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National Book Lovers Craft

Calendar - Tue, 06/10/2025 - 16:56
08/09/25 @ 9:00am - 08/09/25 @ 5:00pm Bloomingdale Public Library

National Book Lovers Craft (Drop-In) 

Families  

Saturday, August 9 | 9:00 - 5:00 p.m. 

Drop in to make a cute heart bookmark while supplies last. 

DIY Hand Drum

Calendar - Tue, 06/10/2025 - 16:56
08/12/25 @ 4:15pm - 08/12/25 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 07/21/2025 @ 9:01am Registration end: 08/11/2025 @ 9:01pm

DIY Hand Drum (Registration Required)  

Grades 2-6

Tuesday, August 12| 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Come have fun making your own little drum! 

World Elephant Day

Calendar - Tue, 06/10/2025 - 16:56
08/15/25 @ 10:30am - 08/15/25 @ 11:15am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 07/21/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 08/14/2025 @ 9:00pm

World Elephant Day (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-5

Friday, August 15| 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

Join us for stories, songs, and dancing to celebrate elephants.

Lego Club

Calendar - Tue, 06/10/2025 - 16:56
08/19/25 @ 5:00pm - 08/19/25 @ 6:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

LEGO® Club (Drop-In)    

Grades 1-6 

Tuesday, August 19| 5:00- 6:00 p.m. 

Design and build with the library’s LEGO® supply to complete the challenge. 

The Kissing Hand

Calendar - Tue, 06/10/2025 - 16:56
08/21/25 @ 5:00pm - 08/21/25 @ 5:45pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 07/21/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 08/20/2025 @ 9:00pm

The Kissing Hand (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-6

Thursday, August 21 | 5:00-5:45 p.m. 

Get ready to read The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn and other back to school stories. We will create a pocket heart for all to take home

Explore with Your Senses

Calendar - Tue, 06/10/2025 - 16:56
08/22/25 @ 10:00am - 08/22/25 @ 11:00am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Explore with Your Senses (Drop-In) 

Under 3 years old with caregivers 

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

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

Library Block Party

Calendar - Tue, 06/10/2025 - 16:56
08/25/25 @ 10:30am - 08/25/25 @ 11:30am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Library Block Party (Drop-In)  

Ages 3-6

Monday, August 25| 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

Play and build with blocks of all sizes!

Culture Connections Club

Calendar - Tue, 06/10/2025 - 16:56
08/26/25 @ 4:00pm - 08/26/25 @ 5:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Culture Connections Club (Drop-In) 

Grades K-2 

Tuesday, August 26 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Visit faraway countries through stories, songs, snacks and activities. August the focus will be Poland.

Happy Books, Happy Cooks

Calendar - Tue, 06/10/2025 - 16:56
08/28/25 @ 6:30pm - 08/28/25 @ 7:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

Happy Books Happy Cooks (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-5  

Thursdays, August 28 and October 2 | 6:00-6:30 p.m. 

A story time 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.

Dog Days of Summer Storytime

Calendar - Tue, 06/10/2025 - 16:56
08/29/25 @ 10:30am - 08/29/25 @ 11:15am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Dog Days of Summer Storytime (Drop-In)  

Families

Friday, August 29| 10:30-11:15 a.m. 

Join us for a storytime; followed by a dog craft!

Cereal Saturday

Calendar - Tue, 06/10/2025 - 16:56
08/30/25 @ 10:00am - 08/30/25 @ 11:00am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 07/21/2025 @ 9:01am Registration end: 08/29/2025 @ 9:00pm

Cereal Saturday (Registration Required)  

Families

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

Come enjoy a morning filled with cereal, a craft and some Saturday morning cartoons!

Candy Sushi and Sci-Fi

Calendar - Tue, 06/10/2025 - 16:56
09/03/25 @ 5:00pm - 09/03/25 @ 6:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/18/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 09/02/2025 @ 9:00pm

Candy Sushi and Sci-Fi (Registration Required)  

Grade 3-6

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

Create a plate of sushi candy sushi while hearing about popular science fiction books.

Potty Party

Calendar - Tue, 06/10/2025 - 16:56
09/05/25 @ 10:30am - 09/05/25 @ 11:15am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/18/2025 @ 9:02am Registration end: 09/04/2025 @ 9:00pm

Potty Party (Registration Required)  

Ages 1-5  

Friday, September 5| 10:30-11:15 a.m. 

No more diapers, it’s time to use the potty! Toddlers of all stages of potty training are invited to a party with stories, songs, and activities to encourage potty use. 

Migration

Calendar - Tue, 06/10/2025 - 16:56
09/08/25 @ 5:00pm - 09/08/25 @ 6:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/18/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 09/07/2025 @ 9:00pm

Migration (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2

Monday, September 8 | 5:00-6:00 p.m. 

Learn about why some animals migrate through stories, crafts and activities.

Celebrate National Teddy Bear Day

Calendar - Tue, 06/10/2025 - 16:56
09/09/25 @ 1:00pm - 09/09/25 @ 2:15pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/18/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 09/08/2025 @ 9:00pm

Celebrate National Teddy Bear Day (Registration Required)  

Ages 2-5

Tuesday, September 9| 1:30-2:15 p.m. 

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

Evening Storytime

Calendar - Tue, 06/10/2025 - 16:56
09/10/25 @ 6:00pm - 09/10/25 @ 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!

Sand Bottle Art Keychain

Calendar - Tue, 06/10/2025 - 16:56
09/16/25 @ 4:15pm - 09/16/25 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/18/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 09/15/2025 @ 9:00pm

 

Sand Bottle Art Keychain (Registration Required)  

Grades 2-6

Tuesday, September 16| 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Come create a sand art keychain personalized just for you!

Homeschool Hangout

Calendar - Tue, 06/10/2025 - 16:56
09/17/25 @ 1:00pm - 09/17/25 @ 2:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/18/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 09/16/2025 @ 9:00pm

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)  

Families 

Wednesday, September 10 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. 

Join us to explore a new topic each month with books, crafts, and activities specially designed for each grade level.  

Evening Storytime

Calendar - Tue, 06/10/2025 - 16:56
09/17/25 @ 6:00pm - 09/17/25 @ 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!

Middle Grade Maker

Calendar - Tue, 06/10/2025 - 16:56
09/23/25 @ 4:00pm - 09/23/25 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In)  Grades 4-8 

Tuesday, September 23 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Drop by the Makerspace to try a new skill make a fun craft, and hang out with friends. 

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