Annual Events
May
Free Comic Book Day
May 4, 2024
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the library! Create super crafts and pick up some free comics (3 per person, while supplies last)! Thank you to Keith's Komix (528 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193) for the support!
June
Summer Reading Program
Read, Renew, Repeat! - June 3 through July 27
- Monday, June 3: Registration Begins
- Saturday, July 27: Last Day to Check in Titles
Summer Concert Series
June 14, 2024 (12-1 pm): Strung Out
Strung Out is Chicago’s ultimate 70’s musical experience.
They’ve dug through the incredible treasure trove of classic 70’s music that other bands overlook and found the greatest songs that are as diverse as the decade itself! Rock, soul, funk and fantastic one-hit wonders that are instantly recognizable have made them a favorite for audiences of all ages.
Summer Concerts are held in front of the library in the Dominic Froio Memorial Garden (with limited shade). Folding chairs will be provided, but for maximum comfort you are welcome to bring your own chair and/or hand-held shade umbrella. Popcorn, water, and ice cream will be available for purchase from the Friends of the Library, along with some fun give-aways.
- popcorn 50¢
- ice cream 50¢
- water 25¢
Please bring small bills and quarters; we cannot provide change for $10 or over.
Attend all 3 Summer Concerts and get your Grand Prize entry sheet stamped at each one to be entered into the Grand Prize drawing after the final concert in August.
- Enzo's Sports Bar & Wood-Fire Pizza
- - $50 gift card
- Face Reflections
- - $100 gift card with spa product goodie bag
- Anyways Pub
- - (2) $50 gift cards (two prizes, $50 each)
- Sporty's Restaurant & Catering
- - $25 gift card
- Thank you to these companies for their generous donations!
Summer Concerts are held rain or shine - concerts will move indoors for inclement weather.
Concerts are co-sponsored by the Village of Bloomingdale.
July
Summer Concert Series
July 12, 2024 (12-1 pm): The Beatelles
Meet The Beatelles! Experience the timeless music of The Beatles performed with harmonious perfection by four powerhouse female vocalists. Backed by musicians with years of Beatle tribute experience, this female fronted, multimedia production, brings a fresh and entertaining twist to a familiar and endearing songbook that spans from 'Love Me Do' to 'Let It Be'.
Summer Concerts are held in front of the library in the Dominic Froio Memorial Garden (with limited shade). Folding chairs will be provided, but for maximum comfort you are welcome to bring your own chair and/or hand-held shade umbrella. Popcorn, water, and ice cream will be available for purchase from the Friends of the Library, along with some fun give-aways.
- popcorn 50¢
- ice cream 50¢
- water 25¢
Please bring small bills and quarters; we cannot provide change for $10 or over.
Attend all 3 Summer Concerts and get your Grand Prize entry sheet stamped at each one to be entered into the Grand Prize drawing after the final concert in August.
- Enzo's Sports Bar & Wood-Fire Pizza
- - $50 gift card
- Face Reflections
- - $100 gift card with spa product goodie bag
- Anyways Pub
- - (2) $50 gift cards (two prizes, $50 each)
- Sporty's Restaurant & Catering
- - $25 gift card
- Thank you to these companies for their generous donations!
Summer Concerts are held rain or shine - concerts will move indoors for inclement weather.
Concerts are co-sponsored by the Village of Bloomingdale.
August
Ice Cream Social
Thursday, August 1, 2024 (5:30-8:30 p.m.) Celebrate the end of summer reading with ice cream novelty treats!
Join us in the BPL parking lot for:
- ice cream $1.50 each (with tickets purchased at event)
- popcorn 50¢ each (with tickets purchased at event)
- iced coffee $1 each (with tickets purchased at event)
- no bills over $20 accepted for library refreshment tickets
- Milo's Lemonade - giving free samples
- live DJ entertainment (David "DJ X2" Leith)
- League of Enchantment Chicago
- free carnival rides
- free games
- special guests Bloomingdale Police & Fire Departments
- free face painting
- free balloon artists
- kids' play area
This year we will have Doctor Dogs food truck on-site.
(pricing & payment for food truck items will be determined at each truck; they will not accept library tickets for payment)
Summer Concert Series
August 9, 2024 (12-1): Zydeco VooDoo
Zydeco Voodoo plays a fun mix of New Orleans style music and Zydeco, as well as popular rock, blues, and our original tunes in an upbeat style you may hear down on Bourbon street.
The music gets you dancing, singing along and having a good time. We encourage children and adults to come up on stage and participate by dancing or playing our percussion instruments.
Summer Concerts are held in front of the library in the Dominic Froio Memorial Garden (with limited shade). Folding chairs will be provided, but for maximum comfort you are welcome to bring your own chair and/or hand-held shade umbrella. Popcorn, water, and ice cream will be available for purchase from the Friends of the Library, along with some fun give-aways.
- popcorn 50¢
- ice cream 50¢
- water 25¢
Please bring small bills and quarters; we cannot provide change for $10 or over.
Attend all 3 Summer Concerts and get your Grand Prize entry sheet stamped at each one to be entered into the Grand Prize drawing after the final concert in August.
- Enzo's Sports Bar & Wood-Fire Pizza
- - $50 gift card
- Face Reflections
- - $100 gift card with spa product goodie bag
- Anyways Pub
- - (2) $50 gift cards (two prizes, $50 each)
- Sporty's Restaurant & Catering
- - $25 gift card
- Thank you to these companies for their generous donations!
Summer Concerts are held rain or shine - concerts will move indoors for inclement weather.
