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08/13/25 @ 10:00am - 08/13/25 @ 10:30am Room A Bloomingdale Public Library

Baby, Let’s Make Music (Drop-In) 

0-24 months 

Wednesdays, August 6, 13, 20, and 27 | 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. 

Join us for a parade of fun! We will explore the world of music and movement using an array of instruments, flannel stories, rhymes, and songs. 

08/19/25 @ 1:30pm - 08/19/25 @ 2:15pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/16/2025 @ 9:01am Registration end: 08/19/2025 @ 1:30pm

Messy Fingers (Registration Required)

Ages 2-4

Tuesday, August 19 | 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!

08/20/25 @ 10:00am - 08/20/25 @ 10:30am Room A Bloomingdale Public Library

Baby, Let’s Make Music (Drop-In) 

0-24 months 

Wednesdays, August 6, 13, 20, and 27 | 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. 

Join us for a parade of fun! We will explore the world of music and movement using an array of instruments, flannel stories, rhymes, and songs. 

08/27/25 @ 10:00am - 08/27/25 @ 10:30am Room A Bloomingdale Public Library

Baby, Let’s Make Music (Drop-In) 

0-24 months 

Wednesdays, August 6, 13, 20, and 27 | 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. 

Join us for a parade of fun! We will explore the world of music and movement using an array of instruments, flannel stories, rhymes, and songs. 

07/14/25 @ 4:00pm - 07/14/25 @ 5:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/16/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/14/2025 @ 4:00pm

InvestiGators Book Party (Registration Required)

Grades 1-4

Monday, July 14 |4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Come celebrate this popular graphic novel series with crafts and activities.

07/25/25 @ 2:00pm - 07/25/25 @ 2:45pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

Post-It Note Crown (Drop-In) 

Families

Friday, July 25 | 2:00 p.m.- 2:45 p.m.

Did you know that in 1974, Post-it Notes were created? Join us in decorating and making Post-it Note crowns!

07/28/25 @ 3:00pm - 07/28/25 @ 4:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/16/2025 @ 9:01am Registration end: 07/28/2025 @ 3:00pm

Scooby Doo Mystery Party (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Monday, July 28 |3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Solve a library mystery with characters who became popular in the 1970s and still are today. 

07/29/25 @ 5:00pm - 07/29/25 @ 6:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

LEGO® Club: Mazes and Marble Runs (Drop-In)    

Grades 1-6 

Tuesday, July 29 | 5:00- 6:00 p.m. 

Can you get your marbles and minifigs through the twists, turns, and dead-ends to the finish? This LEGO club will focus on building mazes and marble runs.

07/30/25 @ 5:00pm - 07/30/25 @ 6:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 07/30/2025 @ 5:00pm

Coding Unplugged (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Wednesday, July 31 | 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Use coding commands to solve puzzles and navigate mazes.

08/12/25 @ 10:30am - 08/12/25 @ 11:30am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 07/21/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 08/12/2025 @ 10:30am

Playing with STEM (Registration Required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, August 12 | 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. Each month, we will have different stations for kids to explore. In August we will learn about ocean animals.

07/14/25 @ 6:30pm - 07/14/25 @ 8:30pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/02/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/14/2025 @ 1:30pm

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 and computer experience required, ages 12 to adult. Please sign up for one session only. 

Sessions
Tuesday, June 10 | 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Monday, June 23 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Monday, July 7 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Monday, July 14 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 30 | 2:30 – 4:30 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.

07/30/25 @ 2:30pm - 07/30/25 @ 4:30pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/02/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/30/2025 @ 11:00am

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 and computer experience required, ages 12 to adult. Please sign up for one session only. 

Sessions
Tuesday, June 10 | 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Monday, June 23 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Monday, July 7 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Monday, July 14 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 30 | 2:30 – 4:30 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.

08/05/25 @ 2:30pm - 08/05/25 @ 4:30pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 07/14/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 08/05/2025 @ 12:00pm

Use our Cricut Maker to design and cut iron-on vinyl to make a custom pennant banner.

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

Sessions
Tuesday, August 5 | 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Monday, August 18 | 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.

08/18/25 @ 6:30pm - 08/18/25 @ 8:30pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 07/14/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 08/18/2025 @ 3:30pm

Use our Cricut Maker to design and cut iron-on vinyl to make a custom pennant banner.

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

Sessions
Tuesday, August 5 | 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Monday, August 18 | 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.

07/15/25 @ 9:00am - 07/15/25 @ 9:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

07/16/25 @ 9:00am - 07/16/25 @ 5:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

07/17/25 @ 12:00pm - 07/17/25 @ 5:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

07/18/25 @ 9:00am - 07/18/25 @ 5:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

07/19/25 @ 9:00am - 07/19/25 @ 5:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.

Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room. 

08/11/25 @ 6:00pm - 08/11/25 @ 8:00pm Room A Bloomingdale Public Library Community Group Homeowners' Board Meeting