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Backyard Olympics (Gr 2-5)

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
BALibrary Lawn at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Grades 2-5. Compete in your own Olympics this summer in our backyard! Drop in. BALibrary Lawn.

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Lawn
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Grades 2-5.

Compete in your own Olympics this summer in our backyard! Drop in. BALibrary Lawn.

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.

DIY Scrubs

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Use common pantry items to create hand and lip scrubs – a great gift or self-care treat! For adults. Register. Meeting Room.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Use common pantry items to create hand and lip scrubs – a great gift or self-care treat! For adults. Register. Meeting Room.

Embroider a Tote Bag (Gr 4-8)

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

Learn the basics of embroidery and make your very own tote bag. Register. Program Room.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn the basics of embroidery and make your very own tote bag. Register. Program Room.

Filler Reservation

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults

DIY Scrubs

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Use common pantry items to create hand and lip scrubs – a great gift or self-care treat! For adults. Register. Meeting Room.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Use common pantry items to create hand and lip scrubs – a great gift or self-care treat! For adults. Register. Meeting Room.

Teaching Garden Workshop: Controlling Spreading Perennials

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
BALibrary Teaching Garden at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Teaching Garden
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Stroller Story Time

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
BALibrary Plaza at Barrington Area Library
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.

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.

Kindness Rocks (Gr K-6)

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

Grade K-6. Listen to a story about kindness & paint a kindness rock to take home with you. Program Room. Register.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Grade K-6.

Listen to a story about kindness & paint a kindness rock to take home with you. Program Room. Register.

Lasercut “Explore” Sign

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Design your own “Explore” sign for the laser cutter, then decorate it with upcycled maps. Register. Meeting Room A.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Design your own “Explore” sign for the laser cutter, then decorate it with upcycled maps. Register. Meeting Room A.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

Baby Time: Lapsit

Tuesday, June 18, 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.

 

Button Garden Craft

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create a colorful, delightful button garden.  Register. Meeting Room

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Create a colorful, delightful button garden.  Register. Meeting Room

Wobbly Ones

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
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
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.

 

Toddler Time

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
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
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.

 

Discovery Center Indoor Planetarium

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

See real-life star maps, planets, and the positions they will be taking in the night sky. Learn where to find certain key constellations, which ones are more visible than others, h...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

See real-life star maps, planets, and the positions they will be taking in the night sky.

Art Play

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
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 wel...

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.

Pride Month Story Time

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

Celebrate Pride Month with an inclusive all-ages story time! Drop in. Program Room.

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

Celebrate Pride Month with an inclusive all-ages story time! 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.

 

The Great Checkers Challenge (Gr 3-5)

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Grade 3-5. Come test your strategic skills and compete against other players at our checkers tournament. Participants at any skill level are welcome to join in the fun! Drop in....

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

Grade 3-5.

Come test your strategic skills and compete against other players at our checkers tournament. Participants at any skill level are welcome to join in the fun! 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.

Relief Printmaking Class for Seniors

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Kaleidoscope School of Fine Art leads us through the process of carving a relief and using it to print a custom floral design. For those 65 and older. Register. Meeting Room.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Kaleidoscope School of Fine Art leads us through the process of carving a relief and using it to print a custom floral design. For those 65 and older. Register. Meeting Room.

LGBTQIA+Resources 101

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Counselor Tamara Jazwinski from the Barrington Center shares vocabulary, resources, and core concepts to foster understanding about the diversity of LGBTQ+ communities, with a focu...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Counselor Tamara Jazwinski from the Barrington Center shares vocabulary, resources, and core concepts to foster understanding about the diversity of LGBTQ+ communities, with a focus on respect and making a difference! Register. Meeting Room.

Family Concert: Justin Roberts

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
BALibrary Lawn at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

All Ages w/caregiver. Four-time Grammy nominee Justin Roberts will delight your family with his fun and energetic music. Drop in. BALibrary Lawn.

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

All Ages w/caregiver.

Four-time Grammy nominee Justin Roberts will delight your family with his fun and energetic music. Drop in. BALibrary Lawn.

Slime Time (Gr K-2 w/caregiver)

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Grade K-2. Learn how to make slime. Dress for a mess! Register. Program Room. 

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Grade K-2.

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

Slime Time (Gr 3-8)

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

Grade 3-8. Learn how to make slime. Dress for a mess! Register. Program Room. 

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Grade 3-8.

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

Family Story Time

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
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.

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program 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.

Baby Time

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK
Event Details:

Ages 0-24 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: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Event Details:

Ages 0-24 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.