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

Sprinkle some sunshine on your day and join us outside for stories, songs, and rhymes in nature! Feel free to bring a blanket or portable seating. BALibrary Lawn, east of the upper parking lot. Weather permitting.

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

Sprinkle some sunshine on your day and join us outside for stories, songs, and rhymes in nature! Feel free to bring a blanket or portable seating. BALibrary Lawn, east of the upper parking lot. Weather permitting.

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.

All-Ages Crafternoon

2:00pm–2:30pm
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver

Make & take home a craft (Butterflies), while supplies last. 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.

Puzzle Races and Puzzle Swap

2:00pm–4:00pm
Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Registration is enabled for this event
Registration will close on July 21, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Registration is enabled for this event
Event Details:

Compete against other teams to see who can complete a 500 piece jigsaw puzzle the fastest. The winning team gets bragging rights and free puzzles. Register as a team of up to five, or individually. Meeting Room. 

Family Explorers: Compost (PreK – Grade 2 w/caregiver)

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children, Elementary
Registration is enabled for this event
Registration will close on July 21, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Lawn
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Registration is enabled for this event
Event Details:

PreK – Grade 2 w/caregiver

Learn about how compost works and how to start your own bin at home by reading Inside the Compost Bin by Melody Sumaoang Plan. Register. BALibrary Lawn.