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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Journal/Planner Party

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Reading & Writing, Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: West Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading & Writing, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your planners, journals, or calendars and get ready for the New Year. Markers, stencils, washi tape, pens, and stickers will be provided. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Comic Drawing

3:30pm–4:30pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Reading & Writing
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: West Conference Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Reading & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-6. Create your own comic and share it with others!

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Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group

20's and 30's Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Reading & Writing
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: East Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Reading & Writing
Event Details:

Join us for the first nonfiction read in the history of the 20’s and 30’s Book Club. We will be reading Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams. Copies will be available at the Adult Services desk.  

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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

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 Underworld: Journey to the Depths of the Ocean by Susan Casey. Copies are available for checkout at the Adult Services Desk

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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

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 An American Marriage by Tayari Jones. 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

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.

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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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Mystery Readers Book Discussion

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

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Young Authors

3:30pm–4:30pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Reading & Writing
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: West Conference Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Reading & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-6. Interested in having an opportunity to create and share stories? Young Authors will help you put your ideas on paper! There will be different prompts every session.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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 James by Percival Everett. Copies will be available for checkout at the Adult Services Desk. We will be meeting at JC's Mexican Restaurant in Bartlett. Please 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.

Staff In-Service Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bartlett Public Library District
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

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 Krakatoa: The Day the World Exploded: August 27, 1883 by Simon Winchester. 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

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 More Than You'll Ever Know by Katie Gutierrez. 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.

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.