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Legend Explorers

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM, Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School

Grades K-3. Grades K-1 with caregiver. Step into the magical realm of fairy and folk tales from around the world.

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

Grades K-3. Grades K-1 with caregiver. Step into the magical realm of fairy and folk tales from around the world.

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.

Babies & Tots

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story 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: Story 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.

Babies & Tots

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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, December 9, 2025 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.

Babies & Tots

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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, December 10, 2025 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.

Sensory Storytime

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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.

Open
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.

Little Learners

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool

Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Join Mrs. Michelle and listen to stories, move to music, and end with a variety of fun activities that focus on emergent literacy skills. 

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

Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Join Mrs. Michelle and listen to stories, move to music, and end with a variety of fun activities that focus on emergent literacy skills. 

Tales & Tunes

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School

Preschool - 2nd Grade with caregiver. Get ready to sing, dance, and play during this upbeat musical storytime!

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Preschool - 2nd Grade with caregiver. Get ready to sing, dance, and play during this upbeat musical storytime!

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.

Babies & Tots

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story 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: Story 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.

Bedtime with Buster Family Storytime!

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Ongoing / Continuous, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School
Bedtime With Buster Family Storytime:

Ages 2-6 with a Parent or Caregiver.Shhh...it's bedtime. Put on your PJ's and enjoy soothing stories perfect before going to sleep. There will also be a visit from Little Mouse!

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School
Program Type: Ongoing / Continuous, Storytime

Ages 2-6 with a Parent or Caregiver.

Shhh...it's bedtime. Put on your PJ's and enjoy soothing stories perfect before going to sleep. There will also be a visit from Little Mouse!

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.

Bartlett's Little Bookworms Book Club

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
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. We will do a character/author-related game, read a story, and finish with a craft.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
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. We will do a character/author-related game, read a story, and finish with a craft.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Little Learners

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Join Mrs. Michelle and listen to stories, move to music, and end with a variety of fun activities that focus on emergent literacy skills.  While the activities are geared to the preschool age group, older and younger siblings are welcome.

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

Join Mrs. Michelle and listen to stories, move to music, and end with a variety of fun activities that focus on emergent literacy skills.  While the activities are geared to the preschool age group, older and younger siblings are welcome.

Tales & Tunes

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School

Preschool - 2nd Grade with caregiver. Get ready to sing, dance, and play during this upbeat musical storytime!

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Preschool - 2nd Grade with caregiver. Get ready to sing, dance, and play during this upbeat musical storytime!

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.