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Art Play

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver.Through process-oriented, open-ended art, kids explore their imaginations and develop creative thinking skills. Mess-makers welcome! Drop in. Program Room.&nbs...

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

All ages w/caregiver.

Through process-oriented, open-ended art, kids explore their imaginations 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.

Preschool Story Time (Ages 3 – 5 w/caregiver)

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK
Event Details:

Ages 3 – 5 w/caregiver.Enjoy skill building stories, rhymes, and activities, especially designed for preschoolers.  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 3 – 5 w/caregiver.

Enjoy skill building stories, rhymes, and activities, especially designed for preschoolers.  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.

 

Crochet 101 (Gr 5-8)

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

Grades 5 – 8Learn the very basics of crocheting and create a bookmark. Register. Program Room.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Grades 5 – 8

Learn the very basics of crocheting and create a bookmark. Register. Program Room.

Author Lisa Grunwald-The Irresistible Henry House

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zimmerman Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join author Lisa Grunwald on Zoom as she talks about her book, The Irresistible Henry House and the research into the use of "practice babies" by Home Economics departments of coll...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Zimmerman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 78
Event Details:

Join author Lisa Grunwald on Zoom as she talks about her book, The Irresistible Henry House and the research into the use of "practice babies" by Home Economics departments of colleges and universities from the early 1900s through the 196

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual Programs

Registered participants will receive an email with a link to join the virtual program. Programs can be accessed from a computer, tablet, or mobile phone. First-time participants may need to download and run the free software upon joining a program. For this reason, we recommend joining a few minutes early.

Pruning for Summer Success

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn basic pruning techniques and timing with horticulturist Katrina Lewin from the Morton Arboretum.  We’ll also cover how to care for trees and shrubs through the spring an...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Event Details:

Learn basic pruning techniques and timing with horticulturist Katrina Lewin from the Morton Arboretum.  We’ll also cover how to care for trees and shrubs through the spring and into the summer heat. Meeting Room. Register. 

Spring Story Time

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver Get ready for spring with stories, songs, and rhymes. Register. Story Room. 

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver 

Get ready for spring with stories, songs, and rhymes. Register. Story Room. 

Springtime Craft

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK
Event Details:

Let your creativity bloom with an art activity for all ages. Drop in. Program Room.

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

Let your creativity bloom with an art activity for all ages. Drop in. Program Room.

Discovery Center: Hands on Space Activities

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K – 8Discovery Center Museum presents hands-on space activities like building a Mars Rover, blasting off rockets, creating a star map, and feeling anti-gravity effects. Regi...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Grades K – 8

Discovery Center Museum presents hands-on space activities like building a Mars Rover, blasting off rockets, creating a star map, and feeling anti-gravity effects. Register. Meeting Room.

Discovery Center: Hands on Space Activities

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

Grades K – 8Discovery Center Museum presents hands-on space activities like building a Mars Rover, blasting off rockets, creating a star map, and feeling anti-gravity effects. Regi...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Grades K – 8

Discovery Center Museum presents hands-on space activities like building a Mars Rover, blasting off rockets, creating a star map, and feeling anti-gravity effects. Register. Meeting Room.

Goodnight Story Time

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver.Shake out your sillies, get cozy, and listen to bedtime stories in this calming story time designed to help kids get a good night’s sleep. Drop in. Program Roo...

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

All ages w/caregiver.

Shake out your sillies, get cozy, and listen to bedtime stories in this calming story time designed to help kids get a good night’s sleep. Drop in. 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.

 

Library Closed for Easter

All Day
Barrington Area Library

The Library will be closed on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Our website is always open at balibrary.org.

Closing
Branches:
Barrington Area Library
Description:

The Library will be closed on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Our website is always open at balibrary.org.

Family Story Time

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiverChildren (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Drop in. Story Room.

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

All ages w/caregiver

Children (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Drop in. Story 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.

Family Story Time

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiverChildren (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Drop in. Story Room.

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

All ages w/caregiver

Children (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Drop in. Story 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.

Food Expo: Wine Glass Etching & Charms

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
MakerLab at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In Inkscape, create a design to etch a wine glass on the laser cutter. Register. MakerLab.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In Inkscape, create a design to etch a wine glass on the laser cutter. Register. MakerLab.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

Food Expo: Wine Glass Etching & Charms

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
MakerLab at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In Inkscape, create a design to etch a wine glass on the laser cutter. Register. MakerLab.

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In Inkscape, create a design to etch a wine glass on the laser cutter. Register. MakerLab.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

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

Wobbly Ones (Ages 12 – 24 months w/caregiver)

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
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
Program Type: Story Time
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.

 

Wobbly Ones (Ages 12 – 24 months w/caregiver)

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
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
Program Type: Story Time
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.

 

Best Annuals for Pollinators

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Attract and support pollinators with a variety of seasonal plants that work in tandem with native plantings. We’ll cover the best, easiest to grow annuals for sun and shade that ar...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Attract and support pollinators with a variety of seasonal plants that work in tandem with native plantings.

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual Programs

Registered participants will receive an email with a link to join the virtual program. Programs can be accessed from a computer, tablet, or mobile phone. First-time participants may need to download and run the free software upon joining a program. For this reason, we recommend joining a few minutes early.

Baby Time (Ages 0 – 12 months w/caregiver)

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 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.

 

Toddler Time (Ages 2 - 3 years w/caregiver)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
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
Program Type: Story Time
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.

 

Toddler Time (Ages 2 - 3 years w/caregiver)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Story Time
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
Program Type: Story Time
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.

 

Senior Scrabble

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room Side A at Barrington Area Library
Age Group:
Just For Seniors, Adults
Event Details:

In the mood for some friendly competition? Bring your pals and test your Scrabble skills! Five boards available for 2-4 players each. For those 65 and older. Register. Meeting Room...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Just For Seniors, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

In the mood for some friendly competition? Bring your pals and test your Scrabble skills! Five boards available for 2-4 players each. For those 65 and older. Register. Meeting Room.

Afterschool Story + Craft (Gr K-2)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-2Hello, Rain! By Kyo Maclear Register. Program Room. 

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Grades K-2

Hello, Rain! By Kyo Maclear Register. Program Room. 

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Stress Better®

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Barrington Area Library
Program Type:
Community/Nonprofit, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In collaboration with BStrong TogetherMatthew Dewar, Ed.D., is a professional educator, speaker, clinical mental health counselor in training, and the developer of the StressBetter...

Required
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community/Nonprofit, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 82
Event Details:

In collaboration with BStrong Together