults Makerspace This event is in the "Adults" 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 Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: The Monday Night Page Turners book discussion group meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m., except August (no meeting) and December (end of year party). The group reads contemporary and classic fiction and nonfiction.	This event is in the "Adults" group 30 Years of Friends 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Room A/B Closed Registration Required 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: Room A/B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk, Lectures Registration Required Event Details: To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the premiere of the television series, Friends, communication scholar and Bloomingdale local, Dr. Jennifer C.	This event is in the "Adults" group Great Decisions 7:00pm–9:00pm Adults Room C This event is in the "Adults" 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: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: The Great Decisions discussion program is a civic education program administered and produced by the Foreign Policy Association.	This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled Teen Trivia Night - CANCELLED 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens Room A/B Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled 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 A/B Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Test your knowledge in this Back-to-School themed Trivia Night! Think you have what it takes to win? Show off your skills at trivia night and win a fabulous prize (more details to come). This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Password Management 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: Discover password management tips through various online tools for organizing and storing your passwords. This class will explore options available and discuss potential benefits in everyday convenience while addressing security concerns.

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