Bradley Public Library Events

Join our Summer Adventure Storytime this summer at a different park each week. Every Tuesday at 10am we will read stories, play with the parachute, sing songs, and have a simple craft. Ages 2-6June 7 - Quail Hollow Park           June 14- Lil's ParkJune 21- Perry Fa...read more

We are in need of volunteers who will help set up for lunch, help wipe tables down & help with lunch, then put tables away. We are setting up volunteer hours for this weekly. Every Monday there will be a new volunteer sign up for that week. This is the sign up forJuly 5- 8, 11 am- 1:30pm 

Calling all TEENS! This is a volunteer opportunity. Come help the library create mini-golf holes then try out your creations for mini golf in the stacks! 13-18 years old

Summer Reading Babytime will be on Wednesdays between June 6- July 15 at 10am. Join us at a different park every week for song, stories, and cuddles. This is for babies 0-18 months oldJune 8 - Quail Hollow Park           June 15- Lil's ParkJune 22- Perry Farm ParkJu...read more

We are in need of volunteers who will help set up for lunch, help wipe tables down & help with lunch, then put tables away. We are setting up volunteer hours for this weekly. Every Monday there will be a new volunteer sign up for that week. This is the sign up forJuly 5- 8, 11 am- 1:30pm 

Join us for the return of our summer movies. July 6 we will be showing on our big screen the Studio Ghibli movie My Neighbor Totoro. Come to BPL  enjoy a movie, cool off, and enjoy some popcorn. 

Join us on the Library Lawn for Messy Art! It’s not always about what you make, but what you learn along the way! Join us for fun process art that encourages creativity, confidence, and experimentation. (And we clean up the mess!) Please register seperately for each week you would li...read more

Join us on the Library Lawn for Messy Art! It’s not always about what you make, but what you learn along the way! Join us for fun process art that encourages creativity, confidence, and experimentation. (And we clean up the mess!) Please register seperately for each week you would li...read more

We are in need of volunteers who will help set up for lunch, help wipe tables down & help with lunch, then put tables away. We are setting up volunteer hours for this weekly. Every Monday there will be a new volunteer sign up for that week. This is the sign up forJuly 5- 8, 11 am- 1:30pm 

Want Free Books?Join our teen summer book club! Read, discuss, enjoy some fun activities,and snacks! This book club will meet three times this summer and hand out free books each meeting. You only need to register once to be a part of all 3 of the book club dates. Ages 13-18Are you a fan of Dem...read more

We are trying our hand at homemade paper. Come learn how to make your own paper while hanging out. All supplies are provided.The workshop will last 1 to 1.5 hours. This is a hybrid program so you can make paper at the library or zoom in from home to learn how to create your own paper.Ages 13-18

Join Miss Katie as she sings in person at the Bradley Public Library. July 8 at 10:30am Miss Katie is a songwriter, music teacher, and filmmaker based in Chicago. She views making music for children to be truly beautiful work. Through her songs, she promote social-emotional learning, tenderness...read more

We are in need of volunteers who will help set up for lunch, help wipe tables down & help with lunch, then put tables away. We are setting up volunteer hours for this weekly. Every Monday there will be a new volunteer sign up for that week. This is the sign up forJuly 5- 8, 11 am- 1:30pm 

Join us after hours to play a round of mini golf in the book stacks at Bradley Public Library.  Pick a tee time between 6-9 pm. Tee times are available every 30 min. This is for all ages. Can you make a hole-in-one?

Join us after hours to play a round of mini golf in the book stacks at Bradley Public Library.  Pick a tee time between 6-9 pm. Tee times are available every 30 min. This is for all ages. Can you make a hole-in-one?

Join us after hours to play a round of mini golf in the book stacks at Bradley Public Library.  Pick a tee time between 6-9 pm. Tee times are available every 30 min. This is for all ages. Can you make a hole-in-one?

Join us after hours to play a round of mini golf in the book stacks at Bradley Public Library.  Pick a tee time between 6-9 pm. Tee times are available every 30 min. This is for all ages. Can you make a hole-in-one?

