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05/04/26 @ 6:00pm - 05/04/26 @ 7:30pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 04/20/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 05/03/2026 @ 10:34am

Crocheted Flower Coasters (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, May 4| 6:00- 7:30 p.m.

This is a great project for beginners. New skills such as double crochet, magic circle, increases and picots will be taught. We will start the project in class and you can finish it at home.

05/05/26 @ 4:00pm - 05/05/26 @ 4:45pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Post-It Note Crown (Drop-In)    

Grades K-2 

Tuesday, May 5| 4:00- 4:45 p.m. 

Come in and make a cute crown made entirely out of post-it notes. 

05/06/26 @ 10:00am - 05/06/26 @ 10:30am Room A Bloomingdale Public Library

0-24 months 

Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27| 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. 

Join us for a parade of fun! We will explore the world of music and movement using an array of instruments, flannel stories, rhymes, and songs. 

05/06/26 @ 1:30pm - 05/06/26 @ 2:30pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration. 

Registration is required. Registration starts: 04/20/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 05/05/2026 @ 10:14pm

Mother’s Day Tea Party  (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-6

Wednesday, May 6 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. 

Bring your special adult to tea at the library. Enjoy some yummy snacks, play games and decorate a beautiful card. Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration. 

Please register as a family. 

05/12/26 @ 5:00pm - 05/12/26 @ 6:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

LEGO® Club (Drop-In)    

Grades 1-6 

Tuesday, May 12 | 5:00- 6:00 p.m. 

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

05/13/26 @ 10:00am - 05/13/26 @ 10:30am Room A Bloomingdale Public Library

0-24 months 

Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27| 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. 

Join us for a parade of fun! We will explore the world of music and movement using an array of instruments, flannel stories, rhymes, and songs. 

05/18/26 @ 4:00pm - 05/18/26 @ 4:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 04/20/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 05/16/2026 @ 9:00pm

Every Birdie Welcome (Registration Required) 

Grades K-2 

Monday, May 18| 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.  

DIY your own tiny birdhouse and create a simple bird feeder while enjoying stories about our feathered friends. 

05/20/26 @ 10:00am - 05/20/26 @ 10:30am Room A Bloomingdale Public Library

0-24 months 

Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27| 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. 

Join us for a parade of fun! We will explore the world of music and movement using an array of instruments, flannel stories, rhymes, and songs. 

05/26/26 @ 4:00pm - 05/26/26 @ 4:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Bluey Bookmarks (Drop- In)  

Families

Tuesday, May 26| 4:00-4:45 p.m. 

Come create bookmarks featuring Bluey!

05/27/26 @ 10:00am - 05/27/26 @ 10:30am Room A Bloomingdale Public Library

0-24 months 

Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27| 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. 

Join us for a parade of fun! We will explore the world of music and movement using an array of instruments, flannel stories, rhymes, and songs. 

04/11/26 @ 9:30am - 04/11/26 @ 1:00pm Room A Bloomingdale Public Library Community Group We are an organization that supports youth in foster and kinship care. This will be for hosting our elementary (Room c) and teen (room A) mentor programs.

04/11/26 @ 9:30am - 04/11/26 @ 1:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Community Group We’re a non-profit that support youth in foster and kinship care. Our website; fosteringfutures.org

04/11/26 @ 9:30am - 04/11/26 @ 1:30pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library Community Group For our mentor program for foster kids.

02/18/26 @ 9:00am - 02/18/26 @ 2:30pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Community Group

05/20/26 @ 9:00am - 05/20/26 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Community Group

06/09/26 @ 3:00pm - 06/09/26 @ 4:30pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 05/18/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 06/09/2026 @ 12:00pm

Use the sublimation printer to customize a lip balm holder.

Registration Limit: 6 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card and computer experience required, ages 12 to adult. 

Sessions - Please sign up for one session only
Tuesday, June 9 | 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 18 | 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Monday, June 22 | 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

For Bloomingdale cardholders ages 12-17, please bring a completed Makerspace waiver filled out by a parent or legal guardian. Adult Bloomingdale cardholders can fill out a waiver at the session. If you've previously filled out a waiver, you do not need to fill out a new one.

06/18/26 @ 7:00pm - 06/18/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 05/18/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 06/18/2026 @ 3:00pm

Use the sublimation printer to customize a lip balm holder.

Registration Limit: 6 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card and computer experience required, ages 12 to adult. 

Sessions - Please sign up for one session only
Tuesday, June 9 | 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 18 | 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Monday, June 22 | 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

For Bloomingdale cardholders ages 12-17, please bring a completed Makerspace waiver filled out by a parent or legal guardian. Adult Bloomingdale cardholders can fill out a waiver at the session. If you've previously filled out a waiver, you do not need to fill out a new one.

06/22/26 @ 7:00pm - 06/22/26 @ 8:30pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 05/18/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 06/22/2026 @ 3:00pm

Use the sublimation printer to customize a lip balm holder.

Registration Limit: 6 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card and computer experience required, ages 12 to adult. 

Sessions - Please sign up for one session only
Tuesday, June 9 | 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 18 | 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Monday, June 22 | 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

For Bloomingdale cardholders ages 12-17, please bring a completed Makerspace waiver filled out by a parent or legal guardian. Adult Bloomingdale cardholders can fill out a waiver at the session. If you've previously filled out a waiver, you do not need to fill out a new one.

07/07/26 @ 2:30pm - 07/07/26 @ 4:30pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/15/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/07/2026 @ 12:00pm

Use our equipment to cut a vinyl stencil and etch a glass mug.

Registration Limit: 4 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card and computer experience required, ages 12 to adult. 

Sessions - Please sign up for one session only
Tuesday, July 7 | 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Monday, July 13 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 
Wednesday, July 29 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 

For Bloomingdale cardholders ages 12-17, please bring a completed Makerspace waiver filled out by a parent or legal guardian. Adult Bloomingdale cardholders can fill out a waiver at the session. If you've previously filled out a waiver, you do not need to fill out a new one.

07/13/26 @ 6:30pm - 07/13/26 @ 8:30pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/15/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/13/2026 @ 3:00pm

Use our equipment to cut a vinyl stencil and etch a glass mug.

Registration Limit: 4 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card and computer experience required, ages 12 to adult. 

Sessions - Please sign up for one session only
Tuesday, July 7 | 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Monday, July 13 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 
Wednesday, July 29 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 

For Bloomingdale cardholders ages 12-17, please bring a completed Makerspace waiver filled out by a parent or legal guardian. Adult Bloomingdale cardholders can fill out a waiver at the session. If you've previously filled out a waiver, you do not need to fill out a new one.