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12/09/25 @ 4:00pm - 12/09/25 @ 5:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) 

Grades 4-8 

Thursday, December 9 & January 6 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Explore as we create all sorts of fun and useful items like keychains, coasters, custom buttons, or jewelry. Crafts will take anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour—drop by and see what’s new each month! 

12/10/25 @ 1:00pm - 12/10/25 @ 2:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 11/17/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 12/10/2025 @ 1:00pm

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)  

Families 

Wednesdays, December 14 & January 10 | 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.  

12/15/25 @ 6:00pm - 12/15/25 @ 7:15pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 11/17/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 12/14/2025 @ 9:00am

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, December 15 and 22 | 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. 

12/16/25 @ 4:00pm - 12/16/25 @ 4:45pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 11/17/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 12/15/2025 @ 9:00pm

Holiday Tree Mural Art (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2 

Tuesday, December 16 | 4:00-4:45 p.m. 

Create this perfect addition to your holiday décor this year!

12/17/25 @ 4:15pm - 12/17/25 @ 5:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 11/17/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 12/16/2025 @ 1:41pm

Verandah Santa: An Aussie Holiday (Registration Required)  

Families 

Wednesday, December 17 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Christmas is a little different in Australia. Come learn about Australia and celebrate in the Aussie way. Stories and crafts from a blue dog will be part of the program. 

Please register as a family.

12/19/25 @ 10:30am - 12/19/25 @ 11:15am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Winter Solstice Storytime (Drop-In) 

Families  

Friday, December 19 | 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. 

Enjoy stories, rhymes, and a craft all about the longest night of the year. 

12/20/25 @ 10:00am - 12/20/25 @ 10:45am Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Preschool Process Art (Drop-In)  

Ages 3-5  

Saturday, December 20| 10:00-10:45 a.m. 

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

12/22/25 @ 1:00pm - 12/22/25 @ 2:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 11/17/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 12/21/2025 @ 2:55pm

D.I.Y. Winter Crafts (Registration Required) 

Grades K-2

Monday, December 22 |1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Come in over break to make some winter themed crafts and play winter bingo. 

12/22/25 @ 6:00pm - 12/22/25 @ 7:15pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 11/17/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 12/14/2025 @ 9:00am

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, December 15 and 22 | 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. 

12/23/25 @ 1:00pm - 12/23/25 @ 2:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Miniatures Workshop (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Tuesday, December 23 | 1:00-3:00 p.m. 

Use all sorts of crafts materials and learn techniques for making realistic miniature items.

12/23/25 @ 5:00pm - 12/23/25 @ 6:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Grades 1-6 

Tuesday, December 23 | 5:00- 6:00 p.m. 

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

12/30/25 @ 2:00pm - 12/30/25 @ 3:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 11/17/2025 @ 9:01am Registration end: 12/29/2025 @ 5:00pm

Writer’s Workshop (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Tuesday, December 30 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. 

Express yourself through writing. Prompts, snacks, and journals will be provided.

01/02/26 @ 10:30am - 01/02/26 @ 11:15am Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Paw Patrol Pup bookmarks (Drop-In)  

Families

Friday, January 2| 10:00-10:45 a.m. 

Create Paw patrol bookmarks!

01/02/26 @ 2:00pm - 01/02/26 @ 4:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Interactive Movie: DOGMAN (Drop-In)

Families

Friday, January 2| 2:00-4:00 p.m. 

Half dog, half man- Dog man is sworn to protect and serve as he doggedly pursues his arch-nemesi: The feline supervillain Petey the Cat. Come watch at the library and experience interactive effects and activities during the show. 

01/06/26 @ 4:00pm - 01/06/26 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) 

Grades 4-8 

Thursday, December 9 & January 6 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Explore our new Makerspace as we create all sorts of fun and useful items like keychains, coasters, custom buttons, or jewelry. Crafts will take anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour—drop by and see what’s new each month! 

01/07/26 @ 10:00am - 01/07/26 @ 10:30am Room A Bloomingdale Public Library

Introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes, and books that will aid in the development of early literacy skills.

Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under 24 months. 

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

01/07/26 @ 10:30am - 01/07/26 @ 11:00am Room A Bloomingdale Public Library

Introduce your baby to the world of music, movement, rhymes, and books that will aid in the development of early literacy skills. 

Baby Tales and Tunes is aimed at babies under 24 months. 

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

01/07/26 @ 4:15pm - 01/07/26 @ 5:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/22/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 01/06/2026 @ 12:00pm

Draw Me a Story (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2

Monday, January 7 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Listen to a story that will inspire your creativity and then make your own work of art. 

01/12/26 @ 4:15pm - 01/12/26 @ 5:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/22/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 01/11/2026 @ 9:00pm

Babysitter’s Club Book Party (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Monday, January 12 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Fans of the babysitter’s Club book series will enjoy trivia, crafts, and starting their own babysitting kit. 

01/13/26 @ 4:00pm - 01/13/26 @ 4:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Culture Connections Club (Drop-In) 

Grades K-2 

Tuesday, January 13 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Visit faraway countries through stories, songs, snacks, and activities.