Calendar

09/03/25 @ 3:00pm - 09/03/25 @ 4:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 07/28/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 08/29/2025 @ 9:00am

Let's learn about Mandala art: its origin and why people love to create them. Mandala coloring sheets and tea will be available for a relaxing afternoon. Mindful Skills are 1st Monday of every month, unless otherwise noted. 

09/08/25 @ 9:00am - 09/08/25 @ 9:00pm Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 07/28/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 09/05/2025 @ 9:00am

This DIY embroidery set is simple, diverse, and suitable for beginners. Get cozy with these fun falls designs! Limit 12. 

 

09/10/25 @ 5:00pm - 09/10/25 @ 6:30pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 07/28/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 09/08/2025 @ 9:00am

Design, print, and create your own buttons.  We'll walk through each step to design 10 buttons to take home. The Teen Craft Club is on the 2nd Wednesday of every month, unless otherwise noted. Limit 8. 

09/18/25 @ 4:00pm - 09/18/25 @ 5:30pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 07/28/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 09/18/2025 @ 9:00am

Join us for an afternoon of gaming! This week: Super Smash! Bring your friends and have a fun competition! Every 3rd Thursday. Register to claim a spot to play, or DROP-IN.   

12/15/25 @ 7:00pm - 12/15/25 @ 8:15pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 12/15/2025 @ 7:00pm

A Novelist’s Christmas Carol: The Life of Charles Dickens 

Join us as we travel through time on a theatrical journey with The Ghost of Christmas Past, portrayed by historical presenter, Michelle Gibbons. The Ghost will awaken Charles Dickens to a lifetime of accomplishment, showing him all that was and all that could be. Dickens will learn of the bright and merry future he may have if he believes in the magic of the holiday season.

07/12/25 @ 10:00am - 07/12/25 @ 12:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Community Group Regular meet up

06/24/25 @ 4:30pm - 06/24/25 @ 9:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

06/25/25 @ 9:00am - 06/25/25 @ 5:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

06/26/25 @ 12:00pm - 06/26/25 @ 6:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

06/28/25 @ 9:00am - 06/28/25 @ 5:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

06/23/25 @ 6:30pm - 06/23/25 @ 8:30pm Room A Bloomingdale Public Library Community Group Board meeting for the Medinah Lake Townhomes Association

07/12/25 @ 9:00am - 07/12/25 @ 2:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Community Group Song recital, group dance practice for the religious event

08/13/25 @ 6:30pm - 08/13/25 @ 8:30pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Community Group

08/26/25 @ 6:00pm - 08/26/25 @ 8:45pm Room A Bloomingdale Public Library

Community Group

11/04/25 @ 6:00pm - 11/04/25 @ 8:45pm Room A Bloomingdale Public Library

Community Group

06/17/25 @ 4:30pm - 06/17/25 @ 9:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

06/18/25 @ 9:00am - 06/18/25 @ 1:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

06/20/25 @ 9:00am - 06/20/25 @ 1:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

06/21/25 @ 9:00am - 06/21/25 @ 5:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

06/14/25 @ 12:00pm - 06/14/25 @ 4:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply for a library card.

BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.

Age Limits
The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.

For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace