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

BPL Winter Reading begins Monday, December 8!

Join in our Winter Reading program and "Get Wrapped Up in a Good Book!"

Registration begins Monday, December 8 and goes through January 31. For details see our flyer here.

Week Calendar

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 (3/08)	Mon (3/09)	Tue (3/10)	Wed (3/11)	Thu (3/12)	Fri (3/13)	Sat (3/14)
10 am			This event is in the "Children" group Playing with STEM 10:30am–11:30am 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: Playing with STEM (Registration required) Ages 2-5 Tuesdays, February 10 and March 10 \| 10:30-11:30 a.m.	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 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 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 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 "Children" group Toddler Time 10:30am–11:00am Children Room C/Makerspace This event is in the "Children" group 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–11:15am 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 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.
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		This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Storytime 1:30pm–2:00pm Children Room C/Makerspace This event is in the "Children" group 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 "Children" group Homeschool Hangout 1:00pm–2:00pm 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: Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required) Families Wednesdays, February 11 & March 11 \| 1:00-2:00 p.m.
2 pm	This event is in the "Children" group Fairy Tale Ball 2:00pm–3:30pm Children Room A/B Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Room A/B Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Fairy Tale Ball (Registration Required) Families Sunday, March 8 \| 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
3 pm
4 pm					This event is in the "Children" group Makerspace Club: STEM Time 4:15pm–5:00pm 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: STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) Grades 3-6 Thursday, March 12 \| 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.
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 "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Evening Storytime- New Day of the Week 6:00pm–6:30pm Babies, Children Room C 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 C 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! This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Writing Workshop: Discover Your Inner Storyteller 6:30pm–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: DISCOVER YOUR INNER STORYTELLER WORKSHOP This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group BPL Makerspace Crafts: Engraved Metal Bracelet 6:30pm–8:30pm Teens, Adults Makerspace Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Use our Cricut Maker to engrave a metal bracelet. Depending on the design complexity, patrons may need pick up their bracelets on a later date.
7 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Ireland in the 21st Century 7:00pm–8:00pm 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 Registration Required Event Details: IRELAND IN THE 21ST CENTURY Come celebrate St. Patrick's day with us and join Gene Flynn as he chronicles his travel with the Emerald Isle.	Library Board Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Room C Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library Room: Room C Program Type: Library Board Meetings