Calendar

06/12/26 @ 10:00am - 06/12/26 @ 11:00am Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

Explore with Your Senses (Drop-In) 

Under 3 years old with caregivers 

Friday, June 12|10:00 a.m.- 11:00.m.

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

06/15/26 @ 3:00pm - 06/15/26 @ 4:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Bingo Blast (Drop-In)

Families

Monday, June 15 |3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Get yourself ready to yell “BINGO!” We’ll have a variety of fun themed cards and prizes! 

06/17/26 @ 6:00pm - 06/17/26 @ 6:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Dads and Donuts Storytime (Drop-In)

Families

Wednesday, June 17 |6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

A special storytime all about dads (and includes donuts)!

06/19/26 @ 1:30pm - 06/19/26 @ 2:15pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 05/18/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 06/18/2026 @ 3:20pm

Summer Solstice Sun Catchers (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Friday, June 19 |1:30 p.m.- 2:15 p.m.

Celebrate the official start of summer by crafting fun and colorful sun catchers.

06/22/26 @ 3:00pm - 06/22/26 @ 3:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Gone Fishin’ (Drop-In) 

Families

Monday, June 22 |3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Enjoy a fishing trip from inside the library with these games and crafts!

06/23/26 @ 2:00pm - 06/23/26 @ 2:45pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Super Mario Bookmarks (Drop-In) 

Families

Tuesday, June 23 |2:00 p.m.- 2:45 p.m.

Color your favorite Super Mario characters for your own personal bookmark!

06/24/26 @ 2:00pm - 06/24/26 @ 4:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Interactive Movie: The Lego Movie (Drop-In) 

Families

Wednesday, June 24 | 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. 

Come see why everything is awesome in this interactive watching of The Lego Movie.

06/30/26 @ 3:30pm - 06/30/26 @ 4:15pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 05/18/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 06/30/2026 @ 9:00am

Summer Craft Club (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2

Tuesdays, June 30 & July 28 | 3:30-4:15 p.m. 

Enjoy a fun craft time for kids entering grades K-2. Please Register individually for each session. 

07/01/26 @ 4:00pm - 07/01/26 @ 4:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Pokemon Club (Drop-In)    

Grades K-6 

Wednesday, July 1 | 4:00- 4:45 p.m. 

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

07/06/26 @ 3:00pm - 07/06/26 @ 3:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/15/2026 @ 9:01am Registration end: 07/05/2026 @ 2:39pm

Please Don’t Pick the Flowers 

Grades 1-6

Monday, July 6 | 3:00 p.m.- 3:45 p.m.

Let the flowers grow and instead create flower crafts that you can take home! 

07/13/26 @ 4:00pm - 07/13/26 @ 4:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/15/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/12/2026 @ 4:29pm

Babysitter’s Club Party (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Monday, July 13 |4:00- 4:45 p.m.

Get ready to babysit while you DIY your own babysitting kit. Book series fans and as well as newbies welcomed.  

07/14/26 @ 2:00pm - 07/14/26 @ 2:45pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

Disney Princess Bookmarks (Drop-In) 

Families

Tuesday, July 14 |2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Color your favorite Disney Princesses for your own personal bookmark.

07/14/26 @ 5:00pm - 07/14/26 @ 6:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Grades 1-6 

Tuesday, July 14| 5:00- 6:00 p.m. 

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

07/20/26 @ 3:30pm - 07/20/26 @ 4:15pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

National Park Appreciation (Drop In)

Grades K-2

Monday, July 20| 3:30-4:15 p.m. 

Learn about our national parks through games, crafts, and stories.

07/21/26 @ 3:30pm - 07/21/26 @ 4:30pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/15/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/20/2026 @ 9:00am

Pet Plant Keeper (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Wednesday, July 31 | 3:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Create a home for a new plant friend to take home, care for and love.

07/25/26 @ 10:00am - 07/25/26 @ 11:30am Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

Sit and Stitch (Drop-In) 

Grades 3 and up  

Saturday, July 25| 10:00- 11:30 a.m.

Calling all crochet enthusiasts. Join us for some fun with yarn. Bring your own project and share social time with other stitchers. 

07/27/26 @ 3:30pm - 07/27/26 @ 4:15pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/15/2026 @ 9:00pm Registration end: 07/27/2026 @ 1:34pm

Willy Wonka’s Candy Olympics  (Registrarion required)

Grades 3-6

Monday, July 27| 3:30-4:15 p.m. 

Use some “Pure Imagination” of your own to compete in candy themed games that would make Willy Wonka himself proud.

07/27/26 @ 6:00pm - 07/27/26 @ 7:15pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/15/2026 @ 9:02am Registration end: 07/27/2026 @ 6:00pm

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, July 27 and August 4| 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. 

07/28/26 @ 3:30pm - 07/28/26 @ 4:15pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/15/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/28/2026 @ 9:00am

Summer Craft Club (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2

Tuesdays, June 30 & July 28 | 3:30-4:15 p.m. 

Enjoy a fun craft time for kids entering grades K-2. Please Register individually for each session. 

07/30/26 @ 10:30am - 07/30/26 @ 11:15am Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/15/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/29/2026 @ 3:25pm

Firefly Lanterns (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Thursday, July 30 |10:30 a.m.- 11:15 a.m.

Enjoy Summer Nights by making your very own firefly lantern.