Annual Events
May
Free Comic Book Day
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the library! Create super crafts and pick up some free comics (5 per person, while supplies last)! Thank you to Graham Crackers Comics (548 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193) for the support!
June
Summer Reading Program
Plant a Seed...READ! - June 1 through August 1
- Monday, June 1: Registration Begins
- Saturday, August 1: Last Day to Check in Titles
- Upon registration, each participant over age 2 receives a Summer Reading “Plant a Seed...READ” t-shirt* (while supplies last) and a reading log. Babies will receive a different age-appropriate gift.
- Using Previous Registrations: If you registered for any of BPL’s recent reading programs, your login information is valid for 2026 Summer Reading and all future reading programs. If you do not remember your login info, a librarian can look it up.
- Family Registration: New registrants can sign up all family members under one account. Start your family registration at either the Adult or Youth Services desks.
- Logging Minutes: Kids, teens, and adults all log minutes. Reading to your child or sibling? Those minutes count for you, too!
- Free Schaumburg Boomers Baseball Tickets: Sign up for Summer Reading to earn free tickets for Bloomingdale Public Library Night at Wintrust Field! Tickets are for the game on Tuesday, August 25 at 6:30 p.m. against the Evansville Otters.
- Beanstack App: Download the optional app for Apple or Android to easily track minutes and stats like reading streaks. The app makes participating fun and easy! Paper logs remain available for those who prefer in-person tracking.
- Grand Prizes: Grand Prize Drawing winners will be announced at the Ice Cream Social in August.
Kids (birth through entering 6th grade)
- Children complete the program by reading 900 minutes (15 hours) and will receive a book and an entry into the Grand Prize Drawing. If you continue reading past the 900 minutes, you'll receive more entries into the Grand Prize Drawing.
- 300 minutes: Free book
- 600 minutes: BPL Sunflower Stress Buster
- 900 minutes: Free Book
- Grand Prize: Winners' Choice - Bloomingdale Business Gift Card, $100 | $50 | $25
Adults & Teens
For every 300 minutes logged, receive an entry into the Grand Prize Drawing. Earn extra entries by completing activities. The more you read and participate, the better your chances to win!
- Adults
- 300 minutes: BPL Kneeling Pad
- Grand Prize: Winners' Choice - Bloomingdale Business Gift Card, $100 | $75 | $50 | $25
- Teens (entering 7th-12th grades)
- 300 minutes: Candy bar + McAlister's Deli cookie coupon
- 600 minutes: BPL Avocado Stress Buster
- 900 minutes: Free Book
- Grand Prize: Winners' Choice - Bloomingdale Business Gift Card, $75 | $50 | $25
The Summer Reading Program is open to Bloomingdale residents only. *Prizes and t-shirts are available while supplies last. T-shirts are provided in partnership with the Friends of the Bloomingdale Library. Prizes are subject to change due to availability.
Summer Concert Series
Friday, June 12, 2026 | 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Wildeye Band
Wildeye Band is a high energy audience pleasing band covering hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s, Classic Rock, Country - only radio hits and artist you know!
Summer Concerts are held in front of the library in the Dominic Froio Memorial Garden (with limited shade). Folding chairs will be provided, but for maximum comfort you are welcome to bring your own chair and/or hand-held shade umbrella. Popcorn, water, and ice cream will be available for purchase from the Friends of the Library, along with some fun give-aways.
- popcorn 50¢
- ice cream 50¢
- water 25¢
Please bring small bills and quarters; we cannot provide change for $10 or over.
Summer Concerts are held rain or shine - concerts will move indoors for inclement weather.
Concerts are co-sponsored by the Village of Bloomingdale.
July
Summer Concert Series
Friday, July 10, 2026 | 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Evil Burrito
Evil Burrito is Chicago's premier power pop rock band! From Pink, Kelly Clarkson, and Olivia Rodrigo, to Led Zeppelin, Journey, and Tom Petty, we play everyone’s favorite song.
Summer Concerts are held in front of the library in the Dominic Froio Memorial Garden (with limited shade). Folding chairs will be provided, but for maximum comfort you are welcome to bring your own chair and/or hand-held shade umbrella. Popcorn, water, and ice cream will be available for purchase from the Friends of the Library, along with some fun give-aways.
