Village of Bartlett recently issued the following announcement.
Creating Photographs for the Season & Holidays
Saturday, 9/18 at 10 a.m., Zoom program requires Bartlett Public Library registratiton
Autumn is a great time of year for photography in advance of the holiday season. This Bartlett Public Library presentation will feature ideas for capturing the fall atmosphere and using it in preparation for the upcoming holidays. Registration required for this Zoom program, https://bartlett.evanced.info/signup.
Miniature Therapy Horse Visit
Saturday, 9/18, 11 a.m. to noon, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road
All ages. Join Bartlett Public Library for a visit from SOUL Harbor Ranch and learn about miniature therapy horses and the work they do. Participants will have an opportunity to greet and interact with the horses. Location: North Lawn. Registration required, https://bartlett.evanced.info/signup.
Legends of Sun Records
Sunday, 9/19 at 2 p.m., Zoom program requires Bartlett Public Library registratiton
Randy Walker returns for another fun afternoon with this Bartlett Public Library Zoom program. This time the birth of Rock ’n’ Roll is explored along with songs by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Roy Orbison. Registration required for this Zoom program, https://bartlett.evanced.info/signup.
Artist Reception at Village Hall Gallery
Tuesday, 9/21 from 6 to 7 p.m., Bartlett Village Hall, 228 S. Main Street
Arts in Bartlett presents a new exhibit “Hundred Year Blossoms” by painter, centenarian artist Helen Frank, from September 8 to October 29, at the Bartlett Village Hall 2nd floor gallery. The Village Hall exhibit is free and open to the public during regular Village Hall hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. Everyone is invited to the free reception to meet Frank on Tuesday, 9/21 from 6 to 7 p.m. For more information, call 630-372-4152 or go to www.artsinbartlett.org .
North Avenue Walking Tour
Wednesday, 9/22 at 10 a.m., starts at the Bartlett Park Log Cabin, 102 N. Eastern Ave, Bartlett
North Avenue was once the village’s northern border. The avenue is home to Bartlett’s first school and park, oldest house of worship, Bartlett Cemetery and more. Come take a walk and discover what makes this avenue an important part of the community’s history.
This one-and-a-half hour walk is limited to six participants. It will begin at 10 a.m. at the log cabin in Bartlett Park and end at the cemetery. To register for this free event, email Pam, prohleder@bartlettil.gov , with the number in your group and your phone number. All walks will follow current CDC guidance regarding face masks & social distancing.
Bingo Night
Wednesday, 9/22 from 6 to 7:15 p.m., Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road
Enjoy a night out of the house that is affordable, fun, family-oriented and includes BINGO. Open to ages 3 through adult. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Winners must be 18 years or older to claim prizes. Prizes include various items, passes and gift cards. Pre-registration is not required. Each card is $1.
History of the Band Chicago
Wednesday, 9/22 at 7 p.m., Zoom program requires Bartlett Public Library registratiton
Formed in Chicago in 1967, the band produced a steady stream of hits throughout the 1970s and 1980s. In fact, Chicago has sold more than 100,000,000 albums. Using performance and interview clips, this Bartlett Public Library program will trace the arc of the band's career from their early rock 'n' roll success. Registration required for this Zoom program, https://bartlett.evanced.info/signup.
Bedtime with Buster Storytime
Thursday, 9/23 at 7 p.m., Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road
All ages. Shhh...it's bedtime. Bartlett Public Library invites you to come in your PJs and enjoy a soothing story and nursery rhyme -- perfect before going to sleep. Location: Meeting Room. Registration required, https://bartlett.evanced.info/signup.
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