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06/19/25 @ 3:00pm - 06/19/25 @ 4:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

BPL Birthday Crowns (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Thursday, June 19 |3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Join us for birthday songs, stories and a special birthday crown craft that can be used for years to come!

06/24/25 @ 10:00am - 06/24/25 @ 11:30am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Explore with Your Senses (Drop-In) 

Under 3 years old with caregivers 

Saturday, June 24|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. 

06/26/25 @ 6:00pm - 06/26/25 @ 6:30pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library

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

Registration is required. Registration starts: 05/19/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 06/26/2025 @ 6:00pm

Happy Books Happy Cooks (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-5  

Thursdays, June 26 and July 24| 6:00-6:30 p.m. 

 A story time for all the budding chefs! Read a food-filled story and create a tasty treat. 

06/27/25 @ 1:30pm - 06/27/25 @ 2:15pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Sarabella’s Thinking Cap (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Friday, June 27| 1:30-2:15 p.m. 

Celebrate the power and beauty of imagination in this program that centers on wonder and curiosity.

06/30/25 @ 3:30pm - 06/30/25 @ 4:30pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Vision Boards (Drop-In)

Grades 4-8

Monday, June 30 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. 

Design and create your own “cork” board. Styling accessories will be available to jazz up your creations. 

07/01/25 @ 4:00pm - 07/01/25 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Middle Grade Makers (Drop-In) 

Grades 4-8 

Tuesday, June 3 & July 1 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

 

Drop by to try a new skill, make a fun craft to take home, and hang out with friends.

07/07/25 @ 6:00pm - 07/07/25 @ 7:30pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/16/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/07/2025 @ 6:00pm

Crochet a Stuffie (Amigurumi) (Registration Required)

Grades 3-8 with an adult

Monday, July 7 |6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.

Make a simple crocheted stuffie. We will learn how to a magic circle, increase, decrease, and sew pieces. Must be comfortable working with a single crochet stitch. 

07/09/25 @ 3:00pm - 07/09/25 @ 3:45pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Shark Week (Drop-In) 

Grades K-2

Wednesday, July 9 |3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Shark facts, crafts, and snacks to celebrate one of nature’s most misunderstood creatures.

07/11/25 @ 1:30pm - 07/11/25 @ 2:15pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

50 is Nifty (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Friday, July 11 |1:30- 2:15 p.m.

50 years was a long time ago- let’s take it back to the 1970s and celebrate all the groovy things. 

07/17/25 @ 6:00pm - 07/17/25 @ 7:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

 Let’s Celebrate Emoji Day (Registration Required)

Grades 1-6

Tuesday, July 17 |6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Are you feeling happy, sad, or crazy? Join us as we celebrate Emoji day with stories, crafts, games, and tons of fun. 

07/18/25 @ 2:00pm - 07/18/25 @ 2:30pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/16/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/18/2025 @ 2:00pm

Escape Room (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Friday, July 18 | 2:00-2:30 p.m. or 3:00- 3:30p.m.

Can you solve the puzzles and escape in time? Please sign up for only one timeslot.

07/18/25 @ 3:00pm - 07/18/25 @ 3:30pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/16/2025 @ 9:04am Registration end: 07/18/2025 @ 3:00pm

Escape Room (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Friday, July 18 | 2:00-2:30 p.m. or 3:00- 3:30p.m.

Can you solve the puzzles and escape in time? Please sign up for only one timeslot.

07/21/25 @ 2:00pm - 07/21/25 @ 3:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Bingo Blast (Drop-In) 

Families

Monday, July 21 |2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Get ready to yell “BINGO!” We ’ll have a variety of fun themed cards and prizes!

07/22/25 @ 3:00pm - 07/22/25 @ 4:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/16/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/22/2025 @ 3:00pm

Hero Kids! Table Top Role Playing Game (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Tuesday, July 22 |3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Giant rats have kidnapped the Inn Keeper’s son! Can you and your team of heroes rescue him in time?

07/24/25 @ 6:00pm - 07/24/25 @ 6:30pm Room B Bloomingdale Public Library

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

Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/17/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/24/2025 @ 6:00pm

Happy Books Happy Cooks (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-5  

Thursdays, June 26 and July 24| 6:00-6:30 p.m. 

 A story time for all the budding chefs! Read a food-filled story and create a tasty treat. 

07/29/25 @ 1:30pm - 07/29/25 @ 2:15pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Groovy Joe (Registration Required)

Ages 3-5

Tuesday, July 26 |1:30 p.m.- 2:15 p.m.

If you love music, you’ll love Groovy Joe. He’s a guitar playing dog who loves to sing and dance. 

07/30/25 @ 3:00pm - 07/30/25 @ 4:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/16/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/30/2025 @ 3:00pm

Incoming Kindergarteners

Wednesdays, July 30 and August 6 | 3:00- 4:00 p.m.

Practice “circle time,” letters, numbers, and colors to get ready for kindergarten this fall.

Please sign up for each class individually.

08/04/25 @ 6:00pm - 08/04/25 @ 7:15pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/16/2025 @ 9:00pm Registration end: 08/04/2025 @ 6:00pm

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, February 17 and 24 | 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. 

08/06/25 @ 10:00am - 08/06/25 @ 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. 

08/06/25 @ 3:00pm - 08/06/25 @ 4:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/16/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 08/05/2025 @ 3:00pm

Incoming Kindergarteners

Wednesdays, July 30 and August 6 | 3:00- 4:00 p.m.

Practice “circle time,” letters, numbers, and colors to get ready for kindergarten this fall.

Please sign up for each class individually.