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Makerspace Open Hours
Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply for a library card.
BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.
Age Limits
The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.
For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace
Family Storytime
Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime. The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more.
Family Storytime is for all ages with caregiver.
Makerspace Open Hours
Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply for a library card.
BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.
Age Limits
The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.
For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace
Preschool Storytime
Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime. The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more.
Preschool storytime is for children 3-5 with or without caregivers.
Come Together
Every Wednesday, meet and chat with other parents and caregivers while your child socializes and explores with hands-on toys. Weekly drop-in event for ages 0-24 months.
Out of consideration for baby safety and to encourage child/caregiver bonding, older siblings cannot be accommodated in this program.
Toddler Time
Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime. The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more.
Toddler Time is for children ages 2-3 with caregiver.
Makerspace Open Hours
Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply for a library card.
BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.
Age Limits
The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.
For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace
Family Storytime
Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime. The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more.
Family Storytime is for all ages with caregiver.
Makerspace Open Hours
Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply for a library card.
BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.
Age Limits
The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.
For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace
Preschool Storytime
Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime. The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more.
Preschool storytime is for children 3-5 with or without caregivers.
Historical Book Discussion
The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American History from pre-Revolutionary War to present time including biographies, non-fiction, and classics. Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk the month prior to the discussion.
Come Together
Every Wednesday, meet and chat with other parents and caregivers while your child socializes and explores with hands-on toys. Weekly drop-in event for ages 0-24 months.
Out of consideration for baby safety and to encourage child/caregiver bonding, older siblings cannot be accommodated in this program.
Toddler Time
Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime. The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more.
Toddler Time is for children ages 2-3 with caregiver.
Makerspace Open Hours
Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply for a library card.
BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.
Age Limits
The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.
For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace
Family Storytime
Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime. The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more.
Family Storytime is for all ages with caregiver.
Makerspace Open Hours
Bloomingdale Public Library (BPL) cardholders (ages 12-adult) are welcome to use the Makerspace during Open Use Hours. If you're a Bloomingdale resident who would like to use the Makerspace, you can apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk. Minors 17 years and younger need a parent/guardian present to apply for a library card.
BPL Makerspace Mission
For people interested in DIY, crafting, and making, the BPL Makerspace is a place where you can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. We've designed a space suitable for learning, crafting, and collaborating.
Age Limits
The Makerspace is open to Bloomingdale Public Library cardholders ages 12-adult. Children 11 years and younger are allowed to use the Makerspace when supervised at all times by a BPL cardholder.
For more information on the Makerspace, available equipment, and reserving equipment, visit the Makerspace webpage - https://mybpl.org/makerspace
Preschool Storytime
Storytime Sessions are back at Bloomingdale Public Library. Children of all ages can join us for a storytime. The Youth Services department provides age-appropriate interactive fun with stories, sign language, music and more.
Preschool storytime is for children 3-5 with or without caregivers.
Come Together
Every Wednesday, meet and chat with other parents and caregivers while your child socializes and explores with hands-on toys. Weekly drop-in event for ages 0-24 months.
Out of consideration for baby safety and to encourage child/caregiver bonding, older siblings cannot be accommodated in this program.
Genealogy Club
Join us in person to learn about internet and archival genealogy and research support. Members share strategies and explore library resources with guidance from a genealogist.
Great Decisions
The Great Decisions discussion program is a civic education program administered and produced by the Foreign Policy Association. In preparation for the discussion, participants read the relevant chapter on a particular foreign policy issue in the Great Decisions briefing book that will be available for check out. A short DVD will be shown followed by a moderated discussion among the participants.
The library's Great Decisions group is currently full, and attendance is capped.