Potential Plans for the Future of the
Bartlett Public Library District Building
Throughout 2025, the library engaged our community through surveys and presentations to gather feedback on improvements and funding options the community supports to improve our aging facilities.
Based on the feedback we received, the community's top choice for addressing these needs is a $16.3 million renovation and expansion plan to the current library. The second choice was a new library for $32.5 million.
The Library Board of Trustees is considering placing a referendum on the November 3, 2026 ballot to seek funding approval from the community and will make the final decision on a potential referendum in August of 2026. In the meantime, the library is holding five more community engagement meetings this spring to share drawings and renderings of two potential projects one for additions/renovations to the current library and one for a new library and seek additional feedback from the public.
Upcoming Events
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
Closed
Library Branch:
Bartlett Public Library District
Room:
Story Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Preschool,
Kindergarten
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytime
Registration Required
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.
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
Library Branch:
Bartlett Public Library District
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Elementary School
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Grades 2-3. Get creative and have fun with paint! Follow step-by-step instructions from Mrs. Jessica to create your very own colorful acrylic painting to take home the same 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.
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
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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
Library Branch:
Bartlett Public Library District
Room:
Story Room
Age Group:
Babies,
Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytime
Newborns through 35 months of age with a caregiver. Join Mrs. Phyllis for Babies & Tots, which includes an introduction to emergent literacy skills, music, exercise and movement.
This event is in the "Teens" group
Library Branch:
Bartlett Public Library District
Room:
Teen Space
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:
Hear the call and join our cause as we campaign our way through the world of Dungeons and Dragons! Each quarter of the year is a new adventure. Attending Session Zero prior to the beginning of the campaign is encouraged but not required.
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 "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
Really Really Weird Sports with Mark Anderson
11:00am–12:00pm
Youth,
Elementary School,
Middle School
Arts & Crafts
Open
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 2-6. You think Pickleball is weird?! Try Cycleball! Sepak Takraw! Bartitsu! And even… I hesitate to say it… OK, prepare yourself... Fierljeppen! And we’re drawing them all!
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Required
This program requires you to register.
New & Noteworthy
BPLD's Little Free Pantry
This is self-service food pantry is free, anonymous, and accessible during library hours.
Bartlett Public Library Foundation Seeking New Directors
Join the Bartlett Public Library Foundation - Make a Lasting Impact!
The Bartlett Public Library is going fine free!
As of July 1, 2024, no overdue fines will be charged for materials that are checked out at the Bartlett Public Library District, with exceptions for special collections.
