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02/05/26 @ 5:00pm - 02/05/26 @ 5:45pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 01/19/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 02/04/2026 @ 2:23pm

Valentine Tree (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-6

Thursday, February 5 | 5:00-5:45 p.m. 

Trees aren’t just for Christmas. Join us in making this fun Valentine decoration.

02/16/26 @ 4:00pm - 02/16/26 @ 4:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 01/19/2026 @ 9:01am Registration end: 02/15/2026 @ 3:21pm

Read and Write (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Monday, February 16 | 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. 

Come meet and hang with favorite characters, then practice writing skills as we send them letters. 

02/22/26 @ 2:00pm - 02/22/26 @ 3:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 01/19/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 02/21/2026 @ 3:05pm

Octo-party (Registration Required)

Grades k-6

Sunday, February 22| 2:00- 3:00 p.m.

Stories, science, and crafts all about one of the earth’s smartest non-mammals.

02/24/26 @ 1:30pm - 02/24/26 @ 2:15pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 01/19/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 02/23/2026 @ 2:43pm

Messy Fingers (Registration Required)

Ages 2-4

Tuesday, February 24| 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. 

Your little ones will have the opportunity to develop their fine motor skills through this hands-on messy art class. Join us for all the mess and lots of fun!

02/24/26 @ 4:00pm - 02/24/26 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) 

Grades 4-8 

Thursday, February 24 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Explore our new Makerspace as we create all sorts of fun and useful items like keychains, coasters, custom buttons, or jewelry. Crafts will take anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour—drop by and see what’s new each month! 

02/26/26 @ 6:00pm - 02/26/26 @ 6:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 01/19/2026 @ 3:11pm Registration end: 02/26/2026 @ 6:00pm

Ages 3-5 

A storytime for all the budding chefs! Read a food-filled story and create a tasty treat. Please let us know any allergies at the time of registration.

03/02/26 @ 6:00pm - 03/02/26 @ 6:30pm Room C 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!

 

03/04/26 @ 7:00pm - 03/04/26 @ 8:45pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Community Group

03/07/26 @ 10:00am - 03/07/26 @ 10:45am Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Preschool Process Art (Drop-In)  

Ages 3-5  

Saturday, March 7| 10:00-10:45 a.m. 

Little hands, but big creativity! Pop in to the Makerspace to try this month’s artsy activity.

03/08/26 @ 2:00pm - 03/08/26 @ 3:30pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 02/16/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 03/07/2026 @ 2:17pm

Fairy Tale Ball (Registration Required)

Families

Sunday, March 8 | 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. 

Every prince, princess, knight, and jester are invited to join! Wear your shiny suit of armor, ball gown or your favorite fairy tale creature. Join us for an afternoon of fun, crafts, and games.

PLEASE REGISTER ONCE PER FAMILY.

03/09/26 @ 6:00pm - 03/09/26 @ 6:30pm Room C 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!

 

03/16/26 @ 6:00pm - 03/16/26 @ 6:30pm Makerspace 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!

 

03/17/26 @ 1:30pm - 03/17/26 @ 2:15pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 02/16/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 03/16/2026 @ 2:28pm

Out Came the Sun (Registration Required)

Ages 3-6

Tuesday, March 17| 1:30-2:15 p.m.

Join us for the Itsy, Bitsy Spider and other spring stories, games, crafts, and more!

03/18/26 @ 4:00pm - 03/18/26 @ 4:45pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 02/16/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 03/18/2026 @ 4:00pm

Beewax Candles (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Monday, March 18 | 3:30- 4:15 p.m. 

Make a pair of unique rolled beeswax candles to light up winter’s dark days. 

03/19/26 @ 5:00pm - 03/19/26 @ 5:45pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 02/16/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 03/18/2026 @ 2:33pm

Sprout Heads (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Thursday, March 19 | 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. 

Spring is just around the corner, so get a head start on your garden by planting your own sprouting head. 

03/23/26 @ 6:00pm - 03/23/26 @ 6:30pm Room C 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!

 

03/25/26 @ 4:00pm - 03/25/26 @ 4:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Culture Connections Club (Drop-In) 

Grades K-2 

Wednesday, February 4 & March 25 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Visit faraway countries through stories, songs, snacks, and activities. 

February: Thailand

March: Portugal

03/26/26 @ 6:00pm - 03/26/26 @ 6:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 02/16/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 03/26/2026 @ 6:00pm

Ages 3-5 

A storytime for all the budding chefs! Read a food-filled story and create a tasty treat. Please let us know any allergies at the time of registration.

04/01/26 @ 10:30am - 04/01/26 @ 11:15am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Toddler Dance Party (Drop-In)

18 months to 36 months

Wednesday, April 1 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. 

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

04/01/26 @ 2:00pm - 04/01/26 @ 3:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 02/16/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 03/31/2026 @ 2:03pm

Paint a Spring Magnet (Registration Required ) 

Grades 3-6  

Wednesday, April 1 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Create a pretty refrigerator magnet with springtime colors.