Calendar

05/14/26 @ 6:00pm - 05/14/26 @ 6:30pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 04/20/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 05/14/2026 @ 6:00pm

Ages 3-5 

A storytime 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.

05/19/26 @ 1:30pm - 05/19/26 @ 2:15pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 03/16/2026 @ 9:01am Registration end: 05/19/2026 @ 1:30pm

Soup Opera (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-5

Tuesday, May 19 | 1:30- 2:15 p.m. 

We’ll make a giant puppet and then use it for a reading of Soup Opera by Jim Gill. 

05/29/26 @ 10:30am - 05/29/26 @ 11:15am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Going on a Bear Hunt (Drop-In)) 

Families

Friday, May 29 | 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. 

Do you want to go on a bear hunt? Join us as we create a fun interactive version of this well-loved story. 

04/08/26 @ 5:00pm - 04/08/26 @ 5:45pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 03/16/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 04/08/2026 @ 5:00pm

Unicorn Day (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Wednesday, April 8 | 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. 

Come travel to an imaginary world where unicorns are real. We will hear stories, do crafts, play games and take pictures with a unicorn. 

04/09/26 @ 4:15pm - 04/09/26 @ 5:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 03/16/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 04/08/2026 @ 8:54pm

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursdays, April 9| 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 create ice cream. 

04/11/26 @ 10:00am - 04/11/26 @ 10:45am Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Rock Painting (Drop-In)

Families

Saturday, April 11 | 10:00- 10: 45 a.m. 

Paint a rock to decorate your garden. 

04/14/26 @ 10:30am - 04/14/26 @ 11:30am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 03/16/2026 @ 9:01am Registration end: 04/14/2026 @ 10:30am

Playing with STEM (Registration required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, April 14 & May 12| 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

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 April, we will be exploring light and color and in May we will be learning about bugs and insects. 

04/22/26 @ 4:00pm - 04/22/26 @ 4:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Pokemon Club (Drop-In)    

Grades K-6 

Wednesday, April 22 | 4:00- 4:45 p.m. 

Calling all trainers! Join us for Pokemon games, card trading, and crafts. 

04/26/26 @ 2:00pm - 04/26/26 @ 3:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 03/16/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 04/26/2026 @ 2:00pm

Mother’s Day Craft (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Sunday, April 30 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. 

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

04/30/26 @ 6:00pm - 04/30/26 @ 6:45pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 03/16/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 04/30/2026 @ 6:00pm

Mother’s Day Craft (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6 

Thursday, April 30 | 6:00-6:45 p.m. 

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

05/12/26 @ 10:30am - 05/12/26 @ 11:30am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 04/20/2026 @ 9:01am Registration end: 05/12/2026 @ 10:30am

Playing with STEM (Registration required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, April 14 & May 12| 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

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 April, we will be exploring light and color and in May we will be learning about bugs and insects. 

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

Be a Friend to Bees (Registration Required)    

Grades K-2

Wednesday, May 20 | 5:00- 5:45 p.m. 

What is all the buzz about bees? We will learn the importance of bees through stories, games, and science experiments. 

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.