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12/09/26 @ 1:00pm - 12/09/26 @ 2:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 11/23/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 12/09/2026 @ 1:00pm

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)   

Families  

Wednesdays, December 9 & January 13 | 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.   

12/12/26 @ 10:30am - 12/12/26 @ 11:15am Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

Toddler Dance Party (Drop-In) 

18 months to 36 months 

Saturday, December 12 | 10:30-11:15 a.m.  

Does your toddler love to move, groove, and wiggle? Join us for a morning of music and movement. 

12/13/26 @ 2:00pm - 12/13/26 @ 3:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Bingo Blast (Drop- In)  

Grades 1-6 

Sunday, December 13 |2:00 - 3:00 p.m. 

Join us for a twist to an old favorite, as we play bingo with holiday flair! 

12/14/26 @ 12:00am - 12/19/26 @ 12:00am Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 11/23/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 12/14/2026 @ 12:00am

MidKid Craft Kits (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Stained Glass Focus Fidget 

December Pickup-December 14-19 

Mini Masterpiece Easel 

January Pickup: January 11-15 

Register for a craft kit you can do when it fits your schedule.  

 

12/15/26 @ 10:00am - 12/15/26 @ 11:00am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Explore with Your Senses (Drop-In) 

Under 3 years old with caregivers 

Tuesday, December 15 | 10:00- 11:00 a.m.

Come participate in different activities designed to develop sensory processing skills. Explore texture, sound, smell, colors and patterns. 

12/16/26 @ 4:00pm - 12/16/26 @ 4:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Pokemon Club (Drop-In)    

Grades K-6 

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

Calling all trainers! Join us for Pokemon games, card trading, and crafts. 

12/17/26 @ 5:00pm - 12/17/26 @ 6:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 11/23/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 12/16/2026 @ 12:03pm

Yarn wrapped Mini- Reindeer Wreaths(Registration Required)   

Grades K-2 

Thursday, December 17| 5:00- 6:00 p.m.  

Make a mini reindeer wreath to hang on your door for the holidays.  

12/21/26 @ 4:00pm - 12/21/26 @ 4:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 11/23/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 12/20/2026 @ 1:04pm

Winter Solstice Party (Registration Registered)  

Grades K-2 

Monday, December 21| 4:00- 4:45 p.m.  

Come in on December 21, the shortest day of the year, to hear a story about winter solstice, make a craft and play winter BINGO.  

12/22/26 @ 10:30am - 12/22/26 @ 11:15am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Gingerbread Man Storytime (Drop-In)   

Families  

Tuesday, December 22|10:30- 11:15 am.  

A storytime and a craft all about the Gingerbread man and friends!  

12/22/26 @ 1:00pm - 12/22/26 @ 2:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 11/23/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 12/21/2026 @ 12:40pm

Jingle Bells (Registration Required)   

Grades K-2 

Tuesday, December 23 | 1:00-2:00 p.m.  

Come celebrate the winter holidays with jingle bells, snowflakes, crafts and music.  

12/23/26 @ 10:30am - 12/23/26 @ 11:15am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Cocoa and Cookies Storytime(Drop-In) 

Families 

Wednesday, December 23 | 10:30-11:15 a.m.  

Winter Reading is underway! Join us for a cozy storytime complete with cocoa and cookies.  

12/28/26 @ 6:00pm - 12/28/26 @ 7:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

Friends with Strings (Drop-In) 

 Ages 8 and up 

Monday, December 28 | 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. 

Whether you use hook, needle, or loom, bring your projects and share time socializing and creating with fellow crafters. 

12/29/26 @ 4:00pm - 12/29/26 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 11/23/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 12/28/2026 @ 12:15pm

Makerspace Skills Series (Registration Required)   

Grades 3-6 

Tuesdays, December 29 and January 26 | 4:00- 5:00 p.m. 

December: Die Cut Frame 

January: Heat Infused Bookmark 

Learn how the various machines in the Makerspace work and walk away with new skills and a cool project. 

12/30/26 @ 2:00pm - 12/30/26 @ 4:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Interactive Movie: Wild Robot (Drop-In)

Families 

Wednesday, December 30| 2:00-4:00 p.m.  

Join us for our winter break movie while engaging in fun themed activities. Popcorn will be served.  

01/04/27 @ 6:00pm - 01/04/27 @ 7:15pm Room A Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/21/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 01/03/2027 @ 1:23pm

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-8  

Mondays, January 4 and 11| 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.  

01/05/27 @ 1:30pm - 01/05/27 @ 2:15pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/21/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 01/04/2027 @ 11:57am

Don’t Wake the Yeti (Registration Required)   

Ages 3-5 

Tuesday, January 5| 1:30- 2:15 p.m.  

Never poke a snoring yeti! Join us for a fun yeti themed afternoon.  

01/05/27 @ 5:00pm - 01/05/27 @ 6:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

LEGO® Club (Drop-In)     

Grades 1-6  

Tuesday, January 5 | 5:00- 6:00 p.m.  

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

01/11/27 @ 12:00am - 01/15/27 @ 12:00am Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/21/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 01/11/2027 @ 12:00am

MidKid Craft Kits (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Stained Glass Focus Fidget 

December Pickup-December 14-19 

Mini Masterpiece Easel 

January Pickup: January 11-15 

Register for a craft kit you can do when it fits your schedule.  

 

01/11/27 @ 6:00pm - 01/11/27 @ 7:15pm Room A Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/21/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 01/03/2027 @ 1:23pm

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-8  

Mondays, January 4 and 11| 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.  

01/12/27 @ 10:30am - 01/12/27 @ 11:30am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/21/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 01/12/2027 @ 10:30am

Playing with STEM (Registration required)  

Ages 2-5  

Tuesdays, December 8 and January 12 | 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 December, we will talk about STEM all year and in January we will talk about winter animals.