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Story Time in the Sun

Monday, June 24, 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 24, 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.

Kitchen Science: Ice Cream (Gr K-3 w/caregiver)

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
BALibrary Lawn at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-3 w/caregiver. Have fun making your own ice cream in a bag on a hot summer day!

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

Grades K-3 w/caregiver.

Have fun making your own ice cream in a bag on a hot summer day!

Personalized Can Coolers

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Transfer an image on a can cooler to personalize it. 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: 8
Event Details:

Transfer an image on a can cooler to personalize it. Register. Conference Room.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

Kitchen Science: Ice Cream (Gr 4-8)

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
BALibrary Lawn at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

Grades 4-8. Have fun making your own ice cream in a bag on a hot summer day! Register. BALibrary Lawn.

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

Grades 4-8.

Have fun making your own ice cream in a bag on a hot summer day! Register. BALibrary Lawn.

Personalized Can Coolers

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Transfer an image on a can cooler to personalize it. 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: 8
Event Details:

Transfer an image on a can cooler to personalize it. Register. Conference Room.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

Lotus Lantern Workshop

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Virtual Program
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Create a lotus flower lantern using colored paper and wireframes with the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project. Participants will also learn about Korea’s unique history and...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Program
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Create a lotus flower lantern using colored paper and wireframes with the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project. Participants will also learn about Korea’s unique history and culture and view a short documentary film.

Teaching Garden Workshop: Crafting in the Garden

Tuesday, June 25, 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

Stories and Music in Nature at Crabtree Nature Center

Tuesday, June 25, 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 from Barrington Area Library, music from Alloy Horns, a nature walk at Crabtree Nature center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills. Weather permi...

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 from Barrington Area Library, music from Alloy Horns, a nature walk at Crabtree Nature center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills. Weather permitting. Drop in.

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Non-Profit Know-How: Maximizing (In)Kindness

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Business Topics, Community/Nonprofit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In 2023, GiveNKind placed over $14,000,000 of resources with local nonprofits. Emily Petway is the founder of this highly successful, innovative local program. She'll teach us how ...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Business Topics, Community/Nonprofit
Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

In 2023, GiveNKind placed over $14,000,000 of resources with local nonprofits. Emily Petway is the founder of this highly successful, innovative local program.

Baby Time: Lapsit

Tuesday, June 25, 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.

 

Cooks with Books: Say Cheese!

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come ready to discuss and sample different types of cheese and what pairs well with it!  Register. Meeting Room.  

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

Come ready to discuss and sample different types of cheese and what pairs well with it!  Register. Meeting Room.

 

Wobbly Ones

Wednesday, June 26, 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 26, 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.

 

Bring Your Own Craft

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room Side B 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 monthly event o...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Community/Nonprofit
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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 monthly event on 4th Wednesdays.

Taylor Swift Fan Club (Gr K-2)

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-2. In your Swiftie era? Let’s make friendship bracelets, listen to songs, and talk all things Taylor Swift! Register. Program Room.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Grades K-2.

In your Swiftie era? Let’s make friendship bracelets, listen to songs, and talk all things Taylor Swift! Register. Program Room.

Babysitting 101

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive workshop on babysitting. A perfect opportunity for new or current babysitters who are seeking to gain additional skills, knowledge, and resources. Partic...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive workshop on babysitting. A perfect opportunity for new or current babysitters who are seeking to gain additional skills, knowledge, and resources.

Art Play

Thursday, June 27, 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.

Baby Café and Play

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
None at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK
Event Details:

Ages 0-12 months w/caregiver. Join us for a cup coffee and informal play group. Meet up with friends you already have or make new ones! Drop in. YS Baby Garden.

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: None
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Event Details:

Ages 0-12 months w/caregiver.

Join us for a cup coffee and informal play group. Meet up with friends you already have or make new ones! Drop in. YS Baby Garden.

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.

Make a Button Banner (Gr 4-6)

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Grades 4-6. Use simple embroidery to customize a banner that you can use to display your Summer Reading Badges and other fun buttons. Program Room.  Registered.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Grades 4-6.

Use simple embroidery to customize a banner that you can use to display your Summer Reading Badges and other fun buttons. Program Room.  Registered.

Cactus Painted Rocks for Seniors

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create your own adorable mini potted cactus out of painted rocks! 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: 15
Event Details:

Create your own adorable mini potted cactus out of painted rocks! For those 65 and older. Register. Meeting Room.

Code Together (Gr PreK - 5 w/caregiver)

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

PreK-5 w/caregiver. Kids team up with their adults to explore early coding concepts using Sphero Indi cars and LEGO WeDo robots. Register. Program Room.  

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

PreK-5 w/caregiver.

Kids team up with their adults to explore early coding concepts using Sphero Indi cars and LEGO WeDo robots. Register. Program Room.
 

Be SMART: Prevent Firearm Accidents

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Community/Nonprofit, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Across socio-economic lines, firearm accidents are a leading cause of death among children in the US. Learn data-driven strategies to protect the youngsters in your life, including...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community/Nonprofit, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 56
Event Details:

Across socio-economic lines, firearm accidents are a leading cause of death among children in the US. Learn data-driven strategies to protect the youngsters in your life, including how to talk to other caregivers about gun safety.

Polish Story Time

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver The Language Labs will be here for a Polish language story time, including some basic Polish instruction, and a craft. Register. Program Room.  

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver

The Language Labs will be here for a Polish language story time, including some basic Polish instruction, and a craft. Register. Program Room.