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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Grab and Go Adult Craft Kits
Grab and Go Adult Craft Kits Saturday, Jul. 2 Want to craft on your own time? Adult Craft Kits are available on the first saturday of each month on a first come, first serve basis. Get your's today!
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Adventure Storytime in the Park
10am Adventure Storytime in the Park Tuesday, Jul. 5, 10am(Tuesdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28 July 5, & 12, 10 am) ![]() 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
Teen Volunteer for Lunch at the library 7-5
11 am Teen Volunteer for Lunch at the library 7-5 Tuesday, Jul. 5, 11 am 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
TACoS - Teen Advisory Council of Students - Create Mini-Golf
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Babytime in the Park
10am Babytime in the Park Wednesday, Jul. 6, 10am(Wednesdays, June 8, 15, 22, 29 July 6, & 13, 10 am) 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
Teen Volunteer for Lunch at the library 7-5
11 am Teen Volunteer for Lunch at the library 7-5 Wednesday, Jul. 6, 11 am 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
Movie: My Neighbor Totoro
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Messy Art on the Lawn: Session 1
9:30 am Messy Art on the Lawn: Session 1 Thursday, Jul. 7, 9:30 am(Thursday, June 9, 16, 23, & 30, July 7 & 14, 9:30 am) ![]() 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
Messy Art on the Lawn: Session 2
10am Messy Art on the Lawn: Session 2 Thursday, Jul. 7, 10am(Thursdays, June 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, & 14, 10 am) ![]() 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
Teen Volunteer for Lunch at the library 7-5
11 am Teen Volunteer for Lunch at the library 7-5 Thursday, Jul. 7, 11 am 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
Teen Summer Book Club- Journeys off the Beaten Path
5pm Teen Summer Book Club- Journeys off the Beaten Path Thursday, Jul. 7, 5pm(June 16 ,5:30 pm, July 7 , 5pm, July 28, 6pm) ![]() 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
Teen Craft Recycled Paper Workshop
6pm Teen Craft Recycled Paper Workshop Thursday, Jul. 7, 6pmWe 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
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Miss Katie Sings in concert
10:30 a.m. Miss Katie Sings in concert Friday, Jul. 8, 10:30 a.m.![]() 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
Teen Volunteer for Lunch at the library 7-5
11 am Teen Volunteer for Lunch at the library 7-5 Friday, Jul. 8, 11 am 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
Caddy Stacks- Mini Golf
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Caddy Stacks- Mini Golf
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Caddy Stacks- Mini Golf
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Caddy Stacks- Mini Golf
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Caddy Stacks- Mini Golf
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Teen Volunteer for Lunch at the library 7-11
11 am Teen Volunteer for Lunch at the library 7-11 Monday, Jul. 11, 11 am 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
Teen Volunteer for Art in Nature Camp
1:30 pm Teen Volunteer for Art in Nature Camp Monday, Jul. 11, 1:30 pm![]() 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
Art in Nature Camp 1:30
1:30- 2:30pm Art in Nature Camp 1:30 Monday, Jul. 11, 1:30- 2:30pm(July 11, 12, 13, & 14, 1:30 pm) 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.
Art in Nature Camp 3:00 pm
3- 4pm Art in Nature Camp 3:00 pm Monday, Jul. 11, 3- 4pm(July 11, 12, 13, & 14, 3:00 pm) 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.
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Free Blood Pressure Checks
Free Blood Pressure Checks Tuesday, Jul. 12 Get your blood pressure checked for free at your library! This service is absolutely FREE and you even get a gift!
Adventure Storytime in the Park
10am Adventure Storytime in the Park Tuesday, Jul. 12, 10am(Tuesdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28 July 5, & 12, 10 am) ![]() 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
Teen Volunteer for Lunch at the library 7-11
11 am Teen Volunteer for Lunch at the library 7-11 Tuesday, Jul. 12, 11 am 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
Teen Volunteer for Art in Nature Camp
1:30 pm Teen Volunteer for Art in Nature Camp Tuesday, Jul. 12, 1:30 pm![]() 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
Art in Nature Camp 1:30
1:30- 2:30pm Art in Nature Camp 1:30 Tuesday, Jul. 12, 1:30- 2:30pm(July 11, 12, 13, & 14, 1:30 pm) 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.
Art in Nature Camp 3:00 pm
3- 4pm Art in Nature Camp 3:00 pm Tuesday, Jul. 12, 3- 4pm(July 11, 12, 13, & 14, 3:00 pm) 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.
