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12/21/26 @ 4:00pm - 12/21/26 @ 4:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 11/23/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 12/20/2026 @ 1:04pm

Winter Solstice Party (Registration Registered)  

Grades K-2 

Monday, December 21| 4:00- 4:45 p.m.  

Come in on December 21, the shortest day of the year, to hear a story about winter solstice, make a craft and play winter BINGO.  

12/22/26 @ 10:30am - 12/22/26 @ 11:15am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Gingerbread Man Storytime (Drop-In)   

Families  

Tuesday, December 22|10:30- 11:15 am.  

A storytime and a craft all about the Gingerbread man and friends!  

12/22/26 @ 1:00pm - 12/22/26 @ 2:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 11/23/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 12/21/2026 @ 12:40pm

Jingle Bells (Registration Required)   

Grades K-2 

Tuesday, December 23 | 1:00-2:00 p.m.  

Come celebrate the winter holidays with jingle bells, snowflakes, crafts and music.  

12/23/26 @ 10:30am - 12/23/26 @ 11:15am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Cocoa and Cookies Storytime(Drop-In) 

Families 

Wednesday, December 23 | 10:30-11:15 a.m.  

Winter Reading is underway! Join us for a cozy storytime complete with cocoa and cookies.  

12/28/26 @ 6:00pm - 12/28/26 @ 7:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

Friends with Strings (Drop-In) 

 Ages 8 and up 

Monday, December 28 | 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. 

Whether you use hook, needle, or loom, bring your projects and share time socializing and creating with fellow crafters. 

12/29/26 @ 4:00pm - 12/29/26 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 11/23/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 12/28/2026 @ 12:15pm

Makerspace Skills Series (Registration Required)   

Grades 3-6 

Tuesdays, December 29 and January 26 | 4:00- 5:00 p.m. 

December: Die Cut Frame 

January: Heat Infused Bookmark 

Learn how the various machines in the Makerspace work and walk away with new skills and a cool project. 

12/30/26 @ 2:00pm - 12/30/26 @ 4:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Interactive Movie: Wild Robot (Drop-In)

Families 

Wednesday, December 30| 2:00-4:00 p.m.  

Join us for our winter break movie while engaging in fun themed activities. Popcorn will be served.  

01/04/27 @ 6:00pm - 01/04/27 @ 7:15pm Room A Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/21/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 01/03/2027 @ 1:23pm

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-8  

Mondays, January 4 and 11| 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.  

01/05/27 @ 1:30pm - 01/05/27 @ 2:15pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/21/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 01/04/2027 @ 11:57am

Don’t Wake the Yeti (Registration Required)   

Ages 3-5 

Tuesday, January 5| 1:30- 2:15 p.m.  

Never poke a snoring yeti! Join us for a fun yeti themed afternoon.  

01/05/27 @ 5:00pm - 01/05/27 @ 6:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

LEGO® Club (Drop-In)     

Grades 1-6  

Tuesday, January 5 | 5:00- 6:00 p.m.  

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

01/11/27 @ 12:00am - 01/15/27 @ 12:00am Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/21/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 01/11/2027 @ 12:00am

MidKid Craft Kits (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Stained Glass Focus Fidget 

December Pickup-December 14-19 

Mini Masterpiece Easel 

January Pickup: January 11-15 

Register for a craft kit you can do when it fits your schedule.  

 

01/11/27 @ 6:00pm - 01/11/27 @ 7:15pm Room A Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/21/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 01/03/2027 @ 1:23pm

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-8  

Mondays, January 4 and 11| 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.  

01/12/27 @ 10:30am - 01/12/27 @ 11:30am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/21/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 01/12/2027 @ 10:30am

Playing with STEM (Registration required)  

Ages 2-5  

Tuesdays, December 8 and January 12 | 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 December, we will talk about STEM all year and in January we will talk about winter animals.  

01/13/27 @ 1:00pm - 01/13/27 @ 2:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/21/2026 @ 9:28pm Registration end: 01/13/2027 @ 1:00pm

Homeschool Hangout Series (Registration Required)   

Families  

Wednesdays, December 9 & January 13 | 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.   

01/18/27 @ 3:00pm - 01/18/27 @ 3:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/21/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 01/17/2027 @ 1:09pm

Wild Robot Book Party (Registration Required)   

Grades 3-6 

Monday, January 18 | 3:00- 3:45  p.m.  

Fans of Roz or even those who do not know her yet can enjoy crafts, and games based on this popular series.  

01/19/27 @ 1:30pm - 01/19/27 @ 2:15pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/21/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 01/18/2027 @ 11:45am

Preschool Pirate Party (Registration Required)   

Ages 3-5 

Tuesday, January 19 | 1:30 –2:15 p.m.  

Set sail on the high seas for adventure! 

01/21/27 @ 4:15pm - 01/21/27 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/21/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 01/20/2027 @ 12:07pm

Make Your Own Vibrot (Registration Required)   

Grades 3-6 

Thursday, January 21 | 4:15-5:00 p.m.  

Want to create your own robot? Students will make unique robots powered by vibrating motors. 

01/21/27 @ 5:30pm - 01/21/27 @ 6:00pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/21/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 01/21/2027 @ 5:30pm

Happy Books Happy Cooks (Registration Required)   

Ages 3-Kindergarten

Thursday, January 21|5:30- 6:00 p.m.  

 A story time for all the budding chefs! Read a food-filled story and create a tasty treat. Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration.  

01/21/27 @ 6:15pm - 01/21/27 @ 6:45pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library

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

Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/21/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 01/21/2027 @ 6:15pm

MidKid Snacks (Registration Required)   

Grades 1-4  

Thursday, January 21 | 6:15-6:45 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. 

01/25/27 @ 5:00pm - 01/25/27 @ 6:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/21/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 01/25/2027 @ 12:29pm

Writer’s Workshop (Registration Required)   

Grades 3-6 

Monday, January 25| 5:00-6:00 p.m.  

Express yourself through writing. Prompts, snacks, and journals will be provided.