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Bartlett Historical Society Presents: The Stories Behind Our Streets

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Who were the people that many Bartlett streets were named after? Join us as we reprise the stories of the lives of the people who were instrumental in developing our town. Actors i...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Who were the people that many Bartlett streets were named after? Join us as we reprise the stories of the lives of the people who were instrumental in developing our town.

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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.

A Tale of Two Chicagos: The White City & The Murder Castle of Englewood

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

With the advent of the World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago emerges as a world class city. But nearby, lurking in the shadows is a man whose legacy has outstripped that of the fab...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

With the advent of the World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago emerges as a world class city. But nearby, lurking in the shadows is a man whose legacy has outstripped that of the fabled event: Chicago’s first serial killer, H.H. Holmes.

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.

Genealogy Group

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
The Hub at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Building your family tree? Come learn from and share your knowledge with other genealogists in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Beginner to experienced genealogists welcome. 

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History
Event Details:

Building your family tree? Come learn from and share your knowledge with other genealogists in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Beginner to experienced genealogists welcome. 

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.

Pre-Civil War Quilts: Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us with Connie Martin as she shares her family story of secret codes in patterns of antebellum quilt replicas used to signify safe routes to freedom from Kentucky on the Under...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Join us with Connie Martin as she shares her family story of secret codes in patterns of antebellum quilt replicas used to signify safe routes to freedom from Kentucky on the Underground railroad to Canada. Her mother, Dr.

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.

Library Closed

All Day
Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site

The Library is closed for Easter Sunday.

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

The Library is closed for Easter Sunday.

The Founding Mothers

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, and Dolley Madison. Historian Valerie Gugala will discuss the women who stood behind the Founding Fathers. Who were they and how did they contribu...

Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History
Required
Seats Remaining: 59
Event Details:

Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, and Dolley Madison. Historian Valerie Gugala will discuss the women who stood behind the Founding Fathers. Who were they and how did they contribute to the cause of American independence?

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.

Genealogy Group

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
The Hub at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Building your family tree? Come learn from and share your knowledge with other genealogists in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Beginner to experienced genealogists welcome. 

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History
Event Details:

Building your family tree? Come learn from and share your knowledge with other genealogists in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Beginner to experienced genealogists welcome. 

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
Closing
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Bartlett Public Library District

Memorial Day

All Day
Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site

The Library is closed for the holiday.

Closing
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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
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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 4th of July Parade.

Closing
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Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site
Description:

The Library is closed for the 4th of July Parade.

Labor Day

All Day
Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site

The Library is closed for the holiday.

Closing
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Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site
Description:

The Library is closed for the holiday.

Thanksgiving

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The Library is closed for the holiday.

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Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site
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The Library is closed for the holiday.

Library Closed

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Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site

The library is closed for the holiday today.

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Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site
Description:

The library is closed for the holiday today.

Christmas

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Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site

The Library is closed for the holiday.

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Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site
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The Library is closed for the holiday.

New Year's Eve

All Day
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The Library is closed for the holiday.

Closing
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Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site
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The Library is closed for the holiday.

New Year's Day

All Day
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Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site

Library Closed

All Day
Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site

The Library is closed for Easter Sunday.

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

The Library is closed for Easter Sunday.

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.

Library Closed

All Day
Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site

The Library is closed for the 4th of July Parade.

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

The Library is closed for the 4th of July Parade.

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.

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.