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Enchanted Tales

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School
Education, Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School
Program Type: Education, Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Grades K-2. Step into the magical realm of fairy and folk tales from around the world. Dive into the captivating world of stories filled with magical creatures, brave heroes, and whimsical adventures.

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.

Animals Around the World

10:30am - 11:30am
Youth
Education, Presentation, STEAM
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Education, Presentation, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 56
Event Details:

Join us for an educational event featuring a speaker with 20 years of teaching experience at Brookfield Zoo. The event aims to inspire children about nature through animal ambassadors representing diverse habitats.

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.

Family Art Night

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

All Ages with caregiver. Join Mrs. Michelle for an evening of collaborative art. Families will create a different art project together each month. Be prepared to get messy!

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.

Amazing Art!

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

Grades 1-3. Come and create amazing process art! Process art is art that is self-directed, choice driven, and celebrates the experience of discovery. Each month will feature a different exciting project.  

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.

Chess Club

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Gaming
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Grades 2- 6. Let's play chess together to improve strategic thinking, fairness, and make new friends who enjoy the game. Participants should know how the pieces move and basics of the game.

Little Learners

10:00am - 10:45am
Youth, Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Youth, 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.

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.

Origami Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
STEAM, Arts & Crafts
Open
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: 9
Event Details:

Grades 4-6. Let's get folding! Explore the fundamentals of folding origami shapes and animals with us. All experience levels are encouraged to participate!

October 17th | Spooky Things

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's Little Bookworms Book Club

10:00am - 10:45am
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 the picture book characters Max & Ruby by Rosemary Wells. We will make Max & Ruby paper bag puppets for our craft.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

Escape from the Haunted Mansion

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Youth, Elementary School
Other
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Grades 2-3. Enter if you dare into a world of mystery and suspense. Solve mysteries, unlock secrets, and race against time to escape the eerie mansion. Can you make it out in time? 

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.

Green Thumb Club: Decorate Mini Pumpkins

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Youth, Preschool
Education
Registration
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Grades Preschool-3 with caregiver.  Join the Green Thumb Club and have fun paining mini pumpkins with the Tri-Village Garden Club members.

Movers & Shakers

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

Ages 2-5 with a Caregiver. Start your week moving and shaking with Miss Liesel to a variety of fun songs and rhymes. This highly active program is designed to get everybody’s wiggles out before we calm down with a book. 

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.

Witch's Brew

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Youth, Elementary School
STEAM
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grades 1-3. Double, Double, Toil, and Trouble! Create a bubbling witch’s brew potion using baking soda science. 

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.

Drop In Family LEGO Night

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

All Ages. 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. Creations can be displayed after each event.

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: Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds (Zoom)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth, Teens, Adults
Reading & Writing, Zoom
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.

Adventure Club

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Youth, Elementary School
Education, Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Education, Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Grades 1-3. Discover the world with our new Adventure Club for kids at the library!

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.

Halloween Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten
Storytime
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Happy Halloween!  Join Ms. Liesel, Mrs. Rose and Mrs. Michelle for Halloween stories and a Halloween treat.  Children are welcome to wear their costumes.  A caregiver needs to attend with the child.

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.

National Frankenstein Day

All Day
Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Art Room
Age Group: Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ages 3-12. Get ready for a monstrous celebration! Drop-In and make Frankenstein crafts in the art room.  *While supplies last. 

Preschool Storytime and Craft

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth, Preschool
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join Miss Liesel for stories and a craft one Saturday each month. Registration is required for each preschooler.

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.

Spooky Tales

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School
Gaming, Movie, Storytime
Registration
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School
Program Type: Gaming, Movie, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

 

Trick or Treat! Stories, games, and a not-so-scary movie to put you in the mood for Halloween. Children may wear their costume.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

Halloween Bingo

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Youth, Elementary School
Other
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Grades 1-3. Join us for Halloween BINGO at the library! Win prizes and indulge in treats as you play this spooky twist on a classic game. *Allergy Alert: some items may contain common allergens.

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.

Take & Make Fall Sticker Scene Craft

9:00am - 6:00pm
Youth
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 Fall sticker scene craft you can make at home.  Crafts will be available on the 1st of the month while supplies last.

Turkey in Disguise Contest

11/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 11/24/2024 @ 3:00pm
Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Art Room
Age Group: Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ages 3-12. Help your turkey escape by creating a clever disguise! Get a turkey shape from the Youth Services Department and disguise your turkey as a character from a book you’ve read. Turn in your turkey to Youth Services by 3pm on Sunday, Nov.

Read to the Rhythm Storytime!

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Storytime
Registration
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Singing is a fun and easy way for young children to learn about language and musicality. Join Mrs. Rose to hear 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.

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

Enchanted Tales

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School
Education, Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School
Program Type: Education, Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Grades K-2. Step into the magical realm of fairy and folk tales from around the world. Dive into the captivating world of stories filled with magical creatures, brave heroes, and whimsical adventures.

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.