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Teen Take & Make: Friendship Bracelets

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm

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Crafts

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Teens

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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Crafts

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This fun and colorful miniature kit includes everything you need to create your own beaded friendship bracelets! Limit 14.

The corner of State & Madison Streets...where the South Side begins.

The South Side - My South Side: A Love Letter to Home

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Lectures

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Teens, Adults, Seniors

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room A/B

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lectures

Registration Required

Event Details:

The South Side - My South Side: A Love Letter to Home

Teen Craft Club: No-Sew Fleece Blanket

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

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Teens

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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.

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

Age Group:

Teens

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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.

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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. This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Take & Make: Book Stenciling Kit 9:00am–9:00pm Teens 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 Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Now you, too, can create your very own collectors' editions of your favorite books with a Stenciled Book Edges Kit. With these creative additions, every inch of your book is a canvas for your imagination and creativity.		This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Study Room 9:00am–6:00pm 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–3:00pm 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Friends of the Library Book Sale 9:30am–3:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Room A/B 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: Room A/B Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Friends of the Library Event Details: Join the Friends of the Library for our FALL BOOK SALE! We'll have loads of books, DVDs, CDs, and more. Check back as we get closer for more information:
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, October 14 & November 11 \| 10:30-11:30 a.m.	This event is in the "Babies" group Baby, Let's Make Music 10:00am–10:30am Babies Room A This event is in the "Babies" 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 Program Type: Concerts & Music Event Details: Baby, Let’s Make Music (Drop-In) 0-24 months Wednesdays, August 6, 13, 20, and 27 \| 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. 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 Snippets and Shapes 10:30am–11:15am 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 Registration Required Event Details: Snippets and Shapes (Registration Required) Ages 3-5 November 14 \| 10:30- 11:15 a.m. What kind of pictures can you make with snippets and shapes?
11 am
12 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Study Room 12:30pm–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 12:30pm–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 "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 Play with Your Food! 1:30pm–2:15pm 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: Food Registration Required Event Details: Play with Your Food! (Registration Required) Ages 3-5 Monday, November 10 \| 1:30- 2:15 p.m.	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
2 pm		Friends Book Sale Meeting 2:00pm–5:00pm Room A/B 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 Program Type: Friends of the Library
3 pm
4 pm					This event is in the "Children" group Makerspace Club: STEM Time 4:15pm–5:00pm 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: STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) Grades 3-6 Thursdays, October 9 & November 13\| 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.
5 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Craft Club: Paint Pouring 5:00pm–6:30pm 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 Registration Required Event Details: Using the “paint pour” method, create a marble painting that is entirely unique. A relaxing, slightly messy, and fun craft to take home! Limit 8.	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		This event is in the "Children" group Beginning Crochet 6:00pm–7:15pm 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: Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) Grades 3-8 Monday, November 3 & 10 \| 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. Reservation Book club 6:00pm–7:30pm 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 discuss our book	Reservation The 3 S's 6:00pm–8:30pm 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	This event is in the "Children" group Pajama Storytime 6:00pm–6:30pm 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: Storytimes Event Details: Pajama Storytime (Drop-In) Families Wednesdays, November 12 & 19 \| 6:00- 6:30 p.m. Two evening storytimes featuring bedtime stories. Pajamas encouraged! 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	This event is in the "Children" group Happy Books, Happy Cooks 6:00pm–6:30pm 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: Food, Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Ages 3-5 A storytime for all the budding chefs! Read a food-filled story and create a tasty treat. Please let us know any allergies at the time of registration.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Smartphone Photography & Editing 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults, Seniors Room A 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 A Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Computer Classes Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of taking and editing pictures and movies with Android and iPhones. Students will learn to use free editing products to prepare their photos and movies for sharing.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Chef Maddox Presents: Holiday Appetizers/Canapés 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults, Seniors Room A/B 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 A/B Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Food Registration Required Event Details: Come join Chef Susan Maddox as we learn all about how to make appetizers/canapés for the upcoming holiday season! Disclaimer(s) Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration.	Library Board Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm 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 Program Type: Library Board Meetings	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Getting Familiar with Apple Watch 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: Smartwatches like the Apple Watch give us computers on our wrists! Discover how they can help you meet your fitness goals, keep track of important events, and even replace your phone for common tasks.
8 pm			Reservation Bloomingdale lightning board meeting 8:15pm–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 Community Group

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