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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!

03/12/25 @ 6:00pm - 03/12/25 @ 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!

03/19/25 @ 6:00pm - 03/19/25 @ 6:30pm 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!

03/20/25 @ 4:00pm - 03/20/25 @ 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.

03/26/25 @ 6:00pm - 03/26/25 @ 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!

04/09/25 @ 6:00pm - 04/09/25 @ 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!

04/16/25 @ 6:00pm - 04/16/25 @ 6:30pm 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!

01/08/25 @ 1:00pm - 01/08/25 @ 2:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/23/2024 @ 9:00am Registration end: 01/08/2025 @ 1:00pm

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)  

Families 

Wednesdays, February 5 and March 5  | 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.  

02/05/25 @ 1:00pm - 02/05/25 @ 2:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 01/20/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 02/05/2025 @ 1:00pm

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)  

Families 

Wednesdays, February 5 and March 5  | 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.  

02/06/25 @ 6:00pm - 02/06/25 @ 6:30pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library

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

Registration is required. Registration starts: 01/20/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 02/06/2025 @ 6:00pm

Happy Books Happy Cooks (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-5  

Thursdays, February 6 and March 6| 6:00-6:30 p.m. 

 A story time for all the budding chefs! Read a food-filled story and create a tasty treat. 

02/09/25 @ 2:00pm - 02/09/25 @ 2:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

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

Registration is required. Registration starts: 01/20/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 02/09/2025 @ 2:00pm

National Pizza Day (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Sunday, February 9 | 2:00-2:45 p.m. 

Celebrate National Pizza Day with us! We will serve up stories, crafts, and your own mini pizza! Dairy will be served. 

02/10/25 @ 4:15pm - 02/10/25 @ 5:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 01/20/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 02/10/2025 @ 4:15pm

Valentine Crafts and Card Making (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2

Monday, February 10 | 4:15- 5:00 p.m. 

Come in from the cold for some crafting that will warm your heart.

02/12/25 @ 4:00pm - 02/12/25 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 01/20/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 02/11/2025 @ 2:00pm

Origami Crafternoon (Registration Required)

Grades 4-8

Wednesday, February 12 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Learn the basics of origami- the Japanese art of paper folding. See a demonstration of a beginner origami creation, then make some art of your own.