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Spooky Blackout Poetry

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

During the month of October, visit the Teen Space to create a spooky poetry using pages from discarded books. 

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.

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. 
10 am

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.
11 am

Book Page Pumpkin

11:30am - 1:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Create a unique Halloween themed craft using recycled books! 

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.
12 pm
1 pm

VolunTEENs: Toy Maintenance YS

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens
Volunteer
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Help with Toy Maintenance in Youth Services. Toys need to be sanitized and put away so they are ready for a new play session come Monday.

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.

VolunTEENs: Preschool Storytime and Craft

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens
Volunteer
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

See program description for details. 

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.

Prior VolunTEEN Registration Required

Registration for this event is only available to teen volunteers accepted into the VolunTEENs program. If you are not on our list of volunteers, your registration will be cancelled. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, please fill out an application here.

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.
2 pm

Preschool Storytime and Craft

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth, Preschool
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Open
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
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.
3 pm

Witch's Brew

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Youth, Elementary School
STEAM
Closed
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: STEAM
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.

VolunTEENs: Witch's Brew

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Volunteer
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

See program description for details. 

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.

Prior VolunTEEN Registration Required

Registration for this event is only available to teen volunteers accepted into the VolunTEENs program. If you are not on our list of volunteers, your registration will be cancelled. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, please fill out an application here.

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

Adventure Club

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

VolunTEENs: Adventure Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Volunteer
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

See program description for details. 

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.

Prior VolunTEEN Registration Required

Registration for this event is only available to teen volunteers accepted into the VolunTEENs program. If you are not on our list of volunteers, your registration will be cancelled. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, please fill out an application here.

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.
4 pm
5 pm
Reservation

Girl Scout Troop #3416

5:45pm - 7:15pm
This event is not sponsored or endorsed by the Bartlett Public Library District.
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: East Conference Room
Reservation

Girl Scout Troop #3416

5:45pm - 7:15pm
This event is not sponsored or endorsed by the Bartlett Public Library District.
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: West Conference Room
6 pm

Resin Bookmarks and Coasters

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Open
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Use resin, glitter, and molds to create fun resin bookmarks and coasters! Please note that bookmarks and coasters need 24 hours to set and you will need to pick up the finished product the following day.

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.
7 pm

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.

Making the Most of Social Security

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Education
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 73
Event Details:

Stacy Bromann of The Dala Group will provide details on the various filing strategies available to single individuals, married couples, divorced individuals, and widows.

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.

Open Mic Night

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

Come and read your favorite short stories or poems. There will be a selection of books to pick from or you can bring in your own work. 

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.