Calendar

03/22/25 @ 1:00pm - 03/22/25 @ 4:30pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Community Group International women's day.

02/15/25 @ 9:30am - 02/15/25 @ 2:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Community Group Breakfast event for Alive Center

03/10/25 @ 6:00pm - 03/10/25 @ 8:00pm Conference Room Bloomingdale Public Library Community Group Monthly meeting to discuss our books based on educational experiences and organization practices

04/01/25 @ 9:00am - 04/01/25 @ 9:00pm Bloomingdale Public Library

VOLUNTEENS

Entering Grades 7-12 in Fall 2025

Are you a student entering grades 7-12 in Fall 2025?  Are you looking for a fun way to get job experience, earn service hours, or make a difference in the community?  If so, the Bloomingdale Public Library VolunTEENs program is looking for you!  During your summer vacation, we’ll develop a schedule to fit your availability and our programming needs.  You’ll work 10-15 hours over the 9-week program with the Bloomingdale Library’s Youth Service staff preparing crafts, keeping the library tidy and helping with special projects. Summer volunteer openings are limited. Applications will be available from April 1 – May 11. Only applications received before Monday, May 12 will be considered.

04/10/25 @ 4:15pm - 04/10/25 @ 5:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursdays, April 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 as we make spring decorations with Squishy Circuits. 

04/10/25 @ 6:00pm - 04/10/25 @ 6:30pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library

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

Happy Books Happy Cooks (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-5  

Thursdays, February 6 and March 6| 6:00-6:30 p.m. 

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

04/13/25 @ 2:00pm - 04/13/25 @ 2:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Space Meteor Shower Wreath (Drop- In)  

Grades 3-6

Sunday, April 13| 2:00-2:45 p.m. 

April showers but in space! Come create a fun decorative wreath filled with planets and stars.

04/16/25 @ 4:00pm - 04/16/25 @ 4:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Middle Grade Fandom (Registration Required)

Grades 4-8

Wednesday, April 16 | 4:00- 4:45 p.m. 

What’s your fandom- Marvel? Pokemon? Swiftie? We’re putting together an extravaganza of crafts and activities for all sorts of interests!

04/22/25 @ 4:00pm - 04/22/25 @ 4:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Windblown (Registration Required) 

Grades K-2 

Tuesdays, April 22| 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.  

Join us to hear how different animals emerge from windblown shapes and then we’ll create our own breezy art.

04/25/25 @ 10:30am - 04/25/25 @ 11:15am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Teddy Bear Storytime (Registration Required) 

Families

Friday, April 25| 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.  

Bring your Teddy or another stuffed animals and enjoy this storytime together.

04/30/25 @ 3:30pm - 04/30/25 @ 4:30pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

DIY Felt Succulents (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Wednesday, April 30 | 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. 

Create your own felt succulent garden to decorate your space in this fun craft activity.

05/01/25 @ 6:00pm - 05/01/25 @ 6:45pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

Mother’s Day Craft- Canvas Painting (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2 

Thursday, May 1 | 6:00-6:45 p.m. 

Join us to create a great gift for a special caregiver in your life. 

05/03/25 @ 10:00am - 05/03/25 @ 10:45am Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

Mother’s Day Craft – DIY Candle Decorating (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Saturday, May 3 | 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. 

Join us to create a great gift for a special caregiver in your life.

05/05/25 @ 4:15pm - 05/05/25 @ 5:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Rockin Ramen (Registration Required)    

Grades 3-6

Monday, May 5 | 4:15- 5:00 p.m. 

Customize a classic snack with special toppings while we do a craft and explore how this dish became so popular.

05/07/25 @ 10:00am - 05/07/25 @ 10:30am Room A Bloomingdale Public Library

0-24 months 

Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28| 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. 

05/07/25 @ 1:30pm - 05/07/25 @ 2:30pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

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

Mother’s Day Tea Party  (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-6

Wednesday, May 7 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. 

Bring your special adult to tea at the library. Enjoy some yummy snacks, play games and decorate a beautiful card. Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration. 

05/08/25 @ 6:00pm - 05/08/25 @ 6:30pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library

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

Happy Books Happy Cooks (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-5  

Thursdays, February 6 and March 6| 6:00-6:30 p.m. 

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

05/10/25 @ 10:00am - 05/10/25 @ 10:45am Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Preschool Process Art (Drop-In)  

Ages 3-5  

Saturday, May 10 | 10:00-10:45 a.m. 

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

05/12/25 @ 4:15pm - 05/12/25 @ 5:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Spring into Reading Crafts (Registration Required) 

Grades K-2  

Monday, May 12 | 4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

Get ready for summer reading by creating a DIY designed book bag and a flowered bookmark.

05/12/25 @ 6:00pm - 05/12/25 @ 7:15pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 04/21/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 05/12/2025 @ 6:00pm

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, May 12 & 19 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

This is a two session program. Session 1 - learn the basics: how to hold your yarn and hook and the single crochet stitch. Session 2 - learn how to start a project and read a pattern.