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Bradley Public Library Events

Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Bradley Public Library! All events are open to the public and are free (unless noted). Registration required where noted.

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Early Closing
5:00 PM
 Early Closing
Friday, Dec. 1, 5:00 PMEarly Closing
We're closing an hour early today. Look for our float in the Bradley Christmas Parade!
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Grab & Go Adult Craft Kit
9:00 AM
 Grab & Go Adult Craft Kit
Saturday, Dec. 2, 9:00 AMGrab & Go Adult Craf
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. 
SANTA and Mrs. Claus
1pm-3pm
 SANTA and Mrs. Claus
Saturday, Dec. 2, 1pm-3pmSANTA and Mrs. Claus
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
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Subscription Boxes for Kids 1st grade to High School
Subscription Boxes for Kids 1st grade to High School
Sunday, Dec. 3Subscription Boxes f
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

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Where the Wild Books Are: Book Club for Kids
4:30 PM
Where the Wild Books Are: Book Club for Kids
Monday, Dec. 4, 4:30 PMWhere the Wild Books
AGES: Kdg-5th1st Monday of the MonthApprox. 45 minFIRST BOOK WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP ON SEP. 5

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Family Storytime
9:30 AM
 Family Storytime
Tuesday, Dec. 5, 9:30 AM
(Aug 12)
Family Storytime
Ages: ALL AGESLasts Approx. 30 minEach week we will explore through stories, songs, and engage in fun activities related to the selected stories!
Tech Tuesday
1:00 - 3:00 pm
 Tech Tuesday
Tuesday, Dec. 5, 1:00 - 3:00 pmTech Tuesday
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
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Sensory Storytime
9:30 AM
 Sensory Storytime
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 9:30 AMSensory Storytime
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

Shimmy and Shake
10:30 AM
 Shimmy and Shake
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 10:30 AMShimmy and Shake
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

Illinois Libraries Present: Surviving the Holidays with Lori Gottlieb
7:00 PM
Illinois Libraries Present: Surviving the Holidays with Lori Gottlieb
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 7:00 PMIllinois Libraries P
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
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Sit & Be Fit
9:30 - 10:30 am
 Sit & Be Fit
Thursday, Dec. 7, 9:30 - 10:30 amSit & Be Fit
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

Messy Art Session 1
9:30 AM
 Messy Art Session 1
Thursday, Dec. 7, 9:30 AMMessy Art Session 1
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.

Messy Art Session 2
10:30 AM
 Messy Art Session 2
Thursday, Dec. 7, 10:30 AMMessy Art Session 2
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!

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Strings in the Stacks
7:00 pm
 Strings in the Stacks
Friday, Dec. 8, 7:00 pmStrings in the Stack
Join the River Valley String Ensemble for a festive holiday concert in the library! 
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Gear Up With A Grown Up!
10am-12pm
 Gear Up With A Grown Up!
Saturday, Dec. 9, 10am-12pmGear Up With A Grown
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

Registration required, begins Dec 5.
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Tech Tuesday
1:00 - 3:00 pm
 Tech Tuesday
Tuesday, Dec. 12, 1:00 - 3:00 pmTech Tuesday
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
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Paint Night
6:00 - 7:30 PM
 Paint Night
Wednesday, Dec. 13, 6:00 - 7:30 PMPaint Night
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
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Sit & Be Fit
9:30 - 10:30 am
 Sit & Be Fit
Thursday, Dec. 14, 9:30 - 10:30 amSit & Be Fit
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

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Family Gingerbread Houses
10am-12pm
 Family Gingerbread Houses
Saturday, Dec. 16, 10am-12pmFamily Gingerbread H
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
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Tech Tuesday
1:00 - 3:00 pm
 Tech Tuesday
Tuesday, Dec. 19, 1:00 - 3:00 pmTech Tuesday
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
Creative Writing Group
5:30 - 7:00 PM
 Creative Writing Group
Tuesday, Dec. 19, 5:30 - 7:00 PMCreative Writing Gro
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
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Wednesday Morning Book Club
10:00 am
 Wednesday Morning Book Club
Wednesday, Dec. 20, 10:00 amWednesday Morning Bo
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.
Board Meeting (Canceled)
6:00 pm
 Board Meeting (Canceled)
Wednesday, Dec. 20, 6:00 pm
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. 
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Adult Coloring
2:00 - 4:00 pm
 Adult Coloring
Thursday, Dec. 21, 2:00 - 4:00 pmAdult Coloring
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
Family Market
5:00 - 6:30 PM
 Family Market
Thursday, Dec. 21, 5:00 - 6:30 PMFamily Market
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.
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Closed
 Closed
Saturday, Dec. 23, Closed
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. 
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Closed
 Closed
Monday, Dec. 25, Closed
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. 
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NOON YEAR!
11am-12pm
 NOON YEAR!
Wednesday, Dec. 27, 11am-12pmNOON YEAR!
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! 

Registration required, begins Dec 15.
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Blood Pressure Checks
9:00 - 11:00 AM
 Blood Pressure Checks
Thursday, Dec. 28, 9:00 - 11:00 AMBlood Pressure Check
Drop in anytime from 9 - 11 AM for a free blood pressure check from a medical professional. 
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