Bartlett, Illinois
Upcoming events from Bartlett Public Library.
75 upcoming events
At the Youth Services Department of the Bartlett Public Library District on November 1, 2026, attendees create an ever-growing paper chain by writing down what they are thankful for this year. The event is open to all ages, with a listed age range of 0-14.
Families can register online through the Bartlett Public Library District's calendar for a Youth Book Bag, which includes book(s) and other goodies selected through a reading preferences survey sent after registration. Pickup is on November 20, 2026, and the program is for children ages 0-17.
An online event held by the Bartlett Public Library District from November 2 to November 28, 2026, for adults 18 and older, where participants register, pick up a confidential murder case file at the Adult Services desk, and try to solve the crime by the end of the month, with prizes for correct solutions.
This virtual-only event, held online on November 2, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:45 PM, invites adults aged 18 and up to solve a confidential murder case by reviewing digital clues, suspects, and evidence and submitting a suspect, with the first five correct detectives winning a prize. Registration is required by November 28, 2026.
Little Learners is a 45-minute library program held in the Story Room on November 12, 2026, where children and their caregivers listen to stories, move to music, and do activities that build early literacy skills, led by Mrs. Michelle. It is aimed at children ages 3-5 with a caregiver, though older and younger siblings are welcome, and drop-offs are not permitted.
At the Bartlett Public Library District's Meeting Room on November 12, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, participants play chess and rotate opponents, and should already know how the pieces move and the basics of the game. The event is for ages 5-14 (grades 2-6).
Girl Scout Troop #303 meets at The Hub Bartlett Public Library District on November 12, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The event listing does not specify an age range.
Girl Scout Troop #1944 meets at The Hub at Bartlett Public Library District on November 12, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. The event listing does not specify an age range.
At the Story Room of the Bartlett Public Library District on November 12, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:00 PM, children wear pajamas for soothing bedtime stories and a visit from Little Mouse. The program is for children ages 2-6 with a parent or caregiver, and drop-offs are not permitted, though the event listing also gives an age range of 5-11.
At the Bartlett Public Library District on November 12, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, adults 18 and older can learn cooking tips and recipes from Chef Cherise Slattery for feeding a crowd, with samples of Roasted Garlic Bean Dip and Dark Chocolate Cookies served.
The Bartlett Historical Society meets on November 14, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM in the Meeting Room at the Bartlett Public Library District. No age group is listed for the event, and the description is blank, so what attendees do there is not specified.
Babies & Tots is a 30-minute session on November 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Story Room at Bartlett Public Library District, led by Mrs. Phyllis. It is for newborns through 35 months old, each with a caregiver, and includes emergent literacy, music, and exercise and movement.
At Teen Space in the Bartlett Public Library District on November 14, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, teens ages 13–18 can join a Dungeons & Dragons Club campaign, with each quarter of the year starting a new adventure. Registration is required and runs until 1:00 PM on November 14, 2026.
At the Bartlett Public Library District's West Conference Room on November 15, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, adults 18 and older can bring their own supplies to knit, crochet, or embroider while chatting with a group. Anyone needing a disability accommodation should contact the library at least five working days in advance.
On November 16, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at The Hub Bartlett Public Library District, nominating petitions are filed. No age group is listed for this event.
At the Bartlett Public Library District's Meeting Room on November 16, 2026, from 4:00 to 4:45 PM, participants build their own LEGO creation around a monthly theme (November's is Cabins), with prizes for the best entries in each category. The event is for ages 5–14, though the description also notes grades 4–6, and registration is required, open from October 17 to November 16, 2026.
The Girl Scout Seniors #1539 meeting takes place on November 16, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 7:15 PM in the East Conference Room at the Bartlett Public Library District. No age range is listed for participants, and the event description is blank.
At this 45-minute Hunger Games trivia night on November 16, 2026, teens ages 13–18 answer questions about the Hunger Games books and movies, with everyone receiving a small prize and the grand prize winner getting an AMC gift card. Registration is required and closes November 16 at 5:30 PM.
Babies & Tots is a 30-minute program at the Bartlett Public Library District on November 17, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:00 AM, led by Mrs. Phyllis. It introduces emergent literacy skills, music, and exercise and movement for newborns through 35-month-olds, who must attend with a caregiver.
At Bartlett Public Library District's Story Room on November 17, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM, children ages 3-6 can attend a storytime with Mrs. Rose that includes stories, music, and a visit from Little Mouse, with older siblings welcome and space limited to the first 20 arrivals.
At the Cozy Quilters program in the Art Room of the Bartlett Public Library District on November 17, 2026, from 3:45 to 4:30 PM, participants of all skill levels sew a community quilt with all materials provided. It is open to children ages 5–14 (recommended for ages 8 and up), with family members and caretakers encouraged to take part, and registration is required.
Family Art Night is a one-hour program (6:30–7:30 PM on November 17, 2026) at the Bartlett Public Library District where families of children ages 0–17 create a collaborative art project together, this month using salt to add designs to watercolor paintings. Registration is required, and drop-offs are not permitted.
Babies & Tots is a 30-minute session (9:30–10:00 AM) at the Bartlett Public Library District's Meeting Room, led by Mrs. Phyllis, where caregivers and children from newborn through 35 months take part in activities introducing emergent literacy skills, music, and exercise and movement.
On November 18, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM in the Story Room at Bartlett Public Library District, children ages 3-6 can attend Storytime with Mrs. Rose, featuring stories, music, and a visit from Little Mouse, with older siblings welcome and space limited to the first 20 arrivals.
