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Baby Fair

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Community/Nonprofit, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Connect with the information and resources you need most as an expecting parent or caregiver of a child ages 0 – 2. Enjoy baby and me activities, expert presentations on topics lik

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community/Nonprofit, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 145
Event Details:
Connect with the information and resources you need most as an expecting parent or caregiver of a child ages 0 – 2. Enjoy baby and me activities, expert presentations on topics like sleep, mealtimes, parents’ rights, and more. Get in touch with local...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult/YA Summer Book Buzz

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join Adult Services librarians to hear about some of the most anticipated adult and young adult summer releases. You might even go home with a free book! Register. Meeting Room.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:
Join Adult Services librarians to hear about some of the most anticipated adult and young adult summer releases. You might even go home with a free book! Register. Meeting Room. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Elgin Symphony's Listeners Club

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Your chance to delve deep into the concert experience with a personal guided tour by ESO musicians. Hear them perform live and share personal insights about each concert program. R

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 41
Event Details:
Your chance to delve deep into the concert experience with a personal guided tour by ESO musicians. Hear them perform live and share personal insights about each concert program. Register. Meeting Room. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cooks with Books: Let's Talk Pizza

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

Let’s talk pizza!  Where to order and what to order? Or do you prefer to make your own? Come share your ideas! Register. Meeting Room.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Let’s talk pizza!  Where to order and what to order? Or do you prefer to make your own? Come share your ideas! Register. Meeting Room. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Companion Planting

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Create gardens with plant combinations that can deter pests, attract pollinators, and look beautiful. Garden coach Mark Lyons discusses best practices and what to avoid.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:
Create gardens with plant combinations that can deter pests, attract pollinators, and look beautiful. Garden coach Mark Lyons discusses best practices and what to avoid. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

QPR Suicide Prevention

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Community/Nonprofit, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In collaboration with BStrong Together and Ascension Illinois Behavioral Health May is National Mental Health Month. Mandy Burbank, LCSW & certified QPR trainer, shares what

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community/Nonprofit, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:
In collaboration with BStrong Together and Ascension Illinois Behavioral Health May is National Mental Health Month. Mandy Burbank, LCSW & certified QPR trainer, shares what to do when you’re concerned that someone is contemplating self-harm. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Heat Transfer Garden Tool Organizer

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Keep your garden tools organized with fun, personalized aprons or garden rolls. Ages 14+. BALibrary card required.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Keep your garden tools organized with fun, personalized aprons or garden rolls. Ages 14+. BALibrary card required. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tape Resist Art For Seniors

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy an easy and colorful crafting experience! Tape resist art requires no special skills, just supplies that we’ll provide. For those 65 and older. Register. Meeting Room.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:
Enjoy an easy and colorful crafting experience! Tape resist art requires no special skills, just supplies that we’ll provide. For those 65 and older. Register. Meeting Room. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Heat Transfer Garden Tool Organizer

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lasercut Butterfly with Flowers

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Choose a phrase to etch on your butterfly, then decorate it with spiral flowers cut on the Silhouette. Register. Meeting Room B.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Choose a phrase to etch on your butterfly, then decorate it with spiral flowers cut on the Silhouette. Register. Meeting Room B. ...

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MakerLab Program

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Many Lives of Kal Penn

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please register at the following link: bit.ly/ILP_KalPenn Kal Penn (kalpenn.com) is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of P

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:
Please register at the following link: bit.ly/ILP_KalPenn Kal Penn (kalpenn.com) is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. He is known for his starring roles in Designated Sur...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Guided Meditation

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Give yourself an evening to unwind with this guided meditation from Chris George. Register. Meeting Room.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:
Give yourself an evening to unwind with this guided meditation from Chris George. Register. Meeting Room. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Caring for the Caregiver

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Dr. Kristin Heider of the Barrington Center shares her research on caregiver burnout, how to practice self-care, and where to find support and resources in the area.  Register

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:
Dr. Kristin Heider of the Barrington Center shares her research on caregiver burnout, how to practice self-care, and where to find support and resources in the area.  Register. Meeting Room ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Second Fridays: The Teflons

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Come savor tasty vintage jazz and western swing from three power-voiced females and the best sidemen in Chicago. The Teflons hail from theatre productions, jug bands and jazz combo

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 95
Event Details:
Come savor tasty vintage jazz and western swing from three power-voiced females and the best sidemen in Chicago. The Teflons hail from theatre productions, jug bands and jazz combos for a knock-out composite sound heard onstage at Chicago’s Millenniu...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

LIT: One Summer in Savannah

Monday, May 13, 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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, May 13, 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Teaching Garden Spring Cleanup

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
BALibrary Teaching Garden at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Let’s get outside! Work side by side with local Master Gardeners and learn what gardens need to prepare them for planting. Registration suggested.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Teaching Garden
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Let’s get outside! Work side by side with local Master Gardeners and learn what gardens need to prepare them for planting. Registration suggested. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

NonProfit Know-How: Volunteer Management

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Community/Nonprofit
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We'll discuss best practices for recruitment, training, and tracking of volunteers, and how to use the Barrington Area Volunteer Connection platform to reach your organization's go

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community/Nonprofit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:
We'll discuss best practices for recruitment, training, and tracking of volunteers, and how to use the Barrington Area Volunteer Connection platform to reach your organization's goals. Bring your lunch if you wish. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Trivia: Classic Jeopardy Edition

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Could you make it on Jeopardy? Live the fantasy and test your knowledge on a wide range of categories to see if you have what it takes to be a champion. Register as a team of up to

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:
Could you make it on Jeopardy? Live the fantasy and test your knowledge on a wide range of categories to see if you have what it takes to be a champion. Register as a team of up to six or individually. Meeting Room. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Discussions with Lanny Ori

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Filler Reservation

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Family Planting Day

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
BALibrary Teaching Garden at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Bring your little ones, and we’ll teach them how to plant a garden. Work side by side with Master Gardeners. Gloves and tools provided. Registration suggested.  

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Teaching Garden
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Bring your little ones, and we’ll teach them how to plant a garden. Work side by side with Master Gardeners. Gloves and tools provided. Registration suggested.   ...
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Teaching Garden Planting Day

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
BALibrary Teaching Garden at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Work side by side with Master Gardeners to learn basic gardening skills, and help us plant our garden! Gloves and tools provided. Registration suggested.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Teaching Garden
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
Work side by side with Master Gardeners to learn basic gardening skills, and help us plant our garden! Gloves and tools provided. Registration suggested. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sewing Machine Basics: Lavender Scented Sachet

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of our sewing machines with a slow, step-by-step tutorial, then test your skills with a lavender scented sachet. Register. Meeting Room B.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Learn the basics of our sewing machines with a slow, step-by-step tutorial, then test your skills with a lavender scented sachet. Register. Meeting Room B. ...

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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