1. art and entertainment
2. books and literature

Winter 2014/2015
Best Place To Learn & Discover
Potty Training 101:
Having a Diaper-Free Child in Just Days!
Monday, February 23 at 10:00 a.m.
The idea of potty training your child can be
overwhelming. Join Dr. Kimberly Ann Lemke, a
children’s author and licensed clinical psychologist,
to learn simple and effective strategies to help your
child transition into potty training. After this seminar,
you will feel ready to get started
and will have a diaper free
child in just a few days!
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Open Mic Night
Friday, January 30
at 5:00 p.m. (After Hours)
It’s your time to shine! The Teen
Advisory Board invites you to
step up to the mic to share,
connect and inspire. Original
and non-original works of
poetry, music, comedy and
song are welcome…limited only
by your imagination! Spectators
are also welcome to watch and
enjoy the snacks. MR
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Grades 7-12
Newborns through Grade 6
Winter Reading Club
Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math
and Read to Succeed
Saturday, December 20 - Saturday, February 14
Join the Winter Reading Club! Each child will receive a free
book after completing the goals. Pick up your reading log in
person beginning Saturday, December 20. The last day to
receive prizes is Saturday, February 14. Co-sponsored by
the Chicago Wolves Hockey Team and the Friends of the
Bartlett Library.
You Think You’re Cold! John Huston’s Polar Expeditions
Wednesday, January 28 at 7:00 p.m.
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This tour of John's polar expeditions takes you to Greenland, the South Pole, the North Pole and
Ellesmere Island. John's stories give insights into daily life on the ice and how expedition teams
work together to take on challenges. His tales of achievements and mishaps include stories
of sled dogs, polar bears, musk oxen, reindeer hair sleeping bags, the Arctic Ocean obstacle
course and many more. Copies of his book, Forward, will be available for purchase
and autographs. MR
Self Improvement
Conversational English
Bartlett Creative Writers
Tuesdays: December 2, January 6
& February 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Meet with other aspiring writers from
the area to offer constructive criticism
on one another’s work, to support each
other through the ups and downs of
writing and to share writing and
publishing tips. This group is for
writers of all levels, 18 and older. MR
Career Networking
Fridays: December 5 and February 6
from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Fridays: December 12, January 9 & 23
and February 13 & 27 (No meeting Dec. 26)
from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
English practice for ESL learners at
all levels is offered in partnership
with Literacy DuPage in a relaxed, fun
manner. No registration or preparation
is necessary. All English as a Second
Language learners are welcome and
encouraged to participate. This is an
ongoing program. MR
We Want You! (to Volunteer)
(No meeting Jan. 2)
Job seekers are invited to meet at
the Library to share information and
questions regarding resume and cover
letter preparation, online applications,
employment agencies and other job
search strategies. First Friday of every
month. Refreshments provided. MR
Have a special skill or hobby you’d
like to share with others? Are you
a DIYer? Good with numbers? Love
technology? We’re starting an adult
volunteer program, and we want your
help! Visit our
website to
download the
volunteer
application.
Reducing Stress
Through Meditation
Tuesday, January 13
at 7:00 p.m.
Join Michael Ribet, who has been
meditating for over 40 years, as he
discusses the extraordinary effect of
meditation to reduce stress-related
responses, improve concentration,
enhance clarity of thought and mental
equilibrium. He will also present a
simple, yet powerful meditation
technique that can be used to enrich
one’s life personally, professionally
and spiritually. MR
Get Your Fiction Up and Running
Tuesday, January 27 at 7:00 p.m.
Don't know where to start your short
story or novel? Have a draft but would
like more pizzazz on your first page?
This fiction writing workshop will help
you learn ways to grab and keep your
reader's attention. For writers 18 and
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S U P E R Sp e c ial Thanks to these Bartlett businesses for supporting
the Librar y during September’s National Librar y Card Sign-Up Month!
We appreciate all of our new patrons as well and hope that both new and existing card holders were able to show
their cards around town for special promotions or discounts! Please continue to support these business partners,
and be sure to stop back in the Library to find out the many ways your card can provide benefits all year long!
