Bartlett Public Library District

10/21/2026

🪖The Soldier’s Truth: Ernie Pyle and the Story of World War II
🗓Sunday, Nov. 1 | 2:00 PM
📍Meeting Room | Registration Required

During World War II, the radio dispatches of Ernie Pyle from combat zones shaped America’s understanding of the war. Writer David Chrisinger brings vivid life to Ernie Pyle’s extraordinary journey.

𝗧𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

10/21/2026

🎨Spooky Silhouette Paintings👻
🗓Monday, Oct. 26 | 6:00 PM
📍Meeting Room | Registration Required

Create a haunting masterpiece that’s perfect for the scary season!🎃👻

𝗧𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

10/19/2026

The books on the display are just too tempting!

10/19/2026

🎃𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁!
🗓𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟮𝟬 & 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟮𝟭
📍𝟭𝟬:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠–𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 | 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽-𝗜𝗻

Stop in Youth Services Department to participate in a not-so-scary spooky scavenger hunt. Those who successfully complete this fun activity will receive a prize at the Youth Services Desk! 👻

10/16/2026

🧶𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝘄𝗮𝗽
🗓𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘃.𝟳 | 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠–𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
📍𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 | 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽-𝗜𝗻

Have unused or gently used craft supplies? Looking to pick up some different items to inspire new creations? Join us for our craft supply swap! Bring what you can and take what you need. All items are FREE while supplies last! You do not have to donate to attend.

New or gently used craft supplies donations will be accepted starting 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟭𝟵 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟯𝟭 during normal library hours at the Adult Services Desk. Those who donate will receive a ticket for early entry to the event from 10:00–11:00 AM. You can bring items to the event during the event but we encourage you to bring them early! 🧶✂🎨🖌

10/15/2026

🎃 Mini Costume Contest reminder: 🎃

We are still accepting submissions till Sunday, Oct. 18.
Please stop by at the youth department to design a costume based on your favorite book for a chance to win a prize! 🏆

10/15/2026

This evening, we partnered with the Hanover Township Aging Services for a multigenerational Halloween Craft night. The families painted Halloween themes flowerpots for this spooky season.🎨🎃👻

10/15/2026

🧦 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆! 🧦

The Bartlett Public Library District is hosting a collection bin in the lobby for the Bartlett Woman's Club. Help them make a difference by donating new or gently used hoodies and new no-show socks. Your generous donations will be distributed to community members in need by Hanover Township and Wayne Township Youth and Family Services. Monetary Donations are also accepted using the PayPal code in the flyer or mailing a check to BWC PO Box 8340 Bartlett, IL 60103.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆!

10/15/2026

10/15/2026

⚰Great Graves of Illinois: Illinois’ Most Storied Cemeteries💀
🗓Saturday, Oct. 24 | 2:00–3:00 PM
📍Meeting Room | Registration Required

Join Illinois traveler John Kokoris for a look at the graves of great Illinoisans and notable monuments to lives well lived. We’ll also look at art and literature inspired by these storied cemeteries.

𝗧𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: