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

Happy Sonic the Hedgehog Month (Drop-In)

Families

Tuesday, June 10 |10:30 a.m.- 11:15 a.m.

To celebrate the creation of Sonic the Hedgehog, we will create crafts and bookmarks.

06/11/25 @ 6:00pm - 06/11/25 @ 6:45pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Dads and Donuts Storytime (Drop-In)

Families

Wednesday, June 11 |6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

A special storytime all about dads (and includes donuts)!

06/12/25 @ 4:15pm - 06/12/25 @ 5:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 05/19/2025 @ 9:01am Registration end: 06/12/2025 @ 4:15pm

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursdays, June 12 and July 10 | 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! 

06/20/25 @ 2:00pm - 06/20/25 @ 4:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Super Mario Brothers  (Drop- In)  

Families

Friday, April 18| 2:00-4:00 p.m. 

Come watch Super Mario Brothers with us! There will be some fun surprises while watching-including a snack.

06/20/25 @ 3:30pm - 06/20/25 @ 4:15pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Decades of Games (Drop-In)  

Grades 1-5 with adult participation

Friday, June 20 | 3:30-4:15 p.m. 

We will have board games from memory lane. Come with a special adult to put your skills to the test!

06/23/25 @ 4:00pm - 06/23/25 @ 5:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 06/23/2025 @ 4:00pm

Pizza and Taco Book Party (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Wednesday, June 23| 4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Enjoy crafts and activities based on this popular graphic novels series.  

06/28/25 @ 3:30pm - 06/28/25 @ 4:30pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Life Size Sorry (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Saturday, June 28 | 3:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Come play our life size game of Sorry! One lucky player will win a smaller version to keep!

07/08/25 @ 10:30am - 07/08/25 @ 11:30am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/16/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/08/2025 @ 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. 

07/08/25 @ 3:00pm - 07/08/25 @ 4:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/16/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/08/2025 @ 3:00pm

Tote Party (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Tuesday, July 8 |3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Come design a tote bag and a pencil case!

07/10/25 @ 4:15pm - 07/10/25 @ 5:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/16/2025 @ 9:01am Registration end: 07/10/2025 @ 4:15pm

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursdays, June 12 and July 10 | 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! 

07/14/25 @ 4:00pm - 07/14/25 @ 5:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/16/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/14/2025 @ 4:00pm

InvestiGators Book Party (Registration Required)

Grades 1-4

Monday, July 14 |4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Come celebrate this popular graphic novel series with crafts and activities.

07/25/25 @ 2:00pm - 07/25/25 @ 2:45pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

 

Post-It Note Crown (Drop-In) 

Families

Friday, July 25 |2:00 p.m.- 2:45 p.m.

Did you know that in 1974 Post-It notes were created? Join us in decorating and making Post-In crowns!

07/28/25 @ 3:00pm - 07/28/25 @ 4:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/16/2025 @ 9:01am Registration end: 07/28/2025 @ 3:00pm

Scooby Doo Mystery Party (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Monday, July 28 |3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Solve a library mystery with characters who became popular in the 1970s and still are today. 

07/29/25 @ 5:00pm - 07/29/25 @ 6:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

LEGO® Club: Mazes and Marble Runs (Drop-In)    

Grades 1-6 

Tuesday, July 29 | 5:00- 6:00 p.m. 

Can you get your marbles and minfigs through the twists, turns and deadends and to the finish? This lego club will focus on building mazes and marble runs.

07/30/25 @ 5:00pm - 07/30/25 @ 6:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Coding Unplugged (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Wednesday, July 31 | 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Use coding commands to solve puzzles and navigate mazes.

08/12/25 @ 10:30am - 08/12/25 @ 11:30am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 07/21/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 08/12/2025 @ 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. 

07/07/25 @ 6:30pm - 07/07/25 @ 8:30pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/02/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/07/2025 @ 1:00pm

Use our Cricut Maker to engrave a metal bracelet. Depending on the design complexity, patrons may need pick up their bracelets on a later date.

Registration Limit: 4 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card and computer experience required, ages 12 to adult. Please sign up for one session only. 

Sessions
Tuesday, June 10 | 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Monday, June 23 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Monday, July 7 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Monday, July 14 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 30 | 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.

For Bloomingdale cardholders ages 12-17, please bring a completed Makerspace waiver filled out by a parent or legal guardian. Adult Bloomingdale cardholders can fill out a waiver at the session.

07/14/25 @ 6:30pm - 07/14/25 @ 8:30pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/02/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/14/2025 @ 1:30pm

Use our Cricut Maker to engrave a metal bracelet. Depending on the design complexity, patrons may need pick up their bracelets on a later date.

Registration Limit: 4 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card and computer experience required, ages 12 to adult. Please sign up for one session only. 

Sessions
Tuesday, June 10 | 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Monday, June 23 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Monday, July 7 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Monday, July 14 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 30 | 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.

For Bloomingdale cardholders ages 12-17, please bring a completed Makerspace waiver filled out by a parent or legal guardian. Adult Bloomingdale cardholders can fill out a waiver at the session.

07/30/25 @ 2:30pm - 07/30/25 @ 4:30pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/02/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/30/2025 @ 11:00am

Use our Cricut Maker to engrave a metal bracelet. Depending on the design complexity, patrons may need pick up their bracelets on a later date.

Registration Limit: 4 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card and computer experience required, ages 12 to adult. Please sign up for one session only. 

Sessions
Tuesday, June 10 | 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Monday, June 23 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Monday, July 7 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Monday, July 14 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 30 | 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.

For Bloomingdale cardholders ages 12-17, please bring a completed Makerspace waiver filled out by a parent or legal guardian. Adult Bloomingdale cardholders can fill out a waiver at the session.

08/05/25 @ 2:30pm - 08/05/25 @ 4:30pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 07/14/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 08/05/2025 @ 12:00pm

Use our Cricut Maker to design and cut iron-on vinyl to make a custom pennant banner.

Registration Limit: 4 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card and computer experience required, ages 12 to adult. Please sign up for one session only. 

Sessions
Tuesday, August 5 | 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Monday, August 18 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

For Bloomingdale cardholders ages 12-17, please bring a completed Makerspace waiver filled out by a parent or legal guardian. Adult Bloomingdale cardholders can fill out a waiver at the session.