Calendar

04/12/25 @ 12:00pm - 04/12/25 @ 4:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply for a library card.

BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.

Age Limits
The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.

For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace

04/14/25 @ 1:30pm - 04/14/25 @ 2:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more.

Preschool storytime is for children 3-5 with or without caregivers. 

04/16/25 @ 10:00am - 04/16/25 @ 11:30am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Every Wednesday, meet and chat with other parents and caregivers while your child socializes and explores with hands-on toys. Weekly drop-in event for ages 0-24 months.

Out of consideration for baby safety and to encourage child/caregiver bonding, older siblings cannot be accommodated in this program. 

04/16/25 @ 6:30pm - 04/16/25 @ 8:45pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Join us in person to learn about internet and archival genealogy and research support. Members share strategies and explore library resources with guidance from a genealogist.

04/16/25 @ 7:00pm - 04/16/25 @ 9:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

The Great Decisions discussion program is a civic education program administered and produced by the Foreign Policy Association. In preparation for the discussion, participants read the relevant chapter on a particular foreign policy issue in the Great Decisions briefing book that will be available for check out. A short DVD will be shown followed by a moderated discussion among the participants.

04/17/25 @ 10:30am - 04/17/25 @ 11:00am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more. 

Toddler Time is for children ages 2-3 with caregiver. 

04/17/25 @ 5:00pm - 04/17/25 @ 8:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply for a library card.

BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.

Age Limits
The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.

For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace

04/18/25 @ 10:30am - 04/18/25 @ 11:00am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime.  The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more. 

Family Storytime is for all ages with caregiver.

04/19/25 @ 12:00pm - 04/19/25 @ 4:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply for a library card.

BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.

Age Limits
The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.

For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace

04/21/25 @ 7:30pm - 04/21/25 @ 8:30pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library

The Monday Night Page Turners book discussion group meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m., except August (no meeting) and December (end of year party). The group reads contemporary and classic fiction and nonfiction. Copies of the books are available at the Circulation Desk. For more information, please contact Jessica Frazier at 630-924-2734 or jfrazier@mybpl.org. If you'd like to receive resources and discussion questions for a specific month's book group title, please contact Jessica Frazier.

Upcoming Book Group Titles

04/23/25 @ 10:00am - 04/23/25 @ 11:30am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Every Wednesday, meet and chat with other parents and caregivers while your child socializes and explores with hands-on toys. Weekly drop-in event for ages 0-24 months.

Out of consideration for baby safety and to encourage child/caregiver bonding, older siblings cannot be accommodated in this program. 

04/24/25 @ 5:00pm - 04/24/25 @ 8:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply for a library card.

BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.

Age Limits
The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.

For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace

04/26/25 @ 12:00pm - 04/26/25 @ 4:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply for a library card.

BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.

Age Limits
The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.

For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace

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

Every Wednesday, meet and chat with other parents and caregivers while your child socializes and explores with hands-on toys. Weekly drop-in event for ages 0-24 months.

Out of consideration for baby safety and to encourage child/caregiver bonding, older siblings cannot be accommodated in this program. 

05/01/25 @ 5:00pm - 05/01/25 @ 8:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply for a library card.

BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.

Age Limits
The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.

For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace

05/03/25 @ 11:00am - 05/03/25 @ 3:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the library! Create super crafts and pick up some free comics (5 per person, while supplies last). Thank you to Keith's Komix (528 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193) for the support!

05/03/25 @ 12:00pm - 05/03/25 @ 4:00pm Bloomingdale Public Library

Due to the Free Comic Book Day evenet, the Makerspace is closed.

05/06/25 @ 10:00am - 05/06/25 @ 12:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American History from pre-Revolutionary War to present time including biographies, non-fiction, and classics. Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk the month prior to the discussion.

05/07/25 @ 10:00am - 05/07/25 @ 11:30am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Every Wednesday, meet and chat with other parents and caregivers while your child socializes and explores with hands-on toys. Weekly drop-in event for ages 0-24 months.

Out of consideration for baby safety and to encourage child/caregiver bonding, older siblings cannot be accommodated in this program. 

05/08/25 @ 5:00pm - 05/08/25 @ 8:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply for a library card.

BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.

Age Limits
The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.

For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace