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11/18/25 @ 4:00pm - 11/18/25 @ 4:45pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Dinovember Dinobookmarks (Drop-In)  

Families 

Tuesday, November 18 | 4:00-4:45 p.m. 

Join us in making dinosaur bookmarks and take home a surprise!

11/20/25 @ 4:00pm - 11/20/25 @ 4:45pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

Dino Day (Drop-In)  

Families 

Thursday, November 20 | 4:00-4:45 p.m. 

Explore prehistoric stations of crafts, games and enter to win a dino prize!

11/24/25 @ 4:15pm - 11/24/25 @ 5:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 10/20/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 11/23/2025 @ 4:00pm

Funny Door Signs (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Monday, November 24 | 4:15- 5:00 p.m.

Make a funny door sign for your bedroom door. 

11/25/25 @ 1:30pm - 11/25/25 @ 2:15pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Punk Farm (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-5

Tuesday, November25 | 6:00-6:45 p.m. 

What are Farmer Joe’s animals up to when he goes to bed? Join us to find out. 

11/26/25 @ 9:00am - 11/26/25 @ 5:00pm Bloomingdale Public Library

Craft Time (Drop-In) 

Families  

Wednesday, November 26 | 9:00 - 5:00 p.m. 

Celebrate the season with a fun and festive craft. While supplies last. 

10/08/25 @ 1:00pm - 10/08/25 @ 2:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 09/22/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 10/07/2025 @ 9:00pm

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)  

Families 

Wednesdays, October 18 & November 5 | 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.  

10/14/25 @ 10:30am - 10/14/25 @ 11:30am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 09/22/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 10/12/2025 @ 9:00pm

Playing with STEM (Registration required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, October 14 & November 11 | 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.

10/16/25 @ 5:00pm - 10/16/25 @ 6:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

Pumpkin Painting (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2 

Thursday, October 16 | 5:00-6:00 p.m. 

Join us in making an artful pumpkin for the fall season. 

10/20/25 @ 4:00pm - 10/20/25 @ 5:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 09/22/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 10/20/2025 @ 4:00pm

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

Grades K-2 

Monday, October 20 | 4:00-5:00 p.m. 

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

10/21/25 @ 4:00pm - 10/21/25 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) 

Grades 4-8 

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

Explore our new Makerspace as we create all sorts of fun and useful items. This month we will create glow in the dark ghosts. 

10/25/25 @ 10:00am - 10/25/25 @ 10:45am Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Preschool Process Art (Drop-In)  

Ages 3-5  

Saturday, October 25| 10:00-10:45 a.m. 

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

10/29/25 @ 10:00am - 10/29/25 @ 10:30am Room A Bloomingdale Public Library

Baby, Let’s Make Music (Drop-In) 

0-24 months 

Wednesdays, August 6, 13, 20, and 27 | 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. 

10/29/25 @ 5:00pm - 10/29/25 @ 6:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

DIY Halloween Decor (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6 

Wednesday, October 29| 5:00-6:00 p.m. 

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

11/05/25 @ 10:00am - 11/05/25 @ 10:30am Room A Bloomingdale Public Library

Baby, Let’s Make Music (Drop-In) 

0-24 months 

Wednesdays, August 6, 13, 20, and 27 | 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. 

11/05/25 @ 1:00pm - 11/05/25 @ 2:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 10/20/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 11/03/2025 @ 9:00pm

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)  

Families 

Wednesdays, October 18 & November 5 | 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.  

11/11/25 @ 10:30am - 11/11/25 @ 11:30am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 10/20/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 11/10/2025 @ 9:00pm

Playing with STEM (Registration required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, October 14 & November 11 | 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.

11/12/25 @ 10:00am - 11/12/25 @ 10:30am Room A Bloomingdale Public Library

Baby, Let’s Make Music (Drop-In) 

0-24 months 

Wednesdays, August 6, 13, 20, and 27 | 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. 

11/12/25 @ 6:00pm - 11/12/25 @ 6:30pm Bloomingdale Public Library

Pajama Storytime (Drop-In)  

Families 

Wednesdays, November 12 & 19 | 6:00- 6:30 p.m. 

Two evening storytimes featuring bedtime stories. Pajamas encouraged!

11/13/25 @ 6:00pm - 11/13/25 @ 6:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

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.

11/14/25 @ 10:30am - 11/14/25 @ 11:15am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Snippets and Shapes (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-5

November 14 | 10:30- 11:15 a.m. 

What kind of pictures can you make with snippets and shapes?