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11/13/25 @ 4:15pm - 11/13/25 @ 5:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 10/20/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 11/13/2025 @ 4:15pm

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursdays, October 9 & November 13| 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! In October, we will make light up Halloween décor and in November, we will make a kaleidoscope. 

09/05/25 @ 9:00am - 09/05/25 @ 12:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

09/12/25 @ 9:00am - 09/12/25 @ 12:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

10/07/25 @ 7:00pm - 10/07/25 @ 8:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 10/07/2025 @ 7:00pm

Is your 65th birthday approaching? Healthcare Solutions Team will be presenting a free educational seminar to get you up to speed on what Medicare covers, what it doesn’t, and potential out of pocket exposure. Presented by Stephanie Villanueva.

12/10/25 @ 1:00pm - 12/10/25 @ 3:30pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

DROP-IN MOVIE: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)

Tired of running around? Relax and come join us for some dysfunctional family holiday cheer! This sequel to the two Lampoon Vacation flicks has the Griswold family staying home for the holidays and being invaded by bickering relatives. Starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Juliette Lewis, Johnny Galecki, Randy Quaid, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

Rated: PG-13 | Running Time: 1 hr 37 mins

11/19/25 @ 4:00pm - 11/19/25 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 10/20/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 11/18/2025 @ 5:00pm

Tiny Art Show (Registration Required)

Grades 4-8 

Wednesday, November 19| 4:00-5:00 p.m. 

It’s gonna be pop-u-lar... come fill a tiny canvas with inspiration from Wicked and the Wizard of Oz (or paint what you want) and we’ll put it on display for everyone to see!

11/25/25 @ 4:00pm - 11/25/25 @ 5:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) 

Grades 4-8 

Tuesday, October 21 & November 25 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Explore our new Makerspace as we create all sorts of fun and useful items.  In November, we will make no-sew pie banners.

10/06/25 @ 9:00am - 10/10/25 @ 5:00pm Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 09/22/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 10/06/2025 @ 8:59am

Take & Make Ghosts (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6 

Pickup kits: Monday, October 6 through Friday October 10|

Sign up for a kit to make your very own spoooooky décor. 

10/06/25 @ 5:00pm - 10/06/25 @ 5:45pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

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

Registration is required. Registration starts: 09/22/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 10/05/2025 @ 5:00pm

No Bake Trail Mix Cups (Registration Required)  

Grades 1-3

Monday, October 6 | 5:00-5:45 p.m. 

The best treats are the easy to make in 5 minutes kind of treat. Come and make a yummy snack. Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration.

10/07/25 @ 1:30pm - 10/07/25 @ 2:15pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Cats, Bats and Other Spooky friends (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-5

Tuesday, October 7 | 1:30-2:15 p.m. 

Join us for some spooktacular stories, crafts and fun!

10/07/25 @ 4:00pm - 10/07/25 @ 5:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Culture Connections Club (Drop-In) 

Grades K-2 

Tuesday, October 7 & November 4 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Visit faraway countries through stories, songs, snacks and activities. October will focus on Vietnam and November will focus on Germany.

10/12/25 @ 2:00pm - 10/12/25 @ 3:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

How Does it Glow? (Registration Required)

Grades K-6

Sunday, October 12 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. 

How do things glow? From glow sticks to special paint, we will investigate how glow works with crafts, experiments and games.

10/14/25 @ 5:00pm - 10/14/25 @ 6:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

LEGO® Club (Drop-In)    

Grades 1-6 

Tuesday, October 14 | 5:00- 6:00 p.m. 

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

10/15/25 @ 4:00pm - 10/15/25 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 09/22/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 10/14/2025 @ 9:00pm

DIY Decorative Shoe Charms (Registration Required)

Grades 4-8 

Wednesday, October 15| 4:00-5:00 p.m. 

Bling up your boots! Show off your originality with charms, custom colors and style!

10/19/25 @ 2:00pm - 10/19/25 @ 3:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Initial Button Art (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Sunday, October 19 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. 

Create a collage of buttons in the shape of your initial.

10/20/25 @ 6:00pm - 10/20/25 @ 8:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 09/22/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 10/19/2025 @ 4:15pm

Crochet a Spookily Cute Ghost (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-8

Monday, October 20 | 6:00-8:00 p.m. 

Make a simple crocheted ghost. We will learn how to start a magic circle and increase. Must be comfortable working a single crochet stitch.  

10/26/25 @ 2:00pm - 10/26/25 @ 3:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Ghostly Games and Creepy Crafts  (Registration Required)  

Grades 1-4

Sunday, October 26 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. 

Yell Boo! When you play Halloween- themed BINGO and then make a monster craft to take home. 

10/28/25 @ 4:00pm - 10/28/25 @ 4:45pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 09/22/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 10/26/2025 @ 5:00pm

Halloween Party Bracelets (Registration Required )

Grades 3-6 

Tuesday, October 28 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

To Celebrate Halloween come in to make spook-tacular charm!

10/31/25 @ 10:00am - 10/31/25 @ 11:00am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Explore with Your Senses (Drop-In) 

Under 3 years old with caregivers 

Friday, October 31 |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. 

11/03/25 @ 4:15pm - 11/03/25 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 10/20/2025 @ 9:01am Registration end: 11/02/2025 @ 5:00pm

One-of-a-Kind Gifts (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6 

Monday, November | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Come use craft kits to make a custom gift for a special person in your life. Supplies are varied and limited.