Delightful Break
Massage &
Wellness Spa
Friendship Corner
Child Care Center
Bartlett
Eye Care Center
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CL Computer Lab
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Storytime Room
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Technology
Computer Classes
Introduction to
Microsoft PowerPoint
Saturday, December 20
from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Learn the basics of creating knock-emdead presentations using Microsoft
PowerPoint. Attendees will be introduced
to the basic layout, use and design of
a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation.
Knowledge of mouse and keyboard
required.
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Due to limited seating, advance registration is required.
Care & Feeding of Your Computer
Saturday, January 17 at 10:00 a.m.
This class will cover topics including
how to safely clean your computer,
how to keep yourself safe online and
how to properly maintain software.
Intro to Zinio
Saturday, December 6 at 10:00 a.m. OR
Tuesday, January 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Visual Note-taking
Saturday, January 17 at 2:00 p.m.
Introduction to Google Drive
Saturday, December 13 at 10:00 a.m.
Interested in being “in the cloud?” Learn
the basics of Google Drive, Google’s cloud
computing service. Learn about cloud
storage, file sharing and collaborative
editing. Gmail address recommended
but not required.
Did you know???
It’s easy to copy your VHS tapes to DVD
at the Bartlett Library! Our new self-service
Transfer Station allows patrons to preserve
special memories…for the price of a DVD!
Bring your own to use in the transfer, or
purchase a DVD at the Library for $1.
The Transfer Station is available on a
first-come, first-served basis, and
detailed, easy-to-follow instructions
are available. Great memories are
meant to be shared, so stop in today!
Adult Services 630.837.3560
This class teaches beginners the basics.
Key features, terms and concepts will
be discussed. Users will learn how to
create and format a basic chart within
a spreadsheet. General knowledge of
a mouse and keyboard is required.
Learn how to create a simple document,
to edit and format text, to correct spelling
errors, to adjust the margins, to save
and open files and more. Knowledge of
mouse and keyboard required.
Get help from one of our Teen Tech Gurus.
You can call and sign up ahead of time or
drop in to see if help is available.
Read your favorite magazines online-anytime, anywhere. Meet Zinio, the
Library's digital magazine resource.
Open to Bartlett Public Library District
cardholders only. Please bring your
Library card and PIN # to class.
Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Thursday, January 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Introduction to Microsoft Word
Thursday, January 15 at 10:00 a.m. OR
Saturday, February 7 at 10:00 a.m.
FREE Classes
Need Tech Help?
Thursdays: January 29 through May 7
from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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· Registration required in person at Check-Out Desk.
· $10 fee due at time of registration.
· Space is limited.
· Bartlett Public Library District cardholders are
given preference.
Get Started on LinkedIn
Saturday, January 31 at 2:00 p.m.
LinkedIn has become the largest
networking site for business
professionals. In this class, you will
learn how to set up and maintain a
profile that may help you succeed as
well as how to connect with others.
Valid email address required.
Learn a new way to take effective notes.
Perfect for high school and college
students.
Freegal Music Downloading
Monday, January 26
from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. OR
Wednesday, February 18
from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Get to Know Craigslist
Thursday, February 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Looking to buy or sell something
online? Want to browse community
events or local services and job
postings? Discover tips and tricks on
using this free website, searching ads
and learning how to post your own!
Download music for free! Gain access to
“thousands of artists, tens of thousands
of albums and millions of songs” with
the help of this step-by-step class. Note:
Freegal music downloads are limited to
Bartlett cardholders only.
Introduction to HTML
Saturday, January 31 at 10:00 a.m.
This class will introduce basic HTML,
the computer language used to create
webpages, and other valuable tools to
build and modify webpages.
Computer Basics
(And We Mean Basics)
Tuesday, February 17 at 7:00 p.m.
Do you own a computer but are afraid
of it? Then this is the class for you!
We will start with some often-used
computer terminology and then move
on to using the mouse and keyboard.
