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Toddler Time

Wednesday, June 5, 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.

 

Nature I Spy (Gr K-5)

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
BALibrary Lawn at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

K-5 w/family I spy with my little eye… a nature scavenger hunt! Use our clues to find what’s “hiding” on our library lawn. Feel free to bring the whole family. Register. BALibra...

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

K-5 w/family

I spy with my little eye… a nature scavenger hunt! Use our clues to find what’s “hiding” on our library lawn. Feel free to bring the whole family. Register. BALibrary Lawn, east of the upper parking lot.

Managing Money: A Caregiver's Guide to Finances

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In collaboration with Bacoa Join Bacoa and the Alzheimer's Association's Dan Briscoe, Vice President of Wealth Management for Byline Bank, and learn the costs of caregiving and ...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

In collaboration with Bacoa

Art Play

Thursday, June 6, 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.

Recycled Robots

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

All ages. Make a super cool robot using cardboard boxes and other recycled materials. Drop in. Program Room.

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

All ages.

Make a super cool robot using cardboard boxes and other recycled materials. 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.

Mini Mud Kitchen

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
BALibrary Lawn at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver Let’s do some nature cooking at the library! We’ll engage in some imaginative sensory play as we cook up all sorts of recipes with mud, sticks, leaves, and ...

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

All ages w/caregiver

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.

Tech Open Lab

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

All ages w/ caregiver Families explore a variety of technology such as robots, circuits, iPads, and more. Drop in. Program Room.

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

All ages w/ caregiver

Families explore a variety of technology such as robots, circuits, iPads, and more. 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.

Read With Me™ - Therapy Dogs (Gr 1-5)

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:15am
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Grades 1 – 5 SOUL Harbour Ranch will bring their Pet Partners registered therapy dogs for cozy one-on-one reading time. Pet Partners Read With Me™ incorporates therapy animals t...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Grades 1 – 5

Read With Me™ - Therapy Dogs (Gr 1-5)

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:30am
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Grades 1 – 5 SOUL Harbour Ranch will bring their Pet Partners registered therapy dogs for cozy one-on-one reading time. Pet Partners Read With Me™ incorporates therapy animals t...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Grades 1 – 5

Read With Me™ - Therapy Dogs (Gr 1-5)

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 10:45am
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Grades 1 – 5 SOUL Harbour Ranch will bring their Pet Partners registered therapy dogs for cozy one-on-one reading time. Pet Partners Read With Me™ incorporates therapy animals t...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Grades 1 – 5

Read With Me™ - Therapy Dogs (Gr 1-5)

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:00am
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Grades 1 – 5 SOUL Harbour Ranch will bring their Pet Partners registered therapy dogs for cozy one-on-one reading time. Pet Partners Read With Me™ incorporates therapy animals t...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Grades 1 – 5

Blue background, text reads Community: Let's Grow Together

250th Anniversary: James Madison

Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Community/Nonprofit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In collaboration with the Daughters of the American Revolution, Signal Hill Chapter 2026 marks the Quarter-Millennial of the United States – let’s celebrate! Author, actor, and ...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community/Nonprofit
Required
Seats Remaining: 91
Event Details:

In collaboration with the Daughters of the American Revolution, Signal Hill Chapter

Story Time in the Sun

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
BALibrary Lawn at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver. Meet us outside for stories, songs, and rhymes in nature! A limited number of lawn blankets will be available. Please feel free to bring your own blanket o...

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.

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, June 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
BALibrary Lawn at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver. Meet us outside for stories, songs, and rhymes in nature! A limited number of lawn blankets will be available. Please feel free to bring your own blanket o...

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.

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.

Loose Parts Nature Play

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
BALibrary Lawn at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver. Engage in a sensory experience with our natural loose parts. Drop in. BALibrary Lawn, east of the upper parking lot. 

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

All ages w/caregiver.

Engage in a sensory experience with our natural loose parts. Drop in. BALibrary Lawn, east of the upper parking lot. 

Family Photo Tile Craft

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Create a unique photo ceramic tile using our sublimation printer – transform a favorite photo into the perfect gift! Bring in the photo (digital or paper) and we’ll help you do the...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Create a unique photo ceramic tile using our sublimation printer – transform a favorite photo into the perfect gift! Bring in the photo (digital or paper) and we’ll help you do the rest. Register. Conference Room.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

Family Photo Tile Craft

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Create a unique photo ceramic tile using our sublimation printer – transform a favorite photo into the perfect gift! Bring in the photo (digital or paper) and we’ll help you do the...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Create a unique photo ceramic tile using our sublimation printer – transform a favorite photo into the perfect gift! Bring in the photo (digital or paper) and we’ll help you do the rest. Register. Conference Room.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

LIT: The Violin Conspiracy

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adult Services Librarians discuss popular titles in a social book club for adults. Register. Meeting Room.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Adult Services Librarians discuss popular titles in a social book club for adults. Register. Meeting Room.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, June 10, 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

Teaching Garden Workshop: Dividing Bulbs

Tuesday, June 11, 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: 18

Story Time Nature Walk at Crabtree Nature Center

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Off Site
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

All Ages w/ caregiver Enjoy stories, a nature walk, and playtime at the Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills. Weather permitting. Drop in.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

All Ages w/ caregiver

Enjoy stories, a nature walk, and playtime at the Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills. Weather permitting. Drop in.

Nature Journal (Gr PreK-2)

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
BALibrary Lawn at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Grades PreK-2 We’ll read The Nature Journal by Savannah Allen together, and then make our own nature journals to keep track of all of the fun stuff we discover in the great outd...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Lawn
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Grades PreK-2

Game-O-Rama

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring your friends for an afternoon of fun! Dave Tuszynski leads simple card and dice games for 2-4 players. Games include: Polish Poker, Wichita, Roll for It, Sevens, LCR and...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Bring your friends for an afternoon of fun! Dave Tuszynski leads simple card and dice games for 2-4 players. Games include: Polish Poker, Wichita, Roll for It, Sevens, LCR and others. For those 65 and older. Register. Meeting Room.

Baby Time: Lapsit

Tuesday, June 11, 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.