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06/30/26 @ 2:00pm - 06/30/26 @ 3:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Canines 4 Kindness (Drop-In)

All Ages

Tuesday, June 30|2:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.

Join Jeff Jenkins and his four-legged friends, present an exciting, entertaining and educational program filled with positive reinforcement training, incredible canine agility and even some eye-popping canine circus tricks.

08/07/26 @ 1:30pm - 08/07/26 @ 2:15pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 07/20/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 08/06/2026 @ 4:34pm

Book Lover Party (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Friday, August 7|1:30 p.m.- 2:15 p.m.

Get ready for National Book Lover’s Day by designing your own book bag, creating a bookmark, and playing games based on favorite book characters. 

08/14/26 @ 10:00am - 08/14/26 @ 10:45am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 07/20/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 08/13/2026 @ 4:56pm

Messy Fingers (Registration Required)

Ages 2-4

Friday, August 14| 10:00-10:45 a.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!

08/18/26 @ 1:30pm - 08/18/26 @ 2:15pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 07/20/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 08/17/2026 @ 6:00pm

The Pigeon Has to go to School (Registration Required)

Ages 3-5

Tuesday, August 18 |1:30- 2:15 p.m.

It’s back to school time… even for pigeons. Join us for fun back to school stories and a fun craft. 

08/24/26 @ 6:00pm - 08/24/26 @ 7:30pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 07/20/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 08/23/2026 @ 4:15pm

Learn to Use a Sewing Machine (Registration Required) 

Grades 4-6

Monday, August 24| 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. 

An introduction to the sewing machines in the makerspace. We will learn the parts of the machine, how to thread it, wind a bobbin, and sew a simple pillow. An adult partner is welcome to accompany each student. 

08/25/26 @ 4:00pm - 08/25/26 @ 4:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 07/20/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 08/24/2026 @ 4:25pm

Summer Craft Club (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2

Tuesday, August 25 | 4:00- 4:45 p.m. 

Enjoy a fun craft time for kids entering grades K-2. 

08/27/26 @ 5:00pm - 08/27/26 @ 5:45pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 07/20/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 08/26/2026 @ 4:00pm

Initial Cardboard Art (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Thursday, August 27 | 5:00-5:45 p.m. 

Yarn will be wrapped around a letter of your choice. Then, you can customize it to fit you. 

08/28/26 @ 10:30am - 08/28/26 @ 11:15am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Dog Days of Summer Storytime (Drop-In)  

Families

Friday, August 28 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. 

Join us for a storytime and a dog craft!

08/31/26 @ 4:00pm - 08/31/26 @ 4:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

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

You are What You Eat (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Monday, August 31 |4:00 -4:45 p.m.

Healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring! Have fun with fruits and vegetables. Please let us know of any dietary restrictions or allergies when registering. 

09/01/26 @ 1:30pm - 09/01/26 @ 2:15pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/17/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 08/31/2026 @ 5:50pm

Soup Opera (Registration Required) 

Ages 3-5

Tuesday, September 1 | 1:30 p.m.- 2:15 p.m.

First, we will make a giant puppet and then we will use it for a reading of the Soup Opera by Jim Gill. 

09/01/26 @ 4:00pm - 09/01/26 @ 4:45pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/17/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 09/01/2026 @ 4:45pm

D.I.Y. Fairy Garden (Registration Required)

Grades 1-6

Tuesday, September 1 |4:00- 4:45 p.m.

All supplies provided to make your own outdoor fairy garden. 

09/03/26 @ 4:00pm - 09/03/26 @ 4:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Puffy Paper Clay Art (Drop-In)  

Grades K-2

Thursday, September 3| 4:00- 4:45 p.m. 

Come squish your way through creating colorful masterpieces using special paper clay. 

09/04/26 @ 10:30am - 09/04/26 @ 11:15am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Toddler Dance Party (Drop-In)

18 months to 36 months

Friday, September 4 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. 

Does your toddler like to move, groove and wiggle? Join us for a morning of music and movement. 

09/09/26 @ 1:00pm - 09/09/26 @ 2:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/17/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 09/08/2026 @ 4:50pm

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)  

Families 

Wednesday, September 9 | 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. 

09/14/26 @ 6:00pm - 09/14/26 @ 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!

 

09/18/26 @ 5:00pm - 09/18/26 @ 5:30pm Room A Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/17/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 09/18/2026 @ 5:00pm

Shiver Me Timbers Escape Room K-2 (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2

Thursday September 17| 5:00-5:30 p.m.

Dive deep into buccaneer lore while escaping a desert island and maybe finding some treasure too!

09/18/26 @ 6:00pm - 09/18/26 @ 6:30pm Room A Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 09/18/2026 @ 6:00pm

Shiver Me Timbers Escape Room Grades 3-6 (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Thursday September 17| 6:00-6:30 p.m.

Dive deep into buccaneer lore while escaping a desert island and maybe finding some treasure too!

09/21/26 @ 6:00pm - 09/21/26 @ 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!

 

09/24/26 @ 5:00pm - 09/24/26 @ 5:30pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/17/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 09/23/2026 @ 6:20pm

MidKid Snacks  (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6 

Thursday, September 24 | 5:00-5:30 p.m. 

Learn life skills and make tasty snacks while getting the scoop on our newest middle grade titles. Please let us know any allergies or dietary restrictions at the time of registration.

09/24/26 @ 6:00pm - 09/24/26 @ 6:30pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/17/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 09/23/2026 @ 6:20pm

Happy Books Happy Cooks (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-5  

Thursday, September 24 | 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.