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Foundation Meeting

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Staff Conference Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Meeting

All are welcome at the Bartlett Public Library District Foundation Meeting!

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 Board Meeting

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Meeting

The monthly meeting of the Library Board. The public is welcome to attend.

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.

Drop In Family LEGO Night

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ongoing / Continuous
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Everyone
Program Type: Ongoing / Continuous
Event Details:

Stop by the Youth Services Department and create a LEGO masterpiece! We will have plenty of LEGO building blocks set out for you to enjoy. (Table space may become limited, depending on participation.) 

Spring Terrariums

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create and take home your very own spring terrarium.  

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

Bartlett's Little Bookworms Book Club

10:00am - 10:45am
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 couple of character/author-related games, read a story, and finish with a craft. Children may attend the storytime portion alone, but a caregiver is needed for the craft. Registration is required for each Book Club meeting.

This session will focus on books by Eric Carle. We will make a pancake greeting card from his book Pancakes, Pancakes! for our craft.

Memorial Day

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

The Library is closed early for the holiday.

Memorial Day

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

The Library is closed for the holiday.

The History of Billy Joel (Zoom)

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Zoom
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Zoom
Event Details:

Though Billy Joel has not released a new rock album in over 27 years, he remains one of the world’s most popular live performers.

National Flip Flop Day Drop In

9:00am - 9:00pm
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth
Event Details:

Drop in and make a flip flop craft and pick up a special bookmark. 

No registration required. 

Take & Make Craft UFO Paper Craft

9:00am - 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Visit the Youth Services Department to pick up a UFO Paper craft you can make at home.  Crafts will be available on the 1st of the month while supplies last.

Saturday Stories

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Storytime
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Miss Liesel invites you to kickstart your weekend with stories on Saturday! This themed storytime will feature books, music & movement, and a visit from Little Mouse.

Babies & Tots

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
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.

Storytime Station

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Preschool-2nd grade with caregiver. All aboard the Storytime Station! Join Mrs. Rose and Miss Liesel as they share stories and songs.

Chess Club

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth
Event Details:

Grades 2-12.  Youth Services Department.  Everyone is invited to play chess with us!  Participants should know how the pieces move and basics of the game. 

National Donut Day Celebration!

10:00am - 10:45am
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join Miss Liesel for a party on National Donut Day! There will be donut-themed stories, activities, and a craft. In lieu of eating donuts, registered participants will receive a goody bag to take home.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

Babies & Tots

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime
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

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
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.

Outer Space Nebulas

2:00pm - 3:00pm
STEAM, Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: STEAM, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Grades 4-6. Meeting Room. Registration Required. Come learn about outer space nebulas while we make paintings resembling them.

 

 

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.

Storytime Station

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Preschool-2nd grade with caregiver. All aboard the Storytime Station! Join Mrs. Rose and Miss Liesel as they share stories and songs.

Amazing Outdoor Art!

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Grades 1-3. Come and create amazing outdoor art! Each month will feature a different exciting outdoor art project. (In the event of inclement or excessively warm weather, the program will be moved inside.)   

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

Andertoons "My Silly Summer"

10:00am - 11:00am
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Grades 2-4.  Registration required.  Join cartoonist Mark Anderson as he teaches kids to see things differently through drawing.  This program will feature summer themes with a weird twist.

Space Treasure Hunt

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Other
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Grades 2-3. Embark on an interstellar adventure with Miss Jessica where we will explore simple cosmic clues, interactive space stations, and engage in space-themed challenges.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

Chess Club

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth
Event Details:

Grades 2-12.  Youth Services Department.  Everyone is invited to play chess with us!  Participants should know how the pieces move and basics of the game. 

Bartlett's Little Bookworms Book Club

10:00am - 10:45am
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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 couple of character/author-related games, read a story, and finish with a craft. Children may attend the storytime portion alone, but a caregiver is needed for the craft. Registration is required for each Book Club meeting.

This session will focus on T. Veg from the book T. Veg: The Story of a Carrot-Crunching Dinosaur" by: Smriti Prasadam-Halls. We will make a paper veggie garden for our craft.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.