Potential Plans for the Future of the
Bartlett Public Library District Building
Throughout 2025, the library engaged our community through surveys and presentations to gather feedback on improvements and funding options the community supports to improve our aging facilities.
Based on the feedback we received, the community's top choice for addressing these needs is a $16.3 million renovation and expansion plan to the current library. The second choice was a new library for $32.5 million.
The Library Board of Trustees is considering placing a referendum on the November 3, 2026 ballot to seek funding approval from the community and will make the final decision on a potential referendum in August of 2026. In the meantime, the library is holding five more community engagement meetings this spring to share drawings and renderings of two potential projects one for additions/renovations to the current library and one for a new library and seek additional feedback from the public.
Upcoming Events
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
Library Branch:
Bartlett Public Library District
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Elementary School,
Middle School
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
2nd Grade and up. Help spread kindness around the library and beyond by painting Kindness Rocks! This program involves 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Library Branch:
Bartlett Public Library District
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
History
Registration Required
Event Details:
On the 161st anniversary of Lincoln's assassination, join historian Clarence Goodman as he reveals how Chicago has been involved in nearly every major assassination in American history, including Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, Malcolm X, and others.
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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
Library Branch:
Bartlett Public Library District
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Babies,
Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytime
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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group
Library Branch:
Bartlett Public Library District
Room:
Story Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
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.
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group
Library Branch:
Bartlett Public Library District
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Toddlers,
Preschool,
Kindergarten
Program Type:
Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Ages 2-6 with caregiver. Join us for a welcoming storytime that follows a set routine to give our youngest patrons a predictable experience. We will listen to books, play games, practice fingerplays, and retell our last story using a felt board.
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.
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
Library Branch:
Bartlett Public Library District
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Kindergarten,
Elementary School
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Grades K-3. Grades K-1 with caregiver. Step into the spotlight! Each Lights, Camera, Story! program celebrates the magic of storytelling through our favorite animated worlds.
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.
New & Noteworthy
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!
Tax Day Coffee!
Reward yourself for a job well done with coffee and treats courtesy of the Friends of the Bartlett Library!
BPLD's Little Free Pantry
This is self-service food pantry is free, anonymous, and accessible during library hours.
