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03/24/26 @ 6:30pm - 03/24/26 @ 8:30pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 02/16/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 03/24/2026 @ 2:00pm

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 required, ages 12 to adult.

Sessions - Please sign up for one session only
Monday, March 9 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 24 | 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.

06/01/26 Bloomingdale Public Library

Craft Time (Drop-In) 

Families  

Monday, June 1 | 9:00 - 5:00 p.m. 

Come make a rainbow craft. While supplies last. 

06/10/26 @ 3:00pm - 06/10/26 @ 4:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

06/16/26 @ 2:00pm - 06/16/26 @ 3:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Smart Pants Big Balloon Show (Drop-In)

Families

Tuesday, June 16 | 2:00- 3:00 p.m.

This program will be Big Balloonosaur Adventure! This dinosaur themed balloon show will include magic, comedy, and, of course, balloons!

06/17/26 @ 3:00pm - 06/17/26 @ 4:00pm Bloomingdale Public Library

06/24/26 @ 3:00pm - 06/24/26 @ 4:00pm Bloomingdale Public Library

07/01/26 @ 3:00pm - 07/01/26 @ 4:00pm Bloomingdale Public Library

07/08/26 @ 3:00pm - 07/08/26 @ 4:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 07/08/2026 @ 3:00pm

07/08/26 @ 3:00pm - 07/08/26 @ 4:00pm Bloomingdale Public Library

07/15/26 @ 3:00pm - 07/15/26 @ 4:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 07/15/2026 @ 3:00pm

07/15/26 @ 3:00pm - 07/15/26 @ 4:00pm Bloomingdale Public Library

07/22/26 @ 3:00pm - 07/22/26 @ 4:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 07/22/2026 @ 3:00pm

07/22/26 @ 3:00pm - 07/22/26 @ 4:00pm Bloomingdale Public Library

03/26/26 @ 7:00pm - 03/26/26 @ 8:45pm Room A Bloomingdale Public Library Scout camp Organization.

06/02/26 @ 2:00pm - 06/02/26 @ 3:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 05/18/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 06/02/2026 @ 12:07am

06/05/26 @ 10:30am - 06/05/26 @ 11:15am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Toddler Dance Party (Drop-In)

18 months to 36 months

Friday, June 5 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. 

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

06/06/26 @ 10:00am - 06/06/26 @ 10:45am Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Preschool Process Art (Drop-In)  

Ages 3-5  

Saturday, June 6 | 10:00-10:45 a.m. 

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

06/09/26 @ 10:30am - 06/09/26 @ 11:30am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 05/18/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 06/09/2026 @ 10:30am

Playing with STEM (Registration Required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, June 9, July 14 and August 11 | 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. June- Rainforest Plants. July- Jungle Animals. August- Buildings.  

06/10/26 @ 4:00pm - 06/10/26 @ 5:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 05/18/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 06/09/2026 @ 11:55pm

Butterflies in the Garden (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Wednesday, June 10 | 4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Learn about butterflies and other garden insects through stories, crafts, and games. We will also do a butterfly release- weather pending. 

06/11/26 @ 4:15pm - 06/11/26 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 05/18/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 06/11/2026 @ 4:15pm

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursdays, June 11 & July 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! June- plants and seeds. July- flower pounding and natural dyes. 

Please let us know if you have any food allergies by emailing Leslie at lblount@mybpl.org.