Kids' Corner

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

Saturday, May 7 | 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Stop by the library and pick up your free comics, create some super crafts, and have fun! Comics are limited to 3 per person, while supplies last.

In-Person Programs @ BPL

Join us every Friday for in-person storytime! Listen to our staff read stories, sing songs, and tell rhymes.

Registration for storytime will open one week prior to the event. Please register as a family and only for one session per week.

Click here for the Youth Services calendar to register.

Engineers solve problems using math and science. Work together with your adult partner to engineer a solution to the challenging problem using the materials in your mystery bag.

Click here to register.

Watch your adorable garden gnome come to life with a head of fast-growing grassy hair you can trim any way you like.

Click here to register.

Come share some snacks and sculpt a hanging planter that looks like a sloth hanging from a tree!

Click here to register.

Have you tried a Take It, Make It Kit yet? Register for any of the kits listed below, then pick up the kit during the designated pick up time and complete your own library program at home! Click on the program title to be taken to the registration page. Space is limited, so register soon.

Cinco De Mayo Celebration

(Grades K-2)

Kit Pickup: May 2 - 6

Let's TACO 'bout it! It's time for a fiesta - let's celebrate with stories, games, songs, and more!

Find a Bird

(Grades 3-6)

Kit Pickup: May 9 - 13

Birds are flying north now that spring is here. Learn about the birds that live nearby, the best places to spot birds, and make a bird craft.

The Youth Services Department added two new styles of Story Packs to our collection.

Baby Packs include all materials necessary for a storytime at home for children up to 24 months of age.

SEL (Social Emotional Learning) Packs are designed to make a family’s journey of healing easier to navigate following a traumatic experience. Topics include loss of a pet, divorce/separation, and moving.

Additional subjects will be added in the future. Both styles of packs are available now for checkout in Youth Services.

As always, check our calendar or the the April/May Almanac to see exciting programming available for all ages!

You can also see our programming specifically for children here.

eNews Update

The Bloomingdale Public Library has 5 monthly eNewsletters and 1 bi-monthly eNewsletter - you may subscribe to just the ones that interest you!

We publish monthly newsletters focused on the following areas:

General Interest / Library Information (BPL Bulletin) - this is also published 'as needed' to let you know of important announcements and updates
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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