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03/23/26 @ 6:00pm - 03/23/26 @ 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!

 

03/25/26 @ 4:00pm - 03/25/26 @ 4:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Culture Connections Club (Drop-In) 

Grades K-2 

Wednesday, February 4 & March 25 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Visit faraway countries through stories, songs, snacks, and activities. 

February: Thailand

March: Portugal

03/26/26 @ 6:00pm - 03/26/26 @ 6:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 02/16/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 03/26/2026 @ 6:00pm

Ages 3-5 

A storytime 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.

04/01/26 @ 10:30am - 04/01/26 @ 11:15am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Toddler Dance Party (Drop-In)

18 months to 36 months

Wednesday, April 1 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. 

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

04/01/26 @ 2:00pm - 04/01/26 @ 3:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 02/16/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 03/31/2026 @ 2:03pm

Paint a Spring Magnet (Registration Required ) 

Grades 3-6  

Wednesday, April 1 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Create a pretty refrigerator magnet with springtime colors. 

04/01/26 @ 7:00pm - 04/01/26 @ 8:45pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Community Group

04/03/26 @ 10:30am - 04/03/26 @ 11:30am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Explore with Your Senses (Drop-In) 

Under 3 years old with caregivers 

Friday, April 3 |10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.

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

04/06/26 @ 6:00pm - 04/06/26 @ 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!

 

04/13/26 @ 6:00pm - 04/13/26 @ 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!

 

05/06/26 @ 7:00pm - 05/06/26 @ 8:45pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Community Group

06/03/26 @ 7:00pm - 06/03/26 @ 8:45pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Community Group

02/01/26 @ 1:30pm - 02/01/26 @ 3:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

Sit and Stitch (Drop-In) 

Grades 3 and up  

Sunday, February 1 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Calling all crochet enthusiasts. Join us for some fun with yarn. Bring your own project and share social time with other stitchers. 

02/10/26 @ 6:00pm - 02/10/26 @ 7:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 01/19/2026 @ 9:38am Registration end: 02/09/2026 @ 1:39pm

I Heart You (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Tuesday, February 10 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. 

Craft a variety of hearts to give to your special someone or keep for yourself. 

02/16/26 @ 6:00pm - 02/16/26 @ 7:15pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 01/19/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 02/16/2026 @ 6:00pm

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, February 16 & 23 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

This is a two session program. Session 1 - learn the basics: how to hold your yarn and hook and the single crochet stitch. Session 2 - learn how to start a project and read a pattern. 

02/20/26 @ 10:30am - 02/20/26 @ 11:15am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 01/19/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 02/20/2026 @ 10:30am

Potty Party (Registration Required)  

Ages 1-5  

Friday, February 20| 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. 

02/23/26 @ 6:00pm - 02/23/26 @ 7:15pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 01/19/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 02/16/2026 @ 6:00pm

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, February 16 & 23 | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. 

This is a two session program. Session 1 - learn the basics: how to hold your yarn and hook and the single crochet stitch. Session 2 - learn how to start a project and read a pattern. 

03/03/26 @ 5:00pm - 03/03/26 @ 6:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Grades 1-6 

Tuesday, March 3 | 5:00- 6:00 p.m. 

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

02/10/26 @ 10:30am - 02/10/26 @ 11:30am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 01/19/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 02/10/2026 @ 10:30am

Playing with STEM (Registration required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, February 10 and March 10 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

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 February, we will talk about Air and in March we will talk about music. 

02/11/26 @ 1:00pm - 02/11/26 @ 2:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 01/19/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 02/11/2026 @ 1:00pm

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)  

Families 

Wednesdays, February 11 & March 11 | 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. 

02/12/26 @ 4:15pm - 02/12/26 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 01/19/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 02/12/2026 @ 4:15pm

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursday, February 12  | 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! In February, we will make a LED dance glove. In March, We'll learn about moon phases. 

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