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04/07/26 @ 4:00pm - 04/07/26 @ 4:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) 

Grades 4-8 

Tuesday, April 7| 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. 

Drop by to try a new skill, make a fun craft to take home, and hang out with friends.

04/16/26 @ 6:00pm - 04/16/26 @ 6:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 03/16/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 04/16/2026 @ 6:00pm

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.

04/18/26 @ 10:00am - 04/18/26 @ 10:45am Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Preschool Process Art (Drop-In)  

Ages 3-5  

Saturday, April 18| 10:00-10:45 a.m. 

Little hands, but big creativity! Pop in to the Makerspace to try this month’s artsy activity.

04/20/26 @ 4:00pm - 04/20/26 @ 4:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 03/16/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 04/20/2026 @ 4:00pm

Fairy/Elf Lanterns (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2

Monday, April 20 | 4:00-4:30 p.m. 

Listen to multicultural stories about elves and fairies. Then we’ll make our own magical nightlight. 

04/29/26 @ 4:00pm - 04/29/26 @ 4:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 03/16/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 04/29/2026 @ 4:00pm

Calming Shelves DIY Library (Registration Required)

Grades 4-8

Wednesday, April 29 | 4:00- 4:45 p.m. 

Create your own version of this trending fidget!

05/03/26 @ 2:00pm - 05/03/26 @ 3:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 04/20/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 05/03/2026 @ 2:00pm

Watercolor Workshop (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Sunday, May 3 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. 

Come learn to make framed artwork with step-by-step instructions. 

05/07/26 @ 4:00pm - 05/07/26 @ 4:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 04/20/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 05/07/2026 @ 4:00pm

Mini Masterpieces Magnets (Registration Required)

Grades 4-8

Thursday, May 7| 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. 

Build custom frames, select artworks, and create your own magnetic gallery!

05/08/26 @ 10:30am - 05/08/26 @ 11:15am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Toddler Dance Party (Drop-In)  

18 months to 36 months

Friday, May 8 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. 

Does your toddler like to move, groove and wiggle? Join us for a morning of music and movement. 

05/14/26 @ 6:00pm - 05/14/26 @ 6:30pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 04/20/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 05/14/2026 @ 6:00pm

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.

05/19/26 @ 1:30pm - 05/19/26 @ 2:15pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 03/16/2026 @ 9:01am Registration end: 05/19/2026 @ 1:30pm

Soup Opera (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-5

Tuesday, May 19 | 1:30- 2:15 p.m. 

We’ll make a giant puppet and then use it for a reading of Soup Opera by Jim Gill. 

05/29/26 @ 10:30am - 05/29/26 @ 11:15am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Going on a Bear Hunt (Drop-In)) 

Families

Friday, May 29 | 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. 

Do you want to go on a bear hunt? Join us as we create a fun interactive version of this well-loved story. 

04/08/26 @ 5:00pm - 04/08/26 @ 5:45pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 03/16/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 04/08/2026 @ 5:00pm

Unicorn Day (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Wednesday, April 8 | 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. 

Come travel to an imaginary world where unicorns are real. We will hear stories, do crafts, play games and take pictures with a unicorn. 

04/09/26 @ 4:15pm - 04/09/26 @ 5:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 03/16/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 04/08/2026 @ 8:54pm

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursdays, April 9| 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 as we create ice cream. 

04/11/26 @ 10:00am - 04/11/26 @ 10:45am Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Rock Painting (Drop-In)

Families

Saturday, April 11 | 10:00- 10: 45 a.m. 

Paint a rock to decorate your garden. 

04/14/26 @ 10:30am - 04/14/26 @ 11:30am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 03/16/2026 @ 9:01am Registration end: 04/14/2026 @ 10:30am

Playing with STEM (Registration required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, April 14 & May 12| 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 April, we will be exploring light and color and in May we will be learning about bugs and insects. 

04/22/26 @ 4:00pm - 04/22/26 @ 4:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Pokemon Club (Drop-In)    

Grades K-6 

Wednesday, April 22 | 4:00- 4:45 p.m. 

Calling all trainers! Join us for Pokemon games, card trading, and crafts. 

04/26/26 @ 2:00pm - 04/26/26 @ 3:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 03/16/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 04/26/2026 @ 2:00pm

Mother’s Day Craft (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Sunday, April 30 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. 

Join us to create a great gift for a special caregiver in your life.

04/30/26 @ 6:00pm - 04/30/26 @ 6:45pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 03/16/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 04/30/2026 @ 6:00pm

Mother’s Day Craft (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6 

Thursday, April 30 | 6:00-6:45 p.m. 

Join us to create a great gift for a special caregiver in your life. 

05/12/26 @ 10:30am - 05/12/26 @ 11:30am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 04/20/2026 @ 9:01am Registration end: 05/12/2026 @ 10:30am

Playing with STEM (Registration required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, April 14 & May 12| 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 April, we will be exploring light and color and in May we will be learning about bugs and insects. 

05/20/26 @ 5:00pm - 05/20/26 @ 5:45pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 04/20/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 05/20/2026 @ 5:00pm

Be a Friend to Bees (Registration Required)    

Grades K-2

Wednesday, May 20 | 5:00- 5:45 p.m. 

What is all the buzz about bees? We will learn the importance of bees through stories, games, and science experiments.