Bradley Public Library Events

Grab & Go Adult Craft kits are available for pick up on the first Saturday of the month for ages 18 and up! Each kit contains everything you need to create a beautiful craft, including instructions! They are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. 

Ages: FamilyStop by the library to visit with Santa AND Mrs. Claus! There will be cookies served while your child talks with Santa about what they want for Christmas! A FREE photo will be taken of your kiddos with them!Then head to the Children's Department to create a one of a kind frame, as we...read more

Grades: 1st-HSTHIS IS REGISTRATION TO RECEIVE A BOX FOR CHECKOUT AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH MONTH (SEPT-DEC)Sign up for a box made specifically for you! Pick up the first week of each month. Take the box filled with your checked out book and LOOT home! Read the book, then return the box and book! YOU ...read more

AGES: Kdg-5th1st Monday of the MonthApprox. 45 minFIRST BOOK WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP ON SEP. 5

Ages: ALL AGESLasts Approx. 30 minEach week we will explore through stories, songs, and engage in fun activities related to the selected stories!

Do you have questions about using a computer or a smartphone? Would you benefit from having a one-on-one tutor who will take the time to show you the answers to your questions? If you answered yes, then we have just the program for you... Every Tuesday is Tech Tuesday at the Bradley Public Libr...read more

AGES: 0-2 yr.Every Wednesday at 9:30 amApprox. 30 min.Sensory activities are so important in the early stages of a child's development. Join us to listen to a story and then stay to explore and play.REGISTRATION is REQUIRED for this program and we ask that each child be registered indvidually. P...read more

Ages: 2-5 yearsEvery Wednesday at 10:30 amApprox. 30 minEnjoy this active way to develop early literacy skills while exploring music, dancing, and singing!Each child should be individually registered for this program. Please remember that this class is a 1:1 parent/child ratio:-)PLEASE NOTE AGE REQU...read more

Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, and co-host of the “Dear Therapists” podcast joins us for a thought-provoking conversation about mental health in anticipation of the winter holiday season. Gottlieb will share tools to help in everyday...read more

Are you looking for a fun way to stay active? Join us! This low-impact chair exercise program uses various videos for adults 55+ and works on strength, flexibility, and balance. Exercises can be performed with or without weights and resistance bands. Please bring a water bottle and light resistance ...read more

AGES: 3-5 yearsEvery Thursday at 9:30 amApprox. 30 min(This session is the same as session 2. Please only register for one)It's not always about what you make, but what you learn along the way! Join us for lots of fun that will encourage your child's creativity!PLEASE NOTE AGE REQUIREMENTS.

AGES: 3-5 yearsEvery Thursday at 9:30 amApprox. 30 min(This session is the same as session 1. Please only register for one)PLEASE NOTE AGE REQUIREMENTS.It's not always about what you make, but what you learn along the way! Join us for lots of fun that will encourage your child's creativity!

Join the River Valley String Ensemble for a festive holiday concert in the library! 

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! We will cover things like engineering with Knex, robotics with Spheros, and 3D printing/Tinkercad along with a few other surpris...read more

Do you have questions about using a computer or a smartphone? Would you benefit from having a one-on-one tutor who will take the time to show you the answers to your questions? If you answered yes, then we have just the program for you... Every Tuesday is Tech Tuesday at the Bradley Public Libr...read more

Follow our instructor, Ms. Christina, and create an 8x10" acrylic painting! No experience is required, and all materials are provided. We'll paint a snowy owl with an evergreen forest background this month! Ages 18 and up. If you register and later realize you cannot attend, pleas...read more

Are you looking for a fun way to stay active? Join us! This low-impact chair exercise program uses various videos for adults 55+ and works on strength, flexibility, and balance. Exercises can be performed with or without weights and resistance bands. Please bring a water bottle and light resistance ...read more

Ages: FAMILYCost: $10 per family (limit one house per family)10am-12pmCome to the library to create your very own family gingerbread house! Let us worry about set up and clean up! You get to relax and enjoy time with the family!Included in the cost is a pre-assembled gingerbread house, frosting...read more

Do you have questions about using a computer or a smartphone? Would you benefit from having a one-on-one tutor who will take the time to show you the answers to your questions? If you answered yes, then we have just the program for you... Every Tuesday is Tech Tuesday at the Bradley Public Libr...read more

We are a community of writers who love to write and share our work! Each meeting includes time to work on short writing prompts, which we use to spark our creativity and produce unique pieces of writing! We also share opportunities for publication. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just s...read more

Join the Wednesday Morning Book Club and enjoy a variety of books with a great group of readers! Registration not required and new members are always welcome.

Monthly meetings of the Bradley Public Library District are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm and are open to the public.*December's meeting has been canceled. 

Coloring isn't just for kids! Benefits include help with dexterity, concentration, and problem-solving skills. Partaking in this simple activity helps engage the mind creatively and naturally. Coloring can relax your brain's fear center and induce the same state as meditating by re...read more

Free groceries for households with kids and teens (18 or under). No registration, ID, or documentation is needed. Food is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.  Sponsored by the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Our building is closed today, but our online library is always open! Download any (or all!) of these apps and use your library card to access ebooks, audiobooks, movies, TV series, lectures, and more: Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, and Boundless. 

Our building is closed today, but our online library is always open! Download any (or all!) of these apps and use your library card to access ebooks, audiobooks, movies, TV series, lectures, and more: Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, and Boundless. 

Ages: 2-5 yearsApprox. 1 hourJoin Ms. Sarah and Miss Cassidy for a NOON year celebration! We will have crafts, snacks, stories, games, and of course, a BALLOON DROP and toast at NOON! 

Drop in anytime from 9 - 11 AM for a free blood pressure check from a medical professional.