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09/28/26 @ 4:00pm - 09/28/26 @ 4:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration. 

Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/17/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 09/27/2026 @ 4:45pm

Candy Sushi and Graphic Novels(Registration Required)  

Grade 3-6

Wednesday, September 3 | 5:00-6:00 p.m. 

Create a plate of candy sushi while hearing about popular graphic novel books. Please let us know of any dietary restrictions or allergies at the time of registration. 

09/28/26 @ 6:00pm - 09/28/26 @ 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!

 

10/05/26 @ 6:00pm - 10/05/26 @ 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!

 

10/12/26 @ 6:00pm - 10/12/26 @ 6:30pm 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!

 

10/19/26 @ 6:00pm - 10/19/26 @ 6:30pm Room A 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!

 

08/07/26 @ 10:00am - 08/07/26 @ 11:00am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Explore with Your Senses (Drop-In) 

Under 3 years old with caregivers 

Friday, August 7|10:00 a.m.- 11:00.m.

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

08/11/26 @ 4:00pm - 08/11/26 @ 4:45pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 07/20/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 08/17/2026 @ 3:54pm

Popsicle Stick School Bus Frame (Registration Required)

Grades 2-6

Tuesday, August 11 |4:00 p.m.- 4:45 p.m.

Create a fun picture frame before the new school year begins! Please bring a photo for this craft.

08/13/26 @ 4:15pm - 08/13/26 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 07/20/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 08/12/2026 @ 2:25pm

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursdays, August 13 & September 10 | 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.  

Libraries are a great place to learn about science and technology while making cool stuff. Come join the fun! August- Solar oven. September- Vibrobots.  

08/19/26 @ 4:00pm - 08/19/26 @ 4:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Pokemon Club (Drop-In)    

Grades K-6 

Wednesdays, August 19 and September 9 | 4:00- 4:45 p.m. 

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

08/21/26 @ 10:30am - 08/21/26 @ 11:15am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 07/20/2026 @ 9:01am Registration end: 08/20/2026 @ 2:48pm

Dragons Love Tacos Storytime (Registration Required)

Ages 2-6

Friday, August 21 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. 

Do you love dragons? Do you love tacos? Join us for a storytime based on the book by Adam Rubin. 

08/21/26 @ 2:00pm - 08/21/26 @ 2:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Bookmarks (Drop-In) 

Families

Friday, August |2:00 p.m.- 2:45 p.m.

Color your favorite Turtle characters for your own personal bookmark!

08/22/26 @ 10:00am - 08/22/26 @ 11:30am Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

Sit and Stitch (Drop-In) 

Grades 3 and up  

Saturday, August 22| 10:00- 11:30 a.m.

Calling all crochet enthusiasts. Join us for some fun with yarn. Bring your own project and share social time with other stitchers. 

08/29/26 @ 10:00am - 08/29/26 @ 10:45am Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 07/20/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 08/27/2026 @ 8:45pm

Relief Printing (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Saturday, August 29 |10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Create your own prints using art technique that is thousands of years old.

09/09/26 @ 10:30am - 09/09/26 @ 11:15am Room A Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/17/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 09/08/2026 @ 3:16pm

Celebrate National Teddy Bear Day (Registration Required)  

Ages 2-5

Wednesday, September 9| 10:30-11:15 a.m. 

You and your teddy will enjoy a storytime together and a parade. Then, you will leave your friend at the library for a sleepover and pick him back up the next day to learn about all they had done!

09/09/26 @ 4:00pm - 09/09/26 @ 4:45pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Pokemon Club (Drop-In)    

Grades K-6 

Wednesdays, August 19 and September 9 | 4:00- 4:45 p.m. 

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

09/10/26 @ 4:15pm - 09/10/26 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/17/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 09/09/2026 @ 2:25pm

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursdays, August 13 & September 10 | 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.  

Libraries are a great place to learn about science and technology while making cool stuff. Come join the fun! August- Solar oven. September- Vibrobots.  

09/14/26 @ 4:00pm - 09/14/26 @ 4:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/17/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 09/13/2026 @ 2:56pm

Pinecone Bird Feeders (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Monday, September 14 |4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Create a yummy snack for the birds in your yard. 

09/15/26 @ 10:30am - 09/15/26 @ 11:30am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/17/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 09/15/2026 @ 10:30am

Playing with STEM (Registration Required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, August 11 & September 15 | 10:30-11:30

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.  August- Buildings.  September- Magnets.

09/23/26 @ 4:00pm - 09/23/26 @ 4:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/17/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 09/22/2026 @ 2:29pm

Kare for Koalas (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Wednesday, September 23 | 4:00 p.m.- 4:45 p.m.

Koalas may look cute, but they are more than just fuzzy. Learn more about the koalas of Australia and how people help them. 

09/29/26 @ 5:00pm - 09/29/26 @ 5:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Paper Airplanes: Create and Compete (Drop-In)

Grades 2-4

Tuesday, September 29 |5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Learn to fold a variety of paper airplanes and discover which designs lead to the best flyers.