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07/20/26 @ 6:00pm - 07/20/26 @ 6:30pm Room A Bloomingdale Public Library

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!

 

08/13/26 @ 10:30am - 08/13/26 @ 11:00am Off Site

Circle Park Storytime (Drop-In)

All Ages

Thursdays, June 11, July 9, August 13

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Join us for outdoor summer storytimes in Circle Park. Meet us at the Homola picnic shelter! Weather pending.

07/15/26 @ 3:00pm - 07/15/26 @ 4:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/15/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/15/2026 @ 3:00pm

Growing Connections

Grades K-2

Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Enjoy an afternoon of books, activities, and fun with our Teen Connections Mentors. Programs will be planned by teens who participate in this service-learning project. Please register for each week individually.

07/15/26 @ 3:00pm - 07/15/26 @ 4:00pm Bloomingdale Public Library

Growing Connections Mentors

High school students 

Wednesdays, June 10, 17, 24 & July 1, 8, 15, 22 | 3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Teens will form teams to create book-based programs to present to kindergarten to 2nd grade children. From planning to presenting, the teens will facilitate this fun activity for younger kids. Participants will earn service hours. For more information on the process and to obtain an application, please email CLeeson@mybpl.org. 

07/22/26 @ 3:00pm - 07/22/26 @ 4:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/15/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/22/2026 @ 3:00pm

Growing Connections

Grades K-2

Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Enjoy an afternoon of books, activities, and fun with our Teen Connections Mentors. Programs will be planned by teens who participate in this service-learning project. Please register for each week individually.

07/22/26 @ 3:00pm - 07/22/26 @ 4:00pm Bloomingdale Public Library

Growing Connections Mentors

High school students 

Wednesdays, June 10, 17, 24 & July 1, 8, 15, 22 | 3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Teens will form teams to create book-based programs to present to kindergarten to 2nd grade children. From planning to presenting, the teens will facilitate this fun activity for younger kids. Participants will earn service hours. For more information on the process and to obtain an application, please email CLeeson@mybpl.org. 

07/14/26 @ 10:30am - 07/14/26 @ 11:30am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/15/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/14/2026 @ 10:30am

Playing with STEM (Registration Required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesday, July 14  | 10:30-11:30 am

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) are important learning areas for kids of all ages. Start your child early with our fun play to learn program. July's theme is Jungle Animals. 

07/16/26 @ 6:00pm - 07/16/26 @ 7:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/15/2026 @ 2:00pm Registration end: 07/15/2026 @ 8:04pm

Paint Night- Nature Themed (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6 

Thursday, July 16 | 6:00- 7:00 p.m.

Join us for step-by-step nature painting. 

07/17/26 @ 2:00pm - 07/17/26 @ 3:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Emoji Kites (Drop-In)  

Grades 1-6

Friday, July 17 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. 

Come make an emoji kite that you can fly on emoji day!

07/21/26 @ 2:00pm - 07/21/26 @ 3:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/15/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/20/2026 @ 2:24pm

My Garden (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Tuesday, July 21 |2:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.

If your garden could grow anything, what would it grow? 

07/23/26 @ 6:00pm - 07/23/26 @ 6:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/15/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/22/2026 @ 12:35pm

Happy Books Happy Cooks (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-5  

Thursdays, June 25 and July 23 | 6:00-6:30 p.m. 

A story time 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.

07/24/26 @ 3:00pm - 07/24/26 @ 4:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/15/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/23/2026 @ 1:59pm

Bug Hotel (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Friday, July 24| 3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Create nature made structures for bugs to hang out in and explore.

07/29/26 @ 2:00pm - 07/29/26 @ 3:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Seed Mosaic Art (Drop-In)

Grades K-2

Wednesday, July 29 |2:00- 3:00 p.m.

Use natural materials to create intricate works of art. 

07/31/26 @ 10:00am - 07/31/26 @ 10:45am Froio Garden Bloomingdale Public Library

Chalk Fun (Drop-In)  

Families

Friday, July 31| 10:00-10:45 a.m. 

Join us for a book about chalk and then create your own drawing using our chalk! Weather Pending.

08/10/26 @ 12:00am - 08/14/26 @ 12:00am Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 07/20/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 08/09/2026 @ 12:21pm

Take and Make Kits (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Green Thumb Art

July Pickup- July 6-10 

DIY Flower Drying Kits

August Pickup- August 10-14 

Pick up supplies to make these nature friendly crafts. 

08/11/26 @ 10:30am - 08/11/26 @ 11:30am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 07/20/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 08/11/2026 @ 10:30am

Playing with STEM (Registration Required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesday, August 11 | 10:30-11:30 am

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) are important learning areas for kids of all ages. Start your child early with our fun play to learn program.  August's theme is Building.  

07/13/26 @ 4:00pm - 07/13/26 @ 4:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/15/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/12/2026 @ 4:29pm

Baby-Sitters Club Party (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Monday, July 13 |4:00- 4:45 p.m.

Get ready to babysit while you DIY your own babysitting kit. Book series fans and newbies welcome.  

07/14/26 @ 2:00pm - 07/14/26 @ 2:45pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

Disney Princess Bookmarks (Drop-In) 

Families

Tuesday, July 14 |2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Color your favorite Disney Princesses for your own personal bookmark.

07/14/26 @ 5:00pm - 07/14/26 @ 6:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Grades 1-6 

Tuesday, July 14 | 5:00- 6:00 p.m. 

Design and build with the library’s LEGO® supply to complete the challenge. 

07/20/26 @ 3:30pm - 07/20/26 @ 4:15pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

National Park Appreciation (Drop In)

Grades K-2

Monday, July 20| 3:30-4:15 p.m. 

Learn about our national parks through games, crafts, and stories.