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Tinkercad Basics for 3D Prints

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
MakerLab at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In this introduction to Tinkercad, design a basic 3D Printed Jack-o-lantern that will be printed with glow-in-the-dark filament.  Makerlab.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

In this introduction to Tinkercad, design a basic 3D Printed Jack-o-lantern that will be printed with glow-in-the-dark filament.  Makerlab.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Ukulele Sing-Along Story Time (Ages 2-6 w/caregiver)

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

Ages 2 – 6 w/caregiver. Experience the joys of song and dance in this interactive, sing-along story time. Drop in. Story Room.

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

Ages 2 – 6 w/caregiver.

Experience the joys of song and dance in this interactive, sing-along story time. 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.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Board of Trustees Budget Finance and Levy Committee Meeting

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Budget, Finance and Levy Committee meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Takes place in Meeting Room A. The agenda and meeting notice may be found on the Library website: ...

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Budget, Finance and Levy Committee meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Takes place in Meeting Room A.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tinkercad Basics for 3D Prints

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MakerLab at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In this introduction to Tinkercad, design a basic 3D Printed Jack-o-lantern that will be printed with glow-in-the-dark filament.  Makerlab.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

In this introduction to Tinkercad, design a basic 3D Printed Jack-o-lantern that will be printed with glow-in-the-dark filament.  Makerlab.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

LIT: Hide

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Regular meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Takes place in Meeting Room A. The agenda and meeting notice may be found on the Library website: https://www.balibrary.org/librar...

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Regular meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Takes place in Meeting Room A. The agenda and meeting notice may be found on the Library website: https://www.balibrary.org/library-board

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Teaching Garden Workshop: Putting the garden to bed

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
BALibrary Teaching Garden at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
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 g...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Teaching Garden
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.

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

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
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.

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.

 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.

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

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
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.

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.

 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.

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

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK
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.

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.

 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

All About Animals: Bats (Gr K-2)

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-2. Learn all about an animal and make a craft! Register. Program Room.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Grades K-2.

Learn all about an animal and make a craft! Register. Program Room.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dementia Live! Presentation

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In collaboration with Bacoa Join us for a Dementia Live experience. Dementia Live® is a high impact, dementia simulation experience that immerses participants into life with dem...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

In collaboration with Bacoa

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.

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

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
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.  

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.

 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.

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

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
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.  

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.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Non-Profit Know-How: Appealing to Gen X Y & Z Donors

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Community/Nonprofit
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn from Brian Liedlich, founder of Juno Leadership Coaching, about strategies to engage younger supporters and build relationships for the future. Bring your lunch if you wish. ...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community/Nonprofit
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Learn from Brian Liedlich, founder of Juno Leadership Coaching, about strategies to engage younger supporters and build relationships for the future. Bring your lunch if you wish. Presentation followed by Q&A.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Essential Edgar Allan Poe

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

William Pack shares a spine-chilling biographical lecture on the tragic life of Edgar Allan Poe, complete with readings from The Tell-Tale Heart and The Raven. Register.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

William Pack shares a spine-chilling biographical lecture on the tragic life of Edgar Allan Poe, complete with readings from The Tell-Tale Heart and The Raven. Register.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Art Play

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver. Kids explore their imaginations and creative thinking skills through open-ended, process-oriented art projects. Mess-makers welcome! Drop in. Program Room....

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

All ages w/caregiver.

Kids explore their imaginations and creative thinking skills through open-ended, process-oriented art projects. 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.

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

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK
Event Details:

Ages 3 – 5 w/caregiver. Time to dance, sing, and enjoy stories especially for preschoolers. 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 3 – 5 w/caregiver.

Time to dance, sing, and enjoy stories especially for preschoolers. 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.

 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Art Studio (Gr K-8)

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

Grades K – 8, caregivers welcome Drop in and create something amazing with the Library’s art supplies. Drop in. Program Room.

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

Grades K – 8, caregivers welcome

Drop in and create something amazing with the Library’s art supplies. 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Seed Packing Party

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Code Together (Gr PreK - 5 w/caregiver)

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
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.  

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Seed Packing Party

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Movie Night: Nosferatu

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy this silent horror film classic with LIVE piano accompaniment by Jay Warren – if you dare! Register

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Enjoy this silent horror film classic with LIVE piano accompaniment by Jay Warren – if you dare! Register

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Family Theater: Hansel and Gretel

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver A warm and lighthearted take on the age-old fairy tale, as a brother and sister journey through the mysterious woods. Drop in. Meeting Room. 

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

All ages w/caregiver

A warm and lighthearted take on the age-old fairy tale, as a brother and sister journey through the mysterious woods. Drop in. Meeting 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.