Concerts are co-sponsored by the Village of Bloomingdale.
October
BOOmingdale Halloween Event
Saturday, October 19 (details subject to change)
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Village Complex Lots (Police & Fire Departments and Park District)
- Halloween-themed Tours & Hayride (Fire Department until 12:00 p.m., Police Department until 1:00 p.m.)
- Activities and Games
- Arts and Crafts
- Trick-or-Treating AND Trunk-or-Treating
- Mini Pumpkin Decorating, while supplies last
- Gymnastics Play Station
- Owl Pediatric Dentistry, Ltd.
- Side-by-Side Fire Sprinkler Demonstration
- Face Painters
- DJ
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the Library Lot
- Face Painters
- Hay Maze and Inflatable Moonwalk
- Games and Prizes
- Balloon Artists
- Stilt Walker
- Photo Areas
- Refreshments
- Milo's Lemonade
- League of Enchantment Chicago
- Johnny G's Food Truck
- Payment accepted at food trucks is at the discretion of the individual company and not BPL.
Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes for trick-or-treating activities. Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. To ensure participant safety while walking through the various facility parking lots during this event, parking will be PROHIBITED in the parking lots. Please park in the surrounding residential area.
Click here for detailed flyer
November
Snowman Crossing (Community Decorated Trees) - November 27 through December 2
All community groups and organizations in Bloomingdale are invited to decorate a tree that will be displayed throughout the month of December on the library grounds. For more information, please call Jamie Schingoethe in the Business Office at (630) 924-2721 or email at jschingoethe@mybpl.org.
December
Annual Holiday Open House
Tuesday, December 3
6:45 - 8:45 p.m.
Stop by the library for this fun open house! We begin at 6:45 p.m. outdoors, when our special guest arrives to light our holiday trees for the season. We then move inside for entertainment, crafts, snacks, and more!
- Tentative Schedule and Activities:
- 6:45 p.m. Outdoor Tree Lighting
- 7:00-7:45 p.m. Musical Entertainment in Meeting Rooms A/B
- 7:45-8:45 p.m. Pianist in Meeting Rooms A/B
- 7:00-8:45 p.m. Harpist in Adult Services
- Photos with Santa
- Refreshments
- Free gift (while supplies last, one per adult in attendance)
- Children's craft in the BPL Makerspace
- Strolling carolers
- League of Enchantment Chicago
- Face painter
- Juggler
Co-Sponsored by the Village of Bloomingdale.
Special thanks to the Bloomingdale Police Department, Fire Department, and Public Works!
Winter Reading Program
December 9, 2024 through January 31, 2025
- Registration opens December 9 for all ages. Four ways to register:
- online: mybpl.beanstack.org
- by phone: 630-924-2730 (adults/teens) or 630-924-2740 (youth)
- by email: bdref@mybpl.org (adults/teens) or bdys@mybpl.org (youth)
- in person: Adult Reference Desk (adults/teens) or Youth Services Desk (youth)
- Adult and Teen Program (7th grade to adult)
- Cozy up with a warm drink and read! For every 120 minutes logged, earn an entry into our
grand prize drawing. - Grand Prizes: $25 Amazon gift card (2 winners)
- Youth (Infants through 6th grade):
- Join our Winter Reading challenge! Log 180 minutes to earn a free book. Turn in your log at
the Youth Services desk by Friday, February 2 to receive your book prize and be entered into
the Grand Prize Drawing. - Grand Prizes: Wolves Reading Prize Packs
- BEANSTACK FOR WINTER READING
- Using Previous Registrations: If you previously registered for any 2022-2023 library reading programs, your login information is also valid for Winter Reading and all future reading programs.
- Family Registration: You can register all family members under one account. Start your family registration at the Adult Services Desk.
- Logging Minutes: Kids, teens, and adults all log minutes. Paper logs are also available at the Adult and Youth Services Desks. Reading to your child or sibling? Those minutes count for you, too!
- Beanstack App: Download the optional app for Apple or Android to easily track minutes and stats like reading streaks. The app makes participating fun and easy!
Breakfast and Brunch with Santa
SOLD OUT
Saturday, December 14
at Bloomingdale Golf Club
Breakfast: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Brunch: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Tickets are required and go on sale Friday, November 1. Tickets are only sold at Bloomingdale Public Library.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Tickets are required for this event. Only tickets purchased directly from the library's Business Office will be honored. RESALE TICKETS ARE NOT VALID. If you have any ticket issues or questions, please call the Business Office at 630-529-3120 ext. 0 between Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM.
- Ticket prices:
- Adults $15
- Kids ages 4-12 $10
- Kids under age 4 are free (but still require a ticket for occupancy/seating placement)
- Tickets are available in the Library Business Office during the following hours:
- Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- SPECIAL TICKET SALES HOURS
- Wednesday, November 6: 5:00 to 8:30 p.m.
- Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | November 2, 9, & 16 if tickets are still available
We will announce on our website and social media when tickets are sold out. To confirm availability, you may contact the BPL Business Office at (630) 529-3120 ext. 0.
All ticket sales are final; tickets can not be resold. Cash or check only; if paying with cash, please bring as close to exact change as possible. We cannot make change for $50 or $100 bills. Tickets are ONLY sold at BPL in the Business Office; no tickets are sold online or at the Bloomingdale Golf Club.
Please note: BPL staff does their best to secure groups and vendors for each of our Annual Events. However, entertainment/vendors are subject to change based on availability or last minute changes. We will do our best to communicate these changes in advance, but that is not always possible. Thank you for your understanding.