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Victorian Christmas Traditions

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

Why do we send Christmas Cards? Who had the first modern Christmas tree? When did Santa get his iconic red suit? Historian Valerie Gugala will discuss how these and other holiday traditions have their roots in Victorian times.

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.

Christmas Breads

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

One basic dough - two delicious Christmas yeast breads. Chef Cherise Slattery will teach you how to make a Christmas Star Bread studded with pistachios and a strawberry jam swirl.

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.

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.

New Year's Day

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

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

The Life of Bob Hope

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Presentation
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Historical Presenter Jim Gibbons will take you into the life of comedian, actor, and vaudeville star, Bob Hope. Hope was known for his work on numerous television and radio shows as well as his dedication to USO Show Tours.

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.

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.

New Year's Day

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

Library Closed

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

The Library is closed for Easter Sunday.