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Turkey in Disguise

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

Take & Make Holiday Sticker Ornament Craft

Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Department at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Visit the Youth Services Department to pick up a small Holiday Sticker Ornament craft you can make at home.  Crafts will be available while supplies last.

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Visit the Youth Services Department to pick up a small Holiday Sticker Ornament craft you can make at home.  Crafts will be available while supplies last.

Elves' Workshop

Elves’ Workshop

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School
Event Details:

Grades K-3. Young elves are invited to this workshop to make different, fun holiday gifts for family and friends this holiday season. Caregivers are responsible for the behavi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Grades K-3. Young elves are invited to this workshop to make different, fun holiday gifts for family and friends this holiday season. 

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.

Christmas Passport Adventure

Christmas Passport Adventure

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Education, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Grades 1-3. Explore different holiday traditions from around the world through activities, stories, and crafts, collecting “passport stamps” along the way. Caregivers are resp...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Education, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Grades 1-3. Explore different holiday traditions from around the world through activities, stories, and crafts, collecting “passport stamps” along the way. 

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.

Holiday Cards

Holiday Card Day

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

Ages 3-12. Drop-in to design and create your own festive cards to spread cheer to family, friends, and senior citizens in our community. *While supplies last. 

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

Ages 3-12. Drop-in to design and create your own festive cards to spread cheer to family, friends, and senior citizens in our community. *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.

Catch the Reading Bug

Monarch Club

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Education, STEAM, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Grades 1-3. Join us for fun stories, activities, and crafts as we look at the new Monarch Book Award nominees, and then vote for your favorite book in February!  Caregivers ar...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Education, STEAM, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Grades 1-3. Join us for fun stories, activities, and crafts as we look at the new Monarch Book Award nominees, and then vote for your favorite book in February!  

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.

Enchanted Tales

Enchanted Tales

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Education, Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School
Event Details:

Grades K-2. Explore the wonders of fairytales and folktales from around the world through engaging crafts, games, and activities that bring these timeless tales to life. Careg...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School
Program Type: Education, Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Grades K-2. Explore the wonders of fairytales and folktales from around the world through engaging crafts, games, and activities that bring these timeless tales to life. 

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.

9 squares of colorful doodle art

Family Art Night

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

All Ages with caregiver. Join Mrs. Michelle for an evening of collaborative art. Families will create a different art project together each month. Projects are geared towards child...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

All Ages with caregiver. Join Mrs. Michelle for an evening of collaborative art. Families will create a different art project together each month. Projects are geared towards children ages 3-12 but all ages are welcome.

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.

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

Paper Bag Gingerbread House

Amazing Art!

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Grades 1-3. Come and create amazing process art! Process art is art that is self-directed, choice driven, and celebrates the experience of discovery. Each month will feature a diff...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Grades 1-3. Come and create amazing process art! Process art is art that is self-directed, choice driven, and celebrates the experience of discovery. Each month will feature a different exciting project.  

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.

Festive Sweater Fun

Festive Sweater Fun

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School
Event Details:

Grades K-3.  Kids can design and create their own unique holiday sweaters, perfect for adding a personal touch to the season's celebrations.Caregivers are responsible for the ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Grades K-3.  Kids can design and create their own unique holiday sweaters, perfect for adding a personal touch to the season's celebrations.

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, 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.

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
Snow Globe

Take & Make Paper Snow Globe Craft

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Youth Services Department at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Visit the Youth Services Department to pick up a paper snow globe craft you can make at home.  Crafts will be available while supplies last.

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Visit the Youth Services Department to pick up a paper snow globe craft you can make at home.  Crafts will be available while supplies last.

A Loud Winter's Nap

A Loud Winter’s Nap

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Education, Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School
Event Details:

Grades K-2. Bundle up for a cozy storytime with A Loud Winter’s Nap! Enjoy the funny and heartwarming story of Tortoise as he discovers the joys of winter. After the story, we...

Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School
Program Type: Education, Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Grades K-2. Bundle up for a cozy storytime with A Loud Winter’s Nap! Enjoy the funny and heartwarming story of Tortoise as he discovers the joys of winter.

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.

Catch the Reading Bug

Monarch Club

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Education, STEAM, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Grades 1-3. Join us for fun stories, activities, and crafts as we look at the new Monarch Book Award nominees, and then vote for your favorite book in February!  Caregivers ar...

Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Education, STEAM, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Grades 1-3. Join us for fun stories, activities, and crafts as we look at the new Monarch Book Award nominees, and then vote for your favorite book in February!  

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.