Finally, we will perform some simple
tasks and will take the first steps to
access the Internet.
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Literary
BOOK DISCUSSIONS
Books available at the Adult Services Desk one month before discussion.
Friday Afternoon
Thursday Evening
Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
December 4
Friday at 12:30 p.m.
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Refreshments provided.
Reader's Choice
December 19
Bring one or two books you enjoyed and share them
with the group.
Reader's Choice
Bring one or two books you enjoyed and
share them with the group.
January 8
Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger
January 30
Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
February 5
February 27
Behind the Beautiful Forevers
by Katherine Boo
Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
Non-Fiction
Monday, February 9 at 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a non-fiction book discussion.
The Professor and the Madman
by Simon Winchester
BookLite
Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
OFFSITE
BookLite is a social book club that meets the third Thursday of each month. Join us at
Savoury Cafe in Bartlett to talk books, grab a drink and meet new people.
December 18
Reader's Choice:
January 15
Bring one or two books you enjoyed
and share them with the group.
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Meeting Room
New Location
February 19
What Alice Forgot
by Liane Moriarty
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Shotgun Lovesongs
by Nickolas Butler
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Storytime Room
CR Conference Room
The Arts
Morning Views!
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First Tuesday of each month
Dec. 2, Jan. 6 & Feb. 3
Movie starts at 11:00 a.m.
Watch a newly released movie on the
Library’s big screen. Call the Adult Services
Desk a day or two ahead to find out the movie
title.
Music Performances
A Classical Christmas
Sunday, December 7 at 2:00 p.m.
The Bel Sonore Chamber Ensemble, consisting of bassoon, flute,
oboe and voice, will be performing a selection of classical and
contemporary holiday favorites. Take a break during this busy
time to let the sounds of the season carry you away. MR
Accordionist Mike Basin
Sunday, January 25 at 2:00 p.m.
Mike Basin, accomplished accordionist and pianist, was born
in Riga, Latvia. He will be performing a wide variety of music
including salsa, rumba, samba, Gypsy, Russian, Hungarian,
even New Orleans Dixie style. Just try to keep still when the
music starts! MR
Song of Love:
The Life and Music of Clara Schumann
Sunday, February 8 at 2:00 p.m.
Betsey Means and pianist Karen Berk will present a live
re-enactment of the life of this gifted musician and composer.
Central to her life was her marriage to the extraordinary
composer and musician, Robert Schumann. Theirs was one
of the great love stories of the Romantic Era. See and hear
the story and the music behind this great romance. MR
Pinspiring Crafternoon
Sunday, February 22
from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Adults need crafty time, too! Are you
inspired by all the craft projects on
Pinterest but are not sure where to
start? Join us as we help you create
three crafts found on Pinterest.
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Glam It Up!
Glam It Up! Accessories
Monday, December 1
at 7:00 p.m.
It's all about the bling! Bartlett resident Martha
Katselis of The Closet Boutique and Flair on 3rd
in Geneva will be here to share all the latest
trends and styles in hats, scarves and jewelry.
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Glam It Up! Nails
Tuesday, February 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Licensed Nail Technician and Bartlett resident
Kristin Sadowski will be here to discuss all things
nails. Learn how to maintain healthy
nails, what to look for in a
manicurist and to see all the
new trends and styles in
nail art. MR
Anime & Manga Club (for adults)
Thursday, January 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Are you 18 years or older and still want
to discuss your favorite manga and
watch some anime? Join us!
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Time Lord Trivia
Thursday, December 4
at 7:00 p.m.
Test your Doctor Who
knowledge, win prizes
and mingle with other
Whovians!
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History
GENEALOGY
Genealogy Drop-In
Wednesdays: December 10, January 14
& February 11 at 10:30 a.m. CL
Stories from the
Elgin National Watch Factory
Sunday, January 18 at 2:00 p.m.
