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12/07/25 @ 1:00pm - 12/07/25 @ 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. 

12/08/25 @ 3:00pm - 12/08/25 @ 9:00pm 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. 

12/09/25 @ 9:00am - 12/09/25 @ 3:00pm 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. 

12/11/25 @ 12:00pm - 12/11/25 @ 9:00pm 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. 

12/12/25 @ 12:30pm - 12/12/25 @ 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. 

12/13/25 @ 9:00am - 12/13/25 @ 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. 

04/21/26 @ 7:00pm - 04/21/26 @ 8:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 04/21/2026 @ 7:00pm

FAMILY FINANCIAL ESTATE PLANNING

Join us as we learn all about protecting your family and other heirs' future. Mr. Blair Mgbada, JD, of the Blueprint Legacy Group will present on the following topics: 

• Wills and Trusts  
• Powers of Attorney
• Asset Protection Strategies
• Estate Administration
• Probate Avoidance
• Kid's Protection Planning 

Bring your questions!

03/02/26 @ 7:00pm - 03/02/26 @ 8:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/04/2025 @ 5:00am Registration end: 03/02/2026 @ 7:00pm

A Reluctant Cook Shares Tips on Preparing Plant-based Meals While Minimizing Kitchen Time

In this presentation, Joan Davis, RN, MS will share tips on how to cook healthier and faster, including:

• Pulling together greens, grains and beans for quick delicious nutritious soups, salads, and main dishes.
• Assemble a green salad that will stay fresh for a week!
• Learn how to "veganize" many of your old favorites while discovering new plant-based dishes.
• Swap healthier plant versions of ingredients to create treats from Buddha bowls to Zoodles
• Gain recipes and resources to send you back in the kitchen confident you can cook plant-based without spending your life there!

Samples will be provided!

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

Melted Quilt  Drop-In

Grades 4-8 

Piece together mini pixel squares then combine them to make colorful creative masterpieces. 

12/10/25 @ 1:00pm - 12/10/25 @ 3:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

DROP-IN MOVIE: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)

Tired of running around? Relax and come join us for some dysfunctional family holiday cheer! This sequel to the two Lampoon Vacation flicks has the Griswold family staying home for the holidays and being invaded by bickering relatives. Starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Juliette Lewis, Johnny Galecki, Randy Quaid, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

Rated: PG-13 | Running Time: 1 hr 37 mins

01/07/26 @ 7:00pm - 01/07/26 @ 8:45pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Community Group

01/17/26 @ 11:00am - 01/17/26 @ 3:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Community Group

02/03/26 @ 4:00pm - 02/03/26 @ 4:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

A Love Letter to Our Library (Drop-In)  

Families

Tuesday, February 3 | 4:00-4:45 p.m. 

Let’s share our love for the library. Letters in this program will be used for a library love display!

02/04/26 @ 4:00pm - 02/04/26 @ 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

02/04/26 @ 7:00pm - 02/04/26 @ 8:45pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Community Group

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!