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Turkey in Disguise Contest

11/01/2024 @ 9:00am to 11/24/2024 @ 3:00pm
Art Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Ages 3-12. Help your turkey escape by creating a clever disguise! Get a turkey shape from the Youth Services Department and disguise your turkey as a character from a book you’ve r...

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Art Room
Age Group: Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ages 3-12. Help your turkey escape by creating a clever disguise! Get a turkey shape from the Youth Services Department and disguise your turkey as a character from a book you’ve read. Turn in your turkey to Youth Services by 3pm on Sunday, Nov.

November Cold Case Registration (VIRTUAL ONLY)

11/04/2024 @ 9:00am to 11/23/2024 @ 11:45pm
Online at Bartlett Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Please note that this registration is for the virtual/digital Cold Case files only!Do you have what it takes to step into the shoes of a detective? Once registered, you will receiv...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Please note that this registration is for the virtual/digital Cold Case files only!

Do you have what it takes to step into the shoes of a detective?

Disclaimer(s)

ADA Accommodation

Any person needing an accommodation for a disability should contact the Administrative Office at adacoordinator@bartlettlibrary.org, (630) 837-2855, or in writing, not less than five working days prior to the event.

Little Learners

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Join Mrs. Michelle and listen to stories, move to music, and end with a variety of fun activities that focus on emergent literacy skills. While the activit...

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Join Mrs. Michelle and listen to stories, move to music, and end with a variety of fun activities that focus on emergent literacy skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

ADA Accommodation

Any person needing an accommodation for a disability should contact the Administrative Office at adacoordinator@bartlettlibrary.org, (630) 837-2855, or in writing, not less than five working days prior to the event.

Origami Club

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Grades 4-6. Let's get folding! Explore the fundamentals of folding origami shapes and animals with us. All experience levels are encouraged to participate!November 21st | Cute Anim...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: STEAM, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Grades 4-6. Let's get folding! Explore the fundamentals of folding origami shapes and animals with us. All experience levels are encouraged to participate!

November 21st | Cute Animals

Disclaimer(s)

ADA Accommodation

Any person needing an accommodation for a disability should contact the Administrative Office at adacoordinator@bartlettlibrary.org, (630) 837-2855, or in writing, not less than five working days prior to the event.

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

Girl Scout Troop #1944

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
This event is not sponsored or endorsed by the Bartlett Public Library District.
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room

Thanksgiving Storytime and Craft

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Story Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten
Event Details:

 Let's give thanks in celebration of Thanksgiving Day! Mrs. Rose will read stories, and lead children in song and movement in honor of this special day. With the help of a car...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

 

Let's give thanks in celebration of Thanksgiving Day! Mrs. Rose will read stories, and lead children in song and movement in honor of this special day. With the help of a caregiver, children will make a craft to take home. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Girl Scout Troop #2347

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
East Conference Room at Bartlett Public Library District
This event is not sponsored or endorsed by the Bartlett Public Library District.
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: East Conference Room
Miracle Creek cover art

Booklite Discussion

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Miracle Creek by Angie Kim. Copies will be available for checkout at the Adult Services Desk. We will be meeting at JC's Mexican Restaurant in Bartlett! Call the...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Reading & Writing
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Miracle Creek by Angie Kim. Copies will be available for checkout at the Adult Services Desk. We will be meeting at JC's Mexican Restaurant in Bartlett! Call the Adult Services Desk with any questions.

Disclaimer(s)

ADA Accommodation

Any person needing an accommodation for a disability should contact the Administrative Office at adacoordinator@bartlettlibrary.org, (630) 837-2855, or in writing, not less than five working days prior to the event.

Bartlett Historical Society

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Hub at Bartlett Public Library District
This event is not sponsored or endorsed by the Bartlett Public Library District.
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: The Hub

Girl Scout Troop #800

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
East Conference Room at Bartlett Public Library District
This event is not sponsored or endorsed by the Bartlett Public Library District.
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: East Conference Room

Trash to Terracotta

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you have a vase that isn’t your style, but you can’t bear to give it away? Learn how to make that vase into a work of art that is worthy of being displayed.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Do you have a vase that isn’t your style, but you can’t bear to give it away? Learn how to make that vase into a work of art that is worthy of being displayed.

Disclaimer(s)

ADA Accommodation

Any person needing an accommodation for a disability should contact the Administrative Office at adacoordinator@bartlettlibrary.org, (630) 837-2855, or in writing, not less than five working days prior to the event.

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

VolunTEENs: Toy Maintenance YS

Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Services Department at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Help with Toy Maintenance in Youth Services. Toys need to be sanitized and put away so they are ready for a new play session come Monday.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Help with Toy Maintenance in Youth Services. Toys need to be sanitized and put away so they are ready for a new play session come Monday.

Disclaimer(s)

ADA Accommodation

Any person needing an accommodation for a disability should contact the Administrative Office at adacoordinator@bartlettlibrary.org, (630) 837-2855, or in writing, not less than five working days prior to the event.

Babies & Tots

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers
Event Details:

Newborns through 35 months of age with a caregiver. Join Mrs. Phyllis for Babies & Tots, which includes an introduction to emergent literacy skills, music, exercise and movemen...

