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Read to the Rhythm Storytime: Happy New Year!

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten

Singing is a fun and easy way for young children to learn about language and musicality. Join Mrs. Rose to hear New Year's  Stories, sing, and march to the rhythm!

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

Singing is a fun and easy way for young children to learn about language and musicality. Join Mrs. Rose to hear New Year's  Stories, sing, and march to the rhythm!

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.

Adult Coloring Club

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Drop by and color in some fun designs. Coloring pages and colored pencils will be provided.

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

Drop by and color in some fun designs. Coloring pages and colored pencils will be provided.

VolunTEENs: Toy Maintenance YS

Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Services Department at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens

Help with Toy Maintenance in Youth Services. Toys need to be sanitized and put away so they are ready for a new play session come Monday.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help with Toy Maintenance in Youth Services. Toys need to be sanitized and put away so they are ready for a new play session come Monday.

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.

Monopoly Hour

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
West Conference Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School

Grades 4-6. Come to the library to play a game of Monopoly and see who will avoid bankruptcy!

Open
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. Come to the library to play a game of Monopoly and see who will avoid bankruptcy!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

New Year's Reading Cafe!

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Food, Reading & Writing, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School

Tuesday, December 30 from 11:00-12:00 pm

Ages 3-Grade 2 with caregiver

Meeting Room

Registration required.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School
Program Type: Food, Reading & Writing, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tuesday, December 30 from 11:00-12:00 pm

Ages 3-Grade 2 with caregiver

Meeting Room

Registration required.

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.

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

Take & Make Craft: Paper Snakes

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Youth Services Department at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth

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

Preschool and Child Care Fair

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Age Group:
Youth, Adults

This is a great opportunity for families to meet local preschool and daycare providers.  Representatives from various facilities in the area will be available with information, and to answer questions.

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Adults
Event Details:

This is a great opportunity for families to meet local preschool and daycare providers.  Representatives from various facilities in the area will be available with information, and to answer 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.

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Saturday, January 3, 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. 

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
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.

Knit & Stitch

Sunday, January 4, 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.

A scattering of several LEGO blocks.

Lego Build-a-Thon

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
The Hub at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School

Grades 4-6. Make your own LEGO around a different theme every month! Prizes will be awarded to those who are voted as the best in their categories.

Dec: Building/shelter

Jan: Tallest Tower

Feb: Space

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

Grades 4-6. Make your own LEGO around a different theme every month! Prizes will be awarded to those who are voted as the best in their categories.

Dec: Building/shelter

Jan: Tallest Tower

Feb: Space

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

Babies & Tots

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers
Babies & Tots:

Newborns through 35 months of age with a caregiver. Join Mrs. Phyllis for Babies & Tots, which includes an introduction to emergent literacy skills, music, exercise and movemen...

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Newborns through 35 months of age with a caregiver. Join Mrs. Phyllis for Babies & Tots, which includes an introduction to emergent literacy skills, music, exercise and movement.

It's Storytime

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Ages 3-6 on their own.  Join Mrs. Rose and enjoy 30 minutes of stories, music, and a visit from Little Mouse.  Older siblings are welcome.  Space is limited to the first 20 people to arrive.

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Ages 3-6 on their own.  Join Mrs. Rose and enjoy 30 minutes of stories, music, and a visit from Little Mouse.  Older siblings are welcome.  Space is limited to the first 20 people to arrive.

Snowflakes

Mini Makers

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten

Grades Preschool-K with caregiver. Discover the joy of creativity in this hands-on art program designed for young children.

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

Grades Preschool-K with caregiver. Discover the joy of creativity in this hands-on art program designed for young children.

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.

VolunTEENs: Mini Makers

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Department at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens

See program description for details. 

Open
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.

Bartlett Creative Writers

Tuesday, January 6, 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.

Virtual Tuesday Trivia: Childhood Toys and Games

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Online at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for trivia nights!

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Join us for trivia nights!

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.

Babies & Tots

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers
Babies & Tots:

Newborns through 35 months of age with a caregiver. Join Mrs. Phyllis for Babies & Tots, which includes an introduction to emergent literacy skills, music, exercise and movemen...

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Newborns through 35 months of age with a caregiver. Join Mrs. Phyllis for Babies & Tots, which includes an introduction to emergent literacy skills, music, exercise and movement.

It's Storytime

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

AgAges 3-6 on their own.  Join Mrs. Rose and enjoy 30 minutes of stories, music, and a visit from Little Mouse.  Older siblings are welcome.  Space is limited to the first 20 people to arrive.

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

AgAges 3-6 on their own.  Join Mrs. Rose and enjoy 30 minutes of stories, music, and a visit from Little Mouse.  Older siblings are welcome.  Space is limited to the first 20 people to arrive.

Sensory Storytime

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Join Mrs. Michelle for a quieter, more inclusive storytime. We will read stories, play games, and practice fingerplays. Storytime will end with time to play and socialize.

 

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

Join Mrs. Michelle for a quieter, more inclusive storytime. We will read stories, play games, and practice fingerplays. Storytime will end with time to play and socialize.

 

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.

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Super STEM!

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Grades 1-3. Grade 1 with caregiver. Join Mrs. Jessica as we explore STEM concepts through stories, crafts, games, and activities that encourage the development of logic, problem solving, and creative thinking.  

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

Grades 1-3. Grade 1 with caregiver. Join Mrs. Jessica as we explore STEM concepts through stories, crafts, games, and activities that encourage the development of logic, problem solving, and creative thinking.  

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.

Pokémon Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
The Hub at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School

Grades 4-6. Come celebrate Pokémon through activities including learning how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game! Decks will be provided. Trading cards will not be allowed during the program.

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

Grades 4-6. Come celebrate Pokémon through activities including learning how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game! Decks will be provided. Trading cards will not be allowed during the program.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

VolunTEENs: Super STEM

Wednesday, January 7, 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.