Annual Events
January
No scheduled annual special events. For a detailed listing of daily events held at the library this month, please visit the library's Calendar of Events.
February
No scheduled annual special events. For a detailed listing of daily events held at the library this month, please visit the library's Calendar of Events.
March
No scheduled annual special events. For a detailed listing of daily events held at the library this month, please visit the library's Calendar of Events.
April
No scheduled annual special events. For a detailed listing of daily events held at the library this month, please visit the library's Calendar of Events.
May
No scheduled annual special events. For a detailed listing of daily events held at the library this month, please visit the library's Calendar of Events.
June
Summer Reading Program registration begins
June 1, 2018
First day to check in titles for the Summer Reading Program
June 11, 2018
Summer Reading Program ends
The final day to turn in titles/hours for the the Summer Reading Program
July 28, 2018
Summer Gazebo Concert
Friday, June 8, 2018
12:00-1:00 pm
Performer: The Wave Runners
The Wave Runners feature music from The Beach Boys, Jimmy Buffet, The Safaris, The Ventures and more. Make sure you bring your Hawaiian shirts and beach balls!
July
Summer Gazebo Concert
Friday, July 13, 2018
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m
Performer: Bagshot Row
Do you love British Invasion rock & roll? So does Bagshot Row, and they'll be here to perform a one hour show featuring The Beatles' greatest hits. Remember to join us for a lecture on Monday, July 2nd at 7 p.m. to learn about "The History of The Beatles in an Hour" from COD professor Gary Wenstrup.
August
Ice Cream Social
Thursday, August 2, 2018
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Please join us for the Ice Cream Social, which celebrates the end of the Summer Reading Program. This event will be held in the parking lot of the library underneath a big top tent. Food will be available for purchase.
Summer Gazebo Concert
Friday, August 10, 2018
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m
Performer: Dixie Crush
Dixie Crush is the Midwest's ultimate country party band performing everyone's favorite Top 40 hits from the biggest names in modern country.
September
No scheduled annual special events. For a detailed listing of daily events held at the library this month, please visit the library's Calendar of Events.
October
Halloween Party
Saturday, October 20, 2018
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Everyone is invited to attend the Annual Halloween Party at the Bloomingdale Public Library. This event is sponsored by The Bloomingdale Public Library, the Friends of the Library, and the Village of Bloomingdale. The Halloween Party will be held outside under a tent, rain or shine! Children are encouraged to wear costumes. This event will feature free games, free refreshments, balloon artists, and much more! Please call the Business Office at (630) 924-2720 for more information!
November
Breakfast and Brunch with Santa Tickets Sales
No date for 2018 yet.
Tickets for this event will be available in the Business Office of the Library (located at 101 Fairfield Way in Bloomingdale) between the hours of 9-5, Monday through Friday and Saturday from 9-1.
EVENT INFORMATION: The event date for Breakfast/Brunch with Santa is (enter date). This event will be held at the Bloomingdale Golf Club located at 181 Glen Ellyn Road in Bloomingdale. There are two seatings for this event, Breakfast and then Brunch.Tickets are required for this event. This event is very popular and tickets will sell out very quickly. Tickets will not be available the day of the event.
Zoo Ornament Workshop
November 8, 2018
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Please join us in making holiday ornaments, which will be hung on the Bloomingdale Public Library tree at the (___) Zoo later this month. Please contact the Youth Services Department at (630) 924-2740 to register for this program.
Zoo Holiday Tree Trim
Date to be Announced
Please join us as we trim the Bloomingdale Public Library Holiday tree at the (___) Zoo. Please contact the Youth Services Department at (630) 924-2740 for more information regarding this event. Please note: This event is held at the (___) Zoo.
Snowman Crossing (Community Decorated Trees)
Wednesday, November 21 - Monday, November 26, 2018
All community groups and organizations in Bloomingdale are invited to decorate a tree that will be displayed throughout the month of December on the library grounds. For more information, please call Jamie Schingoethe in the Business Office at (630) 924-2721.
Annual Holiday Open House
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
6:45 p.m. Tree lighting
7:00 p.m. Open House
The community is invited to attend the library's Annual Holiday Open House. This is a free event with entertainment and refreshments.
December
Breakfast and Brunch with Santa
No Date Yet.
Breakfast and Brunch with Santa will be held at the Bloomingdale Golf Club, located at 181 Glen Ellyn Road in Bloomingdale. Tickets for this event will be available in the Business Office of the library (located at 101 Fairfield Way in Bloomingdale). Tickets are required for this event, and cash and checks are accepted (credit/debit cards not accepted). This event is very popular and tickets sell out very quickly. Tickets will not be available at the door the day of the event.