Sign Up for BPL's Winter Reading Program!

BPL's Winter Reading Program, "Get Wrapped Up in a Good Book," runs through January 31.

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Week Calendar

Featured Events

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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

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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.

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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.

Winter Break Coding Camp! Day 2

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Computer Classes

Age Group:

Children, Teens

Waitlist

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.

Writer's Workshop

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Children

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Writer’s Workshop (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Tuesday, December 30 | 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Express yourself through writing. Prompts, snacks, and journals will be provided.

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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
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, June 17 \| 10:30-11:30	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: 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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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 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.
2 pm				This event is in the "Children" group Paint with Me 2:00pm–3:00pm Children Room C 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 Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Paint with Me (Registration Required) Grades 3-6 Wednesday, June 18 \|2:00- 3:00 p.m. Join us for a step-by-step canvas painting. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Chess Club 2:00pm–4:00pm 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: 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 Super Mario Brothers 2:00pm–4:00pm Children Room A/B 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: Children Program Type: Movies Event Details: Super Mario Brothers (Drop- In) Families Friday, June 20 \| 2:00-4:00 p.m. Come watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie with us! There will be some fun surprises while watching, including a snack.
3 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Drinks and Decals 3:30pm–4:30pm 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: Drinks and Decals (Registration Required) Grades 4-8 Monday, June 16\|3:30- 4:30 p.m. Come to learn how to make basic decals on the Cricut machine and then customize a fun summer cup.			This event is in the "Children" group BPL Birthday Crowns 3:00pm–4:00pm 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: Crafts, Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: BPL Birthday Crowns (Registration Required) Grades K-2 Thursday, June 19 \|3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Join us for birthday songs, stories and a special birthday crown craft that can be used for years to come!
4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Read with a Buddy 4:30pm–5:00pm Children 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 Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Read with a Buddy (Registration required) K – 2 Grade Mondays, June 16- July 21 4:30-5 or 5-5:30
5 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Read with a Buddy 5:00pm–5:30pm Children 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 Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Read with a Buddy (Registration required) K – 2 Grade Mondays, June 16- July 21 4:30-5 or 5-5:30
6 pm				This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Evening Storytime 6:00pm–6:30pm Babies, Children Room C 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 C 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!

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