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06/25/26 @ 6:00pm - 06/25/26 @ 6:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 05/18/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 06/24/2026 @ 12:35pm

Happy Books Happy Cooks (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-5  

Thursdays, June 25 and July 23 | 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.

07/02/26 @ 3:30pm - 07/02/26 @ 4:30pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Fabulous Fireworks Science (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Thursday, July 2 |3:30- 4:30 p.m.

Come Learn about the science of fireworks with experiments, stories, games, and crafts. 

07/06/26 @ 12:00am - 07/10/26 @ 12:00am Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/15/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/05/2026 @ 9:00am

Take and Make Kits (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Green Thumb Art

July Pickup- July 6-10 

DIY Flower Drying Kits

August Pickup- August 10-14 

Pick up supplies to make these nature friendly crafts. 

07/07/26 @ 1:30pm - 07/07/26 @ 2:15pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/15/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/06/2026 @ 12:46pm

Messy Fingers (Registration Required)

Ages 2-4

Tuesday, July 7| 1:30 – 2:15 p.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!

07/09/26 @ 4:15pm - 07/09/26 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/15/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/09/2026 @ 4:15pm

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursdays, June 11 & July 9  | 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! June- plants and seeds. July- flower pounding and natural dyes. 

Please let us know if you have any food allergies by emailing Leslie at lblount@mybpl.org.

07/14/26 @ 10:30am - 07/14/26 @ 11:30am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/15/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/14/2026 @ 10:30am

Playing with STEM (Registration Required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, June 9, July 14 and August 11 | 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. June- Rainforest Plants. July- Jungle Animals. August- Buildings.  

07/16/26 @ 6:00pm - 07/16/26 @ 7:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/15/2026 @ 2:00pm Registration end: 07/15/2026 @ 8:04pm

Paint Night- Nature Themed (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6 

Wednesday, June 18 |6:00- 7:00 p.m.

Join us for a step-by-step nature painting. 

07/17/26 @ 2:00pm - 07/17/26 @ 3:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Emoji Kites (Drop- In)  

Grades 1-6

Friday, July 17| 2:00-3:00 p.m. 

Come make an emoji kite that you can fly on emoji day!

07/21/26 @ 2:00pm - 07/21/26 @ 3:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/15/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/20/2026 @ 2:24pm

My Garden (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Tuesday, July 21 |2:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.

If your garden could grow anything, what would it grow? 

07/23/26 @ 6:00pm - 07/23/26 @ 6:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/15/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/22/2026 @ 12:35pm

Happy Books Happy Cooks (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-5  

Thursdays, June 25 and July 23 | 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.

07/24/26 @ 3:00pm - 07/24/26 @ 4:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/15/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/23/2026 @ 1:59pm

Bug Hotel (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Friday, July 24| 3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Create nature made structures for bugs to hang out in and explore.

07/29/26 @ 2:00pm - 07/29/26 @ 3:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Seed Mosaic Art (Drop-In)

Grades K-2

Wednesday, July 29 |2:00- 3:00 p.m.

Use natural materials to create intricate works of art. 

07/31/26 @ 10:00am - 07/31/26 @ 10:45am Froio Garden Bloomingdale Public Library

Chalk Fun (Drop-In)  

Families

Friday, July 31| 10:00-10:45 a.m. 

Join us for a book about chalk and then create your own drawing using our chalk! Weather Pending.

08/10/26 @ 12:00am - 08/14/26 @ 12:00am Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 07/20/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 08/09/2026 @ 12:21pm

Take and Make Kits (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Green Thumb Art

July Pickup- July 6-10 

DIY Flower Drying Kits

August Pickup- August 10-14 

Pick up supplies to make these nature friendly crafts. 

08/11/26 @ 10:30am - 08/11/26 @ 11:30am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 07/20/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 08/11/2026 @ 10:30am

Playing with STEM (Registration Required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, June 9, July 14 and August 11 | 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. June- Rainforest Plants. July- Jungle Animals. August- Buildings.  

06/01/26 @ 6:00pm - 06/01/26 @ 7:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 05/18/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 06/01/2026 @ 6:00pm

Crochet a Stuffie (Amigurumi) (Registration Required)

Grades 3-8 with an adult

Monday, June 1 |6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Make a simple crocheted stuffie. We will learn how to create a magic circle, increase, decrease, and sew pieces together. Must be comfortable working with a single crochet stitch. 

06/03/26 @ 4:00pm - 06/03/26 @ 4:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Pokemon Club (Drop-In)    

Grades K-6 

Wednesday, June 3 | 4:00- 4:45 p.m. 

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

06/04/26 @ 3:00pm - 06/04/26 @ 4:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 05/18/2026 @ 9:00am

Tell a Story with Collage (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Thursday, June 4 |3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Explore some favorite authors/ illustrators who tell their art through collage. Then, we will create our own collage. 

06/08/26 @ 1:30pm - 06/08/26 @ 2:15pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 05/18/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 06/07/2026 @ 4:16pm

Minion Party (Registration Required)

Ages 3-7

Monday, June 8 |1:30 p.m.- 2:15 p.m.

The Minions are back! Join us for crafts and games to celebrate!

06/12/26 @ 10:00am - 06/12/26 @ 11:00am Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

Explore with Your Senses (Drop-In) 

Under 3 years old with caregivers 

Friday, June 12|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.