Join us after hours to play a round of mini golf in the book stacks at Bradley Public Library.  Pick a tee time between 6-9 pm. Tee times are available every 30 min. This is for all ages. Can you make a hole-in-one?

Join us after hours to play a round of mini golf in the book stacks at Bradley Public Library.  Pick a tee time between 6-9 pm. Tee times are available every 30 min. This is for all ages. Can you make a hole-in-one?

We are in need of volunteers who will help set up for lunch, help wipe tables down & help with lunch, then put tables away. We are setting up volunteer hours for this weekly. Every Monday there will be a new volunteer sign up for that week. This is the sign up forJuly 11- 15, 11 am- 1:30pm 

You must be 13 or older to be able to volunteer for this camp. We are looking for volunteers to help with Art camp. There are 2 seperate 1 hour camps. Do you like Art?  We will be doing a different project everyday. We will need help setting up and cleaning up between classes and assisting the ...read more

This camp is for campers 6-12 years old. Learn artistic techniques, and crafts, and how-to tips. Enjoy the fun of creation. Make something new with every class!  This is the 1:30- 2:30 pm camp. You only need to register once for the whole camp.Lasts approximately 1 hour.

This camp is for campers 6-12 years old. Learn artistic techniques, and crafts, and how-to tips. Enjoy the fun of creation. Make something new with every class!  This is the 3- 4pm camp. You only need to register once for the whole camp.Lasts approximately 1 hour.

Get your blood pressure checked for free at your library! This service is absolutely FREE and you even get a gift!

Join our Summer Adventure Storytime this summer at a different park each week. Every Tuesday at 10am we will read stories, play with the parachute, sing songs, and have a simple craft. Ages 2-6June 7 - Quail Hollow Park           June 14- Lil's ParkJune 21- Perry Fa...read more

We are in need of volunteers who will help set up for lunch, help wipe tables down & help with lunch, then put tables away. We are setting up volunteer hours for this weekly. Every Monday there will be a new volunteer sign up for that week. This is the sign up forJuly 11- 15, 11 am- 1:30pm 

You must be 13 or older to be able to volunteer for this camp. We are looking for volunteers to help with Art camp. There are 2 seperate 1 hour camps. Do you like Art?  We will be doing a different project everyday. We will need help setting up and cleaning up between classes and assisting the ...read more

This camp is for campers 6-12 years old. Learn artistic techniques, and crafts, and how-to tips. Enjoy the fun of creation. Make something new with every class!  This is the 1:30- 2:30 pm camp. You only need to register once for the whole camp.Lasts approximately 1 hour.

This camp is for campers 6-12 years old. Learn artistic techniques, and crafts, and how-to tips. Enjoy the fun of creation. Make something new with every class!  This is the 3- 4pm camp. You only need to register once for the whole camp.Lasts approximately 1 hour.

Join Miss Dorothy for diverse books and engaging conversation! Adults of all backgrounds are welcome! 

Get inside information on the best ways to enjoy your State Park!Join Park Superintendent, Stacey Johnson as she talks about what you may not know about our local state park and insider tips to make your next trip the best trip yet!

Summer Reading Babytime will be on Wednesdays between June 6- July 15 at 10am. Join us at a different park every week for song, stories, and cuddles. This is for babies 0-18 months oldJune 8 - Quail Hollow Park           June 15- Lil's ParkJune 22- Perry Farm ParkJu...read more

We are in need of volunteers who will help set up for lunch, help wipe tables down & help with lunch, then put tables away. We are setting up volunteer hours for this weekly. Every Monday there will be a new volunteer sign up for that week. This is the sign up forJuly 11- 15, 11 am- 1:30pm 

You must be 13 or older to be able to volunteer for this camp. We are looking for volunteers to help with Art camp. There are 2 seperate 1 hour camps. Do you like Art?  We will be doing a different project everyday. We will need help setting up and cleaning up between classes and assisting the ...read more

This camp is for campers 6-12 years old. Learn artistic techniques, and crafts, and how-to tips. Enjoy the fun of creation. Make something new with every class!  This is the 1:30- 2:30 pm camp. You only need to register once for the whole camp.Lasts approximately 1 hour.

