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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!

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.

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. 

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.  

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!

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. 

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!