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December Cold Case

12/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/21/2025 @ 11:45pm
Online at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Do you have what it takes to step into the shoes of a detective? Once registered, drop by the Adult Services desk to receive your confidential murder case file packed with clues, suspects, and evidence. Your mission?

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

Do you have what it takes to step into the shoes of a detective? Once registered, drop by the Adult Services desk to receive your confidential murder case file packed with clues, suspects, and evidence. Your mission?

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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

December Cold Case (VIRTUAL ONLY)

12/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/28/2025 @ 11:45pm
Online at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

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?

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
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.

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group

VolunTEENS: TAG (Teen Advisory Group)

Monday, December 8, 2025 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.

Open
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: Candy Cane Science

Tuesday, December 9, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Christmas Breads

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Food, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

One basic dough - two delicious Christmas yeast breads. Chef Cherise Slattery will teach you how to make a Christmas Star Bread studded with pistachios and a strawberry jam swirl.

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

One basic dough - two delicious Christmas yeast breads. Chef Cherise Slattery will teach you how to make a Christmas Star Bread studded with pistachios and a strawberry jam swirl.

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: Celebrate Gingerbread House Day!

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
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 "Everyone" group

Merry & Bright Cocoa Crawl

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
The Hub at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other

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

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 "Everyone" group

Library Board Meeting

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Everyone

The monthly meeting of the Library Board. The public is welcome to attend.

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

The monthly meeting of the Library Board. The public is welcome to attend.

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Jam Around the World!

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Gaming, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Everyone

 

Join us for this family multicultural music program as we learn songs, dances, and games from around the world.

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Everyone
Program Type: Gaming, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Join us for this family multicultural music program as we learn songs, dances, and games from around the world.

 

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.

Caregiver Responsibility

Caregivers are responsible for the behavior of their child during library programs. Please see our guidelines for program behavior expectations.

  • Ages 8 and older may attend programs unattended by a caregiver if they are non-disruptive and the caregiver remains in the library.
  • If a child is disruptive, they may be asked to leave the program.

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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Adult Coloring Club

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Drop by and color in some fun designs. Coloring pages and colored pencils will be provided.

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

Drop by and color in some fun designs. Coloring pages and colored pencils will be provided.

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