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Jar Challenge

All Day 5/18–5/31
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School
Ongoing / Continuous
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Ongoing / Continuous
Event Details:

Guess how many items are in the jar at the Youth Services Desk for your chance to win a prize. You can submit one guess per week.

Alphabet Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Join Miss Monica for a letter-themed storytime followed by a simple art activity. *While supplies last.

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.

"Uno!"

3:30pm–4:30pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Gaming
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: West Conference Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-6. Play the card game Uno and see who can get their hand down to zero first!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

Family Art Night

6:30pm–7:30pm
Youth
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

All Ages with caregiver. Join Mrs. Michelle for an evening of collaborative art. Families will create a different art project together each month. Projects may involve materials that can stain clothing so please dress for an art mess.

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.

Amazing Art!

3:30pm–4:15pm
Youth, Elementary School
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 1-3. Grade 1 with caregiver. Come and create amazing process art! Process art is art that is self-directed, choice driven, and celebrates the experience of discovery. 

May 20 | Monet's Garden 

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.

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.

Crafty Kids

3:30pm–4:30pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-6. Put your hands to work with arts and crafts projects you can take home after the program! There will be a different project every month.

March: Yarn Art

April: Paper Flowers

May: Cardboard Spaceship

Super Smash Bros Club

3:30pm–4:45pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Gaming
Upcoming
Registration Required
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 Super Smash Bros Ultimate using the library’s Nintendo Switch! Participants will be expected to rotate after every round.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site
Description:

The Library closes both Sunday and Monday for Memorial Day.

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site
Description:

The Library is closed for the holiday.

Let's Celebrate Summer Drop-In Craft

9:00am–8:30pm
Youth
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Art Room in the Youth Services Department to celebrate the start of summer break with a new, fun craft each day. *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.

Drop-In Family LEGO Night

7:00pm–8:00pm
Youth
Other
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Other

All Ages. Stop by the Youth Services Department and create a LEGO masterpiece! We will have plenty of LEGO building blocks set out for you to enjoy. 

Table space may become limited, depending on participation. Creations can be displayed after each event.

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.

Let's Celebrate Summer Drop-In Craft

9:00am–8:30pm
Youth
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Art Room in the Youth Services Department to celebrate the start of summer break with a new, fun craft each day. *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.

Adventure Club

3:30pm–4:15pm
Youth, Elementary School
Education, Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Education, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 1-3. Grade 1 with caregiver.

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.

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.

Let's Celebrate Summer Drop-In Craft

9:00am–8:30pm
Youth
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Art Room in the Youth Services Department to celebrate the start of summer break with a new, fun craft each day. *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.

Chess Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Gaming
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Grades 2-6. Everyone is invited to play chess with us! Participants should know how the pieces move and the basics of the game.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

Let's Celebrate Summer Drop-In Craft

9:00am–5:30pm
Youth
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Art Room in the Youth Services Department to celebrate the start of summer break with a new, fun craft each day. *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.

Kids Painting

3:30pm–4:30pm
Youth, Elementary School
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

Drawing "Simon Says..."

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: West Conference Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-6. Take turns doing “Simon Says…” to create challenges for everyone to draw!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site
Description:

The Library is closed for the holiday and parade.

Independence Day Parade

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site
Description:

The library is closed for the Independence Day parade.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site
Description:

The Library closes both Sunday and Monday for Labor Day.

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site
Description:

The Library is closed for the holiday.

Library Closes Early

5:00pm–11:45pm
Closing
Branches:
Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site
Description:

The Library closes early at 5 P.M. in preparation for the holiday.

Thanksgiving

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bartlett Public Library District, Off Site
Description:

The Library is closed for the holiday.