Week Calendar

Name: Teen Taste Test: Generic vs. Name Brand
Start: 2025-02-27T16:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-02-27T17:00:00-06:00
Location: Bloomingdale Public Library

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Painting by Horace Pippin, titled "Amish Letter Writer" features a man seated at a table with an orange table cloth writing a letter.

VIRTUAL: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Lectures, Virtual

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lectures, Virtual

Required

Seats Remaining: 471

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World War I veteran, Horace Pippin overcame adversity to become a professional artist. His paintings feature a folk-inspired style and depict contemporary African Americans as well as references to American history.

Teen Taste Test: Generic vs. Name Brand

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Food

Age Group:

Teens

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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room B

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Food

Event Details:

Challenge your taste buds with a blind taste test of an assortment of name brand snacks versus their generic alter-egos. Drop-in.

While supplies last.

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Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration.

Our Furry Family

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Lectures

Age Group:

Children

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room A/B

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Lectures

Required

Seats Remaining: 7

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Our Furry Family (Registration Required )

Grades K-6

Friday February 28 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Fairy Tale Ball

Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Program Type:

Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Storytimes

Age Group:

Children, All Ages

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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room A/B

Age Group: Children, All Ages

Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Storytimes

Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Details:

Fairy Tale Ball (Registration Required)

Families

Sunday, March 2 | 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Book Cover that reads Sunrise of the Reaping by Suzanne Collins

Sunrise on the Reaping: Hunger Games Celebration

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Crafts, Games

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Teens

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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room B

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Crafts, Games

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Let's celebrate the release of the new Hunger Games prequel: Sunrise on the Reaping in March. Enter a giveaway to win a copy of the book! Must be present to win. Drop-in.

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10 am			This event is in the "Children" group. Playing with STEM 10:30am - 11:30am Children Room A/B This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Room A/B Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM/STEAM Event Details: Playing with STEM (Registration required) Ages 2-5 Tuesdays, April 8 and May 6	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. 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. 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. 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. 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 "Children" group. Toddler Time 10:30am - 11:00am Children Room A/B This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Room A/B 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. 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. 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 "Children" group. Preschool Storytime 1:30pm - 2:00pm Children Room C/Makerspace This event is in the "Children" group. 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 "Children" group. Preschool Storytime 1:30pm - 2:00pm Children Room A/B This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Room A/B 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 "Teens" group. Lake Park Recreation & Leisure 1:00pm - 2:00pm Teens Room A/B This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Room A/B Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games	This event is in the "Children" group. Homeschool Hangout 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children Room C/Makerspace Required This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Room C/Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required) Families Wednesdays, April 9 and April 14 \| 1:00-2:00 p.m.
2 pm	This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Peeps Family Challenge 2:00pm - 3:00pm Babies, Children Room C/Makerspace Required This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Room C/Makerspace Age Group: Babies, Children Program Type: Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Peeps Family Challenge (Registration Required) Families Sunday, April 6 \| 2:00- 3:00 p.m. Disclaimer(s) Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration.
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4 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. Earth Friend 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children Room C/Makerspace This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Room C/Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts Event Details: Earth Friend (Drop-In) Grades K-2 Tuesday, April 8 \| 4:00- 4:45 p.m. Make an earth planet buddy.		This event is in the "Children" group. Makerspace Club: STEM Time 4:15pm - 5:00pm Children Room C/Makerspace This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Room C/Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM/STEAM Event Details: Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) Grades 3-6 Thursdays, April 10\| 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.
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. 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			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 "Babies" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Evening Storytime 6:00pm - 6:30pm Babies, Children Room B This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Room B 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 "Children" group. Happy Books, Happy Cooks 6:00pm - 6:30pm Children Room B Required This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Room B Age Group: Children Program Type: Food, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Happy Books Happy Cooks (Registration Required) Ages 3-5 6:00-6:30 p.m. A story time for all the budding chefs! Read a food-filled story and create a tasty treat. Disclaimer(s) Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration. Reservation NIDXA- Northern IL DA Association 6:30pm - 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. Henry Knox's Noble Train: How a Bookseller Saved the Revolution 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults, Seniors Room A/B Register Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Register Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Room A/B Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Author Talk, Lectures Required Seats Remaining: 97 Event Details: Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War with a local author who wrote a thrilling narrative nonfiction book on the daring adventures of Henry Knox, a Boston bookseller who saved the Revolution.		This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Craft Night: DIY Fluffy Slime 7:00pm - 8:30pm Teens Makerspace Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Learn the science behind making your very own slime. We’ll be using fun colors and ingredients to personalize your own slime to take home! Limit 10. Library Board Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm Room C Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Room C Program Type: Library Board Meetings

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