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Lego Club

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary

All ages w/caregiver.

Make LEGO robots, create stories, and build amazing creations. 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.

Make LEGO robots, create stories, and build amazing creations. 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.

Goodnight Story Time

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary

All ages w/caregiver.

Shake out your sillies, get cozy, and listen to bedtime stories in this calming story time designed to help kids get a good night’s sleep. Drop in. Program 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.

Shake out your sillies, get cozy, and listen to bedtime stories in this calming story time designed to help kids get a good night’s sleep. 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.

 

All-Ages Story Time

Saturday, July 19, 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.

Baby Time (0-24 months w/caregiver)

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK

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: Story 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.

 

Story Time in the Sun

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
BALibrary Lawn at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary

All ages w/caregiver

Sprinkle some sunshine on your day and join us outside for stories, songs, and rhymes in nature! Feel free to bring a blanket or portable seating. BALibrary Lawn, east of the upper parking lot. Weather permitting.

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

All ages w/caregiver

Sprinkle some sunshine on your day and join us outside for stories, songs, and rhymes in nature! Feel free to bring a blanket or portable seating. BALibrary Lawn, east of the upper parking lot. Weather permitting.

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.

Story Time in the Sun

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
BALibrary Lawn at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary

All ages w/caregiver

Sprinkle some sunshine on your day and join us outside for stories, songs, and rhymes in nature! Feel free to bring a blanket or portable seating. BALibrary Lawn, east of the upper parking lot. Weather permitting.

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

All ages w/caregiver

Sprinkle some sunshine on your day and join us outside for stories, songs, and rhymes in nature! Feel free to bring a blanket or portable seating. BALibrary Lawn, east of the upper parking lot. Weather permitting.

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.

All-Ages Crafternoon

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School

All ages w/caregiver

Make & take home a craft (Butterflies), while supplies last. Drop in. Program Room. 

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

All ages w/caregiver

Make & take home a craft (Butterflies), while supplies last. 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.

Puzzle Races and Puzzle Swap

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone

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

Registration is enabled for this event
Registration will close on July 21, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Registration is enabled for this event
Event Details:

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

Family Explorers: Compost (PreK – Grade 2 w/caregiver)

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
BALibrary Lawn at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

PreK – Grade 2 w/caregiver

Learn about how compost works and how to start your own bin at home by reading Inside the Compost Bin by Melody Sumaoang Plan. Register. BALibrary Lawn.

Registration is enabled for this event
Registration will close on July 21, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Lawn
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Registration is enabled for this event
Event Details:

PreK – Grade 2 w/caregiver

Learn about how compost works and how to start your own bin at home by reading Inside the Compost Bin by Melody Sumaoang Plan. Register. BALibrary Lawn.

Teaching Garden Workshop: Gardening for Birds

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:15am
BALibrary Teaching Garden at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Registration is enabled for this event
Registration will close on July 22, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Teaching Garden
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Registration is enabled for this event

Stroller Story Time

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
BALibrary Plaza at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK

Stroller Story Time

All ages w/caregiver

Strap in and stroll over to Citizens Park as we share stories and rhymes along the way. Drop in. Meet on the BALibrary Plaza.

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

Stroller Story Time

All ages w/caregiver

Strap in and stroll over to Citizens Park as we share stories and rhymes along the way. Drop in. Meet on the BALibrary Plaza.

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.

 

Sound Wave Sign

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
MakerLab at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn how to turn a name or short phrase into sound wave to etch onto a small keepsake sign. Register. MakerLab.

Registration is enabled for this event
Registration will close on July 22, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Registration is enabled for this event
Event Details:

Learn how to turn a name or short phrase into sound wave to etch onto a small keepsake sign. Register. MakerLab.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

Kindergarten Story Time + Craft

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Going into K

Practice important Kindergarten readiness skills in an independent story time environment. Story Room.

 

Registration is enabled for this event
Registration will close on July 22, 2025 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Registration is enabled for this event
Event Details:

Going into K

Practice important Kindergarten readiness skills in an independent story time environment. Story Room.

 

Kindergarten Story Time + Craft

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Going into K

Practice important Kindergarten readiness skills in an independent story time environment. Story Room.

 

Registration is enabled for this event
Registration will close on July 22, 2025 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Registration is enabled for this event
Event Details:

Going into K

Practice important Kindergarten readiness skills in an independent story time environment. Story Room.

 

Sound Wave Sign

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
MakerLab at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn how to turn a name or short phrase into sound wave to etch onto a small keepsake sign. Register. MakerLab.

Registration is enabled for this event
Registration will close on July 22, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Registration is enabled for this event
Event Details:

Learn how to turn a name or short phrase into sound wave to etch onto a small keepsake sign. Register. MakerLab.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

Baby Time (Ages 0 – 18 months w/caregiver)

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK

Ages 0 – 18 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 – 18 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.

 

All-Ages Story Time

Wednesday, July 23, 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. Drop In. Story Room. *No Story Time on June 18.

 

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. Drop In. Story Room. *No Story Time on June 18.

 

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.

 

All-Ages Story Time

Wednesday, July 23, 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. Drop In. Story Room. *No Story Time on June 18.

 

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. Drop In. Story Room. *No Story Time on June 18.

 

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.

 

Senior Scrabble

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zimmerman Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Just For Seniors, Adults

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.

Registration is enabled for this event
Registration will close on July 23, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Just For Seniors, Adults
Registration is enabled for this event
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.

Slime Time (Gr K-8)

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle School

Grades K – 8, caregivers welcome

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

Registration is enabled for this event
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration is enabled for this event
Event Details:

Grades K – 8, caregivers welcome

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

Introduction to Photoshop

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
MakerLab at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Explore beginner level design skills in Photoshop. Register. Makerlab.

Registration is enabled for this event
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Topics
Registration is enabled for this event
Event Details:

Explore beginner level design skills in Photoshop. Register. Makerlab.

Slime Time (Gr K-8)

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle School

Grades K – 8, caregivers welcome

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

Registration is enabled for this event
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration is enabled for this event
Event Details:

Grades K – 8, caregivers welcome

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

A History Lover's Guide to Chicago

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults

Learn about our city’s rich and wonderful history from author Greg Borzo as he shares highlights from his book, A History Lover’s Guide to Chicago. Register. Virtual.

Registration is enabled for this event
Registration will close on July 23, 2025 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Registration is enabled for this event
Event Details:

Learn about our city’s rich and wonderful history from author Greg Borzo as he shares highlights from his book, A History Lover’s Guide to Chicago. 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.

Art Play

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary

All ages w/caregiver.

Through process-oriented art, kids explore their imagination and develop creative thinking skills. 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.

Through process-oriented art, kids explore their imagination and develop creative thinking skills. 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.