Diverse Authors Book Club
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Explorer’s Guide to the State Park
6:00 pm Explorer’s Guide to the State Park Tuesday, Jul. 12, 6:00 pm 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!
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Babytime in the Park
10am Babytime in the Park Wednesday, Jul. 13, 10am(Wednesdays, June 8, 15, 22, 29 July 6, & 13, 10 am) 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
Teen Volunteer for Lunch at the library 7-11
11 am Teen Volunteer for Lunch at the library 7-11 Wednesday, Jul. 13, 11 am 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
Teen Volunteer for Art in Nature Camp
1:30 pm Teen Volunteer for Art in Nature Camp Wednesday, Jul. 13, 1:30 pm![]() 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
Art in Nature Camp 1:30
1:30- 2:30pm Art in Nature Camp 1:30 Wednesday, Jul. 13, 1:30- 2:30pm(July 11, 12, 13, & 14, 1:30 pm) 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.
Art in Nature Camp 3:00 pm
3- 4pm Art in Nature Camp 3:00 pm Wednesday, Jul. 13, 3- 4pm(July 11, 12, 13, & 14, 3:00 pm) 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.
Summer Family Market
5:00-6:30 pm Summer Family Market Wednesday, Jul. 13, 5:00-6:30 pm(Wednesdays June 8th, July 13th, & August 10th, 5 pm) Need help with groceries? We've got you covered!Come to our drive through food pantries and stock up!
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Messy Art on the Lawn: Session 1
9:30 am Messy Art on the Lawn: Session 1 Thursday, Jul. 14, 9:30 am(Thursday, June 9, 16, 23, & 30, July 7 & 14, 9:30 am) ![]() 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
Messy Art on the Lawn: Session 2
10am Messy Art on the Lawn: Session 2 Thursday, Jul. 14, 10am(Thursdays, June 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, & 14, 10 am) ![]() 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
Teen Volunteer for Lunch at the library 7-11
11 am Teen Volunteer for Lunch at the library 7-11 Thursday, Jul. 14, 11 am 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
Teen Volunteer for Art in Nature Camp
1:30 pm Teen Volunteer for Art in Nature Camp Thursday, Jul. 14, 1:30 pm![]() 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
Art in Nature Camp 1:30
1:30- 2:30pm Art in Nature Camp 1:30 Thursday, Jul. 14, 1:30- 2:30pm(July 11, 12, 13, & 14, 1:30 pm) 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.
Art in Nature Camp 3:00 pm
3- 4pm Art in Nature Camp 3:00 pm Thursday, Jul. 14, 3- 4pm(July 11, 12, 13, & 14, 3:00 pm) 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.
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Elementary Surprise Book Club
10 am Elementary Surprise Book Club Friday, Jul. 15, 10 am(Friday June 17, July 1 & 15, 10 am) ![]() 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
Teen Volunteer for Lunch at the library 7-11
11 am Teen Volunteer for Lunch at the library 7-11 Friday, Jul. 15, 11 am 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
Tween Book Club in a Bag
1:30 pm Tween Book Club in a Bag Friday, Jul. 15, 1:30 pm(June 13 & 30, July 15, 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
Stories Under the Stars at Willowhaven
6:00 pm Stories Under the Stars at Willowhaven Friday, Jul. 15, 6:00 pm![]() 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
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Goodreads Book Club Live Chat
4:00 pm Goodreads Book Club Live Chat Monday, Jul. 18, 4:00 pm 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
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TACoS and Volunteer Party
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Wednesday Morning Book Club
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Board Meeting
6:00 pm Board Meeting Wednesday, Jul. 20, 6:00 pm The Bradley Public Library District Board meets every 3rd Wednesday at 6:00 pm
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Adult Coloring
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Best of the Celebrity Book Club
7:00 pm Best of the Celebrity Book Club Tuesday, Jul. 26, 7:00 pm(Tuesdays, March 22, April 26, May 24, June 28, July 26, August 23, September 27, October 25, November 22, December 27, 7 pm) ![]() 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!
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Teen Summer Book Club- Journeys off the Beaten Path
6 pm Teen Summer Book Club- Journeys off the Beaten Path Thursday, Jul. 28, 6 pm(June 16 ,5:30 pm, July 7 , 5pm, July 28, 6pm) ![]() 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
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