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Knit & Stitch

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
West Conference Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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.

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: West 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.

May Cold Case Registration

05/05/2025 @ 9:00am to 05/11/2025 @ 11:45pm
Online at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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, s...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

May Cold Case Registration (VIRTUAL ONLY)

05/05/2025 @ 9:00am to 05/24/2025 @ 11:45pm
Online at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
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...

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

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

The Founding Mothers

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, and Dolley Madison. Historian Valerie Gugala will discuss the women who stood behind the Founding Fathers. Who were they and how did they contribu...

Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History
Required
Seats Remaining: 59
Event Details:

Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, and Dolley Madison. Historian Valerie Gugala will discuss the women who stood behind the Founding Fathers. Who were they and how did they contribute to the cause of American independence?

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.

Bartlett Creative Writers

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 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.

Virtual Tuesday Trivia: The 1980s

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Online at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for trivia nights! You’ll answer multiple choice questions centered on a common theme, which changes each week. Links to join will be posted here or to our social medi...

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

Join us for trivia nights!

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.

Go to College, Not Into Debt: Solutions for an Affordable Education

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Education, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Presented by My College Planning Team, this workshop explores the increasingly complex world of need-based and merit-based financial aid. Parents and students will learn the l...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

Presented by My College Planning Team, this workshop explores the increasingly complex world of need-based and merit-based financial aid.

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.

Book Cover with Crossword Puzzle with Book Title.

Mystery Readers Book Discussion

Thursday, May 8, 2025 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 The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood. 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 The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood. 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.

Heather Coughlin, of Pure Bloom Flowers, arranging flowers in a vase.

Designer Hacks for Easy Fresh Flower Arranging

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn simple flower design hacks to create flower arrangements like a pro. Heather Coughlin, from Pure Bloom Flowers, will share her top secrets and a live demonstration on how you...

Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn simple flower design hacks to create flower arrangements like a pro.

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.

Trash to Terracotta

Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
East Conference Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: East Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8

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.

Photo of Desmond

Illinois Libraries Present: Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Education, Zoom
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Matthew Desmond is a professor of sociology at Princeton University and author of the award-winning book Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City. Desmond’s research focuse...

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

Matthew Desmond is a professor of sociology at Princeton University and author of the award-winning book Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City.

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, May 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
The Hub at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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. 

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.

Farm to Table Appetizers

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Everything tastes better fresh from the farm stand! Chef Cherise Slattery will share garden fresh appetizers with you that are easy to prepare, and delicious to eat. Chef will disc...

Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Food
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Everything tastes better fresh from the farm stand! Chef Cherise Slattery will share garden fresh appetizers with you that are easy to prepare, and delicious to eat.

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 Viscount Who Loved Me cover art

Booklite Discussion

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to discuss The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn. Copies will be available for checkout at the Adult Services Desk. We will be meeting at JC's Mexican Restaurant in Bart...

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

Join us to discuss The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn. Copies will be available for checkout at the Adult Services Desk. We will be meeting at JC's Mexican Restaurant in Bartlett.

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.

Virtual Tuesday Trivia: Classic Cinema

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Online at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for trivia nights! You’ll answer multiple choice questions centered on a common theme, which changes each week. Links to join will be posted here or to our social medi...

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

Join us for trivia nights!

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.

Network Your Business to Success

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Online at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Workshop, Zoom
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Starting and managing a business is a challenge.  Business owners must take advantage of every contact they make.  This means NETWORK. Join Connie Lagan in order to learn...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop, Zoom
Required
Seats Remaining: 500
Event Details:

Starting and managing a business is a challenge.  Business owners must take advantage of every contact they make.  This means NETWORK.

Silent Reading Book Club

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
West Conference Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: West Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading & Writing

Life Enrichment Activities for Alzheimer's

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The Indigo at Bartlett will demonstrate life enrichment activities for Alzheimer's. 

Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

The Indigo at Bartlett will demonstrate life enrichment activities for Alzheimer's. 

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.

Library Closed

All Day
Bartlett Public Library District
Closing
Branches:
Bartlett Public Library District

Memorial Day

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.

The Wager cover art

Non-Fiction Book Discussion

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 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 The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck Mutiny & Murder by David Grann. 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 Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck Mutiny & Murder by David Grann. 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.

Frankenstein cover art

Thursday Morning Book Discussion

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. 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 Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. 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.

Crocheted Wire Necklaces

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Crochet wire? Yes, you can. With beads and wire, you can make your own necklace or bracelet to match any outfit. Simple tools are needed and will be supplied. No prior knowledge of...

Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Crochet wire? Yes, you can. With beads and wire, you can make your own necklace or bracelet to match any outfit. Simple tools are needed and will be supplied. No prior knowledge of jewelry making is needed. Basic crochet skills are preferred.

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.

Independence Day

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.