Upcoming Events
Join Mrs. Michelle and listen to stories, move to music, and end with a variety of fun activities that focus on emergent literacy skills. While the activities are geared to the preschool age group, older and younger siblings are welcome.
Grades 2-6. Everyone is invited to play chess with us! Participants should know how the pieces move and the basics of the game.
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Registration Required
This program requires you to register.
Spring Into Fun!
All Ages with caregiver. Hop, skip, and craft your way into spring! Enjoy playful games and colorful crafts that celebrate the season’s sights and sounds.
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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.
Newborns through 35 months of age with a caregiver. Join Mrs. Phyllis for Babies & Tots, which includes an introduction to emergent literacy skills, music, exercise and movement.
Library Passport
For all ages. Celebrate National Library Week by exploring your library!
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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.
Grades 4-6. Make your very own LEGO around a different theme every month! Prizes will be awarded to those who are voted as the best in their categories.
March: Maze
April: Nature
May: Hotel
New in Youth Services!
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!
Library's Got Talent!
Mario Kart Club
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Prizes given for every 100 books, with a grand prize being a book and their picture on our "Wall of Fame." Get a reading packet in person or track your progress at the READsquared website.
Book Button Club
Are you looking for a fun way to motivate your children to read different types of books? Sign up for our Book Button Club, open to students in grades K-8. Students can choose from 20 different categories of books. Complete a category and receive a button. Stop by the Youth Services desk to register and pick up your reading log.
Seasonal Reading Clubs
Our Winter and Summer Reading Clubs offer children an opportunity to earn prizes for time spent reading. These reading clubs are a fun way to maintain reading skills over the winter and summer breaks from school.
Safety Guidelines for Caregivers and Children
The Library is a public building that has thousands of visitors each week, which can present hazards for unsupervised children. Follow these guidelines while in the building:
- Caregivers are responsible for the behavior of their children during visits.
- Children age 7 and younger need direct supervision from a caregiver age 16 or older.
- Children age 8 and older may use the Library unattended if they are non-disruptive.
- Make sure your child has your contact information if you are dropping them off.
- If you and your child become separated, immediately tell staff so they can assist you.
- Encourage children to go to a service desk if they become separated from you.
- During storytimes, caregivers must remain in the Youth & Teen Services Department.
- If you know you will be late in picking up a child before Library closure, call to let us know.
- If a child (Junior High and under) is still at the Library after closure:
- At least two employees will wait with the child.
- Contacting the caregivers will be attempted.
- If unable to speak with caregivers within 20 minutes of closure, police will be called.
- If caregivers don’t arrive prior to police, children will be given over to police custody.
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