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Booklite Discussion

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Bridgerton: The Duke & I by Julia Quinn. Copies will be available for checkout at the Adult Services Desk. We will be meeting at JC's Mexican Restaurant in B...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Reading & Writing
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Bridgerton: The Duke & I by Julia Quinn. Copies will be available for checkout at the Adult Services Desk. We will be meeting at JC's Mexican Restaurant in Bartlett!

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.

Miracle in the Andes book cover

Non-Fiction Book Discussion

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Miracle in the Andes by Nando Parrado and Vince Rause. Copies are 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 Miracle in the Andes by Nando Parrado and Vince Rause. Copies are 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.

The Midnight Library cover art

Thursday Morning Book Discussion

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us to discuss The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. 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 The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. 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.

Bartlett Creative Writers

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 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.

The Woman in the Library book cover

Mystery Readers Book Discussion

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Hub at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Please join us to discuss The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill. Copies are available for checkout at the Adult Services Desk. 

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

Please join us to discuss The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill. Copies are 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.

Photo of Erika L. Sanchez

Illinois Libraries Present: Being Imperfect with Erika Sánchez (Zoom)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing, Zoom
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Illinois Libraries Present and Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter. She will be joined in conversat...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Reading & Writing, Zoom
Event Details:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Illinois Libraries Present and Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter. She will be joined in conversation by Cythia Pelayo.

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 Silent Patient cover art

Booklite Discussion

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to discuss The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. Copies will be available for checkout at the Adult Services Desk. We will be meeting at JC's Mexican Restaurant in Bartle...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Reading & Writing
Event Details:

Join us to discuss The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. Copies will be available for checkout at the Adult Services Desk. We will be meeting at JC's Mexican Restaurant in Bartlett! 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.

Silent Reading Book Club

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring a book you are currently reading and read with a group of people. This book club has all the joy of a book club, but without required reading. All book formats are welcome. P...

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

Bring a book you are currently reading and read with a group of people. This book club has all the joy of a book club, but without required reading. All book formats are welcome. Please bring headphones if you plan on enjoying an audiobook.

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.

Jason Reynolds photo

Illinois Libraries Present: Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds (Zoom)

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing, Zoom
Age Group:
Youth, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Jason Reynolds is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, a Newbery Award Honoree, a Printz Award Honoree, a two-time National Book Award finalist, a Kirkus Award winner, a UK Carn...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Online
Age Group: Youth, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Reading & Writing, Zoom
Event Details:

Jason Reynolds is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, a Newbery Award Honoree, a Printz Award Honoree, a two-time National Book Award finalist, a Kirkus Award winner, a UK Carnegie Medal winner, a two-time Walter Dean Myers Award winn

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.

Open Mic Night

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Performance, Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come and read your favorite short stories or poems. There will be a selection of books to pick from or you can bring in your own work. 

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

Come and read your favorite short stories or poems. There will be a selection of books to pick from or you can bring in your own work. 

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.

Bad Blood cover image

Non-Fiction Book Discussion

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou. Copies are 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 Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou. Copies are 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.

The Last Thing He Told Me book cover

Thursday Morning Book Discussion

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
The Hub at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us to discuss The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave. Copies will be available for checkout at the Adult Services desk.

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

Join us to discuss The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave. 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.

Bartlett Creative Writers

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm
West Conference 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: West Conference 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.

A Bad Day for Sunshine cover image

Mystery Readers Book Discussion

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Please join us to discuss A Bad Day for Sunshine by Darynda Jones. Copies are 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:

Please join us to discuss A Bad Day for Sunshine by Darynda Jones. Copies are 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.

Miracle Creek cover art

Booklite Discussion

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Miracle Creek by Angie Kim. Copies will be available for checkout at the Adult Services Desk. We will be meeting at JC's Mexican Restaurant in Bartlett! Call the...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Reading & Writing
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Miracle Creek by Angie Kim. Copies will be available for checkout at the Adult Services Desk. We will be meeting at JC's Mexican Restaurant in Bartlett! 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.

Facing the Mountain cover art

Non-Fiction Book Discussion

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Facing the Mountain: A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II by Daniel James Brown. Copies are 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 Facing the Mountain: A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II by Daniel James Brown. Copies are 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.

Thanksgiving - Early Close

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site

The Library is closing early for Thanksgiving.

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

The Library is closing early for Thanksgiving.

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.

Read to Rover

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Story Room at Bartlett Public Library District
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Read to Rover:

Grades 1-6Space is limited. Register by phone or in person at the Youth Services Desk.Reserve a unique "one-on-one" 15-minute appointment to read to a certified therapy dog.

Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Reading & Writing

Grades 1-6

Space is limited. Register by phone or in person at the Youth Services Desk.

Reserve a unique "one-on-one" 15-minute appointment to read to a certified therapy dog.

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.

In-Person Registration Required

To register for this event, please visit the Library and speak to a staff member.

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.

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

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.