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 "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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
Green Thumb Club
10:00am–10:45am
Youth,
Preschool,
Kindergarten,
Elementary School
Education,
Arts & Crafts
Open
Library Branch:
Bartlett Public Library District
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Preschool,
Kindergarten,
Elementary School
Program Type:
Education,
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Grades Preschool-5 with caregiver. It’s All About Trees! Join the Green Thumb Club as we learn from tree expert Sarah Christensen, Bartlett Forester, and bring a small tree home in celebration of Arbor Day.
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
Journal and Planner Party (MOVED TO MAY 2nd)
2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults,
Seniors
Reading & Writing,
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch:
Bartlett Public Library District
Room:
West Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Reading & Writing,
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us to plan for the next few months and to update our calendars! Bring your own journal or planner. Decorating materials will be 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Bartlett Historical Society Presents: Bartlett History Bingo
2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults,
Seniors
History
Open
Library Branch:
Bartlett Public Library District
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
History
Registration Required
Event Details:
Have fun learning about Bartlett's history while playing picture BINGO led by members of the Bartlett Historical Society. Winners will select from a variety of Bartlett-themed prizes.
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 "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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Bartlett Public Library Foundation Meeting
4:30pm–6:00pm
Youth,
Babies,
Toddlers,
Preschool,
Kindergarten,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
Teens,
Adults,
Seniors
Meeting
Library Branch:
Bartlett Public Library District
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Babies,
Toddlers,
Preschool,
Kindergarten,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
Teens,
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Meeting
All are welcome at the Bartlett Public Library District Foundation 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.
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.
