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02/28/25 @ 10:30am - 02/28/25 @ 11:15am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Imagination Station (Drop-In) 

Families  

Friday February 28 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. 

Enjoy stories and rhymes that inspire imagination and then stay for a process art project. 

03/03/25 @ 12:00am - 03/07/25 @ 12:00am Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 02/17/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 03/04/2025 @ 9:00am

Take It Make It Ponybead Fidget Pals (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Kit Pickup: Monday, March 3-7 

Adopt a tiny tactile friend with these kits designed to make retro animals. Kits will be available to be picked up the week of March 3- 7. 

03/03/25 @ 4:00pm - 03/03/25 @ 4:45pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

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

Registration is required. Registration starts: 02/17/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 03/03/2025 @ 9:00am

Middle Grade Mixology (Registration Required)  

Grades 4-8

Monday, March 3 | 4:00-4:45 p.m. 

Come chill with drinks and treats inspired by coffee shop drinks but customized by you. 

03/05/25 @ 1:00pm - 03/05/25 @ 2:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 02/17/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 03/05/2025 @ 1:00pm

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)  

Families 

Wednesdays, February 5 and March 5  | 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.  

03/06/25 @ 6:00pm - 03/06/25 @ 6:30pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library

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

Registration is required. Registration starts: 02/17/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 03/13/2025 @ 6:00pm

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. 

03/14/25 @ 1:00pm - 03/14/25 @ 2:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 02/17/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 03/13/2025 @ 9:00am

Homeschool Hangout Book (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2 

Friday, March 14 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. 

Dive into graphic novels and discuss story, character, and how to make the most of reading with pictures. Grades K-2 will be reading Diary of a Pug. A limited number of books will be available at the Youth Service Desk.

03/14/25 @ 1:00pm - 03/14/25 @ 2:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 03/14/2025 @ 1:00pm

Homeschool Hangout Book (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2 

Friday, March 14 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. 

Dive into graphic novels and discuss story, character, and how to make the most of reading with pictures. Grades3-6 will be reading Pawcasso. A limited number of books will be available at the Youth Service Desk.

03/15/25 Virtual Bloomingdale Public Library

Crochet Along with Miss Carol (Virtual)

Grades 3-8 

Videos posted on March 15 on our YouTube channel.

Learn to crochet along with Miss Carol. Check the Library’s YouTube page for video tutorials for each project. A supply list and written instructions can be picked up at the library. New projects will be posted quarterly. 

Click the March skill title to view the video:

• Increases 
• Decreases

Click here to view the entire Crochet Along with Miss Carol playlist.

03/15/25 @ 10:00am - 03/15/25 @ 10:45am Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Preschool Process Art (Drop-In)  

Ages 3-5  

Saturday, March 15 | 10:00-10:45 a.m. 

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

03/17/25 @ 6:00pm - 03/17/25 @ 7:15pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 02/17/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 03/16/2025 @ 12:00pm

Crochet Skills: Patterns (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, March 17| 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

Basic skills will be required. Learn the structure of a crochet pattern and how to read abbreviations.

03/18/25 @ 1:30pm - 03/18/25 @ 2:15pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 02/17/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 03/17/2025 @ 9:00am

Messy Fingers (Registration Required)

Ages 2-4

Tuesday, March 18 | 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. 

Your little ones will have the opportunity to develop their fine motor skills through this hands-on messy art class. Join us for all the mess and lots of fun!

03/19/25 @ 4:00pm - 03/19/25 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Puzzle Race (Registration Required)

Grades 4-8

Wednesday, March 19 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Calling all puzzle lovers! Go head-to-head to see who can complete their puzzle first. 

03/25/25 @ 5:00pm - 03/25/25 @ 6:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

LEGO® Club (Drop-In)    

Grades 1-6 

Tuesday, March 25| 5:00- 6:00 p.m.

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

03/27/25 @ 6:00pm - 03/27/25 @ 6:45pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

DIY Bean Bag Chair for your Device (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Thursday, March 27 | 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. 

Make a bean bag chair for your device.

03/31/25 @ 3:30pm - 03/31/25 @ 4:15pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 02/17/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 03/31/2025 @ 9:00am

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book Party (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Monday, March 31 | 3:30- 4:15 p.m. 

Join us for the cheesiest party around. Be ready for wimpy crafts and activities that are Greg approved. 

03/31/25 @ 6:00pm - 03/31/25 @ 7:15pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 02/17/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 03/31/2025 @ 9:00am

Learn to use a Sewing Machine (Registration Required) 

Grades 4-6

Monday, March 31| 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

An introduction to the sewing machines in the Makerspace. We will learn the parts of the machine, how to thread the machine, wind a bobbin, and sew a simple pillow. An adult partner is welcome to accompany each student.

04/02/25 Bloomingdale Public Library

Craft Time (Drop-In) 

Families  

Wednesday, April 2  | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Stop by Youth Services to make a craft.

04/02/25 @ 10:00am - 04/02/25 @ 11:30am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Explore with Your Senses (Drop-In) 

Under 3 years old with caregivers 

Saturday, April 2 |10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.

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

04/02/25 @ 10:00am - 04/02/25 @ 11:30am Bloomingdale Public Library

There is no Come Together today 

04/04/25 @ 10:30am - 04/04/25 @ 11:15am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 02/17/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 04/01/2025 @ 9:00am

Toddler Dance Party (Registration Required)  

18 months to 36 months

Friday, April 4 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. 

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