Sensory Storytime at Bartlett Public Library District (Meeting Room) runs 10:45–11:30 AM on November 18, 2026, for children ages 1-3 (listed as ages 2-6 with caregiver in the description) and their accompanying adults. Participants read and retell stories, play games, move to music, and socialize, with a predictable routine, a sensory bin with fidgets and headphones, and registration required.
At Bartlett Public Library District's Meeting Room, participants create a variety of doodles to share with others during this 45-minute after-school program on November 18, 2026, from 4:00 to 4:45 PM. Registration is required and open for children ages 5 to 14, though the description specifies grades 4 to 6.
At the Teen Space in the Bartlett Public Library District on November 18, 2026, from 4:00 to 4:30 PM, teens aged 13 to 18 attend an orientation session for the VolunTEENs volunteer program. Registration is limited to teens already accepted into the program and requires advance sign-up.
Girl Scout Troop C meets at The Hub Bartlett Public Library District on November 18, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. The event does not list an age range, and the description is blank.
At Bartlett Public Library District's Meeting Room, adults 18 and older can join an open board game night from 7:00 to 8:30 PM on November 18, 2026, playing games from the library's selection or bringing their own to share. Registration is required and runs from October 19 to November 18, 2026.
At The Hub, Bartlett Public Library District on November 18, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, adults aged 18 and up can join a one-hour discussion of Sonny Boy by Al Pacino, with copies available to check out at the Adult Services Desk.
"Little Learners" is a 45-minute library program on November 19, 2026, at the Story Room of the Bartlett Public Library District, where children and their accompanying adults listen to stories, move to music, and do activities focused on emergent literacy. It is designed for preschool-age children, ages 3-5 with a caregiver, though older and younger siblings are welcome, and drop-offs are not permitted.
At this one-hour event on November 19, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District, adults 18 and older gather to discuss *Beartown* by Fredrik Backman. Copies are available for checkout at the Adult Services desk.
Crafty Kids is a one-hour arts and crafts program at the Bartlett Public Library District on November 19, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, where participants make a project to take home; registration is required. The listed ages are 5–14, though the description also says grades 4–6.
Daisy Troop 725 is a 90-minute gathering held on November 19, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at The Hub Bartlett Public Library District. No age range is listed for the event.
On November 19, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:00 PM in the Story Room at Bartlett Public Library District, children ages 2 to 6 attend a bedtime storytime with a parent or caregiver, featuring soothing stories and a visit from Little Mouse, with drop-offs not permitted.
This 30-minute Committee of the Whole Meeting takes place on November 19, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:00 PM in the Meeting Room at Bartlett Public Library District. It is for ages 13 and up, and it is designed for children with an accompanying adult, who must stay engaged with the child; drop-offs are not permitted.
Girl Scout Troop #3416 meets at The Hub at Bartlett Public Library District on November 19, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. The event does not list a specific age range.
On November 19, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, adults aged 18 and up can join a Booklite Discussion off site at JC's Mexican Restaurant in Bartlett to talk about *The Wedding People* by Alison Espach. Copies are available for checkout at the Adult Services Desk.
At the Bartlett Public Library District's Meeting Room on November 19, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM, the Library Board holds its regular monthly meeting, which the public is welcome to attend, with listed ages of 0+. Attendees needing a disability accommodation should contact the Administrative Office at least five working days beforehand.
On November 20, 2026, from 3:15 to 4:00 PM, children ages 5 to 11 and their accompanying adults can take part in an outdoor dinosaur egg hunt in the Bartlett Public Library District's Library Courtyard, moving indoors to the Meeting Room afterward (or in case of rain). Registration is required.
At the Bartlett Public Library District's Youth Services Department on November 20, 2026, from 3:15 to 4:00 PM, accepted VolunTEENs volunteers aged 13-18 take part in a Dinosaur Egg Hunt. Registration is required and limited to teens already accepted into the VolunTEENs program.
At Bartlett Public Library District's Meeting Room on November 21, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, participants play with Ozobots and steer them along paths. The program is for ages 5-14 (grades 4-6 per the description) and requires registration between October 22 and November 21, 2026.
"WWII: On the Home Front," presented by the Bartlett Historical Society on November 22, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM at the Bartlett Public Library District's Meeting Room, is a program for adults 18 and older (registration required) where attendees listen in on a typical Bartlett family discussing how daily life changed during WWII as the mother writes a letter to her son in the military.
At the Youth Services Department of the Bartlett Public Library District on November 23, 2026, participants can pick up a surprise take-home craft kit while supplies last, for ages 5–14. Some kits contain small parts and may not suit very young children.
The Bartlett Public Library District is closed for Thanksgiving on November 23, 2026, with no programs or activities offered. No age group is listed for the event.
The Bartlett Public Library District is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on November 23, 2026, with no programs or activities listed. The event has no age group specified.
At the Teen Space of the Bartlett Public Library District on November 23, 2026, teens aged 13-18 can solve puzzles and gather clues to open a break-in bag's lock and keep the goodies inside. The event is listed as running all day, from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
"Preschool Paper Crafts" is a 30-minute program held November 23, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM in the Art Room at Bartlett Public Library District, where children ages 0–17 and their accompanying caregivers make a new step-by-step paper craft each month. The program is designed for preschoolers with a caregiver, requires registration, and does not permit drop-offs.
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