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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

March Cold Case

03/02/2026 @ 9:00am–03/28/2026 @ 11:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Gaming
Waitlist
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to step into the shoes of a detective? Once registered, drop by the Adult Services desk to receive your confidential murder case file packed with clues, suspects, and evidence. Your mission?

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

March Cold Case (VIRTUAL ONLY)

03/02/2026 @ 9:00am–03/28/2026 @ 11:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Other
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please note that this registration is for the virtual/digital Cold Case files only!

Do you have what it takes to step into the shoes of a detective?

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

Non-Fiction Book Discussion

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Reading & Writing
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading & Writing
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain. Copies are available for checkout at the Adult Services Desk.

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

Thursday Morning Book Discussion

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Reading & Writing
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading & Writing
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Yellowface by R.F. Kuang. Copies will be available for checkout at the Adult Services desk.

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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Board Game Night

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Gaming
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a night of open gaming with fellow board games enthusiasts! We'll have a selection of games to choose from, or you can bring your own to share with the group.

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

Index Card Tiny Art Contest

All Day 4/1–4/30
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bartlett Public Library District
Room: Adult Services Department
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create an artwork on a standard 3 inch by 5 inch index card. Stop by the Adult Services desk to pick up an entry form. Index cards and art supplies will be available by the Adult Services Desk, or create your index card artwork at home.

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Bartlett Public Library Card holders can take advantage of our vast library of eResources! Checkout eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and music with services like Libby and Hoopla, or brush up your skills with LinkedIn Learning or Mango Languages! We also offer a wide variety of database and other research tools. Discover our full list of eResources for adults.

 

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