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VolunTEENS: TAG (Teen Advisory Group)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Volunteer
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your space and earn volunteer hours! At TAG meetings, you will develop ideas to improve teen services, spaces, and collections. You'll also help create teen programs and participate in charitable initiatives.

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.

Cookie Decorating

6:00pm–6:30pm
Teens
Food, Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop in to make a sweet treat for a loved one (or for yourself!). We'll provide plain cookies, icing, and decorating supplies.

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.

Yarn Hearts

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make some yarn hearts to warm up your home decor. We will be covering cardboard hearts with yarn to add some cheer.  

VolunTEENs: Kids Painting Class

3:30pm–4:45pm
Teens
Volunteer
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.

Dungeons & Dragons Club

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Gaming
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.

Read & Craft

3:45pm–4:30pm
Youth, Teens
Reading & Writing
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Youth, Teens
Program Type: Reading & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-8. Come to the library to talk about a book, have a snack, and do some crafts! The book selected for this session is The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. We will vote on which book we read next at the end of every session. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

VolunTEENs: Amazing Art

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Volunteer
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.

Make Ahead Pastries

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Food, Presentation
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Food, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Say goodbye to early mornings! Wouldn't it be great to greet your family with fresh pastries that you DIDN'T have to get up early to prepare?

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.

Soap-Making 101

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens
Presentation, Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Presentation, Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make soap with Soapy Roads of Lombard. Perfect to give as a gift or keep for yourself!

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.

Staff In-Service Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bartlett Public Library District

VolunTEENs: Miniature Mini Golf

3:45pm–4:45pm
Teens
Volunteer
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.

VolunTEENs: Adventure Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Volunteer
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.

Olympic Peninsula Travelogue with Faye Levin-O'Leary

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Presentation
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Faye Levin-O’Leary for a travelogue tour around the Quinault Temperate Rainforest in Washington State, filled with photos from a backpacking trip.

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.

Easter

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

The Library is closed on Easter.

Library Closed

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

The Library closes both Sunday and Monday for Memorial Day.

Memorial Day

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

The Library is closed for the holiday.

Independence Day

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

The Library is closed for the holiday and parade.

Library Closed

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

The Library closes both Sunday and Monday for Labor Day.

Labor Day

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

The Library is closed for the holiday.

Library Closes Early

5:00pm–11:45pm
Closing
Branches:
Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site
Description:

The Library closes early at 5 P.M. in preparation for the holiday.

Thanksgiving

11/26/2026 @ 12:00am–11/27/2026 @ 11:45pm
Closing
Branches:
Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site
Description:

The Library is closed for the holiday.

Library Closed

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

The library is closed for the holiday today.

Christmas

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

The Library is closed for the holiday.

New Year's Eve

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

The Library is closed for the holiday.