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Chess Club

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Hub at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School

Grades 2-6. Everyone is invited to play chess with us! Participants should know how the pieces move and the basics of the game.

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Grades 2-6. Everyone is invited to play chess with us! Participants should know how the pieces move and the basics of the game.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

Girl Scout Troop #1944

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Hub at Bartlett Public Library District
This event is not sponsored or endorsed by the Bartlett Public Library District.
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: The Hub

DuPage Master Gardener Presentation

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Education, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Are you curious about when and how to start planting seeds for your garden? Come by and get advice from the Master Gardener Extension program. Learn about indoor seed germination to really make your garden shine.

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

Are you curious about when and how to start planting seeds for your garden? Come by and get advice from the Master Gardener Extension program. Learn about indoor seed germination to really make your garden shine.

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.

Preschool Paper Crafts

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Art Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool

Ages 4-6 with caregiver. Make a new step-by-step paper craft each month! Drop-ins permitted while supplies last.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Art Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-6 with caregiver. Make a new step-by-step paper craft each month! Drop-ins permitted while supplies last.

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.

Bartlett's Little Bookworms Book Club

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Story Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten

Join the Bartlett Public Library District's book club, designed just for preschoolers! Each session focuses on a different    picture book, character, or author.

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
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.

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.

Sensory Storytime

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten

Ages 2-6 with caregiver. Join us for a welcoming storytime that follows a set routine to give our youngest patrons a predictable experience. We will listen to books, play games, practice fingerplays, and retell our last story using a felt board.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-6 with caregiver. Join us for a welcoming storytime that follows a set routine to give our youngest patrons a predictable experience. We will listen to books, play games, practice fingerplays, and retell our last story using a felt board.

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.

Knit & Stitch

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
East Conference Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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: East 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.

It's Grand Fun!

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School

All Ages with caregiver. Grab your grandparent or another favorite grown-up and join us for a fun craft and a lively game of bingo!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

All Ages with caregiver. Grab your grandparent or another favorite grown-up and join us for a fun craft and a lively game of bingo!

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.

Jar Challenge

All Day 5/18 - 5/31
Youth Services Department at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Ongoing / Continuous
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School

Guess how many items are in the jar at the Youth Services Desk for your chance to win a prize. You can submit one guess per week.

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Ongoing / Continuous
Event Details:

Guess how many items are in the jar at the Youth Services Desk for your chance to win a prize. You can submit one guess per week.

Alphabet Storytime

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten

Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Join Miss Monica for a letter-themed storytime followed by a simple art activity. *While supplies last.

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Join Miss Monica for a letter-themed storytime followed by a simple art activity. *While supplies last.

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.

"Uno!"

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Conference Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School

Grades 4-6. Play the card game Uno and see who can get their hand down to zero first!

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

Grades 4-6. Play the card game Uno and see who can get their hand down to zero first!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

Girl Scout Troop #303

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Hub at Bartlett Public Library District
This event is not sponsored or endorsed by the Bartlett Public Library District.
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: The Hub

Family Art Night

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth

All Ages with caregiver. Join Mrs. Michelle for an evening of collaborative art. Families will create a different art project together each month. Projects may involve materials that can stain clothing so please dress for an art mess.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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 may involve materials that can stain clothing so please dress for an art mess.

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.

Monet

Amazing Art!

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Grades 1-3. Grade 1 with caregiver. Come and create amazing process art! Process art is art that is self-directed, choice driven, and celebrates the experience of discovery. 

May 20 | Monet's Garden 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 1-3. Grade 1 with caregiver. Come and create amazing process art! Process art is art that is self-directed, choice driven, and celebrates the experience of discovery. 

May 20 | Monet's Garden 

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.

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

Crafty Kids

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
The Hub at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School

Grades 4-6. Put your hands to work with arts and crafts projects you can take home after the program! There will be a different project every month.

March: Yarn Art

April: Paper Flowers

May: Cardboard Spaceship

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-6. Put your hands to work with arts and crafts projects you can take home after the program! There will be a different project every month.

March: Yarn Art

April: Paper Flowers

May: Cardboard Spaceship

VolunTEENs: Amazing Art

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Department at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens

See program description for details. 

Upcoming
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.

Fairy Garden Pots

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Fairy gardens are special and give us an opportunity to express whimsy in our indoor or outdoor gardens. We’ll be making a sweet Fairy Garden Pot in which you can add miniature plants and perhaps even a fairy or two.

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

Fairy gardens are special and give us an opportunity to express whimsy in our indoor or outdoor gardens. We’ll be making a sweet Fairy Garden Pot in which you can add miniature plants and perhaps even a fairy or two.

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.

Super Smash Bros Club

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School

Grades 4-6. Join us for fun games of Super Smash Bros Ultimate using the library’s Nintendo Switch! Participants will be expected to rotate after every round.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-6. Join us for fun games of Super Smash Bros Ultimate using the library’s Nintendo Switch! Participants will be expected to rotate after every round.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

The Swimmers cover art

Booklite Discussion

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us to discuss The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka. 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, Seniors
Program Type: Reading & Writing
Event Details:

Join us to discuss The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka. 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.

Introduction to Line Dancing

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Line dancing is a fun and energetic way to get moving, enjoy great music, and connect with others. It’s also great for your brain—studies show that line dancing regularly can help reduce the risk of memory loss by up to 76%!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Line dancing is a fun and energetic way to get moving, enjoy great music, and connect with others. It’s also great for your brain—studies show that line dancing regularly can help reduce the risk of memory loss by up to 76%!

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 Fourth Wing cover art

20s and 30s Book Discussion

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
West Conference Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for our book discussion on Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros! 

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

Join us for our book discussion on Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros! 

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.

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.

Let's Celebrate Summer Drop-In Craft

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 9:00am - 8:30pm
Youth Services Department at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth

Stop by the Art Room in the Youth Services Department to celebrate the start of summer break with a new, fun craft each day. *While supplies last.

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

Stop by the Art Room in the Youth Services Department to celebrate the start of summer break with a new, fun craft each day. *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.