Bradley Public Library Events

The library is closed today in observance of Presidents' Day.Our digital library is always open! Visit the E-Library to download an app and immediately enjoy a book or movie!

Ages: 2 - 5 Drop-in program. No registration requred. Duration: 30 - 45 minutesLooking for a storytime that's a little more...hands-on?Our Sensory Storytime for ages 2 - 5 goes beyond just reading! We'll be exploring great books and then diving into activities that engage all five ...read more

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

Enjoy a variety of books with a great group of readers! New members are always welcome.This month, we're reading Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts. No registration is required. Ages 18 and up.

Drop in and discover the joy of painting with watercolors! Our instructor will demonstrate the basics of this fun medium, then you'll have time to create and explore. If you're already a pro, this is the perfect time to get out of the house and move the paint around in a new setting; feel fr...read more

Board meetings are generally held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM at the Library and are open to the public.

Drop in and talk books with us! We share book recommendations and talk about our favorite fictional characters. New members are always welcome! Please meet us at Hoppy Pig (135 N. Kinzie Ave, Bradley, IL). No registration is required. Ages 21 and up.

The MakerLab is open! Register in advance for a 2-hour time block. Then, bring your own paper/vinyl/fabric & create your own projects using a variety of machines! If you need some inspiration, we have a collection of sample projects on display. Today's available machines: Cricut Cricut ...read more

Combine the relaxing effects of coloring with uplifting social connections! We'll provide fun coloring sheets and plenty of sharpened colored pencils.  Ages 18 and up All materials provided

Grades: 7th - 12thRegistration requiredDesign. Create. Master. Welcome to our new Teen Makerspace series! This program is designed to give you a deep dive into the library's creative technology. We focus on one specific machine for a three-part series learning how to design, create, and make!&nb...read more

The MakerLab is open! Register in advance for a 2-hour time block. Then, bring your own paper/vinyl/fabric & create your own projects using a variety of machines! If you need some inspiration, we have a collection of sample projects on display. Today's available machines: Cricut Cricut ...read more

Stay active with our chair exercise group! This low-impact program utilizes a variety of videos to target strength, flexibility, and balance.  Ages 55 and up Register once to reserve your seat in all of February's classes: Monday, February 2 Monday, February 9 Monday, February 23

Join us on the 4th Monday of each month and bring scripts to life, no rehearsal required! Cold reading is reading a script aloud without any prior practice. Theatrically voice your lines at whatever pace feels comfortable. No performance experience is needed in this low‑pressure ...read more

Ages: 2 - 5 Drop-in program. No registration requred. Duration: 30 - 45 minutesLooking for a storytime that's a little more...hands-on?Our Sensory Storytime for ages 2 - 5 goes beyond just reading! We'll be exploring great books and then diving into activities that engage all five ...read more

Find answers to your smartphone or computer questions in a one-on-one tutoring session! No appointment required. Drop in anytime between 1:00 and 3:00 PM Receive up to 20 minutes of one-on-one time with a library staff member. First-come, first-served.Ages 18 and up

Grades: 4th - 6th2nd & 4th Tuesday of the monthWant to build your own pixel art heroes, build thrilling game levels, and see your ideas come to life in a real video game?Our Bloxels program for grades 4 - 8 is where the fun begins!Using the Bloxels app, you'll learn the basics of game design...read more

Witty, creepy, and compulsively readable, bestselling author R.L. Stine defined horror for a generation of young readers. The generation that grew up with the Goosebumps franchise may be grown, but Stine keeps finding ways to keep us afraid of the dark! Join us with The Guinness Book of World Record...read more

Our walking club is perfect for those wanting to get moving while socializing! We'll walk indoors at Northfield Square Mall. Please meet us at the entrance to the food court. (1600 IL-50, Bourbonnais, IL 60914).

Join local artist (and BPL staff member!), Christina Loraine, and learn to paint with acrylics while socializing! She'll guide you through the steps to create a new painting each month. All levels of experience are welcome in this supportive, encouraging environment!Tonight, we're paint...read more

The MakerLab is open! Register in advance for a 2-hour time block. Then, bring your own paper/vinyl/fabric & create your own projects using a variety of machines! If you need some inspiration, we have a collection of sample projects on display. Today's available machines: Cricut Cricut ...read more

Grades: K - 8No registration required. Drop-in programReady, Set, Build! Our monthly Lego club is back! Whether your a master builder or just starting out, come join us for an evening of creative construction. Each month we'll have a different theme to spark your imagination!

If you registered before January 31, your box is ready today! Please plan to pick it up by March 7.Are you tired of searching for your next page-turner? Let us do it for you! You will get an unforgettable book pick (one you may never have chosen for yourself), and it comes with other goodi...read more