Bloomingdale Public Library

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

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

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

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Week Calendar

Featured Events

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.

children viewing computer screen

Winter Break Coding Camp! Day 1

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Computer Classes

Age Group:

Children, Teens

Waitlist

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room C

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Computer Classes

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn computer programming in a fun, easy to grasp, environment. Kids grades 3-6 will use Scratch to make basic animations and a playable game in just a couple sessions.

children viewing computer screen

Winter Break Coding Camp! Day 2

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Computer Classes

Age Group:

Children, Teens

Waitlist

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Room C

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Computer Classes

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn computer programming in a fun, easy to grasp, environment. Kids grades 3-6 will use Scratch to make basic animations and a playable game in just a couple sessions.

writing notebook

Writer's Workshop

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Children

Register

Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Writer’s Workshop (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Tuesday, December 30 | 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Express yourself through writing. Prompts, snacks, and journals will be provided.

Dog Man character

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.

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 (2/22)	Mon (2/23)	Tue (2/24)	Wed (2/25)	Thu (2/26)	Fri (2/27)	Sat (2/28)
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 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
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 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		Webteam meeting 1:30pm–2:30pm Room C Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Room C Event Details: Staff meeting to discuss website maintenance	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 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 Messy Fingers 1:30pm–2:15pm Children Room C/Makerspace Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Room C/Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Messy Fingers (Registration Required) Ages 2-4 Tuesday, February 24\| 1:30 – 2:15 p.m.
2 pm	This event is in the "Children" group Octo-party 2:00pm–3:00pm Children Room C/Makerspace Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming 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: Octo-party (Registration Required) Grades k-6 Sunday, February 22\| 2:00- 3:00 p.m. Stories, science, and crafts all about one of the earth’s smartest non-mammals. Reservation Yellow River Performing Arts 2:00pm–4:30pm 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 Community Group
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Middle Grade Makers 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Teens Makerspace This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM Event Details: Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) Grades 4-8 Thursday, February 24 \| 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.	This event is in the "Children" group How to Train Your Dragon Book Party 4:15pm–5:00pm Children Room C/Makerspace Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Room C/Makerspace Age Group: Children Registration Required Event Details: How to Train Your Dragon Book Party (Registration Required) Grades 3-6 Wednesday, February 25 \| 4:15-5:00 p.m. Calling all dragon lovers! Come enjoy crafts and activities based on this popular series.	This event is in the "Children" group Minute to Win It Olympics 4:00pm–4:45pm Children Room C/Makerspace Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming 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: Minute to Win It Olympics (Registration required) Grades 4-8 Thursday, February 26 \| 4:15-5:00 Step up against other middle-grade kids and smash fun and silly challenges to win prizes and bragging rights!
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 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming 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, February 16 & 23 \| 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group VIRTUAL: Armchair Tour of the Universe 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Virtual Register 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 Register Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lectures, STEM/STEAM, Virtual Registration Required Event Details: VIRTUAL: Armchair Tour of the Universe Please join us for a fantastic Zoom presentation hosted by Michelle Nichols!	Reservation Bloomingdale Township Democratic Organization 6:00pm–8:45pm 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 Bloomingdale Township Democratic Organization Montly Meeting		This event is in the "Children" group Happy Books, Happy Cooks 6:00pm–6:30pm Children Room C Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cover Letters Made Easy 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Room A/B Register Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Register Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Room A/B Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Lectures Registration Required Event Details: COVER LETTERS MADE EASY