Annual Events
May
Free Comic Book Day
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the library! Create super crafts and pick up some free comics (3 per person, while supplies last)! Thank you to Keith's Komix (528 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193) for the support!
June
Summer Reading Program
Level Up! - June 2 through August 2
- Monday, June 2: Registration Begins
- Saturday, August 2: Last Day to Check in Titles
Saturday, June 7, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. - Welcome and Special Unveiling in the Dominic Froio Memorial Garden
10:30 a.m. - Entertainment Begins, until 2:00 p.m.
Outdoors
- Butterfly Tents
- Experience the wonder and beauty of live butterflies! Learn all about butterflies and spend time in a self-contained butterfly tent where you get to observe live butterflies flying, eating, and more.
- Caricature Artists
- Have our featured artists draw a keepsake of you or your family to take home.
Indoors
- Music
- Lori Fako Utley, Harpist, playing 70s music until 1:00 p.m. in Teen Territory
- The Other Guys, a Chicago-based cover band playing 70s rock, pop, country, and blues from
12:30 – 2:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A/B. - Refreshments
- Enjoy light snacks in Meeting Room A/B.
- Craft
- Kids can come to the BPL Makerspace and make a fun craft to take home
Throughout the library, enjoy displays of our history, 70s culture, raffles, and giveaways from BPL and the Friends of the Library.
All giveaways and refreshments will be provided during the event times listed and are available while supplies last
Happy 50th Birthday, BPL!
Monday, June 9, 2025
Summer Concert Series
Friday, June 13, 2025 (12:00-1:00 p.m.) - Centerfold
Centerfold commands attention as a powerhouse tribute band covering the female legends of the Rock and Roll glory days. They feature one of Chicagoland’s most gifted female vocalists at center stage belting out the classics of the 70s and 80s, or hits of more recent years, such as those by Pink, Carrie Underwood, and Lady Gaga. Come out and enjoy this great show without pre-recorded tracks or theatrics, the way live music entertained us when Rock and Roll wasn’t just music, it was the soundtrack of our lives!
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.
Attend all 3 Summer Concerts and get your Grand Prize entry sheet stamped at each one to be entered into the Grand Prize drawing after the final concert in August.
- Enzo's Sports Bar & Wood-Fire Pizza
- Anyways American Grill & Pub
- Thank you to these companies for their generous donations!
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 11, 2025 (12:00-1:00 p.m.) - Horizon
Described as having an engaging and powerful sound with soul, Horizon is a horn-infused band performing memorable funk, soul, R&B, and rock from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Their songs are familiar and remain popular across all generations of listeners.
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.
Attend all 3 Summer Concerts and get your Grand Prize entry sheet stamped at each one to be entered into the Grand Prize drawing after the final concert in August.
- Enzo's Sports Bar & Wood-Fire Pizza
- Anyways American Grill & Pub
- Thank you to these companies for their generous donations!
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 7, 2025 (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
- face painting
- Summer Reading themed family photo area
- balloon artists
- kids' play area
This year we will have Doctor Dogs food truck on-site.
(pricing & payment for food truck items will be determined by Doctor Dogs; they will not accept library tickets for payment)
Summer Concert Series
Friday, August 8, 2025 (12:00-1:00 p.m.) - The Saratogas
The Saratogas blend Soultown sounds and Yacht Rock favorites with a spin on radio hits from the 60s through 80s. Young and old will love this band: they play music that makes your ears happy!.
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.
Attend all 3 Summer Concerts and get your Grand Prize entry sheet stamped at each one to be entered into the Grand Prize drawing after the final concert in August.
- Enzo's Sports Bar & Wood-Fire Pizza
- Anyways American Grill & Pub
- Thank you to these companies for their generous donations!
Summer Concerts are held rain or shine - concerts will move indoors for inclement weather.
Concerts are co-sponsored by the Village of Bloomingdale.
October
BOOmingdale Halloween Event
Date TBA
November
Snowman Crossing (Community Decorated Trees)
Wednesday, November 26 and Friday, November 28 through Monday, December 1, 9:00 a.m.-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
Annual Holiday Open House
Date TBA
6:45 - 8:45 p.m.
Co-Sponsored by the Village of Bloomingdale.
Special thanks to the Bloomingdale Police Department, Fire Department, and Public Works!
Winter Reading Program
2025 dates TBA
Breakfast and Brunch with Santa
Saturday, December 13
at Bloomingdale Golf Club
Breakfast: 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Brunch: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
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.