Presented by Jerry Turnquist of the Elgin Historical Society
Founded during the Civil War, the Elgin National Watch Company was the world's
largest watch factory, producing over 60 million “Elgin” watches before the factory
was demolished in 1966. Join us for the story of this amazing factory, including how
it got started, its rise to fame, its shift to war time production during WWII and how it
became part of the social fabric of Elgin and the surrounding communities. The
presenter, Jerry Turnquist, is a 5th generation Elginite and is a long-time member
of the Elgin Area Historical Society. He has been writing a Daily Herald column
on Elgin area history for the past 19 years. Co-sponsored by the Bartlett Historical
Society. MR
Genealogy Online
Family History NIght
Friday, February 13 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
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Presented by Larry Pepper and Library staff
Join us for our third Family History Night! Families are invited
to explore their roots and learn how to preserve memories.
5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Refreshments and display of family
recipes from the 2014 Family History Night.
The Library has two great Research E-Sources to help
you in your genealogy sleuthing. Sources are funded by
the Bartlett Public Library District Foundation.
HeritageQuest Online
Comprehensive bibliographic records contain vital
documentation on family lineage and the cultural
aspects of the immigration and migration of America.
This E-Source can be accessed from home on our
website using your Bartlett Public Library District card.
6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Larry Pepper, a photographer specializing
in restoration, will present strategies to protect valuable
documents and photos.
7:00 - 7:45 p.m. Bartlett Library staff will talk about how
to write a family memoir.
Ancestry Library Edition
Get instant access to a wide range of unique
resources for genealogical and historical research.
This Research E-Source is only available in the Library.
Patrons can access it from the Library's website on
our public computers.
HISTORY
How To Prepare A Downton Abbey Tea
Sunday, January 4 at 2:00 p.m.
Spend a lovely afternoon with Chef Maddox as you get in
the mood for watching Season 5 of this wildly popular British
mini-series. You’ll observe and enjoy two great finger
sandwiches as well as two "sweets" and take the recipes
home, so you can have your own Downton Tea Party. This is
an afternoon surely not to be missed. Seating is limited.
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TEEN SPACE
Grades 9-12
Grades 4-8
Grades 6-8
Caudill Café
Wednesday, February 11
at 6:30 p.m.
Join us for Rebecca
Caudill Nominee book talks
with snacks, discussion,
games and voting to follow.
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Experiment with Candy
Wednesday, December
10 at 7:00 p.m.
Try out some science
experiments using candy!
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Saturdays: January 10 & February 7
at 9:30 a.m. (3 Hours 30 minutes)
Kaplan will provide the opportunity to take an ACT
practice test. Be sure to bring sharpened pencils and
an approved calendar. Please register for one session
only, but consider attending the Test Strategy session on
February 21 for a comprehensive review of test results.
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Workshop 88 - 3D Printing Demonstration
January 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Grades 7-12
Teen Winter Reading
Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead
Coding Club
Register and track your books
online through our teen page
to start earning prizes.
Learn about different languages
used to create web pages and
write computer programs using
Codecademy. R CL
December 20 – February 14
Anime & Manga Club
Wednesdays: December 3,
January 7 and February 4
at 7:00 p.m.
Join us for our monthly meet up!
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Book Bash
Wednesday, January 14
from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Discuss Abe Lincoln Award
Nominees and other books
you’re enjoying, play games,
win prizes and eat food.
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ACT Practice Test
Wednesdays: January 28
& February 25 at 6:00 p.m.
Test Strategies
Saturday, February 21
at 1:00 p.m.
Workshop 88 will provide four 3D printing
demonstrations at 6:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m.,
or 8:00 p.m. Stop in to see how 3D printing works!
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Exam Cram
Tuesday, December 16 & Thursday,
December 18 at 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 17 at 4:00 p.m.
Find a table and study by yourself or with friends for
final exams. Brain fuel (i.e. snacks) will be provided.
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Students taking the Library’s
ACT practice test on January 10
or February 7 are invited back
for a comprehensive analysis
of their performance. Teens
who did not take the test are
also welcome to attend as
instructors from Kaplan will
provide ACT testing tips and
strategies. MR
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Grades 7-12
TAB (Teen Advisory Board)
Mondays: December 8, January
12 and February 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Create your space and earn volunteer hours. The TAB will be part of
creating teen programs/activities
and will provide input on books
and materials purchased for teens.
