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08/11/25 @ 6:00pm - 08/11/25 @ 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. 

08/13/25 @ 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. 

06/02/25 @ 3:00pm - 06/02/25 @ 4:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

DIY Birthday Card Making (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Monday, June 2 | 3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Craft some special birthday cards for your friends and family.

06/04/25 @ 5:00pm - 06/04/25 @ 6:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Dragon Lore (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Wednesday, June 4 | 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Come hear stories of dragons, make a dragon egg and play dragon games.

06/06/25 @ 10:30am - 06/06/25 @ 11:15am Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

1970s Storytime (Drop-In)

Families

Friday, June 6 |10:30 p.m.- 11:15 a.m.

As BPL celebrates its 50th birthday, let’s take a trip down memory lane in storytime and enjoy classic stories that were popular in the 1970s.

06/10/25 @ 10:30am - 06/10/25 @ 11:15am Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Happy Sonic the Hedgehog Month (Drop-In)

Families

Tuesday, June 10 |10:30 a.m.- 11:15 a.m.

To celebrate the creation of Sonic the Hedgehog, we will create crafts and bookmarks.

06/11/25 @ 6:00pm - 06/11/25 @ 6:45pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Dads and Donuts Storytime (Drop-In)

Families

Wednesday, June 11 |6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

A special storytime all about dads (and includes donuts)!

06/12/25 @ 4:15pm - 06/12/25 @ 5:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 05/19/2025 @ 9:01am Registration end: 06/12/2025 @ 4:15pm

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursdays, June 12 and July 10 | 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! 

06/20/25 @ 2:00pm - 06/20/25 @ 4:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Super Mario Brothers  (Drop- In)  

Families

Friday, April 18| 2:00-4:00 p.m. 

Come watch Super Mario Brothers with us! There will be some fun surprises while watching-including a snack.

06/20/25 @ 3:30pm - 06/20/25 @ 4:15pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Decades of Games (Drop-In)  

Grades 1-5 with adult participation

Friday, June 20 | 3:30-4:15 p.m. 

We will have board games from memory lane. Come with a special adult to put your skills to the test!

06/23/25 @ 4:00pm - 06/23/25 @ 5:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 06/23/2025 @ 4:00pm

Pizza and Taco Book Party (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Wednesday, June 23| 4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Enjoy crafts and activities based on this popular graphic novels series.  

06/28/25 @ 3:30pm - 06/28/25 @ 4:30pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Life Size Sorry (Registration Required)

Grades K-2

Saturday, June 28 | 3:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Come play our life size game of Sorry! One lucky player will win a smaller version to keep!

07/08/25 @ 10:30am - 07/08/25 @ 11:30am Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/16/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/08/2025 @ 10:30am

PlaPlaying with STEM (Registration Required) 

Ages 2-5 

Tuesdays, June 17, July 8, 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 week, we will have different stations for kids to explore. 

07/08/25 @ 3:00pm - 07/08/25 @ 4:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/16/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 07/08/2025 @ 3:00pm

Tote Party (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6

Tuesday, July 8 |3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Come design a tote bag and a pencil case!

07/10/25 @ 4:15pm - 07/10/25 @ 5:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/16/2025 @ 9:01am Registration end: 07/10/2025 @ 4:15pm

Makerspace Club: STEM Time (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-6 

Thursdays, June 12 and July 10 | 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! 

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-In crowns!