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
This event is in the "Middle School" group
Groovin' With Garbage!
3:15pm–4:00pm
Youth,
Elementary School,
Middle School
STEAM,
Arts & Crafts
Open
Library Branch:
Bartlett Public Library District
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Elementary School,
Middle School
Program Type:
STEAM,
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
4th – 6th Grade. Give your recyclables a second life in this crafty instrument-making workshop.
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 "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
Library Branch:
Bartlett Public Library District
Room:
Youth Services Department
Age Group:
Youth,
Elementary School,
Middle School
Program Type:
Reading & Writing
Event Details:
Come pick up a packet of comic-themed activities for Free Comic Book Day!
This event is in the "Teens" group
Library Branch:
Bartlett Public Library District
Room:
Teen Space
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Free comics and craft kits will be available while supplies last.
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
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group
Read to the Rhythm Storytime: Happy Mother's Day!
10:00am–10:30am
Youth,
Preschool,
Kindergarten
Ongoing / Continuous,
Storytime
Open
Library Branch:
Bartlett Public Library District
Room:
Story Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Preschool,
Kindergarten
Program Type:
Ongoing / Continuous,
Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Singing is a fun and easy way for young children to learn about language and musicality. Join Mrs. Rose to hear Mother's Day stories, sing, and march to the rhythm!
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 "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
Potential Plans for the Future of the Library Building
10:00am–11:00am
Youth,
Babies,
Toddlers,
Preschool,
Kindergarten,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
Teens,
Adults,
Seniors
Meeting,
Other
Open
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,
Other
Registration Required
Event Details:
Library Seeking Continued Community Feedback
Dear Community Members,
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
Journal and Planner Party (MOVED FROM APRIL 25th)
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.
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.
