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Memory of a Large Christmas cover art

Non-Fiction Book Discussion

Thursday, December 26, 2024 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 Memory of a Large Christmas by Lillian Smith. 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 Memory of a Large Christmas by Lillian Smith. 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.

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
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The Library is closed for the holiday.

New Year's Day

All Day
Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site
Closing
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Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site

Silent Reading Book Club

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
West Conference Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you like the idea of joining a book club, but already have too many books to read? Bring your own book or grab one from our shelves. Please bring headphones if you plan on liste...

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

Do you like the idea of joining a book club, but already have too many books to read? Bring your own book or grab one from our shelves. Please bring headphones if you plan on listening to an audiobook.

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.

Journal/Planner Party

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Hub at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Bring your own journal/planner and come decorate it. Plan for the new year and get ready for the next season of events.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading & Writing, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Bring your own journal/planner and come decorate it. Plan for the new year and get ready for the next season of events.

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, January 7, 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.

A Flicker in the Dark covert art

Mystery Readers Book Discussion

Thursday, January 9, 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 A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham. 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 A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham. 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.

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Booklite Discussion

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to discuss The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd. Copies will be available for checkout at the Adult Services Desk. We will be meeting at JC's Mexican Restaurant in ...

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

Join us to discuss The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd. 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.

Read to Rover

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Story Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Read to Rover:

Grades 1-6Space is limited. Register by phone or in person at the Youth Services Desk.Reserve a unique "one-on-one" 15-minute appointment to read to a certified therapy dog.

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Reading & Writing

Grades 1-6

Space is limited. Register by phone or in person at the Youth Services Desk.

Reserve a unique "one-on-one" 15-minute appointment to read to a certified therapy dog.

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.

In-Person Registration Required

To register for this event, please visit the Library and speak to a staff member.

The Bounty book cover art

Non-Fiction Book Discussion

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to discuss The Bounty: The True Story of the Mutiny on the Bounty by Caroline Alexander. Copies are available for checkout at the Adult Services Desk. 

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

Join us to discuss The Bounty: The True Story of the Mutiny on the Bounty by Caroline Alexander. 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.

Wrong Place Wrong Time cover art

Thursday Morning Book Discussion

Thursday, January 30, 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 Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister. 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 Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister. 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.

Bartlett Creative Writers

Tuesday, February 4, 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.

Photo of author James McBride

Illinois Libraries Present: An Evening with James McBride (Zoom)

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing, Zoom
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

James McBride is an award-winning author, musician, and screenwriter. His landmark memoir, The Color of Water, was published in 1996 and his novel, The Good Lord Bird, won the Nati...

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

James McBride is an award-winning author, musician, and screenwriter. His landmark memoir, The Color of Water, was published in 1996 and his novel, The Good Lord Bird, won the National Book Award for Fiction.

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.

Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers cover art

Mystery Readers Book Discussion

Thursday, February 6, 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 Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto. 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 Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto. 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.

Silent Reading Book Club

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Conference Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Ongoing / Continuous, Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: West Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Ongoing / Continuous, 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.

Illinois Libraries Present: Slowing Down with Amy Tan (Zoom)

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing, Zoom
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Amy Tan is the daughter of immigrant parents from China, and grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. Best known for her novel The Joy Luck Club, which was adapted into a 1993 film, ...

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

Amy Tan is the daughter of immigrant parents from China, and grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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.

Deacon King Kong cover art

Booklite Discussion

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Deacon King Kong by James McBride. Copies will be available for checkout at the Adult Services Desk. We will be meeting at JC's Mexican Restaurant in B...

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

Join us to discuss Deacon King Kong by James McBride. 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.

Staff In-Service Day

All Day
Bartlett Public Library District
Closing
Branches:
Bartlett Public Library District
The Wright Brothers cover art

Non-Fiction Book Discussion

Wednesday, February 26, 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 Wright Brothers by David McCullough. 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 Wright Brothers by David McCullough. 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.

One Step Too Far

Thursday Morning Book Discussion

Thursday, February 27, 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 One Step Too Far by Lisa Gardner. 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 One Step Too Far by Lisa Gardner. 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.

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.

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.

Labor 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.

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.