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Hydro-Dipped Planters

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Make a one-of-a-kind planter using water and nail polish!

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

Make a one-of-a-kind planter using water and nail polish!

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Drop-In Family LEGO Night

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Services Department at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Youth
Drop In Family Lego Night:

All Ages. Stop by the Youth Services Department and create a LEGO masterpiece! We will have plenty of LEGO building blocks set out for you to enjoy. Table space may become lim...

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Other

All Ages. Stop by the Youth Services Department and create a LEGO masterpiece! We will have plenty of LEGO building blocks set out for you to enjoy. 

Table space may become limited, depending on participation. Creations can be displayed after each event.

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Let's Celebrate Summer Drop-In Craft

Wednesday, May 27, 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.

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

Adventure Club

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Education, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Grades 1-3. Grade 1 with caregiver.

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

Grades 1-3. Grade 1 with caregiver.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

VolunTEENs: Adventure Club

Wednesday, May 27, 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.

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

Non-Fiction Book Discussion

Wednesday, May 27, 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 Empire of Blue Water: Captain Morgan's Great Pirate Army, the Epic Battle for the Americas, and the Catastrophe That Ended the Outlaws' Bloody Reign by Stephen Talty.

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

Join us to discuss Empire of Blue Water: Captain Morgan's Great Pirate Army, the Epic Battle for the Americas, and the Catastrophe That Ended the Outlaws' Bloody Reign by Stephen Talty.

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

Let's Celebrate Summer Drop-In Craft

Thursday, May 28, 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.

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

Thursday Morning Book Discussion

Thursday, May 28, 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 Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad. 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 Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad. 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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Chess Club

Thursday, May 28, 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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Everyone

The regular monthly meeting of the Library Board. The public is welcome to attend.

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

The regular monthly meeting of the Library Board. The public is welcome to attend.

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

Let's Celebrate Summer Drop-In Craft

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:30pm
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.

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

Kids Painting

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Grades 2-3.  Get creative and have fun with paint! Follow step-by-step instructions from Mrs. Jessica to create your very own colorful acrylic painting to take home the same day.

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 2-3.  Get creative and have fun with paint! Follow step-by-step instructions from Mrs. Jessica to create your very own colorful acrylic painting to take home the same day.

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.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

VolunTEENs: Kids Painting Class

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
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.

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

Drawing "Simon Says..."

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Conference Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School

Grades 4-6. Take turns doing “Simon Says…” to create challenges for everyone to draw!

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

Grades 4-6. Take turns doing “Simon Says…” to create challenges for everyone to draw!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Space at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Hear the call and join our cause as we campaign our way through the world of Dungeons and Dragons! Each quarter of the year is a new adventure. Attending Session Zero prior to the beginning of the campaign is encouraged but not required. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hear the call and join our cause as we campaign our way through the world of Dungeons and Dragons! Each quarter of the year is a new adventure. Attending Session Zero prior to the beginning of the campaign is encouraged but not required. 

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 Historical Society

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Knit & Stitch

Sunday, June 21, 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.

Timberline Homeowners Association

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Everyone

The regular monthly meeting of the Library Board. The public is welcome to attend.

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

The regular monthly meeting of the Library Board. The public is welcome to attend.

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.

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.

Independence Day Parade

All Day
Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site

The library is closed for the Independence Day parade.

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

The library is closed for the Independence Day parade.

Bartlett Historical Society

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Knit & Stitch

Sunday, July 19, 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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Everyone

The regular monthly meeting of the Library Board. The public is welcome to attend.

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

The regular monthly meeting of the Library Board. The public is welcome to attend.

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.