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Youth & Teen Services 630.837.3348
Grades 7-12
Winter and Spring Volunteering
Bartlett High School
Applications available January 5. Pick yours up
at the Adult Services Desk or the Youth & Teen
Services Desk. Applications must be submitted
by January 19th. Apply early. Space is limited.
February 23rd - 27th
January 26– May 10
Writers Week!
Stop at the Youth & Teen
Services Desk in early February
for information and the complete
schedule of events.
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Youth
STORY TIME
Babies & Tots
Newborns through 35 months of age with a caregiver.
Includes an introduction to emergent literacy skills, music,
exercise, movement and baby and toddler interaction.
Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays:
Jan. 5 - Feb. 18 at 10:00 a.m.
Pajama-rama
Evening family storytime. Children are welcome to
wear their pajamas.
Tuesdays: Dec. 2, 16, Jan. 6, 20 and
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Feb. 3, 17 from 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Mondays: MR
Tuesdays & Wednesdays: Youth & Teen Services Department
Stories and More
Thursdays: Dec. 11, Jan. 15
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& Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Mondays: Dec. 8, Jan. 5 and Feb. 9
from 3:30 - 4:15 p.m.
Saturdays: Dec. 6 and Feb. 7
SR
at 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Time
It's Storytime!
Monday, Dec. 22 at 10:00 a.m.
Kindergartners and first graders gather to practice
reading, enjoy stories and a small craft.
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Toddlers (ages 18 months-3 years) and their
families enjoy winter-themed stories, songs and craft.
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For children age 3 and up who can sit and listen to short
stories.
Tuesdays or Wednesdays:
Jan. 6 - Feb. 18
at 10:00 a.m. OR 1:00 p.m.
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Stories for Everyone
Includes stories, songs and verse for toddlers,
preschoolers and their caregivers.
Thursdays: Jan. 8 - Feb. 19
at 11:00 a.m.
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MORE BOOK SHARING
*(Feb. 5 will be in the Youth & Teen Services Department)
For children 3 -7 years-old with parents
Character Party
Tuesday, December 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us for an evening of celebrating our favorite characters with
stations and activities that reinforce literacy and STEM skills. Feel
free to dress up as your favorite character! This program is with a
parent or caregiver. R MR
All ages
Grades K-2
Playdate
Snowman Mania
Saturdays: January 17 and February 28
at 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, December 10
from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Drop-in for playtime with the
Library’s toys, puzzles, board
books and short movies. SR
Join us for snowman stories
and a winter craft.
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CL Computer Lab
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Storytime Room
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Youth
ARTS, CRAFTS and GAMES
All ages
All ages
Fridays: December 12, January 23
& February 13 from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, December 19 at 3:00 p.m.
Drop-In Crafts
Holiday Card Creations
Stop by Youth & Teen Services to create holiday cards.
Join us for a fun craft! Children under age 8 must be
accompanied by a caregiver, age 16 or older. MR
All ages
Families
Saturday, February 14 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Pop-Up Craft
Gingerbread Cookie Decorating
Design a Valentine’s Day card, a pop-up book or your own
work of art using a variety of supplies and media. Let your
imagination go wild! Location: Youth & Teen Services.
Saturday, December 13 from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Families are invited to decorate gingerbread cookies
provided by the Library. Space is limited. Registration
begins November 13, one month before the program.
Register by phone or in person. No online registration.
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Grades 2-6
Animal Lover’s Club
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Fridays: January 30 and February 20
from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
If you love animals, join us for stories, crafts and activities
all about animals. Jan. 30: R SR
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Grades 1-3
Monarch Club
Wednesdays: December 3, January 7
& February 4 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Club members, mark your calendars! Voting for our favorite
nominee will take place during the February meeting.
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Chess Club
Get creative and have fun building with LEGOs.
