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09/09/25 @ 1:00pm - 09/09/25 @ 2:15pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/18/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 09/08/2025 @ 9:00pm

Celebrate National Teddy Bear Day (Registration Required)  

Ages 2-5

Tuesday, September 9| 1:30-2:15 p.m. 

You and your teddy will enjoy a storytime together and a parade. Then, you will leave your friend at the library and pick him back up the next day to learn about all they had done!

09/10/25 @ 6:00pm - 09/10/25 @ 6:30pm Bloomingdale Public Library

Evening Storytime (Drop-In)

6:00-6:30 p.m.

Children of all ages can join us for a storytime. The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music, and more!

09/16/25 @ 4:15pm - 09/16/25 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/18/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 09/15/2025 @ 9:00pm

 

Sand Bottle Art Keychain (Registration Required)  

Grades 2-6

Tuesday, September 16| 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Come create a sand art keychain personalized just for you!

09/17/25 @ 1:00pm - 09/17/25 @ 2:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/18/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 09/16/2025 @ 9:00pm

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)  

Families 

Wednesday, September 10 | 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.  

09/17/25 @ 6:00pm - 09/17/25 @ 6:30pm Bloomingdale Public Library

Evening Storytime (Drop-In)

6:00-6:30 p.m.

Children of all ages can join us for a storytime. The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music, and more!

09/23/25 @ 4:00pm - 09/23/25 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In)  Grades 4-8 

Tuesday, September 23 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

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

09/24/25 @ 6:00pm - 09/24/25 @ 6:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

Evening Storytime (Drop-In)

6:00-6:30 p.m.

Children of all ages can join us for a storytime. The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music, and more!

09/25/25 @ 6:00pm - 09/25/25 @ 7:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Fort Night (Drop-In)  

Families

Thursday, September 16| 6:00-7:00 p.m. 

Come to our ultimate fort building party. Bring a blanket and your imagination to create a space to read your favorite book.

09/30/25 @ 4:15pm - 09/30/25 @ 5:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/18/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 09/29/2025 @ 9:00pm

Mini Edible Arrangements (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Tuesday, September 30 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Learn how to turn simple ingredients into a show stopping small gift or a treat just for you!

10/01/25 @ 6:00pm - 10/01/25 @ 6:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

Evening Storytime (Drop-In)

6:00-6:30 p.m.

Children of all ages can join us for a storytime. The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music, and more!

10/02/25 @ 6:30pm - 10/02/25 @ 7:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

Happy Books Happy Cooks (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-5  

Thursdays, August 28 and October 2 | 6:00-6:30 p.m. 

A story time 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.

10/08/25 @ 6:00pm - 10/08/25 @ 6:30pm Bloomingdale Public Library

Evening Storytime (Drop-In)

6:00-6:30 p.m.

Children of all ages can join us for a storytime. The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music, and more!

10/15/25 @ 6:00pm - 10/15/25 @ 6:30pm Bloomingdale Public Library

Evening Storytime (Drop-In)

6:00-6:30 p.m.

Children of all ages can join us for a storytime. The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music, and more!

06/10/25 @ 7:00pm - 06/10/25 @ 8:45pm Conference Room Bloomingdale Public Library Community Group Bloomindale Lightning Board monthly meeting

08/27/25 @ 5:00pm - 08/27/25 @ 5:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 07/21/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 08/26/2025 @ 9:00pm

Decorate a Pet Rock (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2

Wednesday, August 27| 5:00-5:45 p.m. 

Decorate a pet rock, then make some accessories for it while we listen to stories about unusual pets. 

09/11/25 @ 4:15pm - 09/11/25 @ 5:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/18/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 09/10/2025 @ 9:00pm

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursday, September 11 | 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!

09/16/25 @ 10:30am - 09/16/25 @ 11:30am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/18/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 09/16/2025 @ 10:30am

Playing with STEM (Registration Required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesday, August 12 | 10:30-11:30

Tuesday, September 16 | 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. In August we will focus on ocean animals and in September we will focus on birds.

09/21/25 @ 2:00pm - 09/21/25 @ 4:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/18/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 09/21/2025 @ 2:00pm

Miniature Golf Day (Registration Required)  

Families

Sunday, September 21| 2:00-4:00 p.m. 

Putt around for five holes of miniature golf. Please sign up as a family. There will be a craft and a prize for all those who participate. 

01/19/26 @ 2:00pm - 01/19/26 @ 2:45pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

01/13/26 @ 7:00pm - 01/13/26 @ 8:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 01/13/2026 @ 7:00pm

ACE YOUR IN-PERSON INTERVIEW

Wow an employer at your interview! Job coach Jez Layman explains the before, during, and after of the most crucial part of the job hunting process. Learn how to prepare, research a company, dress the part, answer questions with ease, sell yourself better, and follow up afterwards.

Jez is a librarian, public speaker, and full-time plant mom. Jez loves teaching and empowering others to embrace their creativity and strengths. She has taught at over 90 libraries, colleges, organizations, and community centers about crafts, astrology, life skills, and job hunting. She has a deep love for audiobooks and a spreadsheet for every occasion. You can find more here at http://www.jezlayman.com