There are so many things going on at Bloomingdale Public Library this month!

Happy Holidays!

Our Winter Closings are as follows:

The Library will be closed on

Saturday, December 24 through Monday, December 26

in observance of Christmas.

We will reopen on Tuesday, December 27 at 9:00 a.m.


The Library will be closed on

Saturday, December 31 through Monday, January 2

in observance of New Year's Day.

We will reopen on Tuesday, January 3 at 9:00 a.m.


For access to our online services 24/7, please visit our website.

Join us for our annual Holiday Open House, where we welcome a special guest outside to help us light up the village complex, then head inside for music, snacks, and fun!

Tuesday, November 29 6:45-8:45 p.m.


Visit our website for details.

It's time for Winter Reading!

Registration begins December 12 for all ages.


For children (infants through 6th grade):

Join our Winter Reading Challenge! Log 180 minutes to earn a free book. Turn in your log at the Youth Services desk by Friday, February 3 to receive your book prize and be entered into the Grand Prize Drawing!

Register online, by phone at 630-924-2740, by email, or in person at the Youth Services desk.


Visit our website for details.


Join us for Storytime!

Our current storytime session runs November 28 through December 16.

Preschool Storytime

Ages 3-5

Mondays, 1:30-2:00 p.m.

Toddler Time

Ages 2-3 with caregiver

Thursdays, 10:30-11:00 a.m.


Family Storytime

All ages with caregiver

Fridays, 10:30-11:15 a.m.


Baby Tales & Tunes

Ages 0-24 months with caregiver

Wednesdays, 10:00-10:20 a.m. OR 10:50-11:10 a.m.

Check out Come Together, our playtime program done in conjunction with this program Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m.

December Programs for All Ages & Families

The holiday season is upon us! Stop into Youth Services to search for sights and sounds that represent holidays from around the world.

Warm up and wind down for the day with some cocoa, cookies, and heartwarming stories.


Click here to register

November Preschool Programs

Make fun designs with pasta shapes on air-dry clay, then hand them as fun decorations!


No registration necessary.

Everyone in Whoville is gathering for a wonderful celebration with stories, crafts, and more!


Click here to register.

Every Wednesday stop in to meet and chat with other parents and caregivers while your child socializes and explores with hands-on toys. 


No registration necessary.

No session on December 21 or 28.

Some animals sleep through the winter, others move to a warmer place, and some find ways to stay warm and find food during the cold winter months. Join us for stories, activities, and crafts to explore how animals cope with cold weather.


Click here to register.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) are important learning areas for kids of all ages. Start your child early with our fun play to learn program. This month we will learn about colors and light.


Click here to register.

December School Age Programs

Libraries are more than books - they are a great place to learn technology and make stuff too! Come get some hands-on time with tech at Makerspace Club. This month we make light-up holiday cards.


Click here to register.

Drop by after school and make THE BEST slime in all sorts of colors!


No registration required.

Join us in the Makerspace to create a milk & cookie plate set for your family to use for years to come!


Click here to register.

Can you use our LEGO to complete the challenge?


No registration required.

As always, check our calendar or the the December/January Almanac to see exciting programming available for all ages! You can also see our programming specifically for children here.

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  • Adult Services (The Shelf Life)
  • Youth Services (Kids' Corner)
  • Teen Programs (Teen Territory)
  • Computer Classes (Tech Talk)
  • Digital Almanac - bi-monthly (BPL Almanac)

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