Annual Events
January
No scheduled annual special events. For a detailed listing of daily events held at the library this month, please visit the library's Calendar of Events.
February
No scheduled annual special events. For a detailed listing of daily events held at the library this month, please visit the library's Calendar of Events.
March
Teen Tech Week
March 3rd—9th
Friends of the Library Book Sale:
- March 23rd (9-4 pm)
- March 24th (1-3 pm)
April
National Library Week
April 7th-13th
National Library’s Worker’s Day
April 9th
May
No scheduled annual special events. For a detailed listing of daily events held at the library this month, please visit the library's Calendar of Events.
June
Summer Reading Program Registration Begins
June 1, 2019
Summer Gazebo Concert
Friday, June 14, 2019
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Location: Outside Gazebo
Performer: FlipSide
FlipSide is a 4 piece party/dance band that plays music from the 50's through the 80's, Motwon, Rock & Roll, R&B, Rockabilly, Swing and more. This event is co-sponsored by the Village of Bloomingdale. Check out Motown: The Music That Moved the World by Professor Gary Wenstrup on June 4th.
First day to check in titles for the Summer Reading Program
June 10, 2019
July
Summer Gazebo Concert
Friday, July 12, 2019
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Outside Gazebo
Performer: Sushi Roll
Sushi Roll is a unquie blend of high-energy dance music infused with rock' n roll swagger, topped off by memorable stage costumes inspired by Cosplay and Anime. This event is co-sponsored by the Village of Bloomingdale.
Summer Reading Program Ends
The final day to turn in titles/hours for the the Summer Reading Program
Saturday, July 27, 2019
August
Ice Cream Social
Thursday, August 1, 2019
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Please join us for the Ice Cream Social, which celebrates the end of the Summer Reading Program. This event will be held in the parking lot of the library underneath a big top tent. Food will be available for purchase and of course ice cream! This event is co-sponsored by the Village of Bloomingdale.
Summer Gazebo Concert
Friday, August 9, 2019
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m
Location: Outside Gazebo
Performer: Zydeco VooDoo
Zydeco VooDoo plays a mix of New Orleans and Mardi Gras music as well as popular rock and blues adapted to the New Orleans style. Our family friendly performances get the audience dancing and signing along. This event is co-sponsored by the Village of Bloomingdale.
September
Library Card Sign-Up Month
Friends of the Library Book Sale:
- September 21st (9-4 pm)
- September 22nd (1-3 pm)
October
Teen Read Week
October 13th-19th
Halloween Party
Saturday, October 19, 2019
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (No admittance after 2:45 p.m.)
Everyone is invited to attend the Annual Halloween Party at the Bloomingdale Public Library. This event is sponsored by The Bloomingdale Public Library and the Village of Bloomingdale. The Halloween Party will be held outside under a tent, rain or shine! Children are encouraged to wear costumes. This event will feature free games, free refreshments, balloon artists, and much more!
November
Breakfast and Brunch with Santa Ticket Sales Open Today
TBA
Tickets for this event are available in the Business Office of the library during Business Office hours. This event is very popular and tickets sell out very quickly. Tickets are required for this event. We accept cash or checks, credit/debit cards not accepted. Tickets will not be available at the door the day of the event. More event information is listed below under December.
Zoo Ornament Workshop
TBA
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Please join us in making holiday ornaments, which will be hung on the Bloomingdale Public Library tree at the Cosley Zoo later this month. Please contact the Youth Services Department at (630) 924-2740 to register for this program.
Zoo Holiday Tree Trim
TBA
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Please join us as we trim the Bloomingdale Public Library Holiday tree at the Cosley Zoo. Please contact the Youth Services Department at (630) 924-2740 for more information regarding this event. Please note: This event is held at the Cosley Zoo.
Snowman Crossing (Community Decorated Trees)
Wednesday, November 27 - Monday, December 2, 2019
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
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
6:45 p.m. Tree lighting
7:00 p.m. Open House
The community is invited to attend the library's Annual Holiday Open House. This is a free event with entertainment and refreshments. This event is co-sponsored by the Village of Bloomingdale.
Breakfast and Brunch with Santa
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Breakfast and Brunch with Santa will be held at the Bloomingdale Golf Club, located at 181 Glen Ellyn Road in Bloomingdale. There are two seatings for this event: breakfast and brunch. Tickets for this event will be available starting Monday, November 5 in the Business Office of the library. Tickets are required for this event. We accept cash or checks, credit/debit cards not accepted. This event is very popular and tickets sell out very quickly. Tickets will not be available at the door the day of the event. This event features family friendly entertainment and a very special visitor all the way from the North Pole!
Winter Reading Program Begins
Monday, December 16, 2019 - Friday, February 7, 2020