Mondays: January 5 - February 16
from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to play chess with
us! Beginners will receive instructions on how to play. MR
Grades 3-8
Waiter, Waiter! There’s a Princess
in My Soup: People Rod Puppet
Construction and Music Video Shoot
Tuesday, December 30 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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Grades 4-8
Winter Digital Photography
Saturday, January 10 from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Explore and photograph winter
landscapes and end the session with
basic editing skills. Required to bring:
a digital camera, camera cord or
memory card adaptor, a flash drive,
and the parent/guardian permission
form located at the Youth & Teen
Services Desk. Dress appropriately. R
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Fridays: December 5, January 16
and February 6 from 3:30 - 4:15 p.m.
Grades 2-12
Join us for a creative puppet workshop.
Grades 1 and up
LEGOs
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Family LEGOs
Saturday: January 10 at 10:00 a.m.
Thursdays: December 18 and
February 26 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Families build LEGO creations together.
Location: Youth & Teen Services Department.
Grades 1-6
Design a Superhero
Saturday, February 21 at 11:00 a.m.
The world needs new superheroes,
and we need you to create them.
Registration required beginning January 21.
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Send Us Your Winter Nature Photos!
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Please share your digital nature photos for posting
on the Library’s in-house monitors. Submission
guidelines are available at www.bartlettlibrary.org
under the What’s Happening panel. Photos can be
sent directly to photos@bartlettlibrary.org.
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Youth
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
Grades 1-2
Grades 3-6
Science Kids: Animal Adaptations
Saturday, January 24 at 11:00 a.m.
Science Adventure: Snap Circuits
Wednesdays: January 21 OR February 18
from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Explore animal adaptations with a variety of hands-on
activities. Registration begins December 26.
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Have fun while learning all about electronics! Use one of our
Snap Circuits kits to make a light bulb glow, a buzzer ring and
a propeller fly! Space is limited. Please register for only one
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Grades 1-3
Science Made Fun
Saturday, February 28 at 1:00 p.m.
Grades 4-6
Science Adventure: Snap Circuits Rovers
Monday, December 1 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. OR
Monday, December 29 from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
High Touch High Tech is coming to the
Library to present ChemFun. Find out
how much fun chemistry can be! Make
your own silly putty and gummy bears
as we learn REAL chemistry. Registration
begins January 28.
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Children, in groups of four, will build a fully-functional,
remote-controlled rover using Snap Circuits. Participants
can then maneuver their rover through a custom-made track.
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Ages 3 through 5
Young Explorers
Saturday, January 31 at 10:00 a.m.
Grades 3-6
Science Adventure: Volcanoes!
Wednesday, January 14 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Join us for stories and activities for kids who love
to build. This program is with a parent or caregiver.
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Join Sara Johnson from the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
to learn about volcanoes, rocks and minerals. Registration
begins December 14.
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BOOK DISCUSSIONS
Grades 4-8
Caudill Café
Wednesday, February 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us for Rebecca Caudill Nominee book talks with snacks, discussion, games and voting to follow.
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Girls in grades 4-6
Girls Book Discussion
Snow Treasure by Marie McSwigan
Thursday, February 19 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
In WWII, a group of friends in Norway used their sleds to transport millions of dollars
worth of gold past the Nazis for safekeeping in America. Registration begins January 2.
Pick up a copy of the book in the Youth & Teen Services Department. R SR
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Youth
COMPUTER CLASSES
Grades 4-8. Space is limited.
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Beginning Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
One-on-one Youth E-Source Instruction
Saturday, January 24 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Create a PowerPoint show about winter sports. Class includes
instruction on the Library’s youth E-Sources. We will teach
you how to access the World Book Online Reference Center.
Bring a flash drive to save your work.
Beginning Microsoft Word 2007
Saturday, February 14 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Create a Word document about Valentine’s Day. The class
includes instructions on the Library’s youth E-Sources.
We will teach you how to access the World Book Online
Reference Center. Bring a flash drive to save your work.
