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09/24/25 @ 6:00pm - 09/24/25 @ 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!

09/25/25 @ 6:00pm - 09/25/25 @ 7:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Fort Night (Drop-In)  

Families

Thursday, September 16| 6:00-7:00 p.m. 

Come to our ultimate fort building party. Bring a blanket and your imagination to create a space to read your favorite book.

09/30/25 @ 4:15pm - 09/30/25 @ 5:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/18/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 09/29/2025 @ 9:00pm

Mini Edible Arrangements (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Tuesday, September 30 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Learn how to turn simple ingredients into a show stopping small gift or a treat just for you!

10/01/25 @ 6:00pm - 10/01/25 @ 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!

10/02/25 @ 6:30pm - 10/02/25 @ 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.

10/08/25 @ 6:00pm - 10/08/25 @ 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!

10/15/25 @ 6:00pm - 10/15/25 @ 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!

06/10/25 @ 7:00pm - 06/10/25 @ 8:45pm Conference Room Bloomingdale Public Library Community Group Bloomindale Lightning Board monthly meeting

08/27/25 @ 5:00pm - 08/27/25 @ 5:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 07/21/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 08/26/2025 @ 9:00pm

Decorate a Pet Rock (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2

Wednesday, August 27| 5:00-5:45 p.m. 

Decorate a pet rock, then make some accessories for it while we listen to stories about unusual pets. 

09/11/25 @ 4:15pm - 09/11/25 @ 5:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/18/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 09/10/2025 @ 9:00pm

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursday, September 11 | 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!

09/16/25 @ 10:30am - 09/16/25 @ 11:30am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/18/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 09/16/2025 @ 10:30am

Playing with STEM (Registration Required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesday, August 12 | 10:30-11:30

Tuesday, September 16 | 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. In August we will focus on ocean animals and in September we will focus on birds.

09/21/25 @ 2:00pm - 09/21/25 @ 4:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/18/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 09/21/2025 @ 2:00pm

Miniature Golf Day (Registration Required)  

Families

Sunday, September 21| 2:00-4:00 p.m. 

Putt around for five holes of miniature golf. Please sign up as a family. There will be a craft and a prize for all those who participate. 

01/19/26 @ 2:00pm - 01/19/26 @ 2:45pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

01/13/26 @ 7:00pm - 01/13/26 @ 8:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 01/13/2026 @ 7:00pm

ACE YOUR IN-PERSON INTERVIEW

Wow an employer at your interview! Job coach Jez Layman explains the before, during, and after of the most crucial part of the job hunting process. Learn how to prepare, research a company, dress the part, answer questions with ease, sell yourself better, and follow up afterwards.

Jez is a librarian, public speaker, and full-time plant mom. Jez loves teaching and empowering others to embrace their creativity and strengths. She has taught at over 90 libraries, colleges, organizations, and community centers about crafts, astrology, life skills, and job hunting. She has a deep love for audiobooks and a spreadsheet for every occasion. You can find more here at http://www.jezlayman.com 

07/17/25 @ 9:30am - 07/17/25 @ 12:30pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Community Group Informational Seminar in regards to estate planning

07/19/25 @ 10:00am - 07/19/25 @ 4:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Community Group Folk demo

07/26/25 @ 10:00am - 07/26/25 @ 4:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Community Group VKK workshop

06/11/25 @ 9:00am - 06/11/25 @ 6:00pm 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. 

06/12/25 @ 9:00am - 06/12/25 @ 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. 

06/14/25 @ 1:00pm - 06/14/25 @ 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.