Bloomingdale Public Library

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Bloomingdale Public Library
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Bloomingdale, IL 60108
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Featured Events

Friendship Bracelets

Teen Take & Make: Friendship Bracelets

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

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Teens

Register

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

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

Register

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.

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.

Interactive Movie: DOG MAN

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Children

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room A/B

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

Interactive Movie: DOG MAN (Drop-In)

Families

Friday, January 2 | 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Firefly Family Theatre Presents Spark's Snow Day

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Program Type:

Performances

Age Group:

Children, All Ages

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room A/B

Age Group: Children, All Ages

Program Type: Performances

Event Details:

Firefly Family Theatre Presents Spark’s Snow Day (Drop-In)

Families

Monday, January 19 | 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

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.

Time	Sun (12/14)	Mon (12/15)	Tue (12/16)	Wed (12/17)	Thu (12/18)	Fri (12/19)	Sat (12/20)
10 am			This event is in the "Children" group Playing with STEM 10:30am–11:30am Children Room C/Makerspace Register Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Register 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, December 16 and January 13 \| 10:30-11:30 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 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 Winter Solstice Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Children Room A/B This event is in the "Children" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.	This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Process Art 10:00am–10:45am Children Makerspace This event is in the "Children" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
11 am
12 pm							This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS 12:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Adults, All Ages Makerspace This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Makerspace Open Hours Event Details: Limited Hours in December - MAKERSPACE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS
1 pm	Reservation Lessons on Wheels 1:00pm–4:45pm 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
2 pm	This event is in the "Children" group Polar Express 2:00pm–3:00pm Children Room C/Makerspace Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Full 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: Polar Express (Registration Required) Families Sunday, December 14 \| 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. All aboard! Join us for a reading of this holiday classic! There will be crafts and activities. Pajamas are optional.
3 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Exam Cram 3:00pm–7:00pm Teens Room A/B This event is in the "Teens" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group Exam Cram 3:00pm–7:00pm Teens Room A/B This event is in the "Teens" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
4 pm				This event is in the "Children" group Verandah Santa: An Aussie Holiday 4:15pm–5:00pm Children Room C/Makerspace Register Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Register Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Room C/Makerspace Age Group: Children Registration Required Event Details: Verandah Santa: An Aussie Holiday (Registration Required) Families Wednesday, December 17 \| 4:15-5:00 p.m.	This event is in the "Teens" group Let's Celebrate: End of Semester (Drop-In) 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Register Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Register Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Games Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate the end of semester with a grab and go holiday craft & games in the Teen Territory! Whiles supplies last. Registration guarantees a craft, but drop-ins welcome. Must come in-person to claim.
5 pm					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 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 Makerspace Register Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Register Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) Grades 3-8 Monday, December 15 and 22 \| 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.			This event is in the "Children" group Reindeer Painting 6:00pm–6:45pm Children Room C Register Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Register Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Room C Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Reindeer Painting (Registration Required) Grades 3-6 Thursday, December 18 \| 6:00-6:45 p.m. Join us for a fun holiday paint night. Reservation Stoneybrook HOA 6:00pm–8:00pm 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 HOA Meeting Reservation Bloomingdale Lions Board Meeting 6:30pm–8:30pm 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 Monthly board meeting
7 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group A Novelist's Christmas Carol: The Life of Charles Dickens 7:00pm–8:15pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Room A/B Register Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Register Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Organizing and Backing Up Your Computer Files 7:00pm–8:30pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Room C Register Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Register Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Room C Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Computer Classes Registration Required Event Details: This class will cover ways to organize your computer files for ease of access. Discussions will include file naming conventions, structures, image tagging, and common backup methods.