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10/07/26 @ 1:00pm - 10/07/26 @ 2:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 09/21/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 10/07/2026 @ 1:00pm

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)   

Families  

Wednesdays, October 7 & November 11 | 1:00-2:00 p.m.  

Join us to explore a new topic each month with books, crafts, and activities specially designed for each grade level.   

10/07/26 @ 4:00pm - 10/07/26 @ 5:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 10/07/2026 @ 4:00pm

Boo-ti-ful Stories and Crafts (Registration Required)   

Grades K-2  

Wednesday, October 7 | 4:00-5:00 p.m.  

Enjoy some slightly spooky stories and jokes while making Halloween themed crafts to keep. 

10/08/26 @ 4:15pm - 10/08/26 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 10/08/2026 @ 4:15pm

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6  

Thursdays, October 8 & November 12| 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.   

Libraries are a great place to learn about science and technology while making cool stuff. Come join the fun! 

10/12/26 @ 12:00am - 10/16/26 @ 12:00am Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 09/21/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 10/12/2026 @ 12:00am

Midkid Craft Kits: Take It and Make It (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

October: Sushi Pompom Keychain 

October Pickup- October 12-16  

November: Monochromatic Mosaic I Spy 

November Pickup: November 9-13 

Pick up supplies to make this craft on your own time.  

un! In October, we will make light up Halloween décor and in November, we will make a kaleidoscope.  

10/13/26 @ 10:30am - 10/13/26 @ 11:30am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 10/13/2026 @ 10:30am

Playing with STEM (Registration required)  

Ages 2-5  

Tuesdays, October 13 & November 10 | 10:30-11:30 a.m.  

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. In October, we will focus on apples and in November we will focus on leaves. 

10/22/26 @ 4:15pm - 10/22/26 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 09/21/2026 @ 9:43pm Registration end: 10/20/2026 @ 9:00pm

DIY Halloween Decor (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6 

Thursday, October 22

4:15- 5:00 p.m.

Create some Halloween crafts to decorate your space while hearing about some spooky books you may want to take home.

10/26/26 @ 6:00pm - 10/26/26 @ 7:15pm Room A Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 09/21/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 10/26/2026 @ 6:00pm

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-8  

Mondays, October 26 & November 2| 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.  

This is a two session program. Session 1- learn the basics: how to hold your yarn and hook and the single crochet stitch. Session 2 - learn how to start a project and read a pattern.  

10/28/26 @ 10:00am - 10/28/26 @ 10:30am Room A Bloomingdale Public Library

Baby, Let’s Make Music (Drop-In)  

0-24 months  

Wednesdays, October 28, November 4, November 11, November 18| 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.  

Join us for a parade of fun! We will explore the world of music and movement using an array of instruments, flannel stories, rhymes, and songs.  

10/29/26 @ 5:30pm - 10/29/26 @ 6:00pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 09/21/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 10/29/2026 @ 5:30pm

Happy Books Happy Cooks (Registration Required)   

Ages 3-Kindergarten

Thursdays, October 29 and November 12|5:30- 6:00 p.m.  

 A story time for all the budding chefs! Read a food-filled story and create a tasty treat. Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration.  

10/29/26 @ 6:15pm - 10/29/26 @ 6:45pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library

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

Registration is required. Registration starts: 09/21/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 10/29/2026 @ 6:15pm

MidKid Snacks (Registration Required)   

Grades 1-4  

Thursdays, October 29 and November 19 | 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. 

11/02/26 @ 6:00pm - 11/02/26 @ 7:15pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 09/21/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 10/26/2026 @ 6:00pm

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-8  

Mondays, October 26 & November 2| 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.  

This is a two session program. Session 1- learn the basics: how to hold your yarn and hook and the single crochet stitch. Session 2 - learn how to start a project and read a pattern.  

11/04/26 @ 10:00am - 11/04/26 @ 10:30am Room A Bloomingdale Public Library

Baby, Let’s Make Music (Drop-In)  

0-24 months  

Wednesdays, October 28, November 4, November 11, November 18| 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.  

Join us for a parade of fun! We will explore the world of music and movement using an array of instruments, flannel stories, rhymes, and songs.  

11/06/26 @ 10:00am - 11/06/26 @ 11:00am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Explore with Your Senses (Drop-In) 

Under 3 years old with caregivers 

Friday, November 6 | 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.

Come participate in different activities designed to develop sensory processing skills. Explore texture, sound, smell, colors and patterns. 

11/09/26 @ 12:00am - 11/13/26 @ 12:00am Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 11/09/2026 @ 12:00am

Midkid Craft Kits: Take It and Make It (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

October: Sushi Pompom Keychain 

October Pickup- October 12-16  

November: Monochromatic Mosaic I Spy 

November Pickup: November 9-13 

Pick up supplies to make this craft on your own time.  

un! In October, we will make light up Halloween décor and in November, we will make a kaleidoscope.  

11/10/26 @ 10:30am - 11/10/26 @ 11:30am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 11/10/2026 @ 10:30am

Playing with STEM (Registration required)  

Ages 2-5  

Tuesdays, October 13 & November 10 | 10:30-11:30 a.m.  

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. In October, we will focus on apples and in November we will focus on leaves. 

11/11/26 @ 10:00am - 11/11/26 @ 10:30am Room A Bloomingdale Public Library

Baby, Let’s Make Music (Drop-In)  

0-24 months  

Wednesdays, October 28, November 4, November 11, November 18| 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.  

Join us for a parade of fun! We will explore the world of music and movement using an array of instruments, flannel stories, rhymes, and songs.  

11/11/26 @ 1:00pm - 11/11/26 @ 2:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 10/19/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 11/11/2026 @ 1:00pm

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)   

Families  

Wednesdays, October 7 & November 11 | 1:00-2:00 p.m.  

Join us to explore a new topic each month with books, crafts, and activities specially designed for each grade level.   

11/12/26 @ 4:15pm - 11/12/26 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 11/12/2026 @ 4:15pm

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6  

Thursdays, October 8 & November 12| 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.   

Libraries are a great place to learn about science and technology while making cool stuff. Come join the fun! 

11/18/26 @ 10:00am - 11/18/26 @ 10:30am Room A Bloomingdale Public Library

Baby, Let’s Make Music (Drop-In)  

0-24 months  

Wednesdays, October 28, November 4, November 11, November 18| 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.  

Join us for a parade of fun! We will explore the world of music and movement using an array of instruments, flannel stories, rhymes, and songs.  

11/19/26 @ 5:30pm - 11/19/26 @ 6:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 10/19/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 11/12/2026 @ 5:30pm

Happy Books Happy Cooks (Registration Required)   

Ages 3-Kindergarten

Thursdays, October 29 and November 19|5:30- 6:00 p.m.  

 A story time for all the budding chefs! Read a food-filled story and create a tasty treat. Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration.