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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Library Branch:
Bartlett Public Library District
Room:
Online
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Zoom
Registration Required
Event Details:
Participate in a 30-minute individual virtual resume review session with the People's Resource Center. Receive expert, personalized feedback and advice to enhance your resume and optimize your job search. Space is limited.
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Library Branch:
Bartlett Public Library District
Room:
Online
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Zoom
Registration Required
Event Details:
Participate in a 30-minute individual virtual resume review session with the People's Resource Center. Receive expert, personalized feedback and advice to enhance your resume and optimize your job search. Space is limited.
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Library Branch:
Bartlett Public Library District
Room:
Online
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Zoom
Registration Required
Event Details:
Participate in a 30-minute individual virtual resume review session with the People's Resource Center. Receive expert, personalized feedback and advice to enhance your resume and optimize your job search. Space is limited.
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Library Branch:
Bartlett Public Library District
Room:
Online
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Zoom
Registration Required
Event Details:
Participate in a 30-minute individual virtual resume review session with the People's Resource Center. Receive expert, personalized feedback and advice to enhance your resume and optimize your job search. Space is limited.
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
Library Branch:
Bartlett Public Library District
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
History
Registration Required
Event Details:
When people think of the Underground Railroad, they likely think of Harriet Tubman and other brave abolitionists who led enslaved people through dark forests and across steep mountain ranges. But most enslaved people actually escaped by boat.
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 "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group
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.
New & Noteworthy
National Library Week Passport Adventure
Celebrate National Library Week with a journey through the library to collect stamps for your passport and earn a prize!
Tax Day Coffee!
Reward yourself for a job well done with coffee and treats courtesy of the Friends of the Bartlett Library!
BPLD's Little Free Pantry
This is self-service food pantry is free, anonymous, and accessible during library hours.
