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

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

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Lectures

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors

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Closed

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room A/B

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lectures

Registration Required

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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.

illustration of children making snow angels

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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Time	Mon (11/11)	Tue (11/12)	Wed (11/13)	Thu (11/14)	Fri (11/15)	Sat (11/16)
All Day					This event is in the "Children" group Crochet Skills 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 Event Details: Crochet Along with Miss Carol (Virtual) Grades 3-8 Videos posted on Sunday, November 15 on our YouTube channel.
9 am			This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Study Room 9:00am–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 "All Ages" group Open Study Room 9:00am–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 "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 "Teens" group SAT Practice Exam 9:30am–12:30pm Teens Room C Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" 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: Teens Registration Required Event Details: Stressing about taking the SAT? Take a fulllength practice test to ward off test day jitters and see how you may score on the big test. Experience first-hand what test day will be like!
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group Playing with STEM 10:30am–11:30am 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 Program Type: STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Playing with STEM (Registration required) Ages 2-5 Tuesdays, November 12, 10:30-11:30 a.m.	This event is in the "Babies" group Baby, Let's Make Music 10:00am–10:30am Babies Room A This event is in the "Babies" 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 Program Type: Concerts & Music Event Details: 0-24 months Wednesdays, August 14, 21, and 28 \| 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Join us for a parade of fun! We will explore the world of music and movement using an array of instruments, flannel stories, rhymes, and songs. 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 Explore with Your Senses 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 Program Type: STEM/STEAM Event Details: Explore with Your Senses (Drop-In) Under 3 years old with caregivers Friday, November 15 \|10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Friends of the Library Pop-Up Book Sale 10:00am–4:00pm Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Room A/B This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" 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: Room A/B Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Event Details: Come to BPL for the Friends of the Library's Pop-Up Book Sale! This will be smaller than in years past, but we'll still have a large selection of books from different genres, DVDs, CDs, 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 "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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Drop-In Movie: Arthur The King 1:00pm–3:30pm Teens, Adults Room A/B This event is in the "Teens" group 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: Teens, Adults Program Type: Movies Event Details: Arthur The King An adventure racer adopts a stray dog named Arthur to join him in an epic endurance race. Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Nathalie Emmanuel, Simu Liu
2 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Basic Internet 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: Join us to discuss your most basic internet and email questions to more intermediate material such as search engines and downloading. This is intended for those with little or no computer experience.
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4 pm				This event is in the "Children" group Makerspace Club: STEM Time 4:15pm–5:00pm 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 Program Type: STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) Grades 3-6 Thursdays, December 12 \| 4:15 – 5:00 p.m. This event is in the "Children" group Makerspace Club: STEM Time CANCELLED 4:15pm–5:00pm Children 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: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) Grades 3-6 Thursdays, November 14, 4:15 – 5:00 p.m. This program is cancelled. We apologize for any inconvience. Thank you!
5 pm				Reservation Bloomingdale Lightning 5:00pm–6:30pm 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 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Beginning Crochet 6:00pm–7:15pm Children, Teens Room A Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" 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 Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) Grades 3-8 Mondays, November 11 & 18\| 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. Reservation Book Club 6:00pm–7:30pm 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 Book club This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group BPL Makerspace Crafts: Custom Mug 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 custom mug using infusible ink and our Cricut Maker and mug press. A great holiday gift!	Reservation The 3 S's 6:00pm–8:30pm Makerspace This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room \| Room Fee: $10 (Pay Cash or Check to Business Office): Makerspace Purpose of Meeting Community Group	This event is in the "Children" group Community Tree Ornament Making Party 6:00pm–7:30pm Children 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: Children Program Type: Crafts Event Details: Zoo Tree Ornament Making Party (Drop-In) Families Wednesday, November 13 \| 6:00- 7:30 p.m.	This event is in the "Children" group Balloon Twisting 6:00pm–7:00pm Children Room 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 B Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Balloon Twisting (Registration Required) Grades 3-6 Thursday, November 14 \| 6:00-7:00 p.m. Drop in to learn how to twist balloons into simple objects. Reservation Girl scout leader training 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 Leaders training Reservation Eastgate of Bloomingdale 6:30pm–8:45pm 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 - HOA
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Dead Air: The Night Orson Welles Terrified America 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: On October 30, 1938, during a broadcast of H G. Reservation Fessler Grove HOA 7:00pm–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- Annual Fessler Grove HOA meeting	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Craft Night: Paint & Sip 7:00pm–8:30pm Teens Makerspace Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" 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 Program Type: Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a relaxing night of miniature painting while enjoy a refreshing soda or juice. Mini canvas, paint supplies, and beverages will be provided. Library Board Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm 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 Program Type: Library Board Meetings	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Getting Familiar with 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 Event Details: Smart watches like the Apple Watch give us computers on our wrists! Learn how they can help you meet your fitness goals and even replace your phone for common tasks.

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