Upcoming Events
Read to the Rhythm Storytime: What to Do on a Rainy Day?
Singing is a fun and easy way for young children to learn about language and musicality. Join Mrs. Rose to hear Rainy 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.
Registration Required
This program requires you to register.
Legend Explorers
Grades K-3. Grades K-1 with caregiver. Step into the magical realm of fairy and folk tales from around the world.
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.
Alphabet Storytime
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.
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.
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.
Ages 3-6 on their own. Join Mrs. Rose and enjoy 30 minutes of stories, music, and a visit from Little Mouse. Older siblings are welcome. Space is limited to the first 20 people to arrive.
New in Youth Services!
Library's Got Talent!
Mario Kart Club
It's National Poetry Month!
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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