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06/12/25 @ 10:30am - 06/12/25 @ 11:00am Off Site

Circle Park Storytime (Drop-In)

All Ages

Thursdays June 12, July 10 and August 7 

10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Join us for outdoor summer storytimes in Circle Park. Meet us at the Homola picnic shelter! Weather pending.

07/10/25 @ 10:30am - 07/10/25 @ 11:00am Off Site

Circle Park Storytime (Drop-In)

All Ages

Thursdays June 12, July 10 and August 7 

10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Join us for outdoor summer storytimes in Circle Park. Meet us at the Homola picnic shelter! Weather pending.

08/07/25 @ 10:30am - 08/07/25 @ 11:00am Off Site

Circle Park Storytime (Drop-In)

All Ages

Thursdays June 12, July 10 and August 7 

10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Join us for outdoor summer storytimes in Circle Park. Meet us at the Homola picnic shelter! Weather pending.

06/03/25 @ 1:30pm - 06/03/25 @ 2:30pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Little Tykes Drive-In (Registration Required)

Ages 2-4

Tuesday, June 3 |1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Start your engines, grab a snack and settle in as we watch some birthday shows in our own homemade drive-in movie theatre. 

06/03/25 @ 4:00pm - 06/03/25 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) 

Grades 4-8 

Tuesday, June 3 & July 1 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

 

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

06/05/25 @ 2:00pm - 06/05/25 @ 4:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Level Up with the Field Museum (Drop-In)

Grades K-6

Thursday, June 5 | 2:00-4:00 p.m. 

Drop-In and experience games and cultures from another time with these special exhibits on loan from the Field Museum. 

06/09/25 @ 1:00pm - 06/09/25 @ 2:15pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles (Drop-In)

Families

Monday, June 7| 1:00 p.m.- 2:15p.m.

Celebrate the library’s anniversary with this special reptile program. Learn about over a dozen different reptiles in this fun, interactive show for the whole family. 

06/13/25 @ 10:30am - 06/13/25 @ 11:15am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Toddler Disco Dance Party (Registration Required)  

18 months to 36 months

Friday, June 13 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. 

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

06/16/25 @ 3:30pm - 06/16/25 @ 4:30pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 05/19/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 06/16/2025 @ 3:30pm

Drinks and Decals (Registration Required)

Grades 4-8

Monday, June 16|3:30- 4:30 p.m.

Come to learn how to make basic decals on the Cricut machine and then customize a fun summer cup.

06/17/25 @ 10:30am - 06/17/25 @ 11:30am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 05/19/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 06/17/2025 @ 10:30am

PlaPlaying with STEM (Registration Required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, June 17, July 8, August 12 | 10:30-11:30

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. Each week, we will have different stations for kids to explore. 

06/18/25 @ 2:00pm - 06/18/25 @ 3:00pm Bloomingdale Public Library

Paint with Me (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6 

Wednesday, June 18 |2:00- 3:00 p.m.

Join us for a step-by-step canvas painting. 

06/19/25 @ 3:00pm - 06/19/25 @ 4:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

BPL Birthday Crowns (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Thursday, June 19 |3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Join us for birthday songs, stories and a special birthday crown craft that can be used for years to come!

06/24/25 @ 10:00am - 06/24/25 @ 11:30am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Explore with Your Senses (Drop-In) 

Under 3 years old with caregivers 

Saturday, June 24|10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.

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

06/26/25 @ 6:00pm - 06/26/25 @ 6:30pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library

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

Registration is required. Registration starts: 05/19/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 06/26/2025 @ 6:00pm

Happy Books Happy Cooks (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-5  

Thursdays, June 26 and July 24| 6:00-6:30 p.m. 

 A story time for all the budding chefs! Read a food-filled story and create a tasty treat. 

06/27/25 @ 1:30pm - 06/27/25 @ 2:15pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Sarabella’s Thinking Cap (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Friday, June 27| 1:30-2:15 p.m. 

Celebrate the power and beauty of imagination in this program that centers on wonder and curiosity.

06/30/25 @ 3:30pm - 06/30/25 @ 4:30pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Vision Boards (Drop-In)

Grades 4-8

Monday, June 30 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. 

Design and create your own “cork” board. Styling accessories will be available to jazz up your creations. 

07/01/25 @ 4:00pm - 07/01/25 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) 

Grades 4-8 

Tuesday, June 3 & July 1 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

 

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

07/07/25 @ 6:00pm - 07/07/25 @ 7:30pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/16/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/07/2025 @ 6:00pm

Crochet a Stuffie (Amigurumi) (Registration Required)

Grades 3-8 with an adult

Monday, July 7 |6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.

Make a simple crocheted stuffie. We will learn how to a magic circle, increase, decrease, and sew pieces. Must be comfortable working with a single crochet stitch. 

07/09/25 @ 3:00pm - 07/09/25 @ 3:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Shark Week (Drop-In) 

Grades K-2

Wednesday, July 9 |3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Shark facts, crafts, and snacks to celebrate one of nature’s most misunderstood creatures.

07/11/25 @ 1:30pm - 07/11/25 @ 2:15pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

50 is Nifty (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Friday, July 11 |1:30- 2:15 p.m.

50 years was a long time ago- let’s take it back to the 1970s and celebrate all the groovy things.