Drop by the Youth & Teen Services Department for an
introduction to database resources including the
World Book Online Reference Center and other
E-Sources that will help with research and homework
assignments. These E-Sources can be accessed from
home at any time using your Library card. Features
include fully illustrated in-depth articles, quizzes,
activities, maps and multi-media on the world. We
invite you to the Library to find out more!
Family Events for All Ages
NOW SHOWING
Friday Night Movies:
January 9 and February 20
Movie starts at 7:00 p.m.
Winter Family Sing Along
Saturday, December 20
at 10:30 a.m.
Families gather to sing winter-themed songs, practice
rhythm instruments and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies.
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Face to Face Productions
Present “By the Numbers”
It’s movie night at the Library! New releases will be shown whenever
possible. Titles to be announced. Children under the age of eight
must be accompanied by an adult. Concessions will be available for
sale from the Friends of the Library. MR
Preschool & Daycare Fair
Saturday, January 17
from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
This is a great opportunity for families to
meet local preschool and daycare
providers. Representatives from various
facilities in the area will be available with
information and to answer questions. MR
Monday, February 16 at 1:00 p.m.
Albert Einstein uses his Theory of Relativity to travel
in time to help his distant relative, 10-year-old Eddie,
explore the fun one can have with math. MR
Youth & Teen Services 630.837.3348
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Library Hours
Friends Meeting
Sunday:
12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
pm
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m.12-5
- 9 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Library Holidays
The Library will be closed on
the following days:
Wednesday, Nov. 26 (Close at 5 p.m.)
Thursday, Nov. 27
Wednesday, Dec. 24
Thursday, Dec. 25
Wednesday, Dec. 31
Thursday, Jan. 1
Board of Trustees
Jack T. Budz - President
Ralph Wood - Vice President
Heidi Hopkins - Treasurer
Francine Byron - Secretary
Bryan Darge - Ethics Officer
Ed Novak
Dave Barry
Karolyn Nance, Library Director
knance@bartlettlibrary.org
Board Meetings: 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 15, Jan. 19 & Feb. 15
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Main Phone:
(630) 837-2855
Check-Out:
Adult Services:
Teen Services:
Youth Services:
Fax:
(630) 837-2958
(630) 837-3560
(630) 837-3348
(630) 837-3348
(630) 837-3167
Join us at the Friends of the Bartlett Library meeting
on Sunday, January 25. All are welcome!
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Library Closings
The Library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26 and remain closed on Thursday, Nov. 27.
The Library will also be closed on Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1, 2015. Though we close for major
holidays, be assured that no Library material is due when the Library is closed. Library closings
are also “no fine” days.
24/7 Access on our website
Even when the Library building is closed, you still have access to online services on our website
www.bartlettlibrary.org. Access your account, renew and reserve items and view the Library's
catalog. Online registration is now available for most programs. Bartlett Public Library District
cardholders can also access the Library's online Research E-Sources which are filled with
information on many topics. Download audiobooks and eBooks from the Library's eMedia collection
using OverDrive, download free music from Freegal and download magazines from Zinio. Our virtual
Library never closes!
The Bartlett Public Library District is subject to the requirements of the American with Disabilities Act
of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend a Library meeting/program and who need
certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in that meeting/program,
or who have questions regarding accessibility of the meeting/program or facilities, are requested to
contact 630-837-2855 promptly to allow the Bartlett Public Library District to make reasonable
accommodations for those persons.
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Photographs and/or videos may be taken at programs and in the Library for possible use in
Library promotions, including the newsletter, lobby screen, website and social media. Please
notify staff if you do not wish to be photographed or filmed.
Friends of the Bartlett Library
Book Sale!
Friday, December 5 from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 6 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Need a paperback for a trip? Are you a grandparent who likes
to keep children’s books around the house for the grandkids?
Or maybe you just like looking for interesting books at bargain
prices. We have the sale for you! Come to the Bartlett Public
Library District for a Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the
Library. The money raised by the Friends supports the Library by
sponsoring programs, special projects and our popular
summer concert series, Fravinia!