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October Cold Case (VIRTUAL ONLY)

09/29/2025 @ 9:00am–10/25/2025 @ 11:45pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Other
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please note that this registration is for the virtual/digital Cold Case files only!

Do you have what it takes to step into the shoes of a detective?

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.

10 am
This event is in the "Youth" group

Harmony Hangout

10:30am–11:00am
Youth
Performance, Arts & Crafts
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Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Performance, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

For all ages. Enjoy some live music while you work on a craft project, read a book, play some quiet board games, or just sit and relax while you listen.

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.

Caregiver Responsibility

Caregivers are responsible for the behavior of their child during library programs. Please see our guidelines for program behavior expectations.

  • Ages 8 and older may attend programs unattended by a caregiver if they are non-disruptive and the caregiver remains in the library.
  • If a child is disruptive, they may be asked to leave the program.
This event is in the "Youth" group

Halloween Hi-Jinks: Dave Herzog Marionettes

10:30am–11:15am
Youth
Performance
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join mad scientist Boris von Puppenspiel and all of his kooky, but not too spooky, friends in this fun-filled Halloween treat for the entire family.  Dave Herzog presents his puppet mastery in this seasonal performance.

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group

VolunTEENs: Toy Maintenance YS

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
Volunteer
Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
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.

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

Knit & Stitch

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
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Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: East Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Whether you knit, crochet, or embroider the Knit & Stitch Club is for you. Bring your supplies and join a fun group to craft and chat together.

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.

Reservation

West Conference Room

1:00pm–2:00pm
This event is not sponsored or endorsed by the Bartlett Public Library District.
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: West Conference Room
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Journal/Planner Party

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

Welcome to the Journal/Planner Party! Bring your planner or journal and decorate it. Washi tape, markers, and stickers will be provided. 

2 pm
This event is in the "Youth" group

It's Grand Fun

2:00pm–2:45pm
Youth
Arts & Crafts, Other
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

All Ages with a caregiver. Grab your grandparent or another favorite grown-up and join us for a themed craft and a variety of fun games!

  • Oct. 19: Fall Fest

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

Little Mad Scientists

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

Grades K-1 with caregiver. Put on your lab coat and get ready for some spooky science fun! Join us for silly experiments, bubbling potions, and hands-on Halloween activities perfect for little mad scientists.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

VolunTEENs: Little Mad Scientists

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Volunteer
Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
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.

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

Adventure Club

3:30pm–4:15pm
Youth, Elementary School
Education, Arts & Crafts
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Education, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 1-3. Grade 1 with caregiver.

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.

Caregiver Responsibility

Caregivers are responsible for the behavior of their child during library programs. Please see our guidelines for program behavior expectations.

  • Ages 8 and older may attend programs unattended by a caregiver if they are non-disruptive and the caregiver remains in the library.
  • If a child is disruptive, they may be asked to leave the program.

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group

VolunTEENs: Adventure Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Volunteer
Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
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.

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

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party

3:30pm–4:30pm
Youth, Elementary School
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 1-3. Grade 1 with caregiver. Celebrate the new Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper release with laughs, games, and plenty of wimpy fun!

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.

Caregiver Responsibility

Caregivers are responsible for the behavior of their child during library programs. Please see our guidelines for program behavior expectations.

  • Ages 8 and older may attend programs unattended by a caregiver if they are non-disruptive and the caregiver remains in the library.
  • If a child is disruptive, they may be asked to leave the program.

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group

VolunTEENs: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party

3:30pm–4:45pm
Teens
Volunteer
Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
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
This event is in the "Teens" group
Cancelled

Needle Felting: Little Ghostie

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Natasha Lehrer Lewis, of Esther's Place, as she teaches a fun class on needle felting! Make an adorable ghost with the supplies provided. 

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.

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

Chess Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Gaming
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Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Grades 2-6. Everyone is invited to play chess with us!  Participants should know how the pieces move and the basics of the game.

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

Crafty Kids

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Arts & Crafts
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-6. Put your hands to work with arts and crafts projects you can take home after the program! There will be a different project every month.

Sept 12: Rock Painting

Oct 24: Halloween Pop Up Cards

Nov 21: Origami Crafts

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group

VolunTEENs: Crafty Kids

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Volunteer
Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
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.

5 pm
6 pm
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Committee of the Whole Board Meeting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Everyone
Meeting
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Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: 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.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Family Art Night

6:30pm–7:30pm
Youth
Arts & Crafts
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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. Projects may involve materials that can stain clothing so please dress for an art mess.

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.

Reservation

Girl Scout Troop #2347

6:30pm–8:30pm
This event is not sponsored or endorsed by the Bartlett Public Library District.
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: East Conference Room
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Mini Canvas Craft

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come paint a picture using paint markers. We will be decorating mini canvases which make the perfect decoration for your 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.

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

7 pm
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Library Board Meeting

7:00pm–8:30pm
Everyone
Meeting
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Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

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.

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

Myths and History of the Great Highland Bagpipe

7:00pm–8:15pm
Adults, Seniors
Presentation
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come take a journey through the history of one of the oldest instruments still played today with accomplished bagpipe player J. Kevin Chapman.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.