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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.
 Limit by audience:
Coffee & Card Making
Friday, Apr. 19, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Join us for Coffee & Card Making!
We'll have an example card you may create, or use our materials to make your own design. You may take your cards home and give them to whomever you like! 

No registration is required. Ages 18 & up
Gear Up With A Grown
Saturday, Apr. 20, 10am-12pm
Ages: 7-15 yrs.
One Saturday a month
10am-12pm
YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH DATE. 
Grab your favorite grown up and join us in a hands on session to explore all things tech! 
APRIL SESSION WILL FOCUS ON INTERACTIVE ENGINEERING!

These sessions are at your pace with a 2 hour limit. 
 
Dungeons & Dragons f
Saturday, Apr. 20, 12:30-2:30pm
Ages: 13-17years
12:30-2:30pm

Join our BPL staff to learn and play D & D! Whether you have been playing for YEARS or you are JUST LEARNING, this group is for you! 

No need to bring anything with you! We have everything you will need to play!

 
Sensory Storytime fo
Monday, Apr. 22, 10 AM
Ages: 0-24 months
Approx. 30 min.
2ND AND 4TH MONDAY OF THE MONTH!

NO REGISTRATION required

Join Ms. Sarah for a story, music and bubbles, and free time sensory play!
 
Gentle Chair Yoga
Monday, Apr. 22, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Join us for a beginning yoga program to increase flexibility and reduce tension. You will also learn breathing techniques that can help you relax and reduce stress.
One of the great benefits of chair yoga is that it is a low-impact exercise, making it ideal for those with limited mobility or balance issues. You can participate at your own pace and modify the poses to suit your individual needs. Join us for a meditative Monday experience! Ages 55 and up. 
Around the World
Monday, Apr. 22, 4:30 PM
Ages: Kdg-5th
Approx. 30 min.

Take a trip with Miss Cassidy to a new place every month! Come explore different countries with food, music, and books!
 
Family Storytime
Tuesday, Apr. 23, 10 AM
All Ages
Approx. 30 minutes
NO REGISTRATION required!

Join Miss Cassidy each week to explore through stories, songs, and engaging sensory play and activities!
 
Tech Tuesday
Tuesday, Apr. 23, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
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.
Teen Hang: Rubber Du
Tuesday, Apr. 23, 4 - 5 PM
Plain yellow ducks are out of style.  Join us for a rubber duck paint night!  Give them some character, costume, and flair.  Snacks will be provided!  7th - 12th grade.  4 - 5 PM.
 
Shimmy & Shake
Wednesday, Apr. 24, 10 AM
Ages: 2-5 years
Approx. 30 min.

Enjoy this active way to develop early literacy skills while exploring music, dancing, and singing with Miss Cassidy!

Register once to enroll in the weekly class.  Call the library at 815-932-6245 if you have any questions!
Walkie Talkies
Wednesday, Apr. 24, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Our walking club is perfect for those who want to get moving and meet new people! We’ll meet at Northfield Square Mall's food court on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.
Children in strollers are welcome!
Open Mic Night
Wednesday, Apr. 24, 6 - 7:30 PM
In honor of National Poetry Month, we're hosting an Open Mic Night! 
Whether you're a seasoned performer or a first-timer, this is your chance to showcase your talent in a supportive and welcoming environment. Poets, songwriters, and dramatists—this is your night! Invite your friends and family!

When you arrive, we'll have a sign-up sheet available. Please sign up if you'd like a turn at the microphone, and we'll go down the list. We'll ask you to keep your piece family-friendly and under 6 minutes or so.

If your poem was selected to be featured in our Short Story Cube, you'll be invited to read it at this event!
(We're looking for poems on any subject to feature in our Short Story Cube! 3rd Grade - Adult writers are eligible. Please submit your work before April 13 for consideration. Hand in a hard copy or upload it to bradley-public-library.short-edition.com)

Advance registration is not required. Performers/Poets: 3rd grade to adult. All ages are invited to attend.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Christina at Christina@bradleylibrary.org.
Blood Pressure Check
Thursday, Apr. 25, 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Stop in for a free blood pressure check from a medical professional. No appointment is required!
Sponsored by Ascension Healthcare
Sit & Be Fit
Thursday, Apr. 25, 9:30 - 10:30 AM
Join us for a low-impact chair exercise program that works on strength, flexibility, and balance! We will engage in a variety of movements that are gentle on the joints and easy to follow. Please bring a water bottle and light resistance bands or weights if you wish to use them. Ages 55 and up.
Messy Art
Thursday, Apr. 25, 10 AM
Ages: 2-5 years
Lasts Approx. 30 min

It's not always about what you make, but what you learn along the way! Join us for lots of fun that encourages creativity!

Register once to enroll in the weekly class.  Call the library at 815-932-6245 if you have any questions!
Books on Tap
Thursday, Apr. 25, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Have a book you want to scream from the rooftops to encourage other readers to read? Bring your best suggestions, and we'll gossip about the best book picks at Bradley's very own Hoppy Pig! 

We'll meet at Hoppy Pig: 135 N Kinzie Ave, Bradley, IL 60915
Ages 21 and up. 
Future Thinkers
Thursday, Apr. 25, 4:30pm
Grades: 6th-8th
Lasts Approx. 1 hour

Do you want to increase your knowledge of technology, including coding, building robotics, and participating in fun, hands-on activities? Then this class is for YOU! Join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month to explore all things STEM related!
Friends of the Libra
Friday, Apr. 26, 9:00 - 5:30 PM
Stop in for our semi-annual Friends of Bradley Public Library Book Sale!
 
Card Club
Friday, Apr. 26, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
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
Friends of the Libra
Saturday, Apr. 27, 9:00 - 1:00 PM
Stop in for our semi-annual Friends of Bradley Public Library Book Sale!
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