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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

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Lectures, Performances

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room A/B

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lectures, Performances

Registration Required

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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

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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.

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	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	This event is in the "Children" group Craft Time All Day 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: Craft Time (Drop-In) Families Monday, June 2 \| Come make a rainbow craft. While supplies last.
		This event is in the "Babies" group 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 Summer Reading Program - Registration Begins All Day Babies, Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages This event is in the "Babies" group 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 Age Group: Babies, Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Annual Events Event Details: Level up at the library with our Summer Reading Program! Summer Reading is open to all ages for Bloomingdale residents.
9 am		This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Study Room 9:00am–3:30pm 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 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–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.
10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Historical Book Discussion 10:00am–12:00pm 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 Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American History from pre-Revolutionary War to present time including biographies, non-fiction, and classics. Co	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 "Children" group 1970s Storytime 10:30am–11:15am 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: Storytimes Event Details: 1970s Storytime (Drop-In) Families Friday, June 6 \|10:30 p.m.- 11:15 a.m.	This event is in the "Babies" group 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 50th Anniversary Celebration! 10:00am–2:00pm Babies, Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Froio Garden This event is in the "Babies" group 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: Froio Garden Age Group: Babies, Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Annual Events Event Details: Join us in celebrating 50 years of Bloomingdale Public Library serving our community! 10:00 a.m. - Welcome and Special Unveiling in the Dominic Froio Memorial Garden
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12 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR LIBRARY 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 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: Due to the library's 50th Anniversary celebration event, the Makerspace is closed. Makerspace equipment will not be available for patron use during the library's anniversary event.
1 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Study Room 1:00pm–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. This event is in the "Children" group Little Tykes Drive- In 1:30pm–2:30pm 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: Crafts, Food, Movies Registration Required Event Details: Little Tykes Drive-In (Registration Required) Ages 2-4 Tuesday, June 3 \| 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
2 pm				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 Event Details: Drop in chess summer chess club! Whether you are new to the game or an experienced player this is a great place to build skills, make friends who enjoy the game, and have fun!	This event is in the "Children" group Level Up with the Field Museum 2:00pm–4:00pm 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: Level Up with the Field Museum (Drop-In) Grades K-6 Thursday, June 5 \| 2:00-4:00 p.m. Experience games and cultures from another time including special exhibits on loan from the Field Museum.
3 pm		This event is in the "Children" group DIY Birthday Card Making 3:00pm–4:00pm 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: Crafts Registration Required Event Details: DIY Birthday Card Making (Registration Required) Grades 3-6 Monday, June 2 \| 3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Craft some special birthday cards for your friends and family.
4 pm			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Middle Grade Makers 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Teens Makerspace 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: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM Event Details: Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) Grades 4-8 Tuesday, June 3 & July 1 \| 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Drop by to try a new skill, make a fun craft to take home, and hang out with friends.
5 pm				This event is in the "Children" group Dragon Lore 5:00pm–6:00pm 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: Crafts, Games, Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Dragon Lore (Registration Required) Grades 3-6 Wednesday, June 4 \| 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. Come hear stories of dragons, make a dragon egg, and play dragon games.	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			Reservation Bloomngdale Historical Society 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 Business meeting
7 pm				Reservation Loose Threads Quilt Group 7:00pm–8:45pm 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

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