Bradley Public Library Events

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 the classes in March: Monday, March 2 Monday, March 9 Monday, March 16

FORMERLY 'ZINE SCENE'Grades 3rd - 6th2nd Monday of the monthRegistration requiredFinally, a space designed just for you! Tween Scene is the library’s new "Choose Your Own Adventure" club. Whether you want to be an artist, a gamer, or just need a place to hang out with friends...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

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 us for a different craft each month! We'll lead you through the steps while you socialize with other crafters.Tonight, we're paper quilling! Come learn the art of paper rolling with us. You'll create your own 5x7" greeting card that you may take home to frame, or give away as a...read more

The Friends of the Bradley Public Library serve as community advocates for library services, programs, and needs. The Friends provide monetary support to the Library through fundraising activities and help fund programs, services, and materials purchases. New members are always welcome! Drop in and ...read more

The MakerLab is open! Register in advance for an appointment. Then, bring your own paper/vinyl/fabric & create a project using a variety of machines! MakerLab events are not classes, but a staff member will be available to assist you. This month’s available machines: Cricut Bring a ...read more

In the Spring of 1950, Agatha Christie accompanied her husband, archeologist Max Mallowan, to Iraq and the tells of Kalhu, the ancient city also known as Nimrud. Join Agatha Christie in Beit Agatha as she reminisces with you about her childhood, her life as a writer and adventurer, and contemplates ...read more

Registration is now open!Desktop users: Click here to view our calendar and choose a date/time slot for your appointment on March 14th, 15th, or 21st. On mobile: Please scroll through our event listings to find the date/time you'd like to sign up forIf you need assistance please r...read more

We are closing at noon today to host the Say Yes to the Prom Dress event. The digital library is always open! Download an app and use your library card to access materials right away. Visit the E-Library page to get started. 

This registration is for a one-hour shopping window from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMWelcome to Say Yes to the Prom Dress, a FREE prom dress event at Bradley Public Library!What to Know:Free & Inclusive: Open to ALL area high school students from any district. All dresses, shoes, and accessories are $0 to ...read more

This registration is for a one-hour shopping window from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMWelcome to Say Yes to the Prom Dress, a FREE prom dress event at Bradley Public Library! What to Know:Free & Inclusive: Open to ALL area high school students from any district. All dresses, shoes, and accessories are ...read more

This registration is for one-hour shopping window from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PMWelcome to Say Yes to the Prom Dress, a FREE prom dress event at Bradley Public Library! What to Know:Free & Inclusive: Open to ALL area high school students from any district. All dresses, shoes, and accessories are $0...read more

This registration is for a one-hour shopping window from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMWelcome to Say Yes to the Prom Dress, a FREE prom dress event at Bradley Public Library! What to Know:Free & Inclusive: Open to ALL area high school students from any district. All dresses, shoes, and accessories are ...read more

This registration is for a one-hour shopping window from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PMWelcome to Say Yes to the Prom Dress, a FREE prom dress event at Bradley Public Library! What to Know:Free & Inclusive: Open to ALL area high school students from any district. All dresses, shoes, and accessories are ...read more

This registration is for a one-hour shopping window from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMWelcome to Say Yes to the Prom Dress, a FREE prom dress event at Bradley Public Library! What to Know:Free & Inclusive: Open to ALL area high school students from any district. All dresses, shoes, and accessories are ...read more

Registration is now open!Desktop users: Click here to view our calendar and choose a date/time slot for your appointment on March 14th, 15th, or 21st. On mobile: Please scroll through our event listings to find the date/time you'd like to sign up forIf you need assistance please r...read more

This registration is for a one-hour shopping window from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMWelcome to Say Yes to the Prom Dress, a FREE prom dress event at Bradley Public Library! What to Know:Free & Inclusive: Open to ALL area high school students from any district. All dresses, shoes, and accessories ar...read more

