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Here's what's happening at BPL this week! Sign-ups are available on the calendar at www.bradleylibrary.org.
09/06/2026

Here's what's happening at BPL this week! Sign-ups are available on the calendar at www.bradleylibrary.org.

Are you creative? Enjoy event planning? The Friends of Bradley Public Library are seeking new members who are interested...
09/05/2026

Are you creative? Enjoy event planning? The Friends of Bradley Public Library are seeking new members who are interested in helping raise funds to support the library. Stop by the meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 9, and meet the Friends!

Join a timely conversation with Karen Hao, award-winning journalist and author of Inside the Empire of AI. In this virtu...
09/04/2026

Join a timely conversation with Karen Hao, award-winning journalist and author of Inside the Empire of AI. In this virtual event, Hao will explore the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, the social, political, and ethical questions surrounding AI development today, and the questions posed in her work – Will AI produce broad-based societal benefit for all? Or return us to an age of empire? The path forward is in our hands.

This event is happening live on Zoom. Please register for your link here: https://bit.ly/ILPS6KarenHaoRegistration

The library is closed today, Thurs. Sept. 3, for building maintenance. We will be closed on Monday in observance of Labo...
09/03/2026

The library is closed today, Thurs. Sept. 3, for building maintenance. We will be closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day.
📱Enjoy an ebook, audiobook, movie, or music album right away! Bradley Public Library cardholders have access to the following apps: Hoopla, Kanopy, Libby, and The Palace Project.
📱Download them from the App Store or Google Play and use your card number to sign in. Your PIN is the last 4 digits of your library card.

Youth Book Box Subscriptions are officially BACK—and registration is now open! 📚️Sign up once and you’re set for the ent...
09/02/2026

Youth Book Box Subscriptions are officially BACK—and registration is now open! 📚️

Sign up once and you’re set for the entire school year! Each month, our team hand-picks books paired with surprise goodies tailored for your reader!

⚠️ Spots are strictly limited for each age group and go fast!

Head over to BradleyLibrary.org right now for details and to claim your spot and get ready for our first pickup on October 1st!

✨️Calling all creators, builders, and makers!✨️⁠⁠Here is a look at some of our featured programs coming up this season f...
09/02/2026

✨️Calling all creators, builders, and makers!✨️⁠
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Here is a look at some of our featured programs coming up this season for grades 3rd through 8th! We’ve got an awesome lineup ready, from the brand-new Music Makers to hands-on Stop Motion animation, DIY labs, and more.⁠
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A few helpful notes for families:⁠
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• Not every program requires sign-up, but a majority of them do. Please visit our online calendar at Bradleylibrary.org for details and to sign up!⁠
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• These flyers feature some of our main series, but we’re always adding seasonal fun and special pop-up events throughout the year! Be sure to follow our page here and keep an eye on our online calendar at BradleyLibrary.org so you never miss a new addition. 📆⁠
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• Youth and Teen Book Box Subscriptions are back - Registration is now open via our online calendar, snag a spot while you can!

Registration is now open for the first 3 sessions of BINGOcize! To sign up, please visit the calendar at bradleylibrary....
09/01/2026

Registration is now open for the first 3 sessions of BINGOcize! To sign up, please visit the calendar at bradleylibrary.org or call us at 815-932-6245. Thank you to Catholic Charities for bringing this program to the library!

08/31/2026

This week, McKenna recommends The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Mac Barnett featuring illustrations by Jon Klassen. Stop in and check it out!

✨️Big ideas, creativity, and hands-on fun for our early elementary crew!⁠⁠Here is a look at what we have lined up, from ...
08/31/2026

✨️Big ideas, creativity, and hands-on fun for our early elementary crew!⁠
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Here is a look at what we have lined up, from creative story crafts and STEAM exploration to interactive building fun!⁠
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A few helpful notes for families:⁠
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— Some of our events are open drop-ins, but a lot of programs will require registration. Please visit our online calendar at Bradleylibrary.org for details and to sign up!⁠
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— These flyers feature some of our main programs, but we’re always adding seasonal fun and special pop-up events throughout the year! Be sure to follow our page here and keep an eye on our online calendar at BradleyLibrary.org so you never miss a new addition 📅⁠
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— Book Box Subscriptions are also making a return this school year! Stay tuned to our page for official dates and sign-up info coming soon. 📚️⁠
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To make sure every program gets its moment to shine without crowding the feed, we’re spotlighting our lineup by age group over the next few days. This afternoon's spotlight is all about early elementary (keep an eye out for our posts for other age groups!)

✨️Big fun, stories, and play for our littlest library friends!✨️Here is a look at some of our featured early literacy st...
08/31/2026

✨️Big fun, stories, and play for our littlest library friends!✨️

Here is a look at some of our featured early literacy storytimes, hands-on craft sessions, and interactive fun coming up this season! 🎨

A few helpful notes for families:

• While some of our programs are drop - in friendly, a lot of our programs require registration. Please visit our calendar at Bradleylibrary.org for details and to sign up!

• This flyer highlights our core series, but we’re always sprinkling in extra seasonal fun, family activities, and pop-ups throughout the year! Be sure to follow our page here and check our calendar at Bradleylibrary.org so you don’t miss any new additions. 📅

To make sure every program gets its moment to shine without crowding the feed, we’re spotlighting our lineup by age group over the next few days. This morning's spotlight is all about Pre-K & early learners (keep an eye out for our posts for other age groups!)

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