Bradley Public Library Events

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

Bring a puzzle from home you've already enjoyed completing and exchange it for another! All ages! 

Do you have an eye for detail? Put that skill to the test and race to complete your puzzle first! The winners will receive a prize! 
Advanced registration is required.
Ages 14 and up

Grades 7th-H.S.

Join us in making your very own neon sign! This is a TEEN only event.

Registration is required and supplies are limited!

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.

join Ms. Dee in learning the basics of 3d printing and designing with an outer space twist! 

Welcome to "Create Better Health," the ultimate class for adults looking to transform their lives through mindful eating and active living without breaking the bank! In this 8-week course, you'll embark on a journey to discover how easy, affordable, and delicious healthy eating can be, alongside integrating practical, enjoyable physical activities into your daily routine. Our expert instructor is Janet Moody from the University of Illinois Extension; she's passionate about wellness and will guide you through the essentials of nutrition, budget-friendly meal planning, fuss-free cooking techniques that maximize flavor, and easy ways to stay active!

You'll learn to prepare a different meal each week by watching and participating! That's right - we'll be preparing and sampling food each week! 

Register once, and you'll be signed up for all 8 classes. Each class builds upon the last, so we hope you can attend all of them. Seating is very limited, so please only register if you can commit to all the dates or only need to miss one. 

Each registered participant may bring ONE guest to class. Due to space limitations, guests won't have front-row seating during the cooking demonstrations, but they will receive all the instructions and handouts and be able to taste-test! 

All materials are provided.
Ages 18 and up.


Here's what to expect each week:

Tues. 6/11 6-7:30 pm
Lesson 1 Intro to MyPlate and Physical Activity
African Bean Soup

Tues. 6/18 6-7:30 PM                                       
Lesson 2 Meal Planning, Grocery Shopping and Goal Setting       
Create a Salad                                              

Tues. 6/25 6-7:30 pm
Lesson 3 Nutrition Facts Labels and Physical Activity Barriers
Create a skillet Meal

Tues. 7/2 6-7:30 PM
Lesson 4 Fruits and Veggies and Aerobic Activity
Create Amazing Veggies

Tues. 7/9 6-7:30 PM
Lesson 5 Protein, Food Safety and Resistance Training
Create East Eggs

Tues. 7/16 6-7:30 PM
Lesson 6 Grains and Balance and Flexibility
Create a Grain Bowl

Tues 7/23 6-7:30 PM
Lesson 7 Dairy and Smart Beverage Choices, Injury Prevention
Create a Smoothie

Tues.7/30 6-7:30 PM
 Lesson 8 Healthy Eating Program, Physical Activity review
Create a Stir-fry
 

Learn to make fun, non-alcoholic cocktails with us! We'll mix and sample drinks, and you'll take home a commemorative drinking glass! 
Ages 18 and up
Sponsored by the Friends of Bradley Public Library

*We are also having this event on Thursday, July 25. Please only register for ONE night.

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.

Can't get enough of crafting? This program is for you! Each month this summer, we'll make a different space-themed project together.
In August, we're making Constellation Jars!

All materials are provided. 
Ages 18 and up

Explore the wonders of the cosmos with us this summer! We'll meet at Willowhaven Park each month to look through the telescope and talk about space. Whether you're an amateur astronomer or simply curious about the universe, join us to connect with the night sky and other like-minded people! 

Tonight, we're watching the Perseid Meteor Shower! We'll have the telescope out so you can also take a closer look at the other visible celestial bodies.

All ages! No registration is required! 
Please meet us at the parking lot next to the dog park at Willowhaven. The dog park area is on your left when you pull into Willowhaven. You've gone too far if you reach the red, barn-like building. Willowhaven's address is 1451 N 4000 E Rd, Kankakee, IL.

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.

Join us and learn...

• Factors to consider when determining what age to file for Social Security
• Ways to avoid higher taxation of your Social Security benefits
• Retirement threats and how to avoid them
• Thought processes relating to income creation in retirement
• Wealth-eroding factors and how to avoid them

Our speaker is Ray Kozicki from the Society of Financial Awareness! The Society of Financial Awareness, SOFA, is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization that has been providing FREE Financial Literacy Seminars to Employees and the Public since 1993. We work with local companies like the University of Chicago, IMSA, Turning Pointe Autism Foundation, Federal Home Loan Bank, and many more. We also work with Local Libraries and Schools to provide free Education to the Public.

*We will be hosting this program again on Thursday, August 22. Both programs will cover the same information. 

Please register in advance.
Ages 18 and up.

Our walking club is perfect for those who want to get moving and meet new people! Because the weather is warmer now, we'll walk at Perry Farm!
Use the parking lot beside the Exploration Station (1095 Perry St, Bourbonnais, IL 60914), and meet us by the walking path.
Children in strollers are welcome!

Coloring isn't just for kids! Drop in and color with us! All materials are provided. Ages 18 and up.

Households with kids and teens (18 or under) are invited to receive free groceries at the Family Market!
Distributions use a contactless drive-thru model with pre-packed groceries. No registration, ID, documentation, or residency requirements are needed.
Food is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Sponsored by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. For additional resources, visit www.SolveHungerToday.org

Explore the wonders of the cosmos with us this summer! We'll meet at Willowhaven Park each month to look through the telescope and talk about space. Whether you're an amateur astronomer or simply curious about the universe, join us to connect with the sky and other like-minded people! 

This month, we'll be moongazing! You can use your phone with our telescope to capture a full moon photo! The full moon is out during the day this month, so we'll meet in the afternoon.

All ages! No registration is required! 
Please meet us at the parking lot next to the dog park at Willowhaven. The dog park area is on your left when you pull into Willowhaven. You've gone too far if you reach the red, barn-like building. Willowhaven's address is 1451 N 4000 E Rd, Kankakee, IL.

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.

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 starting, we welcome you to join our creative writing group. We hope to inspire and support each other as we explore the limitless possibilities of the written word.

Feel free to bring something you're working on if you'd like to share it with the group and receive feedback!  

Ages 18 and up.
No registration is required.

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

This month's pick: All That is Mine I Carry with Me by William Landay