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08/11/2026

Our last preschool storytime of the summer is happening this Thursday at 2 PM! Your favorite children’s librarians from Sulzer Regional Library will be visiting Bartleby’s once again for an afternoon of stories, music, movement, and of course ice cream. Free to attend!

08/11/2026

Give the season a sloppy kiss goodbye at our End of Summer Puppy Party

Join us on Friday, August 21, 1–6 PM, to give summer a proper sendoff with a party that combines all of our favorite things: ice cream, dogs, bluegrass, and books!

Our End of Summer Puppy Party will feature children’s author Susan Blake reading and signing copies of Ruby A. Beagle, pet portraits by our own amazing graphic designer Jenny Boehme, local musicians strumming and plucking up a storm, and 10% of sales going to benefit Anti-Cruelty.

Bring your dog to join the fun with a special pup-friendly sundae and a splash pool on the sidewalk! Learn more and RSVP here (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1996823074569?aff=oddtdtcreator) .

More Upcoming Events

Preschool Storytime with Chicago Public Library—Thurs., Aug 13, 2–2:45 PM

It’s our last preschool storytime of the summer! Everyone’s favorite children’s librarians from Sulzer Regional Library will be visiting Bartleby’s once again for an afternoon of stories, music, movement, and of course ice cream. Free to attend!

BartleBook Club Meeting—Thurs., Sept. 3, 7:30–9 PM

This month the BartleBook Club will be discussing Like This, But Funnier by Hallie Cantor. All are welcome, even if you haven’t been to a previous meeting. Be sure to bring suggestions for our next book—we’ll take a vote at the end of the night. Our book club is free to attend—just RSVP here (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1996173551829?aff=oddtdtcreator) to make sure you get a spot!

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08/07/2026

Have you tried our Matcha Mint Chip collab with Airi Matcha | Japanese matcha educator yet? She provides authentic matcha direct from Japan, and we blend it into our Fresh Mint Chip ice cream. The flavor takes your mouth on a journey from mint to matcha to chocolate, finishing with a hint of salt that we blend into our handmade dark chocolate chips.

This flavor is available only in pints, while supplies last. Pick up your pint this weekend!

08/01/2026

Save the date for the next BartleBook Club meeting! We’ll be discussing Like This, But Funnier by Hallie Cantor. Join us at 7:30-9 PM on September 3—all are welcome, even if you haven’t been to a previous meeting. Our book club is free to attend, and attendees get 15% off ice cream during the meeting!

07/31/2026

Matcha Mint Chip ice cream arrives in our pint freezer tomorrow! We’re so excited for this collab with Airi Airi Matcha | Japanese matcha educator, which combines authentic Japanese matcha with our beloved Fresh Mint Chip ice cream. This flavor is perfect for matcha lovers, matcha newbies, and anyone who’s ever wondered why our mint ice cream isn’t green.

Come between 1 and 3 PM tomorrow to meet Airi, try a sample, and get 15% off pints of Matcha Mint Chip!

07/30/2026

New in the shop today: Mini waffle cones! The perfect size for our smaller servings of ice cream, like the split single and kids scoops. Just enough cone and not a crumb more!

H/t Always Summer for this adorable and practical idea. We visited your scoop shop on vacation in Seattle and saw so much to love! Thanks to your friendly scoopers for a lovely chat and delicious treats. Hope we can return the favor if you’re ever in Chicago!