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10 am
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group

Sensory Storytime

10:45am–11:30am
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-6 with caregiver. Join us for a welcoming storytime that follows a set routine to give our youngest patrons a predictable experience. We will listen to books, play games, practice fingerplays, and retell our last story using a felt board.

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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group

Little Learners

10:00am–10:45am
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Storytime
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Michelle and listen to stories, move to music, and end with a variety of fun activities that focus on emergent literacy skills.  While the activities are geared to the preschool age group, older and younger siblings are welcome.

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 "Preschool" group

Preschool Paper Crafts

10:00am–10:30am
Youth, Preschool
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Art Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-6 with caregiver. Make a new step-by-step paper craft each month! Drop-ins permitted while supplies last.

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.
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group

Sensory Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-6 with caregiver. Join us for a welcoming storytime that follows a set routine to give our youngest patrons a predictable experience. We will listen to books, play games, practice fingerplays, and retell our last story using a felt board.

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.

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Read & Craft

3:30pm–4:15pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Reading & Writing
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, 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 Alone by Megan E. Freeman. 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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Shadow Puppet Workshop

3:30pm–4:45pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

3rd – 6th Grade. Create paper shadow puppets and use them to perform a classic tale together. Please note that the final performance will be filmed for program participants to view afterwards.

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.

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

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

Lights, Camera, Story!

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

Grades K-3. Grades K-1 with caregiver. Step into the spotlight! Each Lights, Camera, Story! program celebrates the magic of storytelling through our favorite animated worlds.

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 "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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Harmony Hangout

3:45pm–4:15pm
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School
Performance, Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School
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 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
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

Bartlett Nature Center Storytime

3:00pm–4:00pm
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School
Storytime
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

For ages 5-10 with accompanying adult. Attend this special library storytime at the Bartlett Nature Center! Enjoy a nature-themed storytime followed by a short hike led by Nature Center staff.

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group

Bartlett's Little Bookworms Book Club

3:00pm–3:45pm
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
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.

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.

4 pm
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
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.