Calendar

03/26/26 @ 7:00pm - 03/26/26 @ 8:45pm Room A Bloomingdale Public Library Scout camp Organization.

06/02/26 @ 2:00pm - 06/02/26 @ 3:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 05/18/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 06/02/2026 @ 12:07am

06/05/26 @ 10:30am - 06/05/26 @ 11:15am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Toddler Dance Party (Drop-In)

18 months to 36 months

Friday, June 5 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. 

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

06/06/26 @ 10:00am - 06/06/26 @ 10:45am Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Preschool Process Art (Drop-In)  

Ages 3-5  

Saturday, June 6 | 10:00-10:45 a.m. 

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

06/09/26 @ 10:30am - 06/09/26 @ 11:30am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 05/18/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 06/09/2026 @ 10:30am

Playing with STEM (Registration Required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, June 9, July 14 and August 11 | 10:30-11:30

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. June- Rainforest Plants. July- Jungle Animals. August- Buildings.  

06/10/26 @ 4:00pm - 06/10/26 @ 5:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 05/18/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 06/09/2026 @ 11:55pm

Butterflies in the Garden (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Wednesday, June 10 | 4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Learn about butterflies and other garden insects through stories, crafts, and games. We will also do a butterfly release- weather pending. 

06/11/26 @ 4:15pm - 06/11/26 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 05/18/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 06/11/2026 @ 4:15pm

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursdays, June 11 & July 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! June- plants and seeds. July- flower pounding and natural dyes. 

Please let us know if you have any food allergies by emailing Leslie at lblount@mybpl.org.

06/13/26 @ 10:00am - 06/13/26 @ 10:45am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 05/18/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 06/12/2026 @ 2:15pm

The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Registration Required)

Ages 3-5

Saturday, June 13 | 10:00-10:45 a.m.

Come enjoy caterpillar stories, songs and a beaded craft!

06/18/26 @ 4:00pm - 06/18/26 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 05/18/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 06/18/2026 @ 12:13am

Miniature Flower Presses (Registration Required )

Grades 4-8

Thursday, June 18 |4:00- 5:00 p.m.

Use tools to craft a keepsake flower press and preserve blossoms forever. 

06/25/26 @ 6:00pm - 06/25/26 @ 6:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 05/18/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 06/24/2026 @ 12:35pm

Happy Books Happy Cooks (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-5  

Thursdays, June 25 and July 23 | 6:00-6:30 p.m. 

A story time 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.

07/02/26 @ 3:30pm - 07/02/26 @ 4:30pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Fabulous Fireworks Science (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Thursday, July 2 |3:30- 4:30 p.m.

Come Learn about the science of fireworks with experiments, stories, games, and crafts. 

07/06/26 @ 12:00am - 07/10/26 @ 12:00am Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/15/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/05/2026 @ 9:00am

Take and Make Kits (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Green Thumb Art

July Pickup- July 6-10 

DIY Flower Drying Kits

August Pickup- August 10-14 

Pick up supplies to make these nature friendly crafts. 

07/07/26 @ 1:30pm - 07/07/26 @ 2:15pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/15/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/06/2026 @ 12:46pm

Messy Fingers (Registration Required)

Ages 2-4

Tuesday, July 7| 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!

07/09/26 @ 4:15pm - 07/09/26 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/15/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/09/2026 @ 4:15pm

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursdays, June 11 & July 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! June- plants and seeds. July- flower pounding and natural dyes. 

Please let us know if you have any food allergies by emailing Leslie at lblount@mybpl.org.

07/14/26 @ 10:30am - 07/14/26 @ 11:30am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/15/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/14/2026 @ 10:30am

Playing with STEM (Registration Required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, June 9, July 14 and August 11 | 10:30-11:30

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. June- Rainforest Plants. July- Jungle Animals. August- Buildings.  

07/16/26 @ 6:00pm - 07/16/26 @ 7:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/15/2026 @ 2:00pm Registration end: 07/15/2026 @ 8:04pm

Paint Night- Nature Themed (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6 

Wednesday, June 18 |6:00- 7:00 p.m.

Join us for a step-by-step nature painting. 

07/17/26 @ 2:00pm - 07/17/26 @ 3:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Emoji Kites (Drop- In)  

Grades 1-6

Friday, July 17| 2:00-3:00 p.m. 

Come make an emoji kite that you can fly on emoji day!

07/21/26 @ 2:00pm - 07/21/26 @ 3:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/15/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/20/2026 @ 2:24pm

My Garden (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Tuesday, July 21 |2:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.

If your garden could grow anything, what would it grow? 

07/23/26 @ 6:00pm - 07/23/26 @ 6:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/15/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/22/2026 @ 12:35pm

Happy Books Happy Cooks (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-5  

Thursdays, June 25 and July 23 | 6:00-6:30 p.m. 

A story time 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.

07/24/26 @ 3:00pm - 07/24/26 @ 4:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/15/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/23/2026 @ 1:59pm

Bug Hotel (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Friday, July 24| 3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Create nature made structures for bugs to hang out in and explore.