- popcorn 50¢
- ice cream 50¢
- water 25¢
Please bring small bills and quarters; we cannot provide change for $10 or over.
Summer Concerts are held rain or shine - concerts will move indoors for inclement weather.
Concerts are co-sponsored by the Village of Bloomingdale.
August
Ice Cream Social
Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Celebrate the end of summer reading with ice cream novelty treats!
Join us in the BPL parking lot for:
- ice cream $1.50 each (with tickets purchased at event)
- popcorn 50¢ each (with tickets purchased at event)
- iced coffee $1 each (with tickets purchased at event)
- no bills over $20 accepted for library refreshment tickets
- Milo's Lemonade - giving free samples
- live DJ entertainment
- carnival rides
- games
- special guests Bloomingdale Police & Fire Departments as available
- face painting
- balloon artists
- kids' play area
This year we will have Johnny G's Meat and Deli food truck on-site.
(pricing & payment for food truck items will be determined by Johnny G's; they will not accept library tickets for payment)
Summer Concert Series
Friday, August 7, 2026 | 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Kicked Outta Choir
Kicked Outta Choir
Kicked Outta Choir are Chicagoland's "80's Bad Kids" playing a fun mix of 80s dance, rock, and new wave tunes with a look, sound, and attitude that dares to be different from cliche 80s bands.
THIS MONTH'S SUMMER CONCERT WILL BE HELD IN THE ICE CREAM SOCIAL TENT. Folding chairs will be provided, but for maximum comfort you are welcome to bring your own chair and/or hand-held shade umbrella. Popcorn, water, and ice cream will be available for purchase from the Friends of the Library, along with some fun give-aways.
- popcorn 50¢
- ice cream 50¢
- water 25¢
Please bring small bills and quarters; we cannot provide change for $10 or over.
Summer Concerts are held rain or shine - concerts will move indoors for inclement weather.
Concerts are co-sponsored by the Village of Bloomingdale.
September
Library Card Sign Up Month
October
BOOmingdale Halloween Event
October 24, 2026
(details subject to change)
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Village Complex Lots (Police & Fire Departments and Park District)
- Halloween-themed Tours & Hayride (Fire Department until 12:00 p.m., Police Department until 1:00 p.m.)
- Activities and Games
- Arts and Crafts
- Trick-or-Treating AND Trunk-or-Treating
- Mini Pumpkin Decorating, while supplies last
- Gymnastics Play Station
- Owl Pediatric Dentistry, Ltd.
- Fire Department Demonstration
- Face Painters
- DJ
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the Library Lot
(no entrance to area after 1:45 p.m.)
- Face Painters
- Hay Maze and Inflatable Moonwalk
- Games and Prizes
- Balloon Artists
- Stilt Walker
- Photo Areas
- Refreshments
Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes for trick-or-treating activities. Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. To ensure participant safety while walking through the various facility parking lots during this event, parking will be PROHIBITED in the parking lots. Please park in the surrounding residential area.
November
Snowman Crossing (Community Decorated Trees)
Wednesday, November 25 through Monday, December 1, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
All community groups and organizations in Bloomingdale are invited to decorate a tree that will be displayed throughout the month of December on the library grounds. For more information, please call Jamie Schingoethe in the Business Office at (630) 924-2721 or email at jschingoethe@mybpl.org.
December
Tuesday, December 1, 2026 | 6:45 - 8:45 p.m.
Stop by the library for this fun open house! We begin at 6:45 p.m. outdoors, when our special guest arrives to light our holiday trees for the season. We then move inside for entertainment, crafts, snacks, and more!
Co-Sponsored by the Village of Bloomingdale.
Special thanks to the Bloomingdale Police Department, Fire Department, and Public Works!
Dates TBA
Breakfast and Brunch with Santa
Saturday, December 19
at Bloomingdale Golf Club
Breakfast: 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Brunch: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Tickets are required and go on sale Sunday, November 1.
Tickets are only sold at Bloomingdale Public Library in the Business Office.
Please note: BPL staff does their best to secure groups and vendors for each of our Annual Events. However, entertainment/vendors are subject to change based on availability or last minute changes. We will do our best to communicate these changes in advance, but that is not always possible. Thank you for your understanding.