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Making the Most of Social Security

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Stacy Bromann of The Dala Group will provide details on the various filing strategies available to single individuals, married couples, divorced individuals, and widows.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stacy Bromann of The Dala Group will provide details on the various filing strategies available to single individuals, married couples, divorced individuals, and widows.

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.

The History of the Rolling Stones

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Zoom
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Rolling Stones pioneered a raw, blues-based sound with hits like “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” “Honky Tonk Women,” and “Gimme Shelter.” Using performance and interview video clips, music historian Gary Wenstrup will dig deep into their long

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Zoom
Event Details:

The Rolling Stones pioneered a raw, blues-based sound with hits like “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” “Honky Tonk Women,” and “Gimme Shelter.” Using performance and interview video clips, music historian Gary Wenstrup will dig deep into their long

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.

Genealogy Group

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
The Hub at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Building your family tree? Come learn from and share your knowledge with other genealogists in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Beginner to experienced genealogists welcome. 

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History
Event Details:

Building your family tree? Come learn from and share your knowledge with other genealogists in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Beginner to experienced genealogists welcome. 

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.

A Taste of New Orleans

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Food, History
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Step into the French Quarter and explore the culinary history of the Big Easy with former NOLA resident and food history enthusiast, Author Amy Gail Hansen, whose novel The Butterfly Sister is set in New Orleans.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Food, History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into the French Quarter and explore the culinary history of the Big Easy with former NOLA resident and food history enthusiast, Author Amy Gail Hansen, whose novel The Butterfly Sister is set in New Orleans.

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.

Laura Ingalls Wilder: All I Have Told is True

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
History, Performance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

In the summer of 1937, author of the beloved Little House books, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and her husband Almanzo moved from the Rock House on their property in Mansfield Mo., back into the farmhouse they loved.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

In the summer of 1937, author of the beloved Little House books, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and her husband Almanzo moved from the Rock House on their property in Mansfield Mo., back into the farmhouse they loved.

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.

Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Think you’ve got what it takes to piece together victory? Join our Jigsaw Puzzle Competition for a night of fun, teamwork, and friendly competition!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Think you’ve got what it takes to piece together victory? Join our Jigsaw Puzzle Competition for a night of fun, teamwork, and friendly competition!

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.

Journal/Planner Party

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
West Conference Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Bring your planners, journals, or calendars and get ready for the New Year. Markers, stencils, washi tape, pens, and stickers will be provided. 

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: West Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading & Writing, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your planners, journals, or calendars and get ready for the New Year. Markers, stencils, washi tape, pens, and stickers will be provided. 

Knit & Stitch

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
East Conference Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Whether you knit, crochet, or embroider the Knit & Stitch Club is for you. Bring your supplies and join a fun group to craft and chat together.
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: East Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Whether you knit, crochet, or embroider the Knit & Stitch Club is for you. Bring your supplies and join a fun group to craft and chat together.

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.

Resume Review - Session #1 (Slot 1) (Zoom)

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Online at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Zoom
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Participate in a 30-minute individual virtual resume review session with the People's Resource Center. Receive expert, personalized feedback and advice to enhance your resume and optimize your job search. Space is limited.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Zoom
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participate in a 30-minute individual virtual resume review session with the People's Resource Center. Receive expert, personalized feedback and advice to enhance your resume and optimize your job search. Space is limited.

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.

Resume Review - Session #1 (Slot 2) (Zoom)

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Online at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Zoom
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Participate in a 30-minute individual virtual resume review session with the People's Resource Center. Receive expert, personalized feedback and advice to enhance your resume and optimize your job search. Space is limited.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Zoom
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participate in a 30-minute individual virtual resume review session with the People's Resource Center. Receive expert, personalized feedback and advice to enhance your resume and optimize your job search. Space is limited.

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.

Resume Review - Session #2 (Slot 1) (Zoom)

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Online at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Zoom
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Participate in a 30-minute individual virtual resume review session with the People's Resource Center. Receive expert, personalized feedback and advice to enhance your resume and optimize your job search. Space is limited.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Zoom
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participate in a 30-minute individual virtual resume review session with the People's Resource Center. Receive expert, personalized feedback and advice to enhance your resume and optimize your job search. Space is limited.

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.

Resume Review - Session #2 (Slot 2) (Zoom)

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Online at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Zoom
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Participate in a 30-minute individual virtual resume review session with the People's Resource Center. Receive expert, personalized feedback and advice to enhance your resume and optimize your job search. Space is limited.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Zoom
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participate in a 30-minute individual virtual resume review session with the People's Resource Center. Receive expert, personalized feedback and advice to enhance your resume and optimize your job search. Space is limited.

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.

Winter Folk Tales

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Education, History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Come learn how cultural winter stories passed down primarily through oral tradition, from Russia, Germany, Denmark and beyond helped preserve the customs of everyday people.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Education, History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn how cultural winter stories passed down primarily through oral tradition, from Russia, Germany, Denmark and beyond helped preserve the customs of everyday people.

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.

The Underworld cover art

Non-Fiction Book Discussion

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us to discuss The Underworld: Journey to the Depths of the Ocean by Susan Casey. 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 The Underworld: Journey to the Depths of the Ocean by Susan Casey. 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.

An American Marriage cover art

Thursday Morning Book Discussion

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us to discuss An American Marriage by Tayari Jones. Copies will be 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 An American Marriage by Tayari Jones. Copies will be 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.

Knit & Stitch

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
East Conference Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Whether you knit, crochet, or embroider the Knit & Stitch Club is for you. Bring your supplies and join a fun group to craft and chat together.
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: East Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Whether you knit, crochet, or embroider the Knit & Stitch Club is for you. Bring your supplies and join a fun group to craft and chat together.

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 Creative Writers

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Bartlett Creative Writers:

Meet with other aspiring writers to give constructive criticism on one another’s work, support each other through the ups and downs of writing, and to share writing tips. For write...

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

Meet with other aspiring writers to give constructive criticism on one another’s work, support each other through the ups and downs of writing, and to share writing tips. For writers of all levels age 18 and older.

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.

Resume Review - Session #1 (Slot 1) (Zoom)

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Online at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Zoom
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Participate in a 30-minute individual virtual resume review session with the People's Resource Center. Receive expert, personalized feedback and advice to enhance your resume and optimize your job search. Space is limited.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Zoom
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participate in a 30-minute individual virtual resume review session with the People's Resource Center. Receive expert, personalized feedback and advice to enhance your resume and optimize your job search. Space is limited.

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.

Resume Review - Session #1 (Slot 2) (Zoom)

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Online at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Zoom
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Participate in a 30-minute individual virtual resume review session with the People's Resource Center. Receive expert, personalized feedback and advice to enhance your resume and optimize your job search. Space is limited.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Zoom
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participate in a 30-minute individual virtual resume review session with the People's Resource Center. Receive expert, personalized feedback and advice to enhance your resume and optimize your job search. Space is limited.

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.

Resume Review - Session #2 (Slot 1) (Zoom)

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Online at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Zoom
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Participate in a 30-minute individual virtual resume review session with the People's Resource Center. Receive expert, personalized feedback and advice to enhance your resume and optimize your job search. Space is limited.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Zoom
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participate in a 30-minute individual virtual resume review session with the People's Resource Center. Receive expert, personalized feedback and advice to enhance your resume and optimize your job search. Space is limited.

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.

Resume Review - Session #2 (Slot 2) (Zoom)

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Online at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Zoom
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Participate in a 30-minute individual virtual resume review session with the People's Resource Center. Receive expert, personalized feedback and advice to enhance your resume and optimize your job search. Space is limited.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Zoom
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participate in a 30-minute individual virtual resume review session with the People's Resource Center. Receive expert, personalized feedback and advice to enhance your resume and optimize your job search. Space is limited.

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.

Mystery Readers Book Discussion

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading & Writing

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.

Genealogy Group

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
The Hub at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Building your family tree? Come learn from and share your knowledge with other genealogists in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Beginner to experienced genealogists welcome. 

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History
Event Details:

Building your family tree? Come learn from and share your knowledge with other genealogists in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Beginner to experienced genealogists welcome. 

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.

Evil on the Roof of the World

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Novelist and historian William Elliott Hazelgrove recounts the fate of American cyclists Lauren Geoghegan and Jay Austin, who’s planned four year bike trip around the globe ending in tragedy when they were slain by ISIS sympathizers in Tajikistan

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Novelist and historian William Elliott Hazelgrove recounts the fate of American cyclists Lauren Geoghegan and Jay Austin, who’s planned four year bike trip around the globe ending in tragedy when they were slain by ISIS sympathizers in Tajikistan

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.