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Journal/Planner Party

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
West Conference Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Bring your planners, journals, or calendars and get ready for the New Year. Markers, stencils, washi tape, pens, and stickers will be provided. 

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

Bring your planners, journals, or calendars and get ready for the New Year. Markers, stencils, washi tape, pens, and stickers will be provided. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Comic Drawing

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Conference Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School

Grades 4-6. Create your own comic and share it with others!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: West Conference Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Reading & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-6. Create your own comic and share it with others!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group

20's and 30's Book Club

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
East Conference Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for the first nonfiction read in the history of the 20’s and 30’s Book Club. We will be reading Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams. Copies will be available at the Adult Services desk.  

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

Join us for the first nonfiction read in the history of the 20’s and 30’s Book Club. We will be reading Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams. Copies will be available 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.

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

Non-Fiction Book Discussion

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us to discuss The Underworld: Journey to the Depths of the Ocean by Susan Casey. 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 Underworld: Journey to the Depths of the Ocean by Susan Casey. 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.

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

Thursday Morning Book Discussion

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us to discuss An American Marriage by Tayari Jones. 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 An American Marriage by Tayari Jones. 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.

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

Bartlett Creative Writers

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 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.

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

Mystery Readers Book Discussion

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: 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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Young Authors

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Conference Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School

Grades 4-6. Interested in having an opportunity to create and share stories? Young Authors will help you put your ideas on paper! There will be different prompts every session.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: West Conference Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Reading & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-6. Interested in having an opportunity to create and share stories? Young Authors will help you put your ideas on paper! There will be different prompts every session.

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

Read & Craft

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Youth, Teens

Grades 4-8. Come to the library to talk about a book, have a snack, and do some crafts! The book selected for this session is The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. We will vote on which book we read next at the end of every session. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Youth, Teens
Program Type: Reading & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-8. Come to the library to talk about a book, have a snack, and do some crafts! The book selected for this session is The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. We will vote on which book we read next at the end of every session. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Booklite Discussion

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to discuss James by Percival Everett. Copies will be available for checkout at the Adult Services Desk. We will be meeting at JC's Mexican Restaurant in Bartlett. Please call the Adult Services Desk with any questions.

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

Join us to discuss James by Percival Everett. Copies will be available for checkout at the Adult Services Desk. We will be meeting at JC's Mexican Restaurant in Bartlett. Please call the Adult Services Desk with any questions.

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

Non-Fiction Book Discussion

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us to discuss Krakatoa: The Day the World Exploded: August 27, 1883 by Simon Winchester. 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 Krakatoa: The Day the World Exploded: August 27, 1883 by Simon Winchester. 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.

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

Thursday Morning Book Discussion

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us to discuss More Than You'll Ever Know by Katie Gutierrez. 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 More Than You'll Ever Know by Katie Gutierrez. 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.

Easter

All Day
Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site

The Library is closed on Easter.

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

The Library is closed on Easter.

Library Closed

All Day
Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site

The Library closes both Sunday and Monday for Memorial Day.

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

The Library closes both Sunday and Monday for Memorial Day.

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 and parade.

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

The Library is closed for the holiday and parade.

Library Closed

All Day
Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site

The Library closes both Sunday and Monday for Labor Day.

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

The Library closes both Sunday and Monday for Labor Day.

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.

Library Closes Early

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 11:45pm
Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site

The Library closes early at 5 P.M. in preparation for the holiday.

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

The Library closes early at 5 P.M. in preparation for the holiday.

Thanksgiving

11/26/2026 @ 12:00am to 11/27/2026 @ 11:45pm
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.

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.