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Recycled Toy Art (Gr. 3-5)

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Elementary

Grades 3 – 5 

Let your imagination run wild as we breathe new life into old toys. Create sculptures, design a new toy, or make abstract art! Register. Program Room.

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Registration will close on July 24, 2025 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
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Event Details:

Grades 3 – 5 

Let your imagination run wild as we breathe new life into old toys. Create sculptures, design a new toy, or make abstract art! Register. Program Room.

Code Together (Gr PreK - 5 w/caregiver)

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Technology Topics
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary

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.
 

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Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Program Type: Technology Topics
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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.
 

Rain Date: Forest Therapy Walk at Crabtree Nature Center

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Rain date: Friday, July 25

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Rain date: Friday, July 25

Decades Story Time (80s)

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary

All ages w/caregiver 

Songs, stories, and fun flashbacks to decades past, in honor of BALibrary’s 100th birthday! Register.  Program Room.

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Registration will close on July 25, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Program Type: Story Time
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Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver 

Songs, stories, and fun flashbacks to decades past, in honor of BALibrary’s 100th birthday! Register.  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.

 

Kids for Kindness(Gr. K-5)

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Grades K – 5, caregivers welcome

Create personalized bookmarks to brighten someone else’s day, including Library customers who are homebound. Let’s get crafty and spread kindness! Drop in. Program Room.

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

Grades K – 5, caregivers welcome

Create personalized bookmarks to brighten someone else’s day, including Library customers who are homebound. Let’s get crafty and spread kindness! 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.

Story Time in the Sun

Monday, July 28, 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 28, 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.

Teaching Garden Workshop: Heat Safety and Adaptive Gardening

Tuesday, July 29, 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 29, 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

Mock Morning Meeting (Kindergarten)

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Going into K

Registration is enabled for this event
Registration will close on July 29, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Registration is enabled for this event
Event Details:

Going into K

Sewing Machine: Bookmark

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MakerLab at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

In this beginner-friendly class, sew a fabric bookmark! 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: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
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Event Details:

In this beginner-friendly class, sew a fabric bookmark! Register. MakerLab.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

Mock Morning Meeting (Kindergarten)

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Going into K

Registration is enabled for this event
Registration will close on July 29, 2025 @ 10:30pm.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Registration is enabled for this event
Event Details:

Going into K

Sewing Machine: Bookmark

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
MakerLab at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

In this beginner-friendly class, sew a fabric bookmark! 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: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Registration is enabled for this event
Event Details:

In this beginner-friendly class, sew a fabric bookmark! 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 29, 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.

 

Cooks with Books Book Club: Ice Cream

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zimmerman Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults

Let’s cool off and talk about ice cream!

Register. Meeting 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: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration is enabled for this event
Event Details:

Let’s cool off and talk about ice cream!

Register. Meeting Room.

All-Ages Story Time

Wednesday, July 30, 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 30, 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.

 

Art Play

Thursday, July 31, 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.

Floral Luminaries

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Add some twinkle to your summer nights with these colorful floral luminaries. Mason jars, pressed flowers, twine, and tea lights create a luminous setting! Priority registration for BALibrary cardholders. Meeting 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: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration is enabled for this event
Event Details:

Add some twinkle to your summer nights with these colorful floral luminaries. Mason jars, pressed flowers, twine, and tea lights create a luminous setting! Priority registration for BALibrary cardholders. Meeting Room.

Floral Luminaries

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Add some twinkle to your summer nights with these colorful floral luminaries. Mason jars, pressed flowers, twine, and tea lights create a luminous setting! Priority registration for BALibrary cardholders. Meeting Room.

Registration is enabled for this event
Registration will close on July 31, 2025 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration is enabled for this event
Event Details:

Add some twinkle to your summer nights with these colorful floral luminaries. Mason jars, pressed flowers, twine, and tea lights create a luminous setting! Priority registration for BALibrary cardholders. Meeting Room.

Tech Open Lab

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School

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.

Teaching Garden Workshop: Growing Vertically & Craft

Tuesday, August 5, 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 August 5, 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

Big Fall Books

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Join Adult Services librarian Liz Kirchhoff to hear about some of the most anticipated fall releases. You might even go home with a free book! Register. Meeting Room. 

Registration is enabled for this event
Registration will close on August 7, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration is enabled for this event
Event Details:

Join Adult Services librarian Liz Kirchhoff to hear about some of the most anticipated fall releases. You might even go home with a free book! Register. Meeting Room. 

Big Fall Books

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room Side B at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Join Adult Services librarian Liz Kirchhoff to hear about some of the most anticipated fall releases. You might even go home with a free book! Register. Meeting Room. 

Registration is enabled for this event
Registration will close on August 7, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration is enabled for this event
Event Details:

Join Adult Services librarian Liz Kirchhoff to hear about some of the most anticipated fall releases. You might even go home with a free book! Register. Meeting Room. 

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

Second Fridays: Petra van Nuis Trio

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

The pairing of jazz vocalist Petra van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown is a rare combination where all parts seem to fit.

Registration is enabled for this event
Registration will close on August 8, 2025 @ 6:45pm.
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Music
Registration is enabled for this event
Event Details:

The pairing of jazz vocalist Petra van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown is a rare combination where all parts seem to fit.