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Crafting for a Cause

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

All ages w/adultLet’s create something special for our furry friends! Help us make snuffle mats for local animal shelters! We’ll provide the supplies, and you’ll learn to create th...

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

All ages w/adult

YA Positive Affirmation Boxes

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Personalize a small box with the laser and then fill it with your own affirmations to inspire you. Register. Conference Room.

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

Personalize a small box with the laser and then fill it with your own affirmations to inspire you. Register. Conference Room.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

Sensory Playtime

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiverJoin us for a sensory play experience that includes a variety of activities specifically designed to engage the senses. Drop in. Program Room.

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

All ages w/caregiver

Join us for a sensory play experience that includes a variety of activities specifically designed to engage the senses. 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.

Slime Time (Gr K-8)

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

Grades K-8Learn how to make slime. Dress for a mess! Register. Program Room.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Grades K-8

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

Slime Time (Gr K-8)

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

Grades K-8Learn how to make slime. Dress for a mess! Register. Program Room.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Grades K-8

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

Bring Your Own Craft

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Atrium 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 recurring month...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Atrium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Community/Nonprofit
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
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 recurring monthly event. Café. Register for a reminder or drop in.

Art Studio (Gr K-8)

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

Grades K – 8, caregivers welcomeCreate something amazing with the Library’s art supplies. 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:

Grades K – 8, caregivers welcome

Create something amazing with the Library’s art supplies. 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.

Kids for Kindness (Gr 2-5)

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Grades 2-5, caregivers welcome Let’s create something special for our furry friends! Help us make snuffle mats for local animal shelters! We’ll provide the supplies, and you’l...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Grades 2-5, caregivers welcome