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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.

02/16/26 @ 4:15pm - 02/16/26 @ 5:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 01/19/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 02/17/2026 @ 10:37am

Happy Birthday Mo Willems (Drop-In)    

Grades K-2 

Wednesday, February 18 | 4:15- 5:00 p.m. 

It’s Mo Willems’ birthday month. Come enjoy his famous stories and enjoy activities that Elephant and Piggie would even enjoy!

02/17/26 @ 4:00pm - 02/17/26 @ 4:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Mardi Gras Masks (Drop-In)

Grades 2-6

Tuessday, February 19 | 4:00 – 4:15 p.m. 

Celebrate Mardi Gras by designing your own mask.

02/25/26 @ 4:15pm - 02/25/26 @ 5:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 01/19/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 02/25/2026 @ 4:15pm

How to Train Your Dragon Book Party (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Wednesday, February 25 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Calling all dragon lovers! Come enjoy crafts and activities based on this popular series. 

03/04/26 @ 5:00pm - 03/04/26 @ 5:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

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

Registration is required. Registration starts: 02/16/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 03/03/2026 @ 9:00am

Oreo Day (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Tuesday, March  4| 5:00-5:45 p.m. 

Come celebrates the famous sandwich cookie! We will learn about the cookie’s history and taste test some flavors. Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration. 

03/05/26 @ 4:15pm - 03/05/26 @ 5:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 02/16/2026 @ 9:02am Registration end: 03/04/2026 @ 10:02am

 

Wild About Owls (Registration Required)  

Grades K-2

Thursday, March 5 | 4:15- 5:00 p.m. 

Come in to enjoy crafts and stories about magnificent owls. 

03/10/26 @ 10:30am - 03/10/26 @ 11:30am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 02/16/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 03/10/2026 @ 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. 

03/11/26 @ 1:00pm - 03/11/26 @ 2:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 02/16/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 03/11/2026 @ 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. 

03/12/26 @ 4:15pm - 03/12/26 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 02/16/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 03/12/2026 @ 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.

03/29/26 @ 2:00pm - 03/29/26 @ 3:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

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

Registration is required. Registration starts: 02/16/2026 @ 9:05am Registration end: 03/28/2026 @ 10:06am

Peeps Family Challenge (Registration Required)    

Families 

Sunday, March 29 | 2:00- 3:00 p.m. 

Come as a family to create a scene from a favorite children’s book with peeps. Peeps and some craft supplies provided. 

Please register as a family.

03/31/26 @ 4:00pm - 03/31/26 @ 4:45pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Kpop Demon Hunters Bookmarks (Drop-In)

Families

Tuesday, March 31 | 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. 

Be golden and create some Kpop Demon Hunter bookmarks!

12/08/25 @ 7:00pm - 12/08/25 @ 8:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 10/09/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 12/08/2025 @ 7:00pm

MAKE YOUR OWN HOLIDAY SNOW GLOBE TERRARIUM! 

Come join our own Samantha Totten as she instructs you on how to craft your own snow globe terrarium! All materials will be provided. All you will need to bring is your imagination!

Please note, there is limited space. Registration is required, first come, first served. Thanks!

12/10/25 @ 7:00pm - 12/10/25 @ 9:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

04/22/26 @ 6:30pm - 04/22/26 @ 8:30pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 03/16/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 04/22/2026 @ 2:00pm

Create a custom tote bag using a sublimation printer. Makes a great Mother’s Day gift!

Registration Limit: 6 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card and computer experience required, ages 12 to adult. 

Sessions - Please sign up for one session only
Wednesday, April 22 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Monday, April 27 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

For Bloomingdale cardholders ages 12-17, please bring a completed Makerspace waiver filled out by a parent or legal guardian. Adult Bloomingdale cardholders can fill out a waiver at the session.

04/27/26 @ 6:30pm - 04/27/26 @ 8:30pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 03/16/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 04/27/2026 @ 2:00pm

Create a custom tote bag using a sublimation printer. Makes a great Mother’s Day gift!

Registration Limit: 6 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card and computer experience required, ages 12 to adult. 

Sessions - Please sign up for one session only
Wednesday, April 22 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Monday, April 27 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

For Bloomingdale cardholders ages 12-17, please bring a completed Makerspace waiver filled out by a parent or legal guardian. Adult Bloomingdale cardholders can fill out a waiver at the session.

03/09/26 @ 6:30pm - 03/09/26 @ 8:30pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 02/16/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 03/09/2026 @ 2:00pm

Use our Cricut Maker to engrave a metal bracelet. Depending on the design complexity, patrons may need pick up their bracelets on a later date.

Registration Limit: 4 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card required, ages 12 to adult. Please sign up for one session only. 

For Bloomingdale cardholders ages 12-17, please bring a completed Makerspace waiver filled out by a parent or legal guardian. Adult Bloomingdale cardholders can fill out a waiver at the session.

03/24/26 @ 6:30pm - 03/24/26 @ 8:30pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 02/16/2026 @ 9:00am Registration end: 03/24/2026 @ 2:00pm

Use our Cricut Maker to engrave a metal bracelet. Depending on the design complexity, patrons may need pick up their bracelets on a later date.

Registration Limit: 4 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card required, ages 12 to adult. Please sign up for one session only. 

For Bloomingdale cardholders ages 12-17, please bring a completed Makerspace waiver filled out by a parent or legal guardian. Adult Bloomingdale cardholders can fill out a waiver at the session.