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
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 Mario Kart World using the library’s Nintendo Switch 2! Participants will be expected to rotate after every race.
Disclaimer(s)
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
Committee of the Whole Meeting
6:00pm–7:00pm
Youth,
Babies,
Toddlers,
Preschool,
Kindergarten,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
Teens,
Adults,
Seniors
Meeting
Library Branch:
Bartlett Public Library District
Room:
The Hub
Age Group:
Youth,
Babies,
Toddlers,
Preschool,
Kindergarten,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
Teens,
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Meeting
Event Details:
Committee of the Whole 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.
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
Bedtime with Buster Family Storytime!
6:30pm–7:00pm
Youth,
Preschool,
Kindergarten,
Elementary School
Ongoing / Continuous,
Storytime
Library Branch:
Bartlett Public Library District
Room:
Story Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Preschool,
Kindergarten,
Elementary School
Program Type:
Ongoing / Continuous,
Storytime
Ages 2-6 with a Parent or Caregiver.
Shhh...it's bedtime. Put on your PJ's and enjoy soothing stories perfect before going to sleep. There will also be a visit from Little Mouse!
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 "Teens" group
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:
Teens,
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:
What is ChatGPT and how do you use it in your job search? Join us for an evening with People's Resource Center to learn more about using ChatGPT to aid in your job hunt.
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
Library Board Meeting
7:00pm–8:30pm
Youth,
Babies,
Toddlers,
Preschool,
Kindergarten,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
Teens,
Adults,
Seniors
Meeting
Library Branch:
Bartlett Public Library District
Room:
The Hub
Age Group:
Youth,
Babies,
Toddlers,
Preschool,
Kindergarten,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
Teens,
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Meeting
Event Details:
The regular monthly meeting of the Library Board. The public is welcome to attend.
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
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.
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.
