Bradley Public Library Events

Ages: 7-15 yrs.One Saturday a month10am-12pmYOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH DATE. Grab your favorite grown up and join us in a hands on session to explore all things tech! APRIL SESSION WILL FOCUS ON INTERACTIVE ENGINEERING!These sessions are at your pace with a 2 hour limit.  

Ages: 13-17years12:30-2:30pmJoin our BPL staff to learn and play D & D! Whether you have been playing for YEARS or you are JUST LEARNING, this group is for you! No need to bring anything with you! We have everything you will need to play! 

Ages: 0-24 monthsApprox. 30 min.2ND AND 4TH MONDAY OF THE MONTH!NO REGISTRATION requiredJoin Ms. Sarah for a story, music and bubbles, and free time sensory play! 

Join us for a beginning yoga program to increase flexibility and reduce tension. You will also learn breathing techniques that can help you relax and reduce stress.One of the great benefits of chair yoga is that it is a low-impact exercise, making it ideal for those with limited mobility or balance ...read more

Ages: Kdg-5thApprox. 30 min.Take a trip with Miss Cassidy to a new place every month! Come explore different countries with food, music, and books! 

All AgesApprox. 30 minutesNO REGISTRATION required!Join Miss Cassidy each week to explore through stories, songs, and engaging sensory play and activities! 

Find answers to your smartphone or computer questions in a one-on-one, 30-minute tutoring session!Advanced registration is required. To sign up, visit the circulation desk or call us at 815-932-6245. Ages 18 and up.

Plain yellow ducks are out of style.  Join us for a rubber duck paint night!  Give them some character, costume, and flair.  Snacks will be provided!  7th - 12th grade.  4 - 5 PM. 

Our walking club is perfect for those who want to get moving and meet new people! We’ll meet at Northfield Square Mall's food court on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.Children in strollers are welcome!

Ages: 2-5 yearsApprox. 30 min.Enjoy this active way to develop early literacy skills while exploring music, dancing, and singing with Miss Cassidy!Register once to enroll in the weekly class.  Call the library at 815-932-6245 if you have any questions!

In honor of National Poetry Month, we're hosting an Open Mic Night! Whether you're a seasoned performer or a first-timer, this is your chance to showcase your talent in a supportive and welcoming environment. Poets, songwriters, and dramatists—this is your night! Invite your frien...read more

Stop in for a free blood pressure check from a medical professional. No appointment is required!Sponsored by Ascension Healthcare

Join us for a low-impact chair exercise program that works on strength, flexibility, and balance! We will engage in a variety of movements that are gentle on the joints and easy to follow. Please bring a water bottle and light resistance bands or weights if you wish to use them. Ages 55 and up.

Ages: 2-5 yearsLasts Approx. 30 minIt's not always about what you make, but what you learn along the way! Join us for lots of fun that encourages creativity!Register once to enroll in the weekly class.  Call the library at 815-932-6245 if you have any questions!

Have a book you want to scream from the rooftops to encourage other readers to read? Bring your best suggestions, and we'll gossip about the best book picks at Bradley's very own Hoppy Pig! We'll meet at Hoppy Pig: 135 N Kinzie Ave, Bradley, IL 60915Ages 21 and up. 

Grades: 6th-8thLasts Approx. 1 hourDo you want to increase your knowledge of technology, including coding, building robotics, and participating in fun, hands-on activities? Then this class is for YOU! Join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month to explore all things STEM related!

Stop in for our semi-annual Friends of Bradley Public Library Book Sale! 

Rummy, Pinochle, Euchre, Bridge... Drop in on 4th Fridays, and we’ll play your favorite card game together!Coffee will be served!No registration requiredAges 18 and up

Stop in for our semi-annual Friends of Bradley Public Library Book Sale!

Ages: 14-adultTime: 12pm-2pmFREEDuring this Makerspace, patrons will have the opportunity to create 5 buttons (add'l buttons can be purchased. Call and speak to Sarah for details) AND/OR a car coaster using infusible ink!This is a DROP IN activity. It is not a 2 hour instructional class:-)

Ages: 13-17Time: 5p-6pFREEAre you interested in 3D printing but don't like the idea of coding or using Tinkercad? Then this event is for you! Come try your hand at 3D printing with our PENS!No computer or tech skills required! This is a fun, basic exposure to the world of 3D printing! 

All AgesApprox. 30 minutesNO REGISTRATION required!Join Miss Cassidy each week to explore through stories, songs, and engaging sensory play and activities! 

Find answers to your smartphone or computer questions in a one-on-one, 30-minute tutoring session!Advanced registration is required. To sign up, visit the circulation desk or call us at 815-932-6245. Ages 18 and up.