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Newborns through 35 months of age with a caregiver. Join Mrs. Phyllis for Babies & Tots, which includes an introduction to emergent literacy skills, music, exercise and movement.

Babies & Tots

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Phyllis for Babies & Tots, which includes an introduction to emergent literacy skills, music, exercise and movement.

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Phyllis for Babies & Tots, which includes an introduction to emergent literacy skills, music, exercise and movement.

Thanksgiving Storytime and Craft

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten
Event Details:

Let's give thanks in celebration of Thanksgiving Day! Mrs. Rose will read stories, and lead children in song and movement in honor of this special day. With the help of a caregiver...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Let's give thanks in celebration of Thanksgiving Day! Mrs. Rose will read stories, and lead children in song and movement in honor of this special day. With the help of a caregiver, children will make a craft to take home. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

A scattering of several LEGO blocks.

Drop In Family LEGO Night

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Services Department at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Ongoing / Continuous
Age Group:
Youth
Drop In Family Lego Night:

All Ages. Stop by the Youth Services Department and create a LEGO masterpiece! We will have plenty of LEGO building blocks set out for you to enjoy. Table space may become lim...

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Ongoing / Continuous

All Ages. Stop by the Youth Services Department and create a LEGO masterpiece! We will have plenty of LEGO building blocks set out for you to enjoy. 

Table space may become limited, depending on participation. Creations can be displayed after each event.

Disclaimer(s)

ADA Accommodation

Any person needing an accommodation for a disability should contact the Administrative Office at adacoordinator@bartlettlibrary.org, (630) 837-2855, or in writing, not less than five working days prior to the event.

Facing the Mountain cover art

Non-Fiction Book Discussion

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Facing the Mountain: A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II by Daniel James Brown. Copies are available for checkout at the Adult Services Desk...

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading & Writing
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Facing the Mountain: A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II by Daniel James Brown. Copies are available for checkout at the Adult Services Desk.


 

Disclaimer(s)

ADA Accommodation

Any person needing an accommodation for a disability should contact the Administrative Office at adacoordinator@bartlettlibrary.org, (630) 837-2855, or in writing, not less than five working days prior to the event.

Babies & Tots

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Phyllis for Babies & Tots, which includes an introduction to emergent literacy skills, music, exercise and movement.

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Phyllis for Babies & Tots, which includes an introduction to emergent literacy skills, music, exercise and movement.

Thanksgiving Storytime and Craft

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten
Event Details:

Let's give thanks in celebration of Thanksgiving Day! Mrs. Rose will read stories, and lead children in song and movement in honor of this special day. With the help of a caregiver...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Let's give thanks in celebration of Thanksgiving Day! Mrs. Rose will read stories, and lead children in song and movement in honor of this special day. With the help of a caregiver, children will make a craft to take home. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Thanksgiving - Early Close

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site

The Library is closing early for Thanksgiving.

Closing
Branches:
Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site
Description:

The Library is closing early for Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving

All Day
Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site

The Library is closed for the holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site
Description:

The Library is closed for the holiday.

a rainbow inchworm wearing glasses and holding a book. The words "Bartlett's Little Bookworms Book Club" is arched over the top of the image and the words "Bartlett Public Library District" is arched at the bottom.

Bartlett's Little Bookworms Book Club

Friday, November 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten
Bartlett's Little Bookworms Book Club:

Join the Bartlett Public Library District's book club designed just for preschoolers! Each session focuses on a different picture book, character, or author. We will do a couple of...

Event Details:

This session will focus on the picture book series Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin. We will make paper plate tacos for our craft.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join the Bartlett Public Library District's book club designed just for preschoolers! Each session focuses on a different picture book, character, or author. We will do a couple of character/author-related games, read a story, and finish with a craft. Children may attend the storytime portion alone, but a caregiver is needed for the craft. Registration is required for each Book Club meeting.

This session will focus on the picture book series Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin. We will make paper plate tacos for our craft.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

Read to Rover

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Story Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Read to Rover:

Grades 1-6Space is limited. Register by phone or in person at the Youth Services Desk.Reserve a unique "one-on-one" 15-minute appointment to read to a certified therapy dog.

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Reading & Writing

Grades 1-6

Space is limited. Register by phone or in person at the Youth Services Desk.

Reserve a unique "one-on-one" 15-minute appointment to read to a certified therapy dog.

Disclaimer(s)

ADA Accommodation

Any person needing an accommodation for a disability should contact the Administrative Office at adacoordinator@bartlettlibrary.org, (630) 837-2855, or in writing, not less than five working days prior to the event.

In-Person Registration Required

To register for this event, please visit the Library and speak to a staff member.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 7-12 Join us for a fun, local Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tournament using the Library’s Nintendo Switch. Prizes will be awarded to top players. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Grades 7-12 

Join us for a fun, local Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tournament using the Library’s Nintendo Switch. Prizes will be awarded to top players.

 

Disclaimer(s)

ADA Accommodation

Any person needing an accommodation for a disability should contact the Administrative Office at adacoordinator@bartlettlibrary.org, (630) 837-2855, or in writing, not less than five working days prior to the event.

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.