This registration is for a one-hour shopping window from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMWelcome to Say Yes to the Prom Dress, a FREE prom dress event at Bradley Public Library! What to Know:Free & Inclusive: Open to ALL area high school students from any district. All dresses, shoes, and accessories are...read more

This registration is for a one-hour shopping window from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMWelcome to Say Yes to the Prom Dress, a FREE prom dress event at Bradley Public Library! What to Know:Free & Inclusive: Open to ALL area high school students from any district. All dresses, shoes, and accessories are ...read more

This registration is for a one-hour shopping window from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMWelcome to Say Yes to the Prom Dress, a FREE prom dress event at Bradley Public Library! What to Know:Free & Inclusive: Open to ALL area high school students from any district. All dresses, shoes, and accessories are ...read more

This registration is for a one-hour shopping window from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PMWelcome to Say Yes to the Prom Dress, a FREE prom dress event at Bradley Public Library! What to Know:Free & Inclusive: Open to ALL area high school students from any district. All dresses, shoes, and accessories are ...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 the classes in March: Monday, March 2 Monday, March 9 Monday, March 16

Drive through and pick up free groceries for households with kids and teens (18 or under). 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.

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 We Solve Murders by Richard Osman.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 an appointment. Then, bring your own paper/vinyl/fabric & create a project using a variety of machines! MakerLab events are not classes, but a staff member will be available to assist you. This month’s available machines: Cricut Bring a ...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 required. Opens March 2ndDesign. 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, cre...read more

Industrious, irreverent, humble–though he may deny the accusation–Percival Everett, like his fiction, defies categorization. His most recent novel, James, earned both the Pulitzer Prize for fiction and the National Book Award, and his 2001 novel Erasure inspired the film American Fiction...read more

Registration is now open!Desktop users: Click here to view our calendar and choose a date/time slot for your appointment on March 14th, 15th, or 21st. On mobile: Please scroll through our event listings to find the date/time you'd like to sign up forIf you need assistance please r...read more

We are closing at noon today to host the Say Yes to the Prom Dress event. The digital library is always open! Download an app and use your library card to access materials right away. Visit the E-Library page to get started. 

This registration is for a one-hour shopping window from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMWelcome to Say Yes to the Prom Dress, a FREE prom dress event at Bradley Public Library! What to Know:Free & Inclusive: Open to ALL area high school students from any district. All dresses, shoes, and accessories are ...read more

This registration is for a one-hour shopping window from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMWelcome to Say Yes to the Prom Dress, a FREE prom dress event at Bradley Public Library!What to Know:Free & Inclusive: Open to ALL area high school students from any district. All dresses, shoes, and accessories are $0 to ...read more

This registration is for a one-hour shopping window from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PMWelcome to Say Yes to the Prom Dress, a FREE prom dress event at Bradley Public Library!What to Know:Free & Inclusive: Open to ALL area high school students from any district. All dresses, shoes, and accessories are $0 to ...read more

This registration is for a one-hour shopping window from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMWelcome to Say Yes to the Prom Dress, a FREE prom dress event at Bradley Public Library!What to Know:Free & Inclusive: Open to ALL area high school students from any district. All dresses, shoes, and accessories are $0 to ...read more

This registration is for a one-hour shopping window from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PMWelcome to Say Yes to the Prom Dress, a FREE prom dress event at Bradley Public Library!What to Know:Free & Inclusive: Open to ALL area high school students from any district. All dresses, shoes, and accessories are $0 to ...read more

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

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).

Ages: 5 and up Sponsored by The Friends of the Bradley Public LibraryGet ready for a wild encounter at the library! Join the Flying Fox Conservation Fund for an up-close look at some of the world's most fascinating mammals. From the skies to the forest floor, you'll meet a rotating sele...read more

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! All materials prov...read more

The MakerLab is open! Register in advance for an appointment. Then, bring your own paper/vinyl/fabric & create a project using a variety of machines! MakerLab events are not classes, but a staff member will be available to assist you. This month’s available machines: Cricut Bring a ...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 February 28, your box is ready today! Please plan to pick it up by April 4.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 good...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