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This event is in the "Seniors" group

May Cold Case

05/04/2026 @ 9:00am–05/30/2026 @ 11:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Gaming
Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to step into the shoes of a detective? Once registered, drop by the Adult Services desk to receive your confidential murder case file packed with clues, suspects, and evidence. Your mission?

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

May Cold Case (VIRTUAL ONLY)

05/04/2026 @ 9:00am–05/30/2026 @ 11:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Other
Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Online
Age Group: 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.

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
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Jar Challenge

All Day 5/18–5/31
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School
Ongoing / Continuous
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Ongoing / Continuous
Event Details:

Guess how many items are in the jar at the Youth Services Desk for your chance to win a prize. You can submit one guess per week.

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

Alphabet Storytime

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

Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Join Miss Monica for a letter-themed storytime followed by a simple art activity. *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.

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

Knit & Stitch

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
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.

2 pm
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

It's Grand Fun!

2:00pm–2:45pm
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School
Arts & Crafts, Other
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

All Ages with caregiver. Grab your grandparent or another favorite grown-up and join us for a fun craft and a lively game of bingo!

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

"Uno!"

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

Grades 4-6. Play the card game Uno and see who can get their hand down to zero first!

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

Amazing Art!

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

Grades 1-3. Grade 1 with caregiver. Come and create amazing process art! Process art is art that is self-directed, choice driven, and celebrates the experience of discovery. 

May 20 | Monet's Garden 

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

Crafty Kids

3:30pm–4:30pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: The Hub
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.

March: Yarn Art

April: Paper Flowers

May: Cardboard Spaceship

This event is in the "Teens" group

VolunTEENs: Amazing Art

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Volunteer
Upcoming
Registration Required
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
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Super Smash Bros Club

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

Grades 4-6. Join us for fun games of Super Smash Bros Ultimate using the library’s Nintendo Switch! Participants will be expected to rotate after every round.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

4 pm
5 pm
6 pm
This event is in the "Youth" group

Family Art Night

6:30pm–7:30pm
Youth
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

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

Booklite Discussion

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Reading & Writing
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading & Writing
Event Details:

Join us to discuss The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka. 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.

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

Introduction to Line Dancing

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Education
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Line dancing is a fun and energetic way to get moving, enjoy great music, and connect with others. It’s also great for your brain—studies show that line dancing regularly can help reduce the risk of memory loss by up to 76%!

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

Fairy Garden Pots

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

Fairy gardens are special and give us an opportunity to express whimsy in our indoor or outdoor gardens. We’ll be making a sweet Fairy Garden Pot in which you can add miniature plants and perhaps even a fairy or two.

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 "Adults" group

20s and 30s Book Discussion

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

Join us for our book discussion on Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros! 

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.