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10/14/25 @ 5:00pm - 10/14/25 @ 6:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

LEGO® Club (Drop-In)    

Grades 1-6 

Tuesday, October 14 | 5:00- 6:00 p.m. 

Design and build with the library’s LEGO® supply to complete the challenge. 

10/15/25 @ 4:00pm - 10/15/25 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 09/22/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 10/14/2025 @ 9:00pm

DIY Decorative Shoe Charms (Registration Required)

Grades 4-8 

Wednesday, October 15| 4:00-5:00 p.m. 

Bling up your boots! Show off your originality with charms, custom colors and style!

10/19/25 @ 2:00pm - 10/19/25 @ 3:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Initial Button Art (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Sunday, October 19 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. 

Create a collage of buttons in the shape of your initial.

10/20/25 @ 6:00pm - 10/20/25 @ 8:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 09/22/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 10/19/2025 @ 4:15pm

Crochet a Spookily Cute Ghost (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-8

Monday, October 20 | 6:00-8:00 p.m. 

Make a simple crocheted ghost. We will learn how to start a magic circle and increase. Must be comfortable working a single crochet stitch.  

10/26/25 @ 2:00pm - 10/26/25 @ 3:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Ghostly Games and Creepy Crafts  (Registration Required)  

Grades 1-4

Sunday, October 26 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. 

Yell Boo! When you play Halloween- themed BINGO and then make a monster craft to take home. 

10/28/25 @ 4:00pm - 10/28/25 @ 4:45pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 09/22/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 10/26/2025 @ 5:00pm

Halloween Party Bracelets (Registration Required )

Grades 3-6 

Tuesday, October 28 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

To Celebrate Halloween come in to make spook-tacular charm!

10/31/25 @ 10:00am - 10/31/25 @ 11:00am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Explore with Your Senses (Drop-In) 

Under 3 years old with caregivers 

Friday, October 31 |10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.

Come participate in different activities designed to develop sensory processing skills. Explore texture, sound, smell, colors and patterns. 

11/03/25 @ 4:15pm - 11/03/25 @ 5:00pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 10/20/2025 @ 9:01am Registration end: 11/02/2025 @ 5:00pm

One-of-a-Kind Gifts (Registration Required)

Grades 3-6 

Monday, November | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Come use craft kits to make a custom gift for a special person in your life. Supplies are varied and limited. 

11/03/25 @ 6:00pm - 11/03/25 @ 7:15pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 10/20/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 11/02/2025 @ 4:15pm

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, November 3 & 10 | 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. 

11/04/25 @ 4:00pm - 11/04/25 @ 5:00pm Room C/Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Culture Connections Club (Drop-In) 

Grades K-2 

Tuesday, October 7 & November 4 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Visit faraway countries through stories, songs, snacks and activities. October will focus on Vietnam and November will focus on Germany.

11/05/25 @ 6:00pm - 11/05/25 @ 7:30pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

Snowman Crossing Tree Ornament Making Party (Registration Required)  

Families 

Wednesday, November 5 | 6:00-7:30 p.m. 

You are invited to come create crafts that will be part of our Snowman Crossing tree at the library. We will decorate the tree the week of Thanksgiving and all are welcome to help. 

11/06/25 @ 4:15pm - 11/06/25 @ 5:00pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Find Out About Fossils (Registration Required)

Grades K-2 

Thursday, November 8 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. 

Fossils leave a record of plants and animals from the past by changing them into stone. Learn about fossils by making crafts and doing activities. 

11/07/25 @ 10:30am - 11/07/25 @ 11:15am Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Toddler Dance Party (Drop-In)

18 months to 36 months

Friday, November 7| 10:30-11:15 a.m. 

Does your toddler like to move, groove and wiggle? Join us for a morning of music and movement. 

11/10/25 @ 6:00pm - 11/10/25 @ 7:15pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 10/20/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 11/02/2025 @ 4:15pm

Beginning Crochet (Registration Required) 

Grades 3-8 

Monday, November 3 & 10 | 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. 

11/11/25 @ 5:00pm - 11/11/25 @ 6:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

Play with Your Food! (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-5 

Tuesday, November 19 | 5:00- 6:00 p.m. 

This month is all about food so we are going to make apple prints, marshmallow towers, and more! Please let us know of any dietary restrictions when registering. 

11/18/25 @ 4:00pm - 11/18/25 @ 4:45pm Makerspace Bloomingdale Public Library

Dinovember Dinobookmarks (Drop-In)  

Families 

Tuesday, November 18 | 4:00-4:45 p.m. 

Join us in making dinosaur bookmarks and take home a surprise!

11/20/25 @ 4:00pm - 11/20/25 @ 4:45pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library

Dino Day (Drop-In)  

Families 

Thursday, November 20 | 4:00-4:45 p.m. 

Explore prehistoric stations of crafts, games and enter to win a dino prize!

11/24/25 @ 4:15pm - 11/24/25 @ 5:00pm Room C Bloomingdale Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 10/20/2025 @ 9:00am Registration end: 11/23/2025 @ 4:00pm

Funny Door Signs (Registration Required)  

Grades 3-6

Monday, November 24 | 4:15- 5:00 p.m.

Make a funny door sign for your bedroom door. 

11/25/25 @ 1:30pm - 11/25/25 @ 2:15pm Room A/B Bloomingdale Public Library

Punk Farm (Registration Required)  

Ages 3-5

Tuesday, November25 | 6:00-6:45 p.m. 

What are Farmer Joe’s animals up to when he goes to bed? Join us to find out. 

11/26/25 @ 9:00am - 11/26/25 @ 5:00pm Bloomingdale Public Library

Craft Time (Drop-In) 

Families  

Wednesday, November 26 | 9:00 - 5:00 p.m. 

Celebrate the season with a fun and festive craft. While supplies last.