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11/18/26 @ 10:00am - 11/18/26 @ 11:30am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Every Wednesday, meet and chat with other parents and caregivers while your child socializes and explores with hands-on toys. Weekly drop-in event for ages 0-24 months.

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

12/02/26 @ 10:00am - 12/02/26 @ 11:30am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Every Wednesday, meet and chat with other parents and caregivers while your child socializes and explores with hands-on toys. Weekly drop-in event for ages 0-24 months.

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

12/09/26 @ 10:00am - 12/09/26 @ 11:30am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Every Wednesday, meet and chat with other parents and caregivers while your child socializes and explores with hands-on toys. Weekly drop-in event for ages 0-24 months.

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

12/16/26 @ 10:00am - 12/16/26 @ 11:30am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Every Wednesday, meet and chat with other parents and caregivers while your child socializes and explores with hands-on toys. Weekly drop-in event for ages 0-24 months.

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

01/06/27 @ 10:00am - 01/06/27 @ 11:30am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Every Wednesday, meet and chat with other parents and caregivers while your child socializes and explores with hands-on toys. Weekly drop-in event for ages 0-24 months.

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

05/21/26 @ 9:00am - 05/21/26 @ 6:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

05/22/26 @ 9:00am - 05/22/26 @ 5:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

05/23/26 @ 9:00am - 05/23/26 @ 5:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

06/03/26 @ 5:00pm - 06/03/26 @ 6:00pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library

Civics 101 is an informational, non-partisan government and voting "crash course" designed for youth before they reach voting age. Partnership is in coordination with with New Voters, a 501(c)(3) non-partisan organization dedicated to student civic engagement. Goal is to provide local students with the tools and knowledge they need to participate in our democracy effectively.

07/01/26 @ 5:00pm - 07/01/26 @ 6:00pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library

Civics 101 is an informational, non-partisan government and voting "crash course" designed for youth before they reach voting age. Partnership is in coordination with with New Voters, a 501(c)(3) non-partisan organization dedicated to student civic engagement. Goal is to provide local students with the tools and knowledge they need to participate in our democracy effectively.

08/05/26 @ 5:00pm - 08/05/26 @ 6:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

Civics 101 is an informational, non-partisan government and voting "crash course" designed for youth before they reach voting age. Partnership is in coordination with with New Voters, a 501(c)(3) non-partisan organization dedicated to student civic engagement. Goal is to provide local students with the tools and knowledge they need to participate in our democracy effectively.

09/02/26 @ 5:00pm - 09/02/26 @ 6:00pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library

Civics 101 is an informational, non-partisan government and voting "crash course" designed for youth before they reach voting age. Partnership is in coordination with with New Voters, a 501(c)(3) non-partisan organization dedicated to student civic engagement. Goal is to provide local students with the tools and knowledge they need to participate in our democracy effectively.

10/07/26 @ 5:00pm - 10/07/26 @ 6:00pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library

Civics 101 is an informational, non-partisan government and voting "crash course" designed for youth before they reach voting age. Partnership is in coordination with with New Voters, a 501(c)(3) non-partisan organization dedicated to student civic engagement. Goal is to provide local students with the tools and knowledge they need to participate in our democracy effectively.

11/04/26 @ 5:00pm - 11/04/26 @ 6:00pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library

Civics 101 is an informational, non-partisan government and voting "crash course" designed for youth before they reach voting age. Partnership is in coordination with with New Voters, a 501(c)(3) non-partisan organization dedicated to student civic engagement. Goal is to provide local students with the tools and knowledge they need to participate in our democracy effectively.

06/04/26 @ 7:00pm - 06/04/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 06/04/2026 @ 7:00pm

Looking for entertainment while driving, walking outside, or working around the house? Consider some of the free digital resources provided by the library. Learn how to get audiobooks on your phone, eBooks for your devices, and stream TV, music, or movies on phones, computers, or smart TVs

06/10/26 @ 6:30pm - 06/10/26 @ 8:30pm Room A Bloomingdale Public Library

Community Group

06/11/26 @ 7:00pm - 06/11/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 06/11/2026 @ 7:00pm

This summer, build confidence with your mobile device through hands-on learning. Learn how to download and manage apps, organize your home screen, customize settings, access and organize photos, enjoy your music, and seamlessly synchronize your phone with other devices—along with many other practical skills to enhance your everyday digital experience.

06/15/26 @ 7:00pm - 06/15/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 06/15/2026 @ 7:00pm

WhatsApp is a popular free messaging platform for staying connected with friends and family and requires only a Google or Apple account to download. Learn how to create an account and to message and call people.

06/18/26 @ 7:00pm - 06/18/26 @ 8:30pm Room A Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 06/18/2026 @ 7:00pm

Cricut Design Space is a free, cloud-based application for working with the Cricut Maker, a machine featured in our Makerspace that can create designs out of paper, vinyl, fabric, and more. This class will teach you the basics of using the software to create and edit your own designs. Note: No equipment or supplies needed.

06/22/26 @ 7:00pm - 06/22/26 @ 8:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 06/22/2026 @ 7:00pm

Learn the basics of taking and editing photos and movies with Android and iPhones. Learn to use free editing products to prepare photos and movies for sharing. Different phones offer a wide range of camera features, so we will focus on more generally available tools rather than some of the higher end options.