This camp is for campers 6-12 years old. Learn artistic techniques, and crafts, and how-to tips. Enjoy the fun of creation. Make something new with every class!  This is the 3- 4pm camp. You only need to register once for the whole camp.Lasts approximately 1 hour.

Need help with groceries? We've got you covered!Come to our drive through food pantries and stock up!

Join us on the Library Lawn for Messy Art! It’s not always about what you make, but what you learn along the way! Join us for fun process art that encourages creativity, confidence, and experimentation. (And we clean up the mess!) Please register seperately for each week you would li...read more

Join us on the Library Lawn for Messy Art! It’s not always about what you make, but what you learn along the way! Join us for fun process art that encourages creativity, confidence, and experimentation. (And we clean up the mess!) Please register seperately for each week you would li...read more

We are in need of volunteers who will help set up for lunch, help wipe tables down & help with lunch, then put tables away. We are setting up volunteer hours for this weekly. Every Monday there will be a new volunteer sign up for that week. This is the sign up forJuly 11- 15, 11 am- 1:30pm 

You must be 13 or older to be able to volunteer for this camp. We are looking for volunteers to help with Art camp. There are 2 seperate 1 hour camps. Do you like Art?  We will be doing a different project everyday. We will need help setting up and cleaning up between classes and assisting the ...read more

This camp is for campers 6-12 years old. Learn artistic techniques, and crafts, and how-to tips. Enjoy the fun of creation. Make something new with every class!  This is the 1:30- 2:30 pm camp. You only need to register once for the whole camp.Lasts approximately 1 hour.

This camp is for campers 6-12 years old. Learn artistic techniques, and crafts, and how-to tips. Enjoy the fun of creation. Make something new with every class!  This is the 3- 4pm camp. You only need to register once for the whole camp.Lasts approximately 1 hour.

Are you 5-9 years old? Join our summer Elementary Suprise Book Club. You will have 2 weeks to read the book and we will meet for 45 min to discuss it. You will pick up your next surprise club package at the discussion.You get to keep everything in the package including the book! Every time we meet y...read more

We are in need of volunteers who will help set up for lunch, help wipe tables down & help with lunch, then put tables away. We are setting up volunteer hours for this weekly. Every Monday there will be a new volunteer sign up for that week. This is the sign up forJuly 11- 15, 11 am- 1:30pm 

Tweens 9-12 years old join our summer book club. Your bag is all packed for your book club journey! All you have to do is register and pick it up. You get to keep everything in the bag including the book! Every time we meet you will get a new bag! The first bag will be available to pick up starting ...read more

Celebrate this year's summer reading with Bradley Public Library. We will be joining our friends, The Bourbonnais Township Park District at Willowhaven for a free event on the evening of July 15th! Camp iREAD: Read off the Beaten Path will be at Willowhaven for Stories, S'mores, & S...read more

This is an "at your leisure" book club. You can stop in to our Goodreads Group at any time to answer discussion questions, gush about your favorite characters, and even interact with your fellow readers!Live discussions with your book club host will be held the3rd Monday of the month @ 4:0...read more

Teens if you VOLUNTEERED this year you are invited to our Voluteer Summer Party. Water Guns, Games, Pizza, Ice Cream. and hangout.

Join the Wednesday Morning Book Club and enjoy an eccletic list of reads with a great group of readers!

The Bradley Public Library District Board meets every 3rd Wednesday at 6:00 pm

Relax and color with us in this adults only chill time. Enjoy an array of themed coloring pages, pencils, markers, and even some relaxing music.Drop in anytime between 2 and 3:30 to enjoy!

What is your favorite celebrity reading? Find books that your favorite celebrities love all in one book club!You are sure to find your next favorite book too!

Want Free Books?Join our teen summer book club! Read, discuss, enjoy some fun activities,and snacks! This book club will meet three times this summer and hand out free books each meeting. You only need to register once to be a part of all 3 of the book club dates. Ages 13-18Are you a fan of Dem...read more