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McHenry County Library Lovers Expedition 2025

All Day 2/1 - 3/31
None at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Just For Seniors, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

We are so excited to once again invite you to explore the libraries that serve McHenry County! From February 1 to March 31, 2025, take a tour of our area libraries to see what they...

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: None
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Just For Seniors, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

We are so excited to once again invite you to explore the libraries that serve McHenry County! From February 1 to March 31, 2025, take a tour of our area libraries to see what they have to offer.

CANCELLED - Start Early, Start Smart

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join Georgia Koch with Career Vision as she helps you to identify careers that “fit” your unique profile, narrow down career and college majors that are relevant for your direction...

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

Join Georgia Koch with Career Vision as she helps you to identify careers that “fit” your unique profile, narrow down career and college majors that are relevant for your direction, and learn more about your natural abilities and how they relate t

Charlotte, the Stifled Writer

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Laura Keyes portrays author Charlotte Bronte in 1847, reflecting on her life as both student and teacher.  Register. Virtual

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 83
Event Details:

Laura Keyes portrays author Charlotte Bronte in 1847, reflecting on her life as both student and teacher.  Register. Virtual

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.

When I'm 64: Medicare Basics

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In collaboration with BacoaA three-part educational workshop on Medicare. Representatives from Bacoa and various organizations present a different topic each week. Register. Meetin...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

In collaboration with Bacoa

A three-part educational workshop on Medicare. Representatives from Bacoa and various organizations present a different topic each week. Register. Meeting Room.

March 13 – Medicare Basics

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

Second Fridays: Nippersink Rogues

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

The Nippersink Rogues perform well-known Irish standards and traditional jigs, reels, and Irish dances. Experience the joy of Irish music, culture, and humor with Breda Barry, Mike...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

The Nippersink Rogues perform well-known Irish standards and traditional jigs, reels, and Irish dances. Experience the joy of Irish music, culture, and humor with Breda Barry, Mike Knauf, and Jeff Rutter. Wear your green and your dancing shoes!

Women of Barrington

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a celebration of Women's History Month! Attendees will have the chance to learn about the important role that women have had in the Barrington community, meet members o...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a celebration of Women's History Month!

Laser Etched Golf Markers

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Design and etch your own wood golf marker with the MakerLab laser cutter. Register. Conference Room.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Design and etch your own wood golf marker with the MakerLab laser cutter. Register. Conference Room.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

Laser Etched Golf Markers

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Design and etch your own wood golf marker with the MakerLab laser cutter. Register. Conference Room.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Design and etch your own wood golf marker with the MakerLab laser cutter. Register. Conference Room.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

Chasing Mother Nature

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Get a first hand view of storm chasing and learn about the science behind severe weather phenomena. Led by an experienced storm chaser, you’ll see awe-inspiring footage and hear pe...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Required
Seats Remaining: 92
Event Details:

Get a first hand view of storm chasing and learn about the science behind severe weather phenomena.

Non-Profit Know-How: Using Candid Resources

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Zimmerman Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Community/Nonprofit
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Foundation Center and GuideStar merged to form Candid, a one-stop resource for non-profits foundations and donors. The library provides access to their database. Is your non-pr...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community/Nonprofit
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

The Foundation Center and GuideStar merged to form Candid, a one-stop resource for non-profits foundations and donors. The library provides access to their database. Is your non-profit doing all it can to use the resources available? 

Tai Chi

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ease your stress with instructor Allison Deputy.  Register. Meeting Room 

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Ease your stress with instructor Allison Deputy.  Register. Meeting Room

 

QPR Suicide Prevention

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Zimmerman Room 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 HealthMandy Burbank, LCSW & certified QPR trainer, shares facts and figures about suicide and simple st...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community/Nonprofit, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

In collaboration with BStrong Together and Ascension Illinois Behavioral Health

This Is Really War

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Author, journalist, and educator, Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, PhD shares the true and inspiring story of 12 nurses whose heroism saved thousands of lives. In 1941, twelve U.S. Navy Nu...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

Author, journalist, and educator, Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, PhD shares the true and inspiring story of 12 nurses whose heroism saved thousands of lives. In 1941, twelve U.S.

When I'm 64: Medicare Advantage Plans

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In collaboration with BacoaA three-part educational workshop on Medicare. Representatives from Bacoa and various organizations present a different topic each week. Register. Meetin...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

In collaboration with Bacoa

A three-part educational workshop on Medicare. Representatives from Bacoa and various organizations present a different topic each week. Register. Meeting Room.

March 13 – Medicare Basics

9to5: The Story of a Movement! Virtual Documentary Screening

All Day 3/21 - 3/23
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please use the following link to register: https://bit.ly/ILP_9to5Registration will be limited. When Dolly Parton sang “9 to 5,” she was doing more than just shining a light o...

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

Please use the following link to register:

Positive Affirmation Boxes

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Personalize a small box with the laser and then fill it with your own affirmations to inspire you. Register. Conference Room.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Personalize a small box with the laser and then fill it with your own affirmations to inspire you. Register. Conference Room.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

Cooks with Books Book Club: Tea Time

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy tea and conversation as we delve in to the history of high tea. Please note that this event has been moved from afternoon to late morning. Register. Meeting Room.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Enjoy tea and conversation as we delve in to the history of high tea. Please note that this event has been moved from afternoon to late morning. Register. Meeting Room.

Bring Your Own Craft

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Atrium at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Community/Nonprofit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Bring a project to work on while you enjoy the company of friends and neighbors. Knitting, sketching, embroidery, or any portable craft - all are welcome. BYOC is a recurring month...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Atrium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Community/Nonprofit
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Bring a project to work on while you enjoy the company of friends and neighbors. Knitting, sketching, embroidery, or any portable craft - all are welcome. BYOC is a recurring monthly event. Café. Register for a reminder or drop in.

Senior Scrabble

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zimmerman Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Just For Seniors, Adults
Event Details:

In the mood for some friendly competition? Bring your pals and test your Scrabble skills! Five boards available for 2-4 players each. For those 65 and older. Register. Meeting Room...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Just For Seniors, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

In the mood for some friendly competition? Bring your pals and test your Scrabble skills! Five boards available for 2-4 players each. For those 65 and older. Register. Meeting Room.

Introduction to Beekeeping

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Honey Lake Bee Co as they give an introduction on how to get started keeping bees.  Register. Meeting Room

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Join Honey Lake Bee Co as they give an introduction on how to get started keeping bees.  Register. Meeting Room

Puzzle Races and Puzzle Swap

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Compete against other teams to see who can complete a 500 piece jigsaw puzzle fastest. Members of the winning team get bragging rights and free puzzles. Register as a team of up to...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

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

When I'm 64: Medicare Supplements and Prescription Plans

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In collaboration with BacoaA three-part educational workshop on Medicare. Representatives from Bacoa and various organizations present a different topic each week. Register. Meetin...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

In collaboration with Bacoa

A three-part educational workshop on Medicare. Representatives from Bacoa and various organizations present a different topic each week. Register. Meeting Room.

March 13 – Medicare Basics

Elgin Symphony's Listeners Club

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Listener’s Club is your chance to delve deep into the concert experience with a personal guided tour. Join ESO Music Director, Chad Goodman as he shares personal insights about the...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Listener’s Club is your chance to delve deep into the concert experience with a personal guided tour. Join ESO Music Director, Chad Goodman as he shares personal insights about the upcoming concert program. Register. Meeting Room.

Financial Fitness-Retirement

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Virtual Program
Program Type:
Business Topics
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join John Daly, CFP, for this information packed Zoom session about getting ready to retire. Learnwhat to consider about when to retire, how much money you will need, when to take ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business Topics
Event Details:

Join John Daly, CFP, for this information packed Zoom session about getting ready to retire. Learn
what to consider about when to retire, how much money you will need, when to take Social
Security and how to invest when you are retired.

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.