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01/27/25 @ 1:30pm - 01/27/25 @ 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. 

02/03/25 @ 1:30pm - 02/03/25 @ 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. 

02/10/25 @ 1:30pm - 02/10/25 @ 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. 

02/11/25 @ 10:30am - 02/11/25 @ 11:30am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 01/20/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 02/11/2025 @ 10:30am

Playing with STEM (Registration required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, February 11 & March 11| 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

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. In February, we will discovery dinosaurs and in March we will learn about the body. 

02/13/25 @ 4:15pm - 02/13/25 @ 5:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 01/20/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 02/13/2025 @ 4:15pm

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursdays, December 12 | 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! December will be 3D printed snowflakes.

02/26/25 @ 4:15pm - 02/26/25 @ 5:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 01/20/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 02/26/2025 @ 4:15pm

Plant a Flower with BPL (Registration Required)    

K-2 

Wednesday, February 26 | 4:15- 5:00 p.m. 

Come to the library to plant some flowers and learn how they grow.

03/11/25 @ 10:30am - 03/11/25 @ 11:30am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 02/17/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 03/10/2025 @ 10:30am

Playing with STEM (Registration required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, February 11 & March 11| 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

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. In February, we will discovery dinosaurs and in March we will learn about the body. 

03/13/25 @ 4:15pm - 03/13/25 @ 5:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 02/17/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 03/13/2025 @ 4:15pm

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursdays, December 12 | 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! December will be 3D printed snowflakes.

01/27/25 @ 6:30pm - 01/27/25 @ 8:00pm Virtual Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/19/2024 @ 9:00am Registration end: 01/27/2025 @ 6:30pm

Often associated with 19th century photography, Abe Lincoln inspired artists across a range of media. Images of the sixteenth President evolved over the course of his political career. In addition, Lincoln remained a popular subject well after his death. This program examines paintings, photographs, sculptures and material culture relating to Lincoln and considers their historical context. 

Art Historian Jeff Mishur presents this slide lecture. Mishur is an owner of Art Excursions, a company that provides private guiding, lectures/classes, and boutique art and culture tours in the United States.

02/24/25 @ 6:30pm - 02/24/25 @ 8:00pm Virtual Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/19/2024 @ 9:00am Registration end: 02/24/2025 @ 6:30pm

World War I veteran, Horace Pippin overcame adversity to become a professional artist. His paintings feature a folk-inspired style and depict contemporary African Americans as well as references to American history.

Art historian Jeff Mishur discusses Pippin and his relationship to the Harlem Renaissance movement during the period between the wars. Mishur is co-owner of Art Excursions, a business providing art-related private guiding, lectures and small group tours.

03/24/25 @ 6:30pm - 03/24/25 @ 8:00pm Virtual Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/19/2024 @ 9:00am Registration end: 03/24/2025 @ 6:30pm

First introduced to art education in a Japanese internment camp, artist Ruth Asawa achieved success by creating handmade wire sculptures as well as figural public art (especially fountains). She also was a passionate activist for education in the arts. Learn about her life and work in this zoom program. 

Art Historian Jeff Mishur presents this slide lecture. Mishur is an owner of Art Excursions, a company that provides private guiding, lectures/classes, and boutique art and culture tours in the United States.

02/10/25 Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 01/27/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 02/03/2025 @ 12:00am

Color in five stunning scenes of American wilderness, each from a different national park, and learn about their fascinating history and wildlife with this color-by-number kit and book. Limit 12. 

02/12/25 @ 7:00pm - 02/12/25 @ 8:30pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 01/27/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 02/11/2025 @ 7:00pm

Turn rustic wood slices into a masterpiece using watercolor painting. Create up to 4 coasters to keep for yourself, or as a gift to a friend.  Limit 8.  

02/27/25 @ 4:00pm - 02/27/25 @ 5:00pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library

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

Challenge your taste buds with a blind taste test of an assortment of name brand snacks versus their generic alter-egos. Drop-in. 

03/03/25 Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 02/17/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 03/03/2025 @ 12:00am

Recreate a beautiful Mushroom Forest scene through needle felting, capturing the colors and magic in each poke. Limit 10.  

03/03/25 @ 4:00pm - 03/03/25 @ 5:00pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library

Let's celebrate the release of the new Hunger Games prequel: Sunrise on the Reaping in March. Enter a giveaway to win a copy of the book! Must be present to win. Drop-in. 

03/12/25 @ 7:00pm - 03/12/25 @ 8:30pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 02/17/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 03/11/2025 @ 7:00pm

Going to C2E2 in April? Or just want some new fan merch for your collection? Come and create buttons, keychains, or photocards to represent your favorite show/movie/artist!  Limit 12.

02/04/25 @ 4:00pm - 02/04/25 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) 

Grades 4-8 

Tuesday, February 4 & March 4 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Thursday, February 20 & March 20 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

New Format! Drop by to try a new skill, make a fun craft to take home, and hang out with friends.

03/04/25 @ 4:00pm - 03/04/25 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) 

Grades 4-8 

Tuesday, February 4 & March 4 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Thursday, February 20 & March 20 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

New Format! Drop by to try a new skill, make a fun craft to take home, and hang out with friends.

03/05/25 @ 6:00pm - 03/05/25 @ 6:30pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library

Evening Storytime (Drop-In)

6:00-6:30 p.m.

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!