Bradley Public Library

10/22/2026

Join us on Monday, October 26, and bring a script to life, no rehearsal required! Cold reading is reading a script aloud without any prior practice.
🎭Theatrically voice your lines at whatever pace feels comfortable.
🎭No performance experience is needed!
🎭Adults & Teens ages 16+
🎭No library card or residency requirements.
🎭No advanced registration needed.

10/21/2026

It's National Friends of Libraries Week, so we asked our Friends to share a favorite book. One of Monica's favorites is "The Shack" by Wm. Paul Young. She thinks everyone should read it! She said, "It's a quick read, gives readers something to think about, and it stays on the reader's mind long after the book has been finished." Stop by to check it out, or find it on the Libby app!

Interested in getting involved with the library? The Friends group is a wonderful way to volunteer and make a difference in the community by supporting library programs and initiatives! Stop by the circulation desk to grab an application and become a Friend today!

10/20/2026

This week, Kindra recommends a true crime book. Stop by and check one out from the display!

10/19/2026

💙We appreciate our Friends of the Library💙
Thank you for all you do to support the library & our community!

Are you interested in volunteering? Drop by the library to see how easy it is to become a Friend!

10/18/2026

Here's what's happening at BPL this week! Sign-ups are available on the calendar at www.bradleylibrary.org.

10/17/2026

Drop in and paint with us on the 3rd Wednesday of the month! No library card is required, and we provide all the materials. Our instructor will introduce you to fun techniques that are perfect for beginners!

10/16/2026

Save the date! Those Were the Days Radio Players are returning to the library for an unforgettable performance! Registration is open on the calendar at bradleylibrary.org.

10/15/2026

Tag along for a special conversation with Geoffrey Baer, beloved Chicago historian, storyteller, and host of numerous PBS programs exploring the architecture, history, and hidden stories of the city and surrounding region. Known for bringing local history to life, Baer has helped audiences connect more deeply with the places and communities around them.

Perfect for librarians, archivists, educators, history lovers, and lifelong learners, this event offers an engaging look at the people, places, and stories that define Chicago. Whether you're passionate about local history or simply curious about the stories hidden in your own community, you'll leave with a renewed appreciation for the power of preserving and sharing the past.

This event is happening live on Zoom. Please register for your link here: https://bit.ly/LPS6GeoffreyBaerRegistration

Can't make it? Register anyway to receive a link to the recording a few days after the event.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events.

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

We made witches from paperback novels at Crafty Adults this week! It was so much fun customizing their look and crafting miniature books for them to hold. Join us for a new project on Wednesday, November 4, from 6-7:30 PM.

✂️Ages 18+
✂️No library card required
✂️All materials provided
✂️Registration will open on 10/26; visit the calendar at bradleylibrary.org or call 815-932-6245 to reserve your seat.