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Read With Me™ - Therapy Dogs (Gr 1-5)

Saturday, May 18, 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: 3
Event Details:

Grades 1 – 5

Read With Me™ - Therapy Dogs (Gr 1-5)

Saturday, May 18, 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: 2
Event Details:

Grades 1 – 5

Read With Me™ - Therapy Dogs (Gr 1-5)

Saturday, May 18, 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: 3
Event Details:

Grades 1 – 5

Read With Me™ - Therapy Dogs (Gr 1-5)

Saturday, May 18, 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: 1
Event Details:

Grades 1 – 5

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Virtual All-Ages Story Time

All Day
Virtual at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK
Event Details:

Watch and sing along to help your child develop important early literacy skills. Check out a Story Time To Go Kit with shakers, scarves, and rhythm sticks to turn virtual story ...

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

Watch and sing along to help your child develop important early literacy skills.

Check out a Story Time To Go Kit with shakers, scarves, and rhythm sticks to turn virtual story time into an interactive experience!

Dragon Story Time

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children

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
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.

Sewing Machine Basics: Lavender Scented Sachet

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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
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.

When I'm 64: Medicare Basics

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Community/Nonprofit
Age Group:
Adults
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. M...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community/Nonprofit
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
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.

May 20 – Medicare Basics

Touch A Truck At the Library

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
BALibrary Plaza at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

Dump trucks, excavators, and front loaders - oh my! Touch and explore the Village of Barrington’s fleet of construction vehicles, in celebration of National Public Works Week. ...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: BALibrary Plaza
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Required
Seats Remaining: 470
Event Details:

Dump trucks, excavators, and front loaders - oh my! Touch and explore the Village of Barrington’s fleet of construction vehicles, in celebration of National Public Works Week. 

Construction Story Time

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
BALibrary Lawn at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver Once you’ve seen the trucks, join us for a fun construction-themed story time!

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

All ages w/caregiver

Once you’ve seen the trucks, join us for a fun construction-themed story time!

Construction Story Time

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
BALibrary Lawn at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver Once you’ve seen the trucks, join us for a fun construction-themed story time!

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

All ages w/caregiver

Once you’ve seen the trucks, join us for a fun construction-themed story time!

Baby Time: Lapsit

Tuesday, May 21, 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.

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.

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.

 

Graphic Novel Fan Club (Gr 2-4)

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Hang out and talk about your favorite comics and graphic novels! Register. Program Room.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Hang out and talk about your favorite comics and graphic novels! Register. Program Room.

Bring Your Own Craft

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Community/Nonprofit
Age Group:
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: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Community/Nonprofit
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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.

Finals Café

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Drop into the Library to study, enjoy light refreshments, and de-stress during exam week. Our meeting room will be reserved from 1-9 PM just for high school students! Drop-in. Meet...

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Drop into the Library to study, enjoy light refreshments, and de-stress during exam week. Our meeting room will be reserved from 1-9 PM just for high school students! Drop-in. Meeting Room.

Lego Club

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

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:

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.

Art Play

Thursday, May 23, 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.

Preschool Story Time

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK
Event Details:

Ages 3 – 5 w/caregiver Time to dance, sing, and enjoy stories especially for preschoolers.  

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

Ages 3 – 5 w/caregiver

Time to dance, sing, and enjoy stories especially for preschoolers.
 

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.

 

Finals Café

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Drop into the Library to study, enjoy light refreshments, and de-stress during exam week. Our meeting room will be reserved from 1-9 PM just for high school students! Drop-in. Meet...

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Drop into the Library to study, enjoy light refreshments, and de-stress during exam week. Our meeting room will be reserved from 1-9 PM just for high school students! Drop-in. Meeting Room.

Make A Fidget (Gr 5-8)

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

Color, fold and create a unique kaleidocycle fidget (aka a Hexaflexagon). Register. Program Room.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Color, fold and create a unique kaleidocycle fidget (aka a Hexaflexagon). Register. Program Room.

Sensory Playtime

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver A variety of play experiences specifically designed to engage the senses. Program Room.

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

All ages w/caregiver

A variety of play experiences specifically designed to engage the senses. Program Room.

Finals Café

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Drop into the Library to study, enjoy light refreshments, and de-stress during exam week. Our meeting room will be reserved from 1-9 PM just for high school students! Drop-in. Meet...

Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Drop into the Library to study, enjoy light refreshments, and de-stress during exam week. Our meeting room will be reserved from 1-9 PM just for high school students! Drop-in. Meeting Room.