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Featured Events

Teen Craft Club: No-Sew Fleece Blanket

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

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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

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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

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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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9 am		This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Study Room 9:00am–1:00pm 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.
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 Tuesday, September 16, 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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12 pm					This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Study Room 12:00pm–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.		Reservation Bloomingdale Township Democratic Organization Saturday Meeting 12:00pm–4:00pm Room C This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room \| Room Fee: $10 (Pay Cash or Check to Business Office): Room C Purpose of Meeting Community Group Election Information Session 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 "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.	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.	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 "Children" group Homeschool Hangout 1:00pm–2:00pm 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, STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required) Families Wednesday, September 17 \| 1:00-2:00 p.m.
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3 pm					Reservation Bloomingdale Character Counts Coalition 3:00pm–4:30pm 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 Planning for the upcoming October 7 Celebration in Old Towne Park.
4 pm			This event is in the "Children" group Sand Bottle Art Keychain 4:15pm–5:00pm 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: Sand Bottle Art Keychain (Registration Required) Grades 2-6 Tuesday, September 16\| 4:15-5:00 p.m. Come create a sand art keychain personalized just for you!		This event is in the "Teens" group Game with BPL: Super Smash 4:00pm–5:30pm Teens Room B 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: Room B Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an afternoon of gaming! This week: Super Smash! Bring your friends and have a fun competition!
5 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Study Room 5:00pm–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 "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 Bingo Night 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/ not a library program Open to the public, please join us to play bingo! (Money is not a prize, no exchange of money to play.)		This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Evening Storytime 6:00pm–6:30pm Babies, Children 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 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! Reservation Divorce Care 6:30pm–8:30pm 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 Community Group Facilitate Divorce Care curriculum This event is in the "Adults" group Genealogy Club 6:30pm–8:45pm Adults Room A/B 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 A/B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lectures Event Details: Join us in person to learn about internet and archival genealogy and research support. Members share strategies and explore library resources with guidance from a genealogist.	Reservation Bloomingdale Lions Board Meeting 6:30pm–8:30pm 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 Community Group Monthly board meeting
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Getting Started: WhatsApp 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: WhatsApp is a popular messaging platform for staying connected with friends and family. This class will cover getting your account started and how to message and call people. Optional: bring your own device. This event is in the "Adults" group Monday Night Page Turners 7:30pm–8:30pm Adults Room B 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 B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: The Monday Night Page Turners book discussion group meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m., except August (no meeting) and December (end of year party). The group reads contemporary and classic fiction and nonfiction.		This event is in the "Adults" group Great Decisions 7:00pm–9:00pm 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 Great Decisions discussion program is a civic education program administered and produced by the Foreign Policy Association.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Virtual: Digitize Super 8 & 8mm Film at BPL 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Virtual Closed Registration Required Virtual Event 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: Virtual Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Computer Classes, Virtual Registration Required Event Details: Do you have old 8mm or Super8 movie reels that you would like to save to your computer or share digitally with family? This video will show you how to digitize your reels at the library using our Wolverine Film2Digital Moviemaker Pro device. Reservation Bloomingdale VFW Post 7539 7:00pm–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

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