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Dungeons & Dragons: Session Zero

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Space at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Interested in playing Dungeons and Dragons but not sure where to start? Have you played before, and have an idea for a character you want to try? Join us for a starter session where we go over the basics, create a character, and more!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Interested in playing Dungeons and Dragons but not sure where to start? Have you played before, and have an idea for a character you want to try? Join us for a starter session where we go over the basics, create a character, and more!

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

VolunTEENs: Toy Maintenance YS

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Services Department at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens

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.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

VolunTEENs: Gift-Wrapping Party

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth Services Department at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens

See program description for details. 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

See program description for details. 

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.

Prior VolunTEEN Registration Required

Registration for this event is only available to teen volunteers accepted into the VolunTEENs program. If you are not on our list of volunteers, your registration will be cancelled. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, please fill out an application here.

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Stranger Things Digital Escape Room

All Day
Online at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Survive one last journey to the Upside Down before the Stranger Things series finale! Registrants will receive a link to the digital escape room on December 15.

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Survive one last journey to the Upside Down before the Stranger Things series finale! Registrants will receive a link to the digital escape room on December 15.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

VolunTEENs: Operation: Elf Capture

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Department at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens

See program description for details. 

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

See program description for details. 

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.

Prior VolunTEEN Registration Required

Registration for this event is only available to teen volunteers accepted into the VolunTEENs program. If you are not on our list of volunteers, your registration will be cancelled. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, please fill out an application here.

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group

VolunTEENs: Amazing Art

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Department at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens

See program description for details. 

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

See program description for details. 

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.

Prior VolunTEEN Registration Required

Registration for this event is only available to teen volunteers accepted into the VolunTEENs program. If you are not on our list of volunteers, your registration will be cancelled. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, please fill out an application here.

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Hot Cocoa Bomb Kit

All Day
Teen Space at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Create a winter treat with these tasty take-home kits! Available in the Teen Space while supplies last. 

 

 

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create a winter treat with these tasty take-home kits! Available in the Teen Space while supplies last. 

 

 

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

VolunTEENs: Kids Painting Class

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Youth Services Department at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens

See program description for details. 

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

See program description for details. 

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.

Prior VolunTEEN Registration Required

Registration for this event is only available to teen volunteers accepted into the VolunTEENs program. If you are not on our list of volunteers, your registration will be cancelled. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, please fill out an application here.

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group

VolunTEENs: Toy Maintenance YS

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Services Department at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens

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.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
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.

Library Closed

All Day
Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site

The library is closed for the holiday today.

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

The library is closed for the holiday today.

Christmas

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

VolunTEENs: Toy Maintenance YS

Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Services Department at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens

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.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
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.

New Year's Eve

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.

New Year's Day

All Day
Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site
This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Space at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Hear the call and join our cause as we campaign our way through the world of Dungeons and Dragons! Each quarter of the year is a new adventure. Attending Session Zero prior to the beginning of the campaign is encouraged but not required. 

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Hear the call and join our cause as we campaign our way through the world of Dungeons and Dragons! Each quarter of the year is a new adventure. Attending Session Zero prior to the beginning of the campaign is encouraged but not required. 

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

VolunTEENs: Mini Makers

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Department at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens

See program description for details. 

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

See program description for details. 

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.

Prior VolunTEEN Registration Required

Registration for this event is only available to teen volunteers accepted into the VolunTEENs program. If you are not on our list of volunteers, your registration will be cancelled. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, please fill out an application here.

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group

VolunTEENs: Super STEM

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Department at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens

See program description for details. 

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

See program description for details. 

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.

Prior VolunTEEN Registration Required

Registration for this event is only available to teen volunteers accepted into the VolunTEENs program. If you are not on our list of volunteers, your registration will be cancelled. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, please fill out an application here.

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Take & Make: Paper Lanterns

All Day
Teen Space at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Crafts for anyone in grades 7-12. Available in the Teen Space while supplies last. You can check back during the month for additional kits. 

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Crafts for anyone in grades 7-12. Available in the Teen Space while supplies last. You can check back during the month for additional kits. 

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

VolunTEENs: The Great Frost Escape

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Department at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens

See program description for details. 

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

See program description for details. 

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.

Prior VolunTEEN Registration Required

Registration for this event is only available to teen volunteers accepted into the VolunTEENs program. If you are not on our list of volunteers, your registration will be cancelled. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, please fill out an application here.

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Book Bag Registration

01/12/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/19/2026 @ 11:45pm
Online at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Teens

Want to find your next great read? Sign up for our Teen Book Bag! After you register, you will receive an email with a reading preferences survey. Each Teen Book Bag will contain a book as well as other goodies! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Reading & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to find your next great read? Sign up for our Teen Book Bag! After you register, you will receive an email with a reading preferences survey. Each Teen Book Bag will contain a book as well as other goodies! 

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

VolunTEENS: TAG (Teen Advisory Group)

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens

Create your space and earn volunteer hours! At TAG meetings, you will develop ideas to improve teen services, spaces, and collections. You'll also help create teen programs and participate in charitable initiatives.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your space and earn volunteer hours! At TAG meetings, you will develop ideas to improve teen services, spaces, and collections. You'll also help create teen programs and participate in charitable initiatives.

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.

Prior VolunTEEN Registration Required

Registration for this event is only available to teen volunteers accepted into the VolunTEENs program. If you are not on our list of volunteers, your registration will be cancelled. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, please fill out an application here.

This event is in the "Teens" group

VolunTEENs: Silly Snowman Pots

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Department at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens

See program description for details. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

See program description for details. 

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.

Prior VolunTEEN Registration Required

Registration for this event is only available to teen volunteers accepted into the VolunTEENs program. If you are not on our list of volunteers, your registration will be cancelled. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, please fill out an application here.

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Rubber Duck Cosplay

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Create a cosplay for a rubber duck! Use the materials provided to craft the perfect cosplay based on your fandom of choice, then vote for your favorite. Prizes will be awarded to the top winners!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a cosplay for a rubber duck! Use the materials provided to craft the perfect cosplay based on your fandom of choice, then vote for your favorite. Prizes will be awarded to the top winners!

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

VolunTEENs: Stretch Into Stories

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Department at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens

See program description for details. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

See program description for details. 

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.

Prior VolunTEEN Registration Required

Registration for this event is only available to teen volunteers accepted into the VolunTEENs program. If you are not on our list of volunteers, your registration will be cancelled. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, please fill out an application here.

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.