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Nature I Spy (Gr K-5)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children, Elementary
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Lawn
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

K-5 w/family

I spy with my little eye… a nature scavenger hunt! Use our clues to find what’s “hiding” on our library lawn. Feel free to bring the whole family. Register. BALibrary Lawn, east of the upper parking lot.

Goodnight Story Time

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver

Shake your sillies out, get cozy, and listen to bedtime stories in this calming evening story time designed to help kids get a good night’s sleep. Drop in. Program Room.

Disclaimer(s)

Story Times

Program space is limited. BALibrary cardholders receive priority admission until a program begins or is filled. Drop in except where noted. Story Room.

 

Second Fridays: The John Behling & Kehsin Xu Duo

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 107
Event Details:

Kehsin and John play jazz, bossa novas, and lively jazz arrangements of pop tunes. They perform regularly at Le Piano, The Dock, and many private events throughout the Chicago area. Register. Meeting Room.

Read With Me™ - Therapy Dogs (Gr 1-5)

10:00am - 10:15am
Children, Elementary
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Grades 1 – 5

Read With Me™ - Therapy Dogs (Gr 1-5)

10:15am - 10:30am
Children, Elementary
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Grades 1 – 5

Read With Me™ - Therapy Dogs (Gr 1-5)

10:30am - 10:45am
Children, Elementary
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Grades 1 – 5

Read With Me™ - Therapy Dogs (Gr 1-5)

10:45am - 11:00am
Children, Elementary
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grades 1 – 5

Story Time in the Sun

10:00am - 10:30am
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Lawn
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Youth Services Drop-In Events

Drop in and please bring your Barrington Area Library card for priority admission. Customers from other library districts will be admitted as space is available. Seating is first come, first served.

Story Time in the Sun

10:30am - 11:00am
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Lawn
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Youth Services Drop-In Events

Drop in and please bring your Barrington Area Library card for priority admission. Customers from other library districts will be admitted as space is available. Seating is first come, first served.

Nature Art (Gr K-5)

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children, Elementary
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Lawn
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grades K-5

Get inspired by a read aloud of Anywhere Artist by Nikki Slade Robinson, and create an ephemeral piece of art with natural materials. Register. BALibrary Lawn, east of the upper parking lot.

Floral Garden Flags

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Transfer an image on a garden flag to brighten up the neighborhood. Register. MakerLab.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

Use of the MakerLab and its equipment is reserved for Barrington Area Library cardholders.

Floral Garden Flags

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Transfer an image on a garden flag to brighten up the neighborhood. Register. MakerLab.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

Use of the MakerLab and its equipment is reserved for Barrington Area Library cardholders.

Teaching Garden Workshop: Three Sisters and Square Foot Gardening

9:30am - 11:00am
Children, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Teaching Garden
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Local gardeners provide hands-on instruction in seasonal gardening tasks. From 9:30 – 10 AM we’ll focus on basic garden maintenance. From 10 – 11 AM, we’ll learn about a specific gardening topic. Meets weekly, weather permitting.

Stroller Story Time

10:00am - 10:45am
Children, Birth to PreK
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Plaza
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Event Details:

All Ages w/caregiver.


Strap in and stroll over to Citizens Park as we share stories and rhymes along the way. Drop in. BALibrary Plaza.

Disclaimer(s)

Youth Services Drop-In Events

Drop in and please bring your Barrington Area Library card for priority admission. Customers from other library districts will be admitted as space is available. Seating is first come, first served.

Yoga

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Relax with instructor Karen Fotopoulos. Register. Meeting Room.

Baby Time: Lapsit

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Children, Birth to PreK
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Ages 0 – 12 months w/caregiver

Bond with your baby as we share rhymes and songs to build early language skills. Drop in. Story Room.

Disclaimer(s)

Story Times

Program space is limited. BALibrary cardholders receive priority admission until a program begins or is filled. Drop in except where noted. Story Room.

 

Wobbly Ones

10:00am - 10:30am
Children, Birth to PreK
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Event Details:

Ages 12 – 24 months w/caregiver

Enjoy songs, rhymes and stories that support early language and motor skills. Drop in. Story Room.

Disclaimer(s)

Story Times

Program space is limited. BALibrary cardholders receive priority admission until a program begins or is filled. Drop in except where noted. Story Room.

 

Chair Tai Chi for Seniors

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Allison Deputy from MoonWillow Tai Chi & Wellness leads a fun and relaxing, head to toe workout. For those 65 and older. Register. Meeting Room.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Children, Birth to PreK
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Event Details:

Ages 2 – 3 years w/caregiver

Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes in this energetic story time for toddlers. Drop In. Story Room.

Disclaimer(s)

Story Times

Program space is limited. BALibrary cardholders receive priority admission until a program begins or is filled. Drop in except where noted. Story Room.

 

Slime Time (Gr K-2 w/caregiver)

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children, Elementary
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Grade K-2.

Learn how to make slime. Dress for a mess! Register. Program Room. 

Coffee & Coloring

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Pour yourself a cup of coffee and enjoy coloring and conversation with other Library customers.  Register. Meeting Room

Slime Time (Gr 3-8)

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children, Elementary, Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Grade 3-8.

Learn how to make slime. Dress for a mess! Register. Program Room. 

Art Play

10:00am - 10:30am
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

Through process-oriented art, kids explore their imagination and develop creative thinking skills. Join us for an open-ended art project for all ages and abilities. Mess-makers welcome! Drop in. Program Room. 

Disclaimer(s)

Youth Services Drop-In Events

Drop in and please bring your Barrington Area Library card for priority admission. Customers from other library districts will be admitted as space is available. Seating is first come, first served.

Won’t You Be Our Neighbor?

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver

Join us for a screening of the classic show Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, followed by some discussion and activities to go along with the episode. Register. Program Room.