Bloomingdale Public Library

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Bloomingdale Public Library
101 Fairfield Way
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sign Up for BPL's Winter Reading Program!

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

Click here for the informational flyer. Register online at mybpl.beanstack.org.

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Tied Fleece Blanket

Teen Craft Club: No-Sew Fleece Blanket

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

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Teens

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.

Michelle as the Ghost of Christmas Past

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

Register

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

Exam Cram

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group:

Teens

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

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

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts

Event Details:

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.

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

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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	Closing Holiday Closing: Labor Day All Day Branches: Bloomingdale Public Library Description: Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including
9 am				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–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.	Pre-Bid Meeting at 8:30 a.m. 9:00am–12:00pm 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	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.
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 "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Potty Party 10:30am–11:15am Babies, Children Room A/B Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group 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: Babies, Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Potty Party (Registration Required) Ages 1-5 Friday, September 5\| 10:30-11:15 a.m.	Reservation VKK: Art workshop 10:00am–4:00pm Room A/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 A/B Purpose of Meeting Community Group
11 am
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 "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 "All Ages" group Open Study Room 1:00pm–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.
2 pm
3 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group Mindful Skills: Mandala Coloring 3:00pm–4:00pm 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, Lectures Registration Required Event Details: Let's learn about Mandala art: its origin and why people love to create them. Mandala coloring sheets and tea will be available for a relaxing afternoon. Drop-ins welcome!
4 pm
5 pm				This event is in the "Children" group Candy Sushi and Sci-Fi 5:00pm–6:00pm 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: Book Clubs, Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Candy Sushi and Sci-Fi (Registration Required) Grade 3-6 Wednesday, September 3 \| 5:00-6:00 p.m. Create a plate of candy sushi while hearing about popular science fiction books.	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 Divorce Care - Mission Church 6:30pm–8:30pm Room A/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 A/B Purpose of Meeting Community Group
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