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07/08/26 @ 7:00pm - 07/08/26 @ 9:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

08/12/26 @ 7:00pm - 08/12/26 @ 9:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

09/09/26 @ 7:00pm - 09/09/26 @ 9:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

10/14/26 @ 7:00pm - 10/14/26 @ 9:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

11/11/26 @ 7:00pm - 11/11/26 @ 9:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

12/09/26 @ 7:00pm - 12/09/26 @ 9:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

06/24/26 @ 12:00pm - 06/24/26 @ 6:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Makerspace reserved for tune-up/maintenance of sewing machines

08/18/26 @ 7:00pm - 08/18/26 @ 8:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 08/18/2026 @ 7:00pm

NASA: Artemis Missions and CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services)

Join NASA Ambassador Kevin Cole as he discusses the Artemis missions, and the services it will extend to commercial industries in future projects to the moon.

So far there have been two Artemis missions, with the current Artemis III mission building on the successful Artemis II , whose flight completed in April and will help the agency prepare to send the first astronauts, Americans, to Mars.

Kevin Cole is an associate professor of Earth Science and Astronomy in the Math/Science Division of Harper College and holds a master’s degree in geology from the University of Illinois – Chicago. His career has included meteorite analysis and classification for the Planetary Studies Foundation, public lecturer and planetarium operator for the Cernan Earth and Space Center, Triton College, and Staff Scientist for Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) where he participated in advanced planetary mission concept analyses under various NASA contracts.

 

09/24/26 @ 6:15pm - 09/24/26 @ 6:45pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library

Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration. 

Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/17/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 09/23/2026 @ 4:00pm

MidKid Snacks (Registration Required)  

Grades 1-4 

Thursday, September 24 | 6:15-6:45 p.m. 

Learn life skills and make tasty snacks while getting the scoop on our newest middle grade titles. Please let us know any allergies or dietary restrictions at the time of registration.

06/16/26 @ 9:00am - 06/16/26 @ 1:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

06/16/26 @ 4:00pm - 06/16/26 @ 9:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

06/17/26 @ 9:00am - 06/17/26 @ 1:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

06/19/26 @ 9:00am - 06/19/26 @ 5:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

07/20/26 @ 6:30pm - 07/20/26 @ 8:00pm Virtual Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 07/20/2026 @ 6:30pm

VIRTUAL - American Cookbooks: The 10 Most Influential Cookbooks in American History 

Welcome Leslie Goddard back to BPL with a great dip (pun intended) into American History!

Cookbooks have existed as long as our nation has. Among the thousands of American cookbooks published over the past 250 years, a group of them have not only sold well but also profoundly influenced how we cook and eat. This illustrated talk explores ten notable cookbooks that shaped our shared culinary heritage. From the trailblazing work of Fannie Farmer and Irma Rombauer to the innovative explorations of Julia Child and Craig Claiborne, these cookbooks have become milestone bestsellers. Prepare to immerse yourself in the pages of America's favorite cookbooks and discover what they tell us about American Food culture and eating habits.

Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., is an award-winning historian, author, actress and lecturer who has been presenting on topics in American history and women’s history for twenty years. She holds an interdisciplinary Ph.D. from Northwestern University as well as master’s degrees in both museum studies and in theater. A former museum director, she currently works full-time as a public speaker and author. Her presentations have been seen by audiences in more than thirty states, including scores of universities, museums, libraries, festivals, and civic organizations.
 

10/08/26 @ 6:30pm - 10/08/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 09/14/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 10/08/2026 @ 3:00pm

Learn the basics of using the library’s sewing machines to make a Halloween fabric bookmark.

Registration Limit: 4 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card required, ages 12 to adult. 

Sessions - Please sign up for one session only:
Thursday, October 8 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Monday, October 26 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

First Time Makerspace Users: For Bloomingdale cardholders ages 12-17, please bring a completed Makerspace waiver filled out by a parent or legal guardian. Adult Bloomingdale cardholders can fill out a waiver at the session.

10/26/26 @ 6:30pm - 10/26/26 @ 8:30pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 09/14/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 10/26/2026 @ 4:00pm

Learn the basics of using the library’s sewing machines to make a Halloween fabric bookmark.

Registration Limit: 4 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card required, ages 12 to adult. 

Sessions - Please sign up for one session only:
Thursday, October 8 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Monday, October 26 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

First Time Makerspace Users: For Bloomingdale cardholders ages 12-17, please bring a completed Makerspace waiver filled out by a parent or legal guardian. Adult Bloomingdale cardholders can fill out a waiver at the session.

10/08/26 @ 5:30pm - 10/08/26 @ 8:45pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Community Group

08/08/26 @ 9:00am - 08/08/26 @ 4:30pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

End of the year competition and fun for the Bloomingdale Library chess club & other participating libraries

08/08/26 @ 9:00am - 08/08/26 @ 4:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

End of the year competition and fun for the Bloomingdale Library chess club & other participating libraries

08/03/26 @ 2:30pm - 08/03/26 @ 4:30pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 07/13/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 08/03/2026 @ 11:00am

Make a personalized flip card that cascades through different images or phrases.

Registration Limit: 6 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card required, ages 12 to adult. Please sign up for one session only.

Sessions - Please sign up for one session only:
Monday, August 3 | 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Monday, August 17 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 

First Time Makerspace Users: For Bloomingdale cardholders ages 12-17, please bring a completed Makerspace waiver filled out by a parent or legal guardian. Adult Bloomingdale cardholders can fill out a waiver at the session.