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March Cold Case Registration (VIRTUAL ONLY)

03/03/2025 @ 9:00am - 03/29/2025 @ 11:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Other
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Please note that this registration is for the virtual/digital Cold Case files only!

Do you have what it takes to step into the shoes of a detective?

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.

How to Appeal to Colleges for More Financial Aid

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Education, Presentation
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education, Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Now more than ever, colleges are more willing to say “yes” to appeals for more financial aid and scholarship money for both new and returning students.

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.

Booklite Discussion

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Reading & Writing
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Reading & Writing
Event Details:

Join us to discuss City of Thieves by David Benioff. 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.

Galway Gals Irish Music

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Performance
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music with Galway Gals, featuring the talented Liz McNichols and Anna Gillan.

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.

Illinois Libraries Present: 9to5: The Story of a Movement, An At-Home Experience

03/21/2025 @ 9:00am - 03/23/2025 @ 9:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Education, Movie
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Education, Movie
Event Details:

9to5: The Story of a Movement, watch the award-winning documentary from the comfort of your home!

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.

Folding Book Art Tutorial

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us and learn how to create Folded Book Art. The 90 minute course will provide step-by-step instructions in how to create three unique Folded Book Art patterns.

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.

Elizabeth Taylor: Violet Beauty (Zoom)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Zoom
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Zoom
Event Details:

Elizabeth Taylor captured audiences from the time she appeared in great family films such as National Velvet to career-defining roles in Giant and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

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.

Non-Fiction Book Discussion

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

Join us to discuss The Liars' Club by Mary Karr. 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.

Thursday Morning Book Discussion

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

Join us to discuss The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka. 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.

Alzheimer's and Dementia Care: Resources for Caregivers

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Education
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 76
Event Details:

Are you taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia? Join the Indigo at Bartlett, a memory care facility, to learn about useful resources that can assist caregivers to provide loved ones the care and support they need.

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.

April Cold Case Registration

03/31/2025 @ 9:00am - 04/06/2025 @ 11:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Other
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to step into the shoes of a detective? Once registered, drop by the Adult Services desk to receive your confidential murder case file packed with clues, suspects, and evidence. Your mission?

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.

April Cold Case Registration (VIRTUAL ONLY)

03/31/2025 @ 9:00am - 04/26/2025 @ 11:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Other
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Please note that this registration is for the virtual/digital Cold Case files only!

Do you have what it takes to step into the shoes of a detective?

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.

Virtual Tuesday Trivia: April Fool's Day

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Gaming
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.

Password Safety

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Technology
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

The first line of defense in online safety is practicing smart password habits. Join Michael Gershbein of VSP (Very Smart People) as he shows how to create safe passwords and use password managers to make your online life easier.

Library Space Needs Community Meeting

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Youth, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Meeting
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Meeting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 105

Knit & Stitch

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: West 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.

Bartlett Historical Society Presents: The Stories Behind Our Streets

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
History
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 63
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.

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.

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

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
History
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
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.

Bartlett Creative Writers

6:30pm - 8:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Reading & Writing
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.

Genealogy Group

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
History
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.

Dead Air: The Night Orson Welles Terrified America

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Presentation
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 64
Event Details:

Join author William Hazelgrove as he describes the amazing story of Orson Welles famous War of the Worlds Broadcast in 1938 that terrified Americans and created a nationwide panic.

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.

Mystery Readers Book Discussion

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

Join us to discuss The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James. 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.

Illinois Libraries Present: The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Education, Food
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Education, Food
Event Details:

Alexis Nikole Nelson is a forager and an outdoor educator using her platforms, TikTok account alexisnikole and Instagram page blackforager, to celebrate all the edible plants hiding in plain sight.

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.

Before the Chicago Cubs: Baseball Comes to the Windy City

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Education
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 58
Event Details:

Join Historian Bruce Allardice as he takes a look at the "National Pastime" during the 1850s and 1860s in Chicago.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.