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Finding Your Military Family Online

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zimmerman Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

In Collaboration with Signal Hill NSDAR Chapter of Barrington.

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Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
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In Collaboration with Signal Hill NSDAR Chapter of Barrington.

Chinese Story Time

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary

All ages w/caregiver

Starlink Global Education brings their Chinese story time to the library. Enjoy stories, songs and explore an introduction to Chinese in this interactive story time. Register. Program room. 

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Registration will close on November 14, 2025 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Program Type: Story Time
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All ages w/caregiver

Starlink Global Education brings their Chinese story time to the library. Enjoy stories, songs and explore an introduction to Chinese in this interactive story time. Register. Program room. 

Lasercut Earrings (14+)

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
MakerLab at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Let's craft together! Make lasercut earrings, while supplies last. Drop-in. MakerLab. Ages 14+. 

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Let's craft together! Make lasercut earrings, while supplies last. Drop-in. MakerLab. Ages 14+. 

Tech Open Lab

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School

All ages w/ caregiver.

Families explore a variety of technology such as robots, circuits, iPads, and more. Drop in. Program Room.

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

All ages w/ caregiver.

Families explore a variety of technology such as robots, circuits, iPads, and more. Drop in. Program Room.

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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.

Colored stripes in background, text reading Second Fridays, black and white drawings of musical instruments

Second Fridays: Big Sky Trio

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Cinematic, inspirational, poetic and triumphant, the Big Sky Trio performs with an eclectic approach, combining elements of Bluegrass, Classical, and American Roots Music while performing originals and covers by luminaries like the Grateful Dead a

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Registration will close on November 14, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Music
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Cinematic, inspirational, poetic and triumphant, the Big Sky Trio performs with an eclectic approach, combining elements of Bluegrass, Classical, and American Roots Music while performing originals and covers by luminaries like the Grateful Dead a

Echoes of Hiroshima: A Survivor's Story

Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing with Clinton Fairbanks, who shares the story of Mr. Masakazu Saito, one of the closest survivors of the atomic blast.

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Registration will close on November 16, 2025 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
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Commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing with Clinton Fairbanks, who shares the story of Mr. Masakazu Saito, one of the closest survivors of the atomic blast.

Family Story Time

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary

All ages w/caregiver

Children (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Drop in. Story Room.

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver

Children (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Drop in. Story 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.

Family Story Time

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary

All ages w/caregiver

Children (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Drop in. Story Room.

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver

Children (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Drop in. Story 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.

Afterschool Story + Craft (Gr K-2)

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Grades K-2

Come listen to a story and make a related craft. Leaves! By Robert Munsch. Register. Program Room. 

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Registration will close on November 17, 2025 @ 4:15pm.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Story Time
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Grades K-2

Come listen to a story and make a related craft. Leaves! By Robert Munsch. Register. Program Room. 

Train Safety with Metra

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Community/Nonprofit
Age Group:
Adults

Prepare for the holiday season by getting an overview of railway safety from Metra's Operation Lifesaver program. Register. Meeting Room.

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Registration will close on November 17, 2025 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community/Nonprofit
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Prepare for the holiday season by getting an overview of railway safety from Metra's Operation Lifesaver program. Register. Meeting Room.

Wobbly Ones (Ages 12 – 24 months w/caregiver)

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK

Ages 12 – 24 months w/caregiver.

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

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Program Type: Story Time
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.

 

Wobbly Ones (Ages 12 – 24 months w/caregiver)

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK

Ages 12 – 24 months w/caregiver.

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

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Program Type: Story Time
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.

 

Baby Time (Ages 0 – 12 months w/caregiver)

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK

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.

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.

 

Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Please use the following link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U7YuL3DpSr6W7PQYKEbflA 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Program
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Please use the following link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U7YuL3DpSr6W7PQYKEbflA 

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual Programs

Registered participants will receive an email with a link to join the virtual program. Programs can be accessed from a computer, tablet, or mobile phone. First-time participants may need to download and run the free software upon joining a program. For this reason, we recommend joining a few minutes early.

Cooks with Books: Native American Cuisine

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zimmerman Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults

Let's talk Native American Cuisine with Owner and Native Executive Chef Jessica Pamonicutt.  Register. Meeting Room

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Registration will close on November 18, 2025 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Adults
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Event Details:

Let's talk Native American Cuisine with Owner and Native Executive Chef Jessica Pamonicutt.  Register. Meeting Room

Toddler Time (Ages 2 - 3 years w/caregiver)

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK

Ages 2 – 3 years w/caregiver.

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

 

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Program Type: Story Time
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.

 

Toddler Time (Ages 2 - 3 years w/caregiver)

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK

Ages 2 – 3 years w/caregiver.

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

 

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Ages 2 – 3 years w/caregiver.

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

 

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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.

 

Developmental Playgroup (Ages 0-5 w/caregiver)

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK

An inclusive drop-in playgroup for children who receive or are considering therapy services, ages 0 – 5. Children play while families meet and find support. Siblings welcome.

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Event Details:

An inclusive drop-in playgroup for children who receive or are considering therapy services, ages 0 – 5. Children play while families meet and find support. Siblings welcome.

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.

Forest Therapy Walk at Crabtree Nature Center

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Forest Therapy Guide, Horticultural Therapist, and Yoga Instructor Navraaz Basati leads an immersive and therapeutic walk. The walk will conclude with a tea ceremony and weaving activity. Dress comfortably.

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Offsite Event
Registration will close on November 19, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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Forest Therapy Guide, Horticultural Therapist, and Yoga Instructor Navraaz Basati leads an immersive and therapeutic walk. The walk will conclude with a tea ceremony and weaving activity. Dress comfortably.

Code Together (Gr PreK - 5 w/caregiver)

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Technology Topics
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary

PreK-5 w/caregiver.

Kids team up with their adults to explore early coding concepts using Sphero Indi cars and LEGO WeDo robots. Register. Program Room.
 

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Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Program Type: Technology Topics
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Event Details:

PreK-5 w/caregiver.

Kids team up with their adults to explore early coding concepts using Sphero Indi cars and LEGO WeDo robots. Register. 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.

The New Wealth of Health: Planning & Funding Long-Term Care

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults

November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month! Certified long-term care planning professional Carol Brandt, CLTC®, and Elderwerks’ Executive Director Deana Liss lead a thoughtful conversation on protecting both lifestyle and legacy as we age.

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Registration will close on November 19, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
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Event Details:

November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month! Certified long-term care planning professional Carol Brandt, CLTC®, and Elderwerks’ Executive Director Deana Liss lead a thoughtful conversation on protecting both lifestyle and legacy as we age.

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual Programs

Registered participants will receive an email with a link to join the virtual program. Programs can be accessed from a computer, tablet, or mobile phone. First-time participants may need to download and run the free software upon joining a program. For this reason, we recommend joining a few minutes early.

Native Gardening & Harvesting

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults

Learn about food storage, the Three Sisters planting method, and hear a Native harvest celebration song on authentic instruments from Ojibwa author, musician, and speaker Kim Sigafus. Register. Meeting Room.

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Registration will close on November 19, 2025 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Adults
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Event Details:

Learn about food storage, the Three Sisters planting method, and hear a Native harvest celebration song on authentic instruments from Ojibwa author, musician, and speaker Kim Sigafus. Register. Meeting Room.

Art Play

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary

All ages w/caregiver.

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. 

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver.

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.

Preschool Story Time (Ages 3 – 5 w/caregiver)

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK

Ages 3 – 5 w/caregiver

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Ages 3 – 5 w/caregiver

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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.