Calendar

04/12/26 @ 1:00pm - 04/12/26 @ 2:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 03/16/2026 @ 9:01am Registration end: 04/11/2026 @ 10:44pm

Why Did the Monster Cross the Road? (Registration Required)

Ages 3-5

Sunday, April 12| 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. 

Learn basic embroidery stitches to create a simple colorful design on burlap. 

04/15/26 @ 1:00pm - 04/15/26 @ 2:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 03/16/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 04/14/2026 @ 9:00pm

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)  

Families 

Wednesdays, April 15 | 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. 

04/20/26 @ 6:00pm - 04/20/26 @ 7:15pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 03/16/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 04/19/2026 @ 10:26am

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, April 20 & 27 | 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. 

04/21/26 @ 4:00pm - 04/21/26 @ 4:45pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Beaded Dragonfly (Drop- In)  

Grades 1-3

Tuesday, April 21| 4:00-4:45 p.m. 

Join us in making beaded dragonflies!

04/23/26 @ 10:30am - 04/23/26 @ 11:15am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 03/16/2026 @ 9:02am Registration end: 04/22/2026 @ 11:51am

Celebrating Spring (Registration Required)

Ages 2-5

Thursday, April 23| 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. 

Celebrate the beginning of spring with these spring- inspired crafts. 

04/24/26 @ 10:30am - 04/24/26 @ 11:15am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Take Me Out to the Ballgame Storytime (Drop- In) 

Families

Friday, April 24| 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.  

Come celebrate America’s favorite game with stories and a craft. 

04/27/26 @ 6:00pm - 04/27/26 @ 7:15pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 03/16/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 04/19/2026 @ 10:26am

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, April 20 & 27 | 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. 

05/01/26 @ 10:00am - 05/01/26 @ 11:00am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Explore with Your Senses (Drop-In) 

Under 3 years old with caregivers 

Friday, May 1 | 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.

Come participate in different activities designed to develop sensory processing skills. Explore texture, sound, smell, colors, and patterns. 

05/04/26 @ 4:00pm - 05/04/26 @ 4:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 04/20/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 05/03/2026 @ 5:00pm

May the 4th Star Wars Crafts (Registration Required) 

Grades 2-6

Monday, May 4 | 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. 

Come in for out-of-this-world crafts to celebrate this special day. 

05/04/26 @ 6:00pm - 05/04/26 @ 7:30pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 04/20/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 05/03/2026 @ 10:34am

Crocheted Flower Coasters (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, May 4| 6:00- 7:30 p.m.

This is a great project for beginners. New skills such as double crochet, magic circle, increases and picots will be taught. We will start the project in class and you can finish it at home.

05/05/26 @ 4:00pm - 05/05/26 @ 4:45pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Post-It Note Crown (Drop-In)    

Grades K-2 

Tuesday, May 5| 4:00- 4:45 p.m. 

Come in and make a cute crown made entirely out of post-it notes. 

05/06/26 @ 10:00am - 05/06/26 @ 10:30am Room A Bloomingdale Public Library

0-24 months 

Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27| 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. 

05/06/26 @ 1:30pm - 05/06/26 @ 2:30pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

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

Registration is required. Registration starts: 04/20/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 05/05/2026 @ 10:14pm

Mother’s Day Tea Party  (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-6

Wednesday, May 6 | 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. 

Please register as a family. 

05/12/26 @ 5:00pm - 05/12/26 @ 6:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

LEGO® Club (Drop-In)    

Grades 1-6 

Tuesday, May 12 | 5:00- 6:00 p.m. 

Design and build with the library’s LEGO® supply to complete the challenge. 

05/13/26 @ 10:00am - 05/13/26 @ 10:30am Room A Bloomingdale Public Library

0-24 months 

Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27| 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. 

05/18/26 @ 4:00pm - 05/18/26 @ 4:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 04/20/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 05/16/2026 @ 9:00pm

Every Birdie Welcome (Registration Required) 

Grades K-2 

Monday, May 18| 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.  

DIY your own tiny birdhouse and create a simple bird feeder while enjoying stories about our feathered friends. 

05/20/26 @ 10:00am - 05/20/26 @ 10:30am Room A Bloomingdale Public Library

0-24 months 

Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27| 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. 

05/26/26 @ 4:00pm - 05/26/26 @ 4:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Bluey Bookmarks (Drop- In)  

Families

Tuesday, May 26| 4:00-4:45 p.m. 

Come create bookmarks featuring Bluey!

05/27/26 @ 10:00am - 05/27/26 @ 10:30am Room A Bloomingdale Public Library

0-24 months 

Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27| 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. 

04/11/26 @ 9:30am - 04/11/26 @ 1:00pm Room A Bloomingdale Public Library Community Group We are an organization that supports youth in foster and kinship care. This will be for hosting our elementary (Room c) and teen (room A) mentor programs.