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Week Calendar

Featured Events

Teen Craft Club: No-Sew Fleece Blanket

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Program Type:

Crafts

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Teens

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Closed

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Crafts

Registration Required

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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

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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

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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.

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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						Summer Reading Program - Final Day All Day Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Event Details: Level up at the library with our Summer Reading Program! Summer Reading is open to all ages for Bloomingdale residents. Today is the last day to log your minutes or activities for Summer Reading.
9 am		This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Study Room 9:00am–2:00pm 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–4:00pm 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–2:00pm 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 "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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Interlibrary Chess Tournament 9:00am–4:30pm Children, Teens Room A/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 A/B Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: End of the year competition and fun for the Bloomingdale Library chess club & other participating libraries This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Interlibrary Chess Tournament break room 9:00am–4:30pm Children, Teens Room C 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 C Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: End of the year competition and fun for the Bloomingdale Library chess club & other participating libraries
10 am				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.
11 am					Reservation Bloomingdale Chamber: Market to WIN - Best of Bloomingdale Free Lunch & Learn 11:00am–1:30pm 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 Best of Bloomingdale Free Lunch and Learn - Market to WIN!
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 "Children" group Groovy Joe 1:30pm–2:15pm 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, Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Groovy Joe (Registration Required) Ages 3-5 Tuesday, July 29 \|1:30 p.m.- 2:15 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group BPL Makerspace Crafts: Engraved Metal Bracelet 2:30pm–4:30pm 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 our Cricut Maker to engrave a metal bracelet. Depending on the design complexity, patrons may need pick up their bracelets on a later date.
3 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Scooby- Doo Mystery Party 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, Games, Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Scooby Doo Mystery Party (Registration Required) Grades K-2 Monday, July 28 \|3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Solve a library mystery with characters who became popular in the 1970s and still are today.		This event is in the "Children" group Gear Up for Kindergarten 3:00pm–4:00pm 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: STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Incoming Kindergarteners Wednesdays, July 30 and August 6 \| 3:00- 4:00 p.m. Practice “circle time,” letters, numbers, and colors to get ready for kindergarten this fall. Please sign up for each class individually.
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5 pm			This event is in the "Children" group LEGO Club: Mazes and Marble Runs 5:00pm–6:00pm 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: STEM/STEAM Event Details: LEGO® Club: Mazes and Marble Runs (Drop-In) Grades 1-6 Tuesday, July 29 \| 5:00- 6:00 p.m.	This event is in the "Children" group Coding Unplugged 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: STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Coding Unplugged (Registration Required) Grades 3-6 Wednesday, July 31 \| 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. Use coding commands to solve puzzles and navigate mazes. This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Study Room 5:00pm–8:45pm 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 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 Bunco Squad 6:00pm–8:45pm Room B This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room \| Room Fee: $10 (Pay Cash or Check to Business Office): Room B Purpose of Meeting Community Group play bunco	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Bell-bottoms, Disco, and Nixon: The 1970s 6:30pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Room A/B Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group 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 A/B Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lectures Registration Required Event Details: Bell-bottoms, Disco, and Nixon: The 1970s
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cutting the Cord 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: Explore entertainment options beyond paying for cable.			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Makerspace: Cricut Shirt Design 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: Explore the Cricut Design Space process for heat transfer vinyl application. We will cover software setup, material options, and heat press usage. Note